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 […]
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 […]
Cupcakes can be so much fun to make. They’re a deliciously yummy small handheld version of a slice of cake. Baking cupcakes aren’t too challenging to make. The biggest hurdle though, can be, how long a cupcake recipe should be baked and at what temperature. Try these cupcakes a sweet and sophisticated twist on a […]
An omelet is of French cuisine and has a long history dating back to perhaps as early as the 14th century. There is a legend that after eating an omelet for the first time made by a town’s innkeeper, Napoleon Bonaparte ordered the people of the town to gather all of the eggs and make […]
Spices have been valued throughout history not only for religious ceremonies and medicine, but also for culinary purposes. Spices are parts of plants that are densely loaded with flavor and aromas. Spices are derived from the stems, roots, fruit, seeds, and flowers. Science has studied and investigated that these flavors and aromas are compounds or […]
The banana is the world’s most popular fruit. Bananas account for roughly 75% of the tropical fruit trade. Bananas are not just eaten as a snack, but are also used as a culinary ingredient found in many recipes, particularly desserts. These desserts can include the following among many others: The banana is the universal ultimate […]
Asparagus is a versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed with a hearty main dish to a delicious side dish to a base for soups and salads. There are up to 300 species native from Siberia to southern Africa. Garden asparagus is the most like variety you will find at your local market when in season. […]
Brussel sprouts are native to the Mediterranean region. In fact, they were first cultivated in the 13th century near Brussels, Belgium from which the little cabbages derived their name. They are a cruciferous vegetable the same as broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collard greens, cabbage and kohlrabi. Brussels are typically cooked by either boiling, steaming, stir frying, […]
Herbs and spices are a treasure chest of zesty, sweet, savory and spicy flavors. These flavors fresh or dried impart flavor to any cooked dish or baked good they are used in.
Cookies are often one of the first desserts we’re taught to make as children, and they’re always the first to disappear at a picnic, brunch or bake sale. Cookies are very popular and easy to make. They are also a great treat to enjoy with family and friends. Surprisingly, the cookie has a very long […]
