Tag: Cook

The History Of Cooking

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 […]

Sweet & Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

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 […]

Slow Cooker Latin Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salsa Chicken Stew

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 […]

Maple Syrup The Same As Cane Sugar

Maple syrup can have a complex flavor with notes of vanilla, cinnamon and even hazelnut. Cane sugar tastes highly refined and incredibly sweet.

Oven Roasted Gnocchi With Sausage & Peppers

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 […]

Bacon and Spring Pea Risotto

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 […]

Microgreens Another Source Of Great Nutrition

Microgreens are young vegetable greens that fall somewhere between sprouts and baby leaf vegetables. Sprouts are technically the newly germinated seeds, while the microgreens are the 1-2 week-old youngster seedlings. Sprouts grow more like a fungus, as they are provided with high humidity, an enclosed area, and a low light environment. Whereas, microgreens grow more like […]

Pumpkin Pecan Risotto With Dried Cranberries & Goat Cheese

Despite its appearance, risotto is not a type of rice but rather an Italian dish made with a special high-starch short-grain rice. Which includes the Arborio, Carnaroli and the Vialone Nano rice. This special type of rice can absorb quite a bit of liquid without becoming mushy. A basic risotto is particularly prepared with Arborio […]

Roasted Red Potatoes with Garlic Parmesan

These roasted red potatoes with garlic parmesan are simple and fast to make. A perfect side dish to any dinner and sure to please. They are toasted with olive oil, minced garlic, along with a little Himalayan salt and black pepper. You can also mix dried thyme, oregano, and basil if you wish. Once they’re […]