Coriander seeds are dried fruit of the plant called Cilantro, which is itself called coriander in many parts of the world. Coriander seeds are regularly used in Indian, Latin American, Middle Eastern and African cuisine. Though they can be found in various recipes from other parts of the world. Cilantro Plant With Flowers – Also […]
More than 99% of walnuts sold in supermarkets are harvested from trees that grow in the fertile soils of California’s Central Valley (U.S.A). Up to 50 tons of walnuts are harvested every year, from late August until late November. As the nuts begin to ripen in the fall, the outer green casing will split to […]
Ginger’s earthy, spicy flavor has made it a common versatile ingredient worldwide for cooking with. Gingers profile of different chemical compounds is what makes for its versatility. The spiciness of fresh ginger comes from gingerol, an aromatic compound that converts into a sweeter compound zingerone when heated or dried. Read More Here About Cooking With […]
There are so many ways to eat pork. Chops, tenderloins, ribs, roasts, pulled pork, ground pork, soups, stews, and not to forget ham, bacon and pork belly. Pork has always been referred to as the other white meat. But some would argue that is not true. Why? Read on. According to the United States Department […]
You don’t need cabbage to make a terrific slaw. There are plenty of delicious and refreshing slaws that have been created and inspired by the unique and flavorful traditional coleslaw. Can a coleslaw without cabbage be called a coleslaw? Well, some may argue saying yes it can. Southern Living even call’s such slaws, “A more […]
When it comes to pasta, no doubt most of the time, we reach for whatever pasta shape we’ve got handy in the pantry. An Italian pasta alternative is Gnocchi. It’s potato-based and it’s an expert at sticking to flavorful sauces and serving up pillowy soft bites while cooking in half the time. Need some ideas […]
Without culinary aromatics we wouldn’t have dishes like soups, stocks broths, sauces, braises, roasts, curries and stir-fry’s among many others. Common aromatic ingredients that you no doubt have cooked with, includes: Aromatics are often combined with one another in threes (vegetables) and a few herbs and/or spices. Some aromatics are sweet, while others are savory […]
You don’t need a backyard to grow savory sage, aromatic but slightly bitter oregano, sweet basil, and sweet and savory thyme, among many other mouthwatering herbs. All you need is a few pots, potting soil, live plants and a sunny kitchen windowsill. Having a kitchen windowsill with potted herbs gives you fresh, sweet and savory […]
Nuts are a fruit consisting of a hard or tough nutshell protecting a kernel which is usually edible. Some nuts are botanical while others are culinary. Culinary nuts are considered eatable. Read More About Why We Cook Some common culinary nuts include hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, walnuts, pecans, and almonds. Also included are, cashews pistachios and […]
This recipe for Homemade Chicken Stock is full of deep flavors and provides a perfect base for making soup, like this Gnocchi & Chicken Vegetable Soup, or even a skillet of Pad Thai. Homemade chicken stock is made using raw chicken bones after deboning chicken thighs. Learn Here How To Successfully De-Bone Chicken Thighs For […]
