Beef consommé is a popular traditional meal that goes back to medieval times and it is still popular nowadays. Beef consommé is a clear liquid that is prepared from simmering stock or broth. The consommé is full of flavour, rich in stock and includes egg whites giving a clear liquid that is usually served as …
Gochujang, also known as kochujang, is a Korean fermented chili paste that is a mix of hot, sweet and savoury all rolled into one. Although it is a popular condiment for octopus in Korea, gochujang makes a flavour-packed addition to other kinds of meat, salad, stews, vegetables, and soup. Koreans love to add this miso-like ingredient …
Agave nectar is a commonly used liquid sweetener that is extremely sweet, but fairly neutral in flavour. It has received a lot of attention over the years for being a natural ingredient that is healthy and diabetic-friendly. Agave nectar is a great option for sweetening food. There are a lot of alternatives you can use in …
Hominy is a dried and matured corn kernel that is a very popular mostly used in Mexican cuisine. It is also one of the main ingredients in Mexican Pozole. It is made from the kernels of the corn that go through a process that turns them into edible products and this process is called nixtamalization. …
Cold or frozen dishes like green beans hold up well in the freezer and you should not have a problem heating them up. When heating up green beans it is important that you let your meal thaw before you apply any of the methods to heat up your food. Simply take your frozen green beans, …
Capers are the pickled flower buds of a Mediterranean shrub known as the Capparis spinosa. They are normally preserved in a salt and water brine or packed in a mixture of brine and vinegar. Some expensive capers are cured in salt. Capers are slightly vegetal and sweet, acidic, tangy, sour, or bitter as well as …
Fenugreek is an everyday spice that is commonly used in Indian cuisine. It adds a nutty, caramel-like flavour to curries, soups, and sauces. Fenugreek is a popular spice used in blends like garam masala and panch phoran to name a few. However, if you do not have this spice in your kitchen there are a …
Basil is a mild-tasting herb that plays a significant role in Mediterranean cooking and it is an essential ingredient among chefs all over the world. It is an important ingredient in a range of dishes such as pesto, pasta sauces, dressings, and as a topping on pizzas to name a few. Basil provides a peppery flavour …
Millet is a small ancient grain that is considered a staple ingredient in many parts of Africa as well as Asia. However, millet is commonly used as birdseed in some countries but it is growing in popularity as a food for human consumption. This is largely because the grain is gluten-free and contains a reasonable amount …
Crocus sativus popularly known as saffron is one of the world’s most expensive spice. Saffron is comprised of the stigmas from the crocus sativus flower which are referred to as saffron threads. The spice is hand harvested and that is one of the reasons why it is such as expensive spice. It takes an estimated 13,125 …