Learning how to melt toffee is very important, especially if you are making a recipe that requires you to use toffee that is in its liquid form. In this article I highlight some of the best methods for melting toffee which you should definitely try out. Carefully follow the steps in order to get the …
Knowing how to reheat leftover zeppole the right way is very crucial mainly because it is delicate, and when reheated the wrong way it can turn soggy, and lose most of its crispiness. The article below highlights a few methods that you can use to reheat zeppole such that it retains its flavour and texture. …
Reheating leftovers is very sustainable and a great way of saving food. If you happen to have leftover zucchini boats in your house then here are few methods that you can use to reheat them. However, before listing the various methods, it is very essential to know that zucchini’s turn mushy when exposed to a …
The humble taco may well be Mexico’s greatest export to the world at least in culinary terms. Whether you like them with a hard or soft casing tacos provide a flavour party in the mouth that few foods in the world, not just in Mexican cuisine can rival. To the uninitiated knowing what to put …
Meatloaf is a popular main dish that traces its documented history as far back as the 5th century. The dish combines ground meat, usually beef, with binding agents and spices that add to the wholesome flavour. The mix is usually shaped into a loaf by hand or with a baking form and baked or smoked. …
I must confess I’ve never met a fan of tomato puree or at least one who boldly holds themself out as one. Tomato puree is a mainstay of many popular cooking methods and recipes. From Italian dishes such as bolognese or chicken cacciatore to paella, stews, soups and pizza. Tomato puree has certainly earned its …
Lye water is created by dissolving lye, an alkaline agent, in water. It has many uses that range food preparation, cleaning, soap manufacturing and fungus identification. For something so ubiquitous finding suitable substitutes is not easy and will come down to the purpose for the intended substitute. Difficult, however, does not mean impossible and there …
Salads are one of the most diverse and varied food items in the entire culinary world. It isn’t an exaggeration to say there are thousands of variety of salads. Sometimes all it takes to change a salad is wonder ingredient like jicama. The white flesh of a root tuber is usually shredded and added fresh …
If you’ve ever eaten good fondue or chicken cordon bleu chances are Gruyere cheese was used in it. The hard cheese of Swiss origin, famed for its nutty and creamy flavour is heralded for its contribution to bakes, salads, soups and of course fondues. Gruyere achieved appellation d’origine protégée (AOP) certification in 2001 making it …
There are over 50000 species of mushrooms in the world today. While there’s a bit of confusion between which species are edible only around 25 of the known mushroom species are poisonous. The small number of mushroom species that are eaten regularly, around 20, owe it to their taste and flavour rather than the others …