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Cilantro is one of those foods that is often a part of taco mixes and salsa, but if you’re making either of those at home on your own, you may not be inclined to add cilantro to it. That’s probably because most people don’t have cilantro sitting around their house. If you have never cooked …

Tacos should be flavorful and bursting with different textures. The various ingredients should all have their chance to shine, even the black beans. While many people prepare black beans for tacos just by warming them up, there is a lot more you can do with them to make them interesting. Preparing back beans for tacos …

Homemade salsa can taste incredible, but I wouldn’t say it’s incredibly easy to make. It is the kind of dish that people mess up easily for any number of reasons. Maybe the tomatoes aren’t very fresh or the peppers they use are too spicy or not spicy enough. Maybe they have too much liquid or …

I think it’s fair to say that just about everyone on Instagram has taken a picture of avocado toast at some point over the last couple years. It’s one of the most talked about breakfast foods, and it’s one you can make at home on your own. You can mix together the ingredients to make …

If you cooked up roast beef for dinner but you didn’t eat it all, you may be wondering what else to do with it. The idea of having roast beef the same way again and again until it’s all gone might not appeal to you. You might have enjoyed it the first time, but it …

Some people like to cook their pine nuts on the stovetop and others prefer roasting them in the oven. I prefer the oven baking method because of how many more nuts you can cook at once. It saves time if you are making a big batch, and I love the way they turn out when …

Using your air fryer, you can make roasted potatoes that are every bit as crispy and tasty as what you get out of the oven. It’s also a lot healthier way than cooking them in a bunch of oil, and it cooks faster using the air fryer than it would using the oven. It’s also …

Have you ever had a bowl of chicken soup and thought to yourself that the chicken in that soup was just so amazing? That’s probably because the cook knew a little trick to improve the taste of the chicken without ruining the soup. The secret to great, homemade chicken soup is to roast the chicken …

Roasted squash is a real harvest time favorite of mine, and I recommend it to everyone who wants to try something different with squash. When you take something like roast kabocha squash and season it up, it can add a delightful flavor and texture to your autumn spreads. The flavor is really rich and complex, …

As wonderful and nutritious and versatile as milk is, it may not be the best thing for sensitive digestive systems. If you’re looking for a milk alternative for someone who is lactose intolerant, has a lactate allergy, or who just wants something a little healthier to drink, there are plenty of milk alternatives to choose …

Butternut squash makes a great stand-in for pumpkin for full meals. When roasted, butternut squash takes on a lovely texture and has a beautifully subtle flavor that makes it a joy to work in the kitchen. I usually use it in place of pumpkins when pumpkins are really expensive in the grocery or difficult to …

You can make a lovely side dish by roasting corn kernels in the oven. Feel free to use frozen corn or canned corn for this dish, and it can be seasoned a number of different ways to make it just to your liking. You can serve roasted corn kernels on their own or mix them …

While many people will parboil potatoes before roasting them to ensure they come out tender, it’s not necessary. You can roast potatoes without boiling ahead of time, and I’ll show you exactly how to do that. The reason people will parboil potatoes before roasting them is to speed up the cooking process. It can take …

If you’re fortunate enough to have access to venison meat, you may be interested in learning a few different ways to cook it. Venison can refer to most kinds of wild meat, but more specifically, it’s usually deer meat. It has a taste and texture that’s very similar to beef or goat, and I want …

I’m going to provide you with a few different methods to cook yellowfin tuna, so no matter what your preference is, you will have some options. How to Bake Yellowfin Tuna Baked yellowfin tuna works best when you marinate the tuna filets or steaks first. Allow them to marinate for an hour at least, and …

If you love chicken tacos as much as I do, then you will want to make sure you use the right kind of chicken when you’re preparing homemade tacos. If your chicken isn’t prepared and seasoned the right way, it can have the wrong texture or taste, and that can get in the way of …

Roasting vegetables is pretty simple, and really enhances the texture, making them soft and crispy at the same time. Roast vegetables can be used in pasta, stir fry, or served as a side, and you can also chop them up and use them in your soup. Roast vegetable soup is simply a combination of broth, …

By roasting garlic cloves, you can help really bring out the flavor and make them more fragrant. Adding garlic cloves to your dishes can make them much more savory and delicious, and they’re a great addition to dishes like pasta, rice, stir fry, and more. How to quickly roast garlic? What most people will do …

Anyone who’s ever cooked homemade pizza with mushrooms on it knows how good roast mushrooms can be. When you cook the mushrooms like that, they’ll become roasted and take on a wonderful texture. They retain their flavor and a lot of their nutritional value as well, so you benefit all around. You don’t have to …

Nothing says a campout like the taste of roasted marshmallows, but how do you roast marshmallows without fire? If you don’t have the time or space to set up an outdoor fire to cook your marshmallows, can you still achieve that wonderful toasted marshmallow texture and taste? Can you get marshmallows that are crispy and …

You might think you don’t need to learn how to cook a hot dog. After all, it’s one of the simplest foods to cook. However, I don’t want to assume that everyone knows how to cook this meat, and even if you have some experience cooking hot dogs, there may be a few cooking methods …

Baked chicken breast is a family favorite here, and it’s really easy to make on a pan in the oven. There are plenty of ways you can flavor it and use the same basic recipe with a few different changes to keep the dish exciting. No matter how you change up the dish, there are …

Would you like to learn how to slow cook a brisket so that it comes out succulent and tasty hours later? You can cook brisket in the oven overnight using this method that’s been perfected by many cooks over the years. When you prepare a brisket this way, it ends up being very tender and …

Baba ganoush is sometimes served with a mixture of tomatoes, onions, or a variety of vegetables. It’s made from cooked, mashed eggplant, as well as a mixture of lemon juice, olive oil, and maybe some tahini. This creamy, flavorful appetizer can be a great dip, and you can make it at home. I’ll show you …

If you steam hot dog buns before serving them with hot dogs, it makes a huge difference in how the dish tastes. It gives the right temperature and texture to the experience, improving on the conventional dish that’s often served as a warm hot dog on a cold bun. I’ll show you how to steam …

This may be a fruit that most people are not familiar with, but jackfruit is a nutrient rich, large tree fruit with a lot of health benefits and culinary potential. What Is Jackfruit? Jackfruit can be found in tropical climates and is native to southern India. It is the largest tree fruit in the world, …

Pork chops have a lot of advantages as a lunch or dinner meat (you could even use them for breakfast, though that can be kind of heavy). They are somewhat thin, so they cook up quickly. You could cook them in a fraction of the time it would take you to cook a piece of …

You have to be careful when baking salmon that you don’t overcook it or dry it out. Because fish filets like salmon tend to be very thin, it’s easy to cook them too much. Fish cooks quickly, so you don’t need the long cook times of a denser meat like chicken. In this article, I …

I think for a lot of people, beetroot is something they know is good for them but they’ve never learned how to make it, so they don’t usually bother to try it. Once you know how to cook beetroot, you may feel more inclined to use it in your meals. I want to share with …

I absolutely adore olives and use them for all sorts of things, and one thing I tell people that takes them by surprise is that if you’re just using olives for garnish, you’re not taking full advantage of what they can do. Sure, olives make a great addition to sandwiches, salads, and even pasta, but …

Sauerkraut makes for an excellent garnish sandwiches and meats, and it can be a good side dish on its own. Sauerkraut is fairly easy to make, so if it’s something you enjoy, you may be interested in learning how to cook sauerkraut at home. What Is Sauerkraut Have you ever seen sauerkraut on a menu …

If you love mushrooms, but you don’t love all the calories that come with them when you cook them in butter or oil, you may want to learn different methods of frying them up. You can use a dry fry method that requires no oil. I’ll show you how to do that, and while it …

When prepared properly, lamb shanks should be so tender and juicy that they fall right off the bone. These tasty morsels of lamb meat can be cooked in a few different ways, and your preference may be based on the cooking setup you have available at home or how you want the lamb shanks to …

People who like to eat their oysters while they are still in the shell are sometimes referred to as oyster purists. They like the look of the shell along with the oyster meat, and it’s kind of quaint to have the shell as a serving dish for the meat. I definitely understand the attraction and …

When you are cooking a steak for yourself for others, you want to get it just right. Maybe you are used to flame grilling your steaks or cooking them some other way than baking. You may be wondering how to cook steak in the oven and what you do differently when baking compared to grilling …

I highly recommend using an air fryer if you want to cut down on using so much grease and fat in your cooking. I use mine for all sorts of foods that would normally be cooked in a vat of oil, and I think it will probably add a few years of my lifespan. You …

How does KFC get its chicken to taste so good? Part of it is their proprietary blend of herbs and spices, and there are plenty of KFC copycat fried chicken recipes online you can find that help you to mimic the taste of KFC chicken by figuring out which seasonings are used to flavor it. …

Tuna is a versatile fish that works well in a large number of dishes. Whether you are smoking it to draw out the flavor or frying it up as part of a seasoned patty, there is a lot to love about this fish. Let me show you a few methods you can use to cook …

Before you cook carrots up, no matter which method you are using, you should clean and cut them properly. You will want to remove the green, leaves and stems if they are attached. You also need to scrub down the carrot under cold running water to remove any dirt and other debris. Some people peel …

Ham steak makes for an excellent dinner as the main dish. The advantage of cooking a ham steak is that there’s no need to cook an entire ham and go through that long process. And if you are cooking your ham from frozen then check out our guide here. How long to cook ham steak …

Eggs are an incredibly versatile food, but unfortunately, most people don’t know what to do with them beyond having them for breakfast. Lunch with eggs can be quite a treat, especially once you have a few ideas for different dishes you can make with them. I want to tell you about some simple egg dishes …

While many of us will eat veggies because we love them, a lot of times people will just add veggies to their meals simply to get more nutrients in what they’re eating. Vegetables are a great source of essential vitamins and minerals, like zinc, iron, and vitamins A, B, and K. However, if you’re not …

Spinach isn’t just for Popeye- it’s a very nutritious green with a lot of cooking potential. This kitchen essential can be really easy to prepare whether it’s frozen or sourced fresh. You can cook spinach into a lovely side dish or make it up fresh as a salad. The advantage of using this particular green …

Baking chicken with Italian dressing is one of the simplest and easiest way to make chicken. It gives it a delightfully appealing flavor and makes the chicken come out tender and juicy. You don’t have to be a professional cook to pull off this dish, and I’ll share with you a very straightforward recipe for …

Lentils are a very nutritious legume that takes a while to soften and cook all the way through. The long cooking time means that a lot of people don’t bother to cook with them, but you can add them to soups, rice, pasta and a variety of other dishes to make a more filling, fiber-rich …

Mackerel has a distinctive, strong flavor. This oily fish is nutrient rich, so it’s a healthy addition to your diet. These are an easy fish to find in the market, since they’re so sustainable. If you’re worried about overfishing of mackerel, you can put your mind at ease and make them a regular part of …

Broccoli isn’t just nutritious (it’s a great source of vitamin C), but it’s also delicious when cooked well and seasoned to perfection. I want to share with you my favorite methods to use when I cook fresh broccoli. That’s right- I don’t just have one favorite, and I’ll show you how to cook fresh broccoli …

Beef stew is a meal in a bowl, full of comforting veggies cooked to tender perfection and hearty, slow cooked beef. While you can serve some sides with this soup, you probably won’t need to. Between the beef, potatoes, and other ingredients, it’s a very filling dish that’s certainly worth the long prep time involved. …

Cube steak are delicious breaded steaks, dipped into a batter and then usually fried. There a Southern food favorite, sometimes called country steak or Southern fried steak, as well as chicken fried steak. However, you may be looking for a healthier option, and you might be interested in learning some ways to cook cube steak …

Tilapia is one of the most widely consumed whitefish in the world, and it can be cooked and served in a variety of delightful ways. This whitefish has a mild flavor, so it’s best when well seasoned and paired with flavorful side dishes. What Is Tilapia? This bland fish benefits from seasoning of any kind, …