Tips and Techniques

Cook's Thesaurus - A cooking encyclopedia that covers thousands of ingredients and kitchen tools. Entries include pictures, descriptions, synonyms, pronunciations, and suggested substitutions.
http://www.foodsubs.com/

Alexandria's Top Ten Cooking Tips - A 7-year-old chef shares her secrets for success in the kitchen.
http://www.cookingwithkids.com/tips/topten/index.html

Being Safe in the Kitchen - Article helping kids use the kitchen safely.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/house/safe_in_kitchen.html

Good Housekeeping: Troubleshooting Your Cookie Problems - Gives tips to baking cookies like a pro, with problems and solutions.
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food/cooking/solve-cookie-problems

Kids Cooking - Easy recipes for school age children ages 7-12. Each recipe includes: preparation time, equipment needs, food related trivia, and safety and clean-up tips.
http://www.recipeladies.com/kidscooking.html

Measurements Conversion Chart - A guide to converting measurements. Answers questions such as how many tablespoons are in a cup and how quarts are in a liter.
http://littleitaly.fortunecity.com/corleone/72/measurementsconversionchartpage1.html

Holiday Cooking Tips - Includes tips on Thanksgiving cooking.
http://www.eatturkey.com/consumer/thanks.html

Cooking Tips and Resources - Basic tips for getting off on the right foot in the kitchen.
http://www.kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/whats_cooking.html

Take a Look at Cooking - Illustrated article teaches the basics of the kitchen, explains what recipes are best, tells how to find them, and provides suggestions for creative cooking.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/look_at_cooking.html

How to Read a Recipe - Colorful step-by-step guide shows how most recipes are easy to read and simple to follow.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/read_a_recipe.html