Apple cider is a type of vinegar that is made from fermented apple juice. It can be used to make salad dressings, vinaigrettes, food chutney, marinades as well as food preservatives. It has a number of medicinal benefits for example it helps with weight loss, reduces cholesterol, lowers blood sugar level, and it also reduce …
Anchovy paste is an ingredient which many people in Italy, Philippines and Britain are very familiar with, it is a fish paste food product which is made from ground anchovy fillets, water or olive oil, vinegar, and sugar to mellow out the ingredient’s fish flavour. It has a very potent smell and taste therefore you …
Of all the mustards they are, yellow mustard is by far the most popular. It’s a smooth paste with a mild zesty flavour. Its main ingredients are mustard seeds, water, vinegar, salt and turmeric. Usually yellow mustard is used as a condiment for hamburgers and sandwiches. A yellow mustard has health benefits too. It can …
Zucchini which is also known as a marrow or baby marrow depending on where you live, is a popular summer squash which grows best in warm weather. It can grow for up to 1 metre but they are harvested while they are still immature at about 15 to 20cm. Botanically, zucchini originated as a fruit …
Zaatar is a seasoning blend that is very popular especially in the Middle East. It is used to provide dishes with a herbal fragrance, a zesty citrus like tang and a hint of nuttiness. This popular spice blend can be incorporated in different cuisines but sometimes it is very hard to come by, thus it …
Zoodles is a name used to refer to zucchini noodles, these are long thin strips that resemble pasta noodles. They are a healthier alternative to pasta especially if you are trying to cut down on curbs. So if you are on a diet and you have cravings for pasta I would strongly recommend trying out …
Yorkshire pudding is a delicacy for many regardless of its historical origins as a traditional Sunday side dish which was usually served with gravy, roasted meat, potatoes and vegetables. The exciting thing about Yorkshire pudding is that once you eat it with roast beef and gravy you won’t be able to resist the taste. The …
Yellow rice has become a trend in the global village but it is actually a traditional dish which originated inAsia. It is made using white rice which is coloured yellow by annatto, saffron or turmeric. Yellow rice can be prepared in excess and stored in the refrigerator. So if you are a fanatic of yellow …
There are questions as to whether it is safe to reheat left over white rice or not. It is totally doable; you just have to do it right. By doing it right we mean store your rice in a refrigerator as quickly as possible once you are done eating.Why in the refrigerator? Because research has …
Consumption of vegan cheese is now the trend especially if you are trying to cut down on dairy products or if you just want to live a healthier life. Vegan cheese is a plant based, non-dairy type of cheese. This means that vegan cheese is one hundred percent animal free and it is made using …