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29 December, 2022

History Of Cooking

History Of Cooking
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The exact origins of cooking are not known, but at some point, humans conquered fire and started using it to prepare food. For most of human history, the only way to cook a meal, was over an open fire. While fire is the most important element of cooking, it was not the only heat source
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2 October, 2022

What Are Aji Dulces & How To Use Them

What Are Aji Dulces & How To Use Them
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Ají dulce, ají cachucha, quechucha, ajicito, or ají gustoso as it is known throughout Latin America and the Caribbeans is a variety of sweet perennial peppers. The pepper or chili is native to the Yucatan Peninsula of Central America and Caribbean islands. It is most widely known in Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Dominion Republic, and
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7 March, 2022

Spicy & Sweet Roasted Pork Belly

Comments : 3 Posted in : Asian, Pork on by : Cook Plate Fork
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Pork belly has been a delicacy in many Asian countries for decades. The pork belly is one of four primal cuts of pork and its where bacon comes from, once cured, smoked, and sliced. Cesar Herrera, chef instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in McHenry, Illinois says that pork belly blends well with
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12 January, 2022

Sweet & Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

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Chicken thigh meat (boneless and skinless) wrapped in smoked bacon and coated in a blend of Harissa seasoning, garlic powder and brown sugar. The brown sugar caramelizes as it cooks. You are going to love the the tender juicy meat with a sweet and spicy flavor. It looks deliciously yummy when you pull it out
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6 January, 2022

Slow Cooker Latin Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salsa Chicken Stew

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Spicy cumin, chicken, salsa, black beans, and sweet potatoes combine into a flavorful stew. The thigh meat has unbelievable flavor and tenderness. Others who have made this recipe commented – “Brilliant recipe. So flavorful.”And another said, “This is probably my favorite crockpot recipe ever.” Learn More About Cooking with Chicken Thighs Slow Cooker Latin Sweet
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17 December, 2021

Maple Syrup – The Same As Cane Sugar – Recipes Included

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Research involving cane sugar at the University of California-San Francisco reports that sugar is essentially a toxin that causes all sorts of lifestyle diseases, including hypertension, heart disease, diabetes and even cancer. Sugar is just about in every day foods bought. Such as bread, low-fat yogurt, soy milk, bbq sauce, tomato sauce, chocolate milk, cereals,
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20 November, 2021

Balsamic Vinegar Compliments More Than Just a Salad

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Balsamic vinegar enhances nearly any food it touches as it is so much more than a salad dressing. You can use balsamic vinegar to marinate meats, glaze roasted vegetables and even as a baking ingredient. The process of making balsamic vinegar is a more than 900 year old tradition from Italy. Fennel and Spinach Salad
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5 September, 2021

Oven Roasted Gnocchi With Sausage & Peppers

Comments : 1 Posted in : Italian, Pork on by : Cook Plate Fork
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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
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9 May, 2021

Bacon and Spring Pea Risotto

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Risotto is a dish that is creamy, scrumptious and filling. The beauty of preparing risotto is that you can add just about anything you’d like. You can use various types of vegetables, herbs, and meat. You can make with or without meat. Risotto is a comfort food, as it is filling, and is a wonderful
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