Each part of the egg has its unique uses- even the shell can be used for fertiliser. The white and yolk of the egg are often used together to make cakes, omelettes, fritters and other dishes, but they may also be separated for certain dishes. If you are making something that calls for egg whites, …
We all love store-bought chips, but sometimes it’s not the best option for our health. That’s mostly for young kids and people who tend to eat out a lot. As a woman in love with potato chips, I scoured the internet and recipe books for the right ingredients. However, somehow, it always turned out wrong! …
If you enjoy adding some heat to your food, then you probably use red chilli pepper in all your spicy dishes. But what happens if, say, you run out of your magic maker? Are there any alternatives? Or would you have to just give up that delicious burn? Okay okay, there’s no reason to freak …
Did you know that rice is the most consumed food on the planet? Millions of pounds of rice are boiled each day around the world, and in some parts of the world, rice is as common a meal staple as bread is in western countries. In parts of Asia, South America and Africa, rice is …
Pizza sauce and spaghetti sauce are the same thing, right? You can use them interchangeably if you wanted to, but there are some subtle differences that chefs can pick out easily, as can anyone who knows what to look for. Pizza and spaghetti are two major comfort foods for college students, large families, and couples …
Lasagne is the ultimate dinner dish, packed with savoury beef, seasoned pasta sauce, rich ricotta cheese, layers of lasagna noodles, and enough cheese to cover a pizza. What’s not to love about this family favourite that’s usually big enough to entertain guests with? While lasagna could be a meal all to itself, there are some …
Mushrooms are like meat for vegetarians, thanks to their chewy texture and earthy tones. Mushrooms can give any dish a unique flavour that is instantly recognisable but not overpowering, and their texture makes for a delightful pairing with softer foods, like cheese or soup. Mushrooms are also at home in salads, with their texture standing …
Since cupcake liners are simply paper, you can make them out of all sorts of materials you may have lying around your kitchen. I think the easiest thing to make them from is parchment paper. You can use parchment paper for lining baking sheets so that your baked goods don’t stick. Parchment paper is also …
You need to know how to make the perfect sous vide hard boiled egg if you want to prepare egg salad, devilled eggs, or use eggs for garnish. Despite the common belief, anyone can learn how to prepare hard-boiled egg Sous Vide, even if they don’t have lots of culinary experience. In this article, we’ll …
There’s something about the mouthwatering taste of New York pizza that makes us want to keep coming back for more. Ordering take out does get a little expensive, however, and we don’t want to drive all the way to the Big Apple just for a slice. The solution? Make one at home, of course! It …
Beef short ribs are some of the juiciest and most delicious cuts of meat. The problem is that they usually need to be braised for hours beforehand. But let me ask you this: have you ever tried cooking beef short ribs on the grill? If you haven’t, you’re missing on a whole lot of juicy …
Everybody loves waffle fries because they taste as good as they look. Waffle fries represent an excellent addition to many dishes. Whether you’re preparing a delicious burger, club sandwiches, or need an extra crunch on top of your salad, these waffle fries will be a perfect choice. So, you want to know how to make …
Sometimes, all we need is a traditional, favourite recipe, mixed up a bit to make something new. That’s why many people always ask about how to make funnel cake with pancake batter. Well, dear food lovers, prepare your hearts to be filled with something great, and let’s cook together a nice funnel cake batter with …
Wild rice is a grain harvested from aquatic grass species that are indigenous to the lakes of Minnesota and Wisconsin. If you want to know how to cook wild rice at home, you’re in for a treat! In today’s article, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know, including the wild rice pilaf recipe …
What does sea urchin taste like? If you don’t know the answer, you’ve come to the right place! Trying different foods in different countries is an experience worth trying. Take a look at Indian and Chinese cuisine, for example. Some dishes result from centuries of innovation and cooking. They passed through different generations until they …
It goes without saying that the most popular method to cook ribs is on a grill outdoors on a sunny summer day. However, that doesn’t mean that the ribs will not be as good if you cook it indoors! In today’s article, we’ll show you how to cook ribs in the oven as well as …
If you’re wondering if you can microwave corn on the cob, you’re in for a treat! In today’s article, I’ll show you how to microwave corn on the cob using three different methods. So without further ado, let’s dive in! How to Cook Corn on the Cob in the Microwave One of the best things …
The ultimate guide to all things garlic related, from growing garlic, harvesting garlic, curing garlic, cooking with garlic, infusing other foods with garlic – i am going to cover all bases! I have even included some of my favourite garlic related products such as garlic mincers. Besides the fact that growing garlic is easy to …
There’s nothing like biting into a piece of fried chicken. Something about tasting that juicy, tender meat underneath a satisfying crispy breading is simply unforgettable. But what if the leftovers from last night’s dinner are calling your name? Is munching down on a cold drumstick the only way to answer the invite? Absolutely not. Sure, …
Are you worried about that leftover chicken casserole in the fridge? Well, you should be! Cooked chicken can only stay good for a limited time in the fridge. After that, it’ll taste as good as car tires. There’s also the fact that it may get spoiled, which serves as an unnecessary health risk. So, how …
Black beans are delicious, nutritious, and ridiculously easy to cook. This smallish and elegantly dark type of beans is a traditional staple ingredient in the Latin Cuisine. It has a rich well-defined taste that people generally find palatable, and that’s how it became an international dish as well. Black beans go nicely with rice, burritos, …
Why does brown sugar bulk up into a rock-like state, while white sugar stays granulated? You might’ve wondered a little about that as you held a brick hard bag of brown sugar in your hands. The science behind this is simple. Brown sugar is basically white sugar with added molasses. And if it’s not properly …
Crawfish, also known as crayfish, mudbugs, and crawdads, are small crustaceans that taste astonishingly similar to crab and shrimp, except chewier and meatier. Preparation is just about the same, as well, with just a few exceptions. In today’s guide to cooking crawfish, I’ve included detailed steps on properly cleaning, preparing, and peeling them. Let’s dive …
The main breakfast dishes are protein-filled. You will need something less meaty to accompany it. There are plenty of easy breakfast sides that you can add to your breakfast. Some breakfast dishes have plenty of carbohydrates. Accompany such a dish with high protein or fruity side dish. Bulk up your breakfast with this sweet, savoury, …
Sake is a Japanese alcohol drink that comes from rice. The rice passes through the fermentation process to come up with Sake. The fermentation helps this drink to have one of the best flavours in comparison to other wines. Sake is not carbonated or distilled and has a sweet, dry taste that is so refreshing. …
You may think that every thick chili has the best flavour. It is not true because thickness can never define the flavour, but the taste does. I am going to guide you in the best ways on how to thicken up chili without losing its taste. Additionally, it will not be good to have watery …
We can all agree that pumpkins are good for a range of things, be it turning them into pies, carvings, and other sorts of snacks, right? Well, they are also good for painting. If you ask most of us, their seeds are the main attraction. Whether you want to coat them with your favourite spices …
What is Quinoa? What does it look like? What does quinoa taste like? How do you cook it? I’ll answer all of your Quinoa related questions here! Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) has in the past few years gotten a lot of attention across the globe, and it is now a common sight on restaurant menus and …
Potatoes are a staple in numerous cuisines across a lot of cultures. You can have them fried, baked, roasted, sautéed, or as part of your soup or salad or you can make the perfect chip shop chips. In fact, they come forth after rice, corn, and wheat as the most consumed food crop. But potatoes …
Curd and custard taste great in different ways. Besides their heavenly tastes, they also might look alike and possess several similarities when it comes to ingredients, thickness, and creaminess. However close these two look similar in one way or another, they have notable differences. Here is a guide of curd vs custard that you need …
Cooking is an essential process in meal preparation intended to make food easy to digest and also to improve its taste. There are several ways of cooking including baking, boiling, grilling and many more. Another common cooking process is deep frying – and that’s what we’ll cover extensively in this article. What is Deep Frying? …
There is no smarter decision than adding fish to your daily meals. A good fry-up is not only tasty but also comes with a whole lot of nutrients. You might be aware that fish meat can contribute to your health and happiness, right? Well, you don’t need a lot of adornments to achieve that. Instead, …
Lemon curd, lemon cheese, or lemon butter…you call it as you may. This tasty and creamy curd is spread on scones, muffins, and bread to give them a heavenly flavour you won’t get from any other product. It is used as a filling for cakes and cookies too. Even though it looks as if it …
Last week I was having dinner at my friend Katy’s house. Katy is an incredible chef who works at a restaurant I worked in when I was younger. When I left working the commercial kitchen, she carried on and is now a sous chef in a classy place. She was making delicious fried salmon fillets …
My husband’s family has always loved to camp; he likes to tell stories about how the whole family would pack up and go out for days. When we got married he decided it was time for me to sample the experience for myself. However, I certainly wasn’t going to be eating the same camping food …
A fried battered fish is a well-loved traditional British food staple! So, what is the best way to reheat battered fried fish? There are several ways you can reheat battered fried fish, and each method is unique as we’re going to discuss below. We determine each method depending on how the preservation happened, the amount …
Apple cider vinegar is a kitchen spice popular for its amazing health benefits and pleasing flavour. This ingredient comes from a combination of crushed apples and yeast. The yeast aids fermentation to change the sugar content of the apple into alcohol with the help of special bacteria. Due to its composition, it has a long …
When I was growing up my mother didn’t cook much; she had to work and to be honest, she wasn’t one of those moms inclined to slave away in the kitchen. For tea she preferred to give us money to buy a snack, and almost always, that snack was fish and chip shop chips from …