Pasta is one of the world’s most beloved and widespread food items. For all its greatness it is carbohydrate filled and most varieties are made from wheat which contains gluten. Alternatives have sprung up over time for the gluten intolerant or those seeking lower carbohydrate alternatives. Zucchini noodles are one such example that is quite …
Zoodles sounds more like the name for a children’s party snack than a vegetable-based alternative to pasta noodles. However, zoodles are very popular with health enthusiasts, vegans and other groups that desire an alternative to traditional wheat based pasta. While the name comes from the combination of zucchini and noodles, which is the original zoodle …
A food item that is mostly ignored but is a very big part of cuisine the world over are root tubers. While potatoes and sweet potatoes hog all the limelight in this section for their variety and versatility others go largely unnoticed. One such root tuber is yuca also known as cassava. This unassuming vegetable …
Yams are a popular food item and found just about the world over. The name yam is used for 3 distinct items depending on the territory you live in. For most of the world, the yam is a root tuber of the plants in the Dioscorea family. In North America, the name yam is given …
If you love Chinese cuisine the wonton will not have gone unnoticed to you. The simple dumpling which is served steamed, fried or in soups. Wontons are so popular they are available to buy ready to cook in many places in the world. Whether you buy your wontons or make your own you’ve surely had …
You can never go wrong with bacon. It’s that simple. Well at least according to lovers of the cured meat which is popular as a breakfast item, sandwich filling, salad ingredient and pizza topping among many other applications. So popular is the food item that versions of it have popped up all over the world …
Tapioca pearls are a bit of an unsung hero of food. The secret behind puddings, boba tea and many other popular recipes and delicacies are not given the recognition they deserve. The sweet and sometimes spicy flavoured orbs of Taiwanese origin have brought flavour, colour and excitement to many recipes. There are many varieties of …
Ask someone to name food from Japan and they will almost always name sushi. With good reason too, sushi is an extremely popular food worldwide. Popular as it is you will find there is split on whether or not people enjoy sushi. Many cite the raw seafood varieties of sushi as a reason to stay …
One of the stars of the seafood world is undoubtedly shrimp. In some territories, you will find shrimp and prawns referred to as the same thing though there are differences. No matter which way you look at it shrimp is a very popular seafood item and feature in many world-famous recipes including grilled, baked, in …
Cheese is an extremely versatile food. Cream cheese is an extremely versatile cheese. It has many popular uses and works as a dip, in pasta recipes and in baking. The mild-tasting fresh cheese is favoured because it surprisingly works well with both sweet and savoury flavours. Cream cheese is soft and smooth at room temperature …