When I go to use brown sugar to make up some cookies or a cake, I don’t like to find it hard and unusable. I like the brown sugar to be soft and easy to work with, so there are certain storage rules I follow to keep it that way. I will share these with …
Thanksgiving is one of the big food holidays for the year, and as it approaches, you may be thinking about what you need to cook for the big meal. Of course, you have to have a turkey, but do you know how to cook it? If you don’t get the turkey right, the rest of …
Why Letting frozen food thaw properly is important out allows it to reach a temperature where it becomes palatable or where it’s easier to cook with. If you try to cook with frozen food, you may end up with extra water in your pot or your food might not cook thoroughly. Most food can’t be …
Oven roasted potatoes are one of my favorite dishes to make. Why is that? It’s because they’re so easy to prepare and yet taste so good. There are also tons of different ways you can season this dish, making it very versatile. Roasted potatoes are a great addition to any meal that contains some beef, …
This is a spicy sauce you can make at home in just about 5 minutes. Instead of looking everywhere for Szechuan sauce not being happy with the kind of sauce you find in the store, you can learn how to make Szechuan sauce on your own. Be warned, however, that this is a seriously spicy …
Corn dogs are super unhealthy, but there are some kind of healthy ways to cook them. The oven is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of what to use to cook corn dogs in a healthy way, but that can take too long. How about the air fryer? Can you …
Perhaps you have had them at a restaurant, appreciated the taste but do not know how to make Albondigas? Perhaps your gym instructor told them that they are fat-free food? Perhaps you love Mexican and want to try something new? Either way, you have come to the right place. We will show you how to …
There are a lot of foods that you can make up ahead of time and just reheat in the oven or the microwave and they taste just as good as if they were made fresh. Well, maybe not quite as good, but they taste close enough that most people will not be able to tell …
Each part of the chicken has its own attributes, and knowing how to cook the different parts, how to use them, and how they taste will help you to make the most of your chicken dishes. Because the different parts of the chicken can have varying textures and tastes, it’s important to know how to …
Ancient civilizations in Latin America have a special place for maize or corn. Most of the cultural ceremonies in those times had dishes made of corn significantly. Tostadas are nothing but fried corn tortillas. To preserve the leftover tortillas, they are fried and stored to be used later. Tostada means nothing but toasted in the …
If you are confused about how to serve horseradish, there will be no confusion in your mind once you get to know how to prepare raw horseradish. The serving suggestions are mentioned below. You might have seen horseradish in the market and often wondered how to prepare it. In early spring and late fall, horseradish …
Vegetable pie originated in Medieval Europe, but the sweet potato pie is a traditional dish of the Southern United States. You will hear about sweet potato crust pie in America during the holiday season, such as Christmas and Thanksgiving. There is no crusty top layer. You will see several Sweet pie crust recipes in the …
When you roast poblano peppers, you take a lot of the bite out of them, creating a much milder flavor. From that point, it’s pretty easy to eat a bowl full of them. Roasted peppers have a crispy exterior that gives them a delightful little crunch. Once you start making these in your own oven …
Chicken Marinara is one of the classic European recipes that has been around for centuries. The origin of the Chicken Marinara recipe is said to be inspired by various parts of old-world Italy. Dating back as far as the 16th Century, the recipe has gone through numerous transformations. However, it remains one of the most …
How to make grape juice is a question that can have many answers. Also, there is nothing better than a well-made grape juice prepared with the precision that you can relish afterward. Grape juice has many benefits for the human body, such as reducing the danger of blood clots, preventing any damage to your heart’s …
Typically, Asparagus is cooked and is served as a side dish. It tastes even fancier when mixed with pasta, salads, chicken, etc. Its flavor depends on the place it was grown. It adds green freshness to every dish it is served with. There are different ways to cook Asparagus. Some people like them grilled, prepared …
If you are in love with seafood and especially the ones that come in, shells, that is, the oysters, then there is nothing better than this Mignonette sauce that will help you savour this dish. Mignonette sauce for oysters finds its origin in the South of France, which is blessed with sea oysters in abundance. …
Cheese puffs have been around forever. Cheese puffs have been made by people all over the world for quite some time now! The history of cheese puffs dates back to the ancient Greeks. They made the very first cheese puffs from goat and sheep’s milk. Over time, cheese evolved from a portable snack to a …
When we think about cooking something special for our guests, what typically comes to our minds? Choosing the perfect dish for the occasion becomes quite a tough job, but we got you. Stuffed Flank Steak may look very complicated but trust me; it is effortless to make at home. You can make it in the …
There is something heavenly about the crispy egg rolls that makes it very hard to resist. Imagine being able to enjoy fried egg rolls minus the grease and dripping fat. Air fried egg rolls are one of the best makeover snacks of today because they are delicious and healthy. Introduction To The World Of Air …
Sous vide is a method of cooking at a low temperature for a long time. In this cooking method, the food is kept in a plastic pouch or a glass jar and cooked over a water bath for a long time. It is somewhat different from the traditional methods of cooking. It ensures that the …
A soup is both comfortable and nutritious. One can relish it as a starter and can pair it with any menu. However, celery in the soup adds feelings of umami and flavor to the soup. Celery has many health benefits, which makes it a popular food. It possesses antioxidants that can improve your immunity and …
In New England, most of the fancy restaurants have baked cod with ritz crackers on their menu. Some of these restaurants also add seafood topping to their baked cod. If you want to make the baked cod with the ritz crackers recipe at home, let me assure you that you can effortlessly prepare this dish. …
Ceviche has its origin in Peru, and people there love this dish due to its rawness. With the changing times, the dish has also evolved, and different versions of it are prepared in different parts of the world. It is popular in South and Latin America and other places like Mexico, Ecuador, Chile, and Colombia. …
Did you know the process of pickling food and veggies was started by the Mesopotamians around 2400 B.C? Salt and brine were the two most common ingredients used to increase the food’s shelf life, especially when people traveled long-distance by sea. Pickling spices makes any dish taste authentic and flavorful. It adds an aromatic fragrance …
Celery root originates from the Mediterranean area. It was used for religious purposes by the Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. It gained importance as a vegetable in the middle ages. Celery root is also known as Celeriac and is loaded with vitamins and minerals. While not a popular choice in cooking, it can be incorporated in …
Chili recipe without beans dates back to the 1700s. It is originally known as Texas chili, which doesn’t have beans to get the rich taste of meat. However, nowadays, people make chili without beans if they have an allergy or don’t like the beans’ taste. Another interesting fact about the chili recipe without beans is …
Rice is a staple food in India. However, its history goes a long way. Its origins remain untraceable. Some historians reported that the Chinese cultivated rice near the Yangtze River. It started 8,200 to 15,000 years ago. Indians began domesticating rice along the river Ganges. The Indians prefer gravy, fried potato, and lentils as side …
What does Thanksgiving dinner consist of if there is no turkey? The American custom of eating turkey for dinner on Thanksgiving has become a tradition. Every year, on Thanksgiving, each family roasts a turkey. Turkeys have been associated with Thanksgiving since the American Indians celebrated the harvest with a feast during the autumn. According to …
Hamburger has been an extremely popular dish since 1758. The history of the dish remains unclear. But many claim that they have spotted the recipe in Hannah Glasse’s book, the art of cookery made plain and easy. In her book, she mentioned “Hamburg Sausage” as the first recipe served with toasted bread. Later on, the …
Do you find it difficult to steam hard-boiled eggs? Peeling the shell of an egg can be a tricky job to do. Most of the time, the whites of an egg come out. To avoid this, steaming hard-boiled eggs is the best. The steaming process helps put in minimum effort to peel an egg, and …
My day starts with a cup of ginger tea, and most of my recipes have ginger as the main ingredient. But peeling and using the ginger daily requires patience as 30 grams of raw ginger makes only one tablespoon of grated ginger, which is less. So I started searching for ways for easy grating and …
All those who have vitamin K deficiency and have weaker bones must have red cabbage in their daily diet. Did you know red cabbage helps build strong and healthy bones and has an ample amount of vitamin K? Yes, it’s true it is a nutrient-dense vegetable widely consumed across the globe. Popularly known as purple …
Ham is a popular meat choice for elaborate dinners to making simple ham sandwiches. According to an online survey, ham sandwiches made it to the top five sandwiches of America with 69 percent votes. A bone-in ham has more flavors and better texture than a boneless ham and thus a better choice for special holiday …
If you are a beginner in cooking, separating egg yolks from egg whites can be a tedious task. Moreover, the process can pull your cooking morals down. However, you cannot just skip the process because almost all the baking recipes require separating eggs. Hence learning the right techniques becomes imperative. I recently shifted to a …
There are some specific rules to cook steamers. To learn how to cook steamers, you must know the different processes to cook steamer clams and serve the best dishes. Steamer clams live on the East Coast of North Carolina. They live on the Pacific coast of Washington, Alaska, Western Europe, and California. Softshell clams with …
Did you know that oysters were the main food source for the people of South Africa almost 10,000 years ago? Do you want to have the world’s best oyster? If yes, France is the first place that comes to mind. Oysters found in the Delta de l’Ebre have the sweetness of River Ebro and a …
One of the tastiest and healthiest non-vegetarian dishes we come across is the liver. Known as the powerhouse of nutrition, the liver is full of protein, minerals, and vitamins, which help in increasing immunity. However, though the liver is nutritious, many may not like how it tastes as it has intense flavors. Hence, there are …
Sunflower seeds have been in the American culinary industry for over a century. More than a part of the meal it is eaten as a snack. The seeds are the main ingredients of many recipes and often find their place as a garnish on top of the dishes. They are often sprouted and eaten in …
Giblet gravy is super delicious. It is a gravy where you can use the meat of any bird. Mainly people use giblets of chicken or turkey. People of any group will love the gravy. I think you have eaten giblet gravy most of the time in restaurants. But you can make it easily at home …
Broccoli looks very similar to cauliflower, but instead of being white, broccoli has green florets and has a richer taste. Raw broccoli contains 90 % water, 7% fiber and sugars like fructose, glucose, sucrose, and the remaining 3% is protein. Broccoli is a nutrient dense food and is fat-free. It is a good source for …
One of the easiest items to forget when you’re making family feast is gravy. If you forgot to pick it up at the grocery, you can make it at home on your own, using cornstarch. I’ll give you a method for how to make gravy with cornstarch and break the recipe down for you in …
If you already have a set of kitchen knives, do you really need kitchen shears? The shears can be very useful for a variety of kitchen tasks, and once you understand how they can be used more effectively than other tools in certain situations, you will probably find them indispensable. A good pair of kitchen …
Boiling eggs on the stove to get that wonderfully hard boiled or soft yokey texture can seem really hit or miss. A lot of people struggle to make the shells easy to peel and to make the eggs come out with the perfect texture and hardness that they’re supposed to have. Can you make hard …
Healthier Alternative: Popping Popcorn without Oi A lot of homemade recipes for popcorn call for oil and cooking on the stovetop. This works fine and makes beautiful, tasty popcorn, but what if you want your popcorn to be healthier? You can make this snack in a way that doesn’t use a lot of oil, or …
When possible, I like to take my vegetables straight from the freezer to cook them without the need for thawing. You can do that with a lot of vegetables, if you know the proper way to cook them from frozen. I’ll show you a method for how to roast frozen broccoli in the oven, and …
One of the fastest and easiest ways to prepare carrots and to make them soft and tender is to steam them. There are a few ways you can tenderize carrots, and steaming is a very effective way to do that. You can steam the carrots on the stovetop using a steamer or even just a …
Most people don’t know how to use their French press to brew coffee properly. Even though it’s one of the most popular coffee brewing options, a surprising number of people get it wrong, and it doesn’t have to be that way. While the French press is kind of simple, it’s also very easy to use …
Green bell peppers, roasted and stuffed with cheese, ground beef, tomatoes and other foods makes for an incredible dish. It’s probably not enough for a complete meal, though, and I want to share with you some ideas for what goes with stuffed bell peppers. If you are looking for side sides to go well with …
Napa cabbage is a sweet vegetable that can be cooked up in a number of ways. You can cook this cabbage (also called Chinese cabbage) just about any way you like. A lot of people will use it in stir fry, mixing it with some meat and veggies with a dash of soy sauce. Others …