Category: Cooking Methods & Food Reviews

Cooking With A Molcajete

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 […]

Cooking Asian Inspired Food

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.” They also quote from the New Food magazine predicting that, among Westerners, the Asian food inspired trend will continue. Today’s inspiration is driven by the internet, social […]

Cooking With Cruciferous Vegetables

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 […]

Cooking With Chipotle Peppers

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 […]

Cooking With Sage

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, […]

How To Use The Broiler To Cook Food

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 […]

Cooking With Rosemary

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 […]

Cooking With Tarragon

Tarragon is a culinary herb with leaves that are skinny, aromatic and glossy. There are three varieties, that include: Mexican, Russian and French tarragon. French tarragon is most commonly used in cooking as it is the most flavorful of the three varieties. The Attributes Of Tarragon Fresh verses Dried As with all herbs, there is […]

How To Make A Frittata

If you are wondering what is a frittata, it’s an Italian egg dish where the eggs are mixed with the ingredients and not folded in as a filling, like in an omelet. An egg frittata is cooked slowly in a frying pan and then either flipped or finished under the broiler in the oven. There […]

Risotto – Northern Italy’s Classic Comfort Food

When it comes to Italian comfort food, you might immediately think of pasta. Although pasta is a big part of Italian cuisine, in northern Italy another dish reigns supreme. What dish is it? Risotto. It is one of the most common ways of cooking rice in Italy. Though Risotto is not rice, but rather a […]