Empanadas originated in Latin and Filipino cultures but their popularity has spread throughout the world. They have a really crispy and flaky crust while the filling is irresistible. The only problem with cooked empanadas is that if you have leftovers and you store them the wrong way, they might lose all of their texture as …
Fufu is a very popular food in West and Central African countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leona and Liberia. They actually treat it as their staple food and it’s very delicious especially when paired with their traditional soups or stews. Fufu is commonly prepared and served the same day. This is because it tastes better …
Garlic bread is loved by many because of its soft, buttery and crunchy flavour. Some people like eating it while hot, while others have no problem consuming it while cold. The only problem with garlic bread is that it tends to turn bad easily when stored the wrong way. Therefore, it is necessary to master …
Having leftover cooked idli in your house should not come as a surprise. This is because in some cases you just prepare it in excess with the intention of consuming it all at once, but things do not go as planned. When this happens you should not throw away your leftover cooked idli, but instead, …
Learning how to store cooked jacket potatoes is very important especially if you want them to last for some time. Cooked jacket potatoes make a quick meal and they are very easy to reheat. The only problem with cooked jacket potatoes is that when stored the wrong way they have the potential to make you …
Mayonnaise is a truly versatile condiment and ingredient. The chip dip, salad dressing, sandwich flavouring, chocolate cake moistening and all-round topping for just about anything is nothing short of a food hero. Not sure when mayonnaise picked up a reputation as an unhealthy food but this stigma has kind of stuck to it. There are …
The imagination that goes into baking is nothing short of amazing. Many baked recipes include the use of alcohol or liqueur. One liqueur that has found popularity in baking is kirsch formally known as kirschwasser. This cherry based brandy doesn’t quite seem like it is derived from the bright coloured fruit because it is colourless …
Oats are easily one of the healthiest and most popular breakfast cereals in the world. They do not get as much love as they deserve because they may not exactly have the most impressive taste. Aside from the application as a breakfast cereal oats are also very popular in cooking and baking. Quick-cooking oats have …
The world of salads is a wonderful wide world with as many varieties as there are languages in the world, perhaps more. One of the most popular salads known to the world is the Greek Salad. The salad combines cucumbers, feta cheese, Roma tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onions and green pepper all dressed in red …
In the wonderful world of food and cuisine, there are very foods that can claim to be more diverse than pasta. There are over 400 types of pasta in the world and probably more being cooked up as you read this. A renowned favourite amongst these is ravioli which is a filled envelope type of …