A Frittata and an Omelet are an egg dish but very distinct. They are both a versatile dish and yet easy to make. While both dishes are made with eggs and involve fillings like vegetables, cheese, and sometimes meat, there are a few distinctions that set these breakfast and brunch favorites apart. So, which is
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Rice is one of the most popular grains throughout the world. As recipes for rice can be found in just about every cuisine worldwide as well, this has lead to culture clashes over the simple matter of weather to rinse rice or not. In much of Asia, rinsing rice is a part of cooking. Whereas,
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Before the Mexican cuisine of today, the Aztec nation a Mesoamerican culture that flourished in central Mexico in the post-classic period from 1300 to 1521 drove the gastronomy. The foods they grew and foraged for included chilies, elderberries, tomatoes, chocolate, cassava or yuca, honey, salt, tropical fruits like guavas, papayas and avocados. Try this Mexican
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A molcajete is the ultimate Latin cooking tool and can be traced back to the Pre-Columbian era. Today it is still a fundamental part of Mexican identity and culture. The molcajete is a basic kitchen utensil in almost every Mexican home. According to the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), the term “molcajete” comes
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Asian food is gaining more popularity for giving people a taste of the Asian culture! According to Supermarket Perimeter, “Asian-inspired foods are making a big impact on consumers.” New Food magazine predicted that, among Westerners, the Asian food inspired trend will continue. Today’s inspiration is driven by the internet, social media, street food, fusions and
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Cruciferous vegetables are among the vegetables botanically named, “Brassicaceae.” There are several species and cultivars farmed for food production which includes among others, Swiss chard, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, kale, watercress, Brussels sprouts, daikon and arugula. Flowering Arugula Their labeled name cruciferous (crucifer) comes from the Latin word for “cross-bearing,” as the vegetation have flowers with
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Chipotle peppers are a type of chili pepper that is hotter than cayenne peppers. They are named after the city of Chipotle, Mexico. Most people do not know that Chipotle peppers are basically ripened jalapeño chiles that have been smoked and dried. Jalapeño’s are typically purchased green. But if left on the vine they continue
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Sage is an herb that is popularly used in both Mediterranean and American cuisine. It’s an herb with a fuzzy exterior and a intense herbal aroma, and a pronounced herbal flavor that is earthy, slightly peppery with hints of mint, eucalyptus, and lemon. Other herbs that go well with sage include onion, garlic, thyme, oregano,
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Broiling is a method of cooking that exposes food to direct radiant heat. Broiling can be done with either a gas of electric stove. When baking and roasting you would use indirect hot air to cook food with. Were as, broiling uses high heat from a direct heating source (again, either gas or electric) to
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Rosemary is a popular herb in Mediterranean cooking. It grows wild in Italy and Greece among other countries in the region. It’s a versatile herb as it can be used in a range of dishes that include everything from poultry, soups, spreads, beverages and cookies. Like these Lavender Rosemary Shortbread Cookies. Lavender Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
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