Category: Cooking Methods & Food Reviews

The History of Pasta: Origins, Myths, and the Rise of an Italian Icon

Discover the true history of pasta, including its origins, myths, and how Italian tradition shaped one of the world’s most iconic foods.

Making A Bread Pudding

Bread pudding is the perfect dessert for using up stale bread or day old bread. It’s a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. It start out as a simple dish of bread, milk, and sugar. Simple ingredients that resulted in a delicious and satisfying dessert. However, as it gained popularity in many cuisines, […]

How To Make Brown Butter

Brown butter is a delicious and versatile culinary ingredient that adds a unique and luxurious flavor to dishes. The nutty flavor of brown butter pairs well with a variety of dishes from sweet to savory. These dishes can include roasted vegetables to meat dishes to adding depth and richness to cookies, cakes, and sauces. Try […]

Making An International Buffet

Have you ever considered a dinner party that offers an international buffet. That is a variety of foods from several world cuisines. A dining experience that offers a wide variety of dishes from different countries and regions around the world is perfect for family and friends who have a curious palate and want to try […]

Cooking With The Flavor Umami

When reading about the description of a recipe there are four recognized basic taste groups to describe it, sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. But there has been a discovery of a fifth taste that has officially been named, umami. This discovered fifth taste is described as having a mild but lasting aftertaste associated with salivation […]

Exploring Paprika: Sweet vs. Smoked Varieties

One of the most versatile spices is powdered peppers. Some of these include cayenne powder, smoked chipotle powder, ancho chili powder, and chili powder (*See Cooks Notes), among others, at which all add a distinct essence to the recipe they are used in. Of all the crushed dried peppers available for cooking, few are more […]

How to Make Maple Bacon Syrup at Home

Maple syrup is nothing more than maple tree sap that is boiled down to a syrup consistency. It has a distinct flavor, generally a rich caramel-like taste with hints of woody vanilla. Read More Here About Cooking & Baking With Maple Syrup As for bacon, it has three out of five basic flavors. That is […]

Cooking With Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes are a root vegetable that have a natural earthy-sweet flavor, a nice, starchy texture and are an extremely versatile cooking ingredient. Maybe you already know your way around these tasty root vegetables. If not, here is some tips and recipes for cooking with sweet potatoes. Buying and Storing Sweet Potatoes When shopping for […]

Cooking With A Cast Iron Skillet

The accomplishment of a cast iron skillet is its balance of versatility, easy cleanup and is especially noted for its durability or solid construction. Cast iron cookware has been the kitchens workhorse for generations. Some may question if cooking with a cast iron skillet is healthy? The answer is yes. To date there is no […]

Cooking With Salmon

Salmon is a beautiful pink fatty fish that is very versatile when it comes to cooking it. It can be baked, broiled, grilled, smoked, poached, fashioned into fish cakes and burgers, whipped up into dips, spreads or add to salads. Honey Mustard Salmon Salad There are are many types of salmon that come in different […]