General questions and answers about using this site

Q: Once I find a recipe, how do I print it?
You can print any recipe you find by simply clicking on the Printer Friendly button (it looks like a rolling pin) in the top right corner of the recipe. A seperate window will open, with a trimmed-down, printer friendly version of the recipe. All you have to do now is right click with your mouse (left click for users with a mouse that is set up for left handed use) and select print with your mouse.

Q: Tell me more about submitting recipe photos.

Q: How do I use the conversion calculator?
You can use the conversion calculator by clicking on the "Conversion Calculator" link in the right hand navigation of the page. Make sure you are allowing pop-ups on our site if your browser utilizes a pop-up blocker.

A new window will pop up with a variety of conversions to choose from. Simply select the conversion you need (i.e. If you need to convert ounce to ml you would want to use the "Volume Fluid Conversion" section). Use the drop down box under each section of measurments to choose which units you would like to convert. Type in the number of units you wish to convert into the box located to the right of the drop down box and click on the "Convert" button. For example, if you want to convert 32 ounce's into ml's you would choose "ounce to ml" in the drop down box, type "32" in the box to the right of the drop down box and click on the convert button. The box to the right of the "Convert Button" will show the conversion of 32 ounces to ml.

Q: How do I use the suggestion form?
Do you have an idea how we could improve the site? Find an error? We want to hear from you!

Click on the "Suggestions?" link on the right side of nearly every page. Fill out the form completely and hit "Submit Form" at the bottom of the suggestion box. We may not respond to every e-mail, but you can bet we read each one.

Q: How do I access My Recipe Box to put in recipes I want to save?
Once logged into HomeCookingMagazine.com, you can add recipes to "My Recipe Box" by clicking on the "Add to My Recipe Box" link near the top of any recipe page. Once a recipe is added to your favorites, you are able to view your favorite recipes at any time by clicking on "My Recipe Box" in the right-hand navigation. It's an easy way to bookmark your favorites.

Q: I am new to this site and I do not understand how to use My Recipe Box once I have recipes in it.
After you have added recipes to your "My Recipe Box," you may access them at anytime by clicking on the "My Recipe Box" link in the right-hand navigation. This handy tool contains all off the recipes that you have bookmarked and lists all the recipes by name. To access a recipe, simply click on the name of the recipe and the recipe will open.

To remove a recipe from My Recipe Box, click on the [Remove] link to the right of the name of the recipe you wish to remove.

Q: What is the best way to view this Web site?
Hardware: We recommend either a Macintosh (With a PowerPC or Intel chip), or a Windows PC (with at least a Pentium II chip or equivalent). A modem with at least a 56K connection.

Software: You will get the best results if you use the most recent browser from Mozilla (Firefox) Netscape (Netscape Navigator), or Microsoft (Microsoft Internet Explorer). They are all free and available for download if they are not already on your computer. Mozilla Firefox | Netscape Navigator | Microsoft Internet Explorer | Safari for Macintosh

Using WebTV, AOL or other browsers with this site.
We have designed the HomeCookingMagazine.com site to work with traditional computers running standard (Mozilla Firefox, Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer) Web browsers. While we welcome all cooks, however they choose to visit us, we simply do not have the resources to support all the different forms of accessing the Internet.

Q: What do I do if I find a recipe that is incomplete or incorrect?
Please fill out our form, specifying the recipe name and location on our site.

Q: What is the best way to search on your site?
Currently the search applies only to the recipes. It will not reflect results from our Kitchen Helpers or Glossary sections. Start by using single words that might appear in the title, ingredients or instructions. Avoid using words that are very common like "mix."