Red peppers are exclusive to red bell peppers. Red peppers start out green and change color as they ripen. These colors include starting with green, then turning yellow, orange, and finally maturing with a red color. Bell peppers are also known as “sweet peppers.” And with reason, as red peppers have a very sweet flavor. […]
The first known use of gnocchi was in 1891. Gnocchi is an Italian dumpling. With simple ingredients, like potato flour, water, and eggs. This dish originates from the Northern part of Italy. Due to the colder Northern Italian climate, potatoes are easier to grow than wheat grain. Culinary Inventors of the Dumpling The Chinese are […]
Do you know the difference between broth and stock? Though they are both a liquid, there are differences. And these difference are in how they are prepared. Broth starts with meat or vegetables and including seasonings like onion, carrots, celery, herbs, salt and pepper. Broth is cooked in less than two hours and is best […]
With little more than your favorite spaghetti sauce (we used a sauce made with cream and vodka – from the Whole Foods Market), cream cheese and a shredded Italian cheese blend, you can have yourself some chicken roll-ups. They are super easy to prepare. Here is what you will need: 2 oz. of cream cheese […]
Poached chicken is very popular in Hong Kong. The chicken is poached in a broth flavored with star anise, caraway seeds, orange zest, lemongrass, ginger and Thai chilies. Traditionally the broth is not served with the poached chicken and spices. You can freeze the chicken stock in airtight containers for up to 3 months. […]
When it comes to fresh and vibrant salads, the combination of smoked turkey, black beans, bell peppers, and corn over a bed of arugula creates a delightful medley of flavors and textures. Perfect as a light lunch, a side dish at a barbecue, or a meal prep option for the week, this salad is not […]
