Rice is a staple food in the diets of billions of people around the world. Most Asian countries are avid rice lovers. Their love for rice has reached the West and now rice is a kitchen staple. Since it’s such a common food, we also need to discuss basic questions about cooking rice. Today we’re …
Rhubarb, everyone’s favorite fruit-vegetable ! You can find it in pie, smoothies, desserts, and sometimes even savory dishes in the beginning of summer. It’s usually paired with strawberry, so they tend to be on the shelves in the same season. But when should you stop eating rhubarb ? You may have heard something about rhubarb …
Out of butter while making macaroni and cheese? Don’t be sad, in this article we are sharing some 100% working butter substitute in mac and cheese! Mac and cheese is undoubtedly the most favorite comfort food of the Americans. You can have it as a snack, lunch, dinner or basically any time of the day. …
Who doesn’t enjoy thinly sliced cured meat with a chilled beer or wine? Everyone has tried the flavorful cured salamis on the charcuterie boards, which often include prosciutto. However, due to their close resemblance, many people tend to get confused between capicola and prosciutto. Some even think that they are the same, which is wrong. …
Working up some delicious chicken tenders at home surely calls for a great deal of effort. If you have prepared a batch at home or have simply brought them from the store, the last thing one wants is to throw away the leftovers. It’s great that moist chicken tenders wrapped in a crunchy, crispy exterior …
You might find yourself in a situation where you have to replace the egg in your favorite fried chicken recipe. Whether you’ve developed an egg allergy, don’t have any eggs in the house, or simply want to try something different, there’s a way. In the age of information substituting anything is simply a matter of …
Are you staring at a breakfast menu and can’t decide ? Often the names on most menus aren’t very descriptive, so you have to look at the small print. It’s just that some establishments don’s have that small print, especially when it comes to breakfast. So what do those three hotel breakfast types mean ? …
The key to a good avocado is balance. It should not be too brown or too green on the outside. It certainly should not be brown on the inside. And, it should not be too hard or too soft! If you manage to find an avocado that fits those perfectly balanced characteristics, pat yourself on …
One of the kitchen staples, potatoes are every household’s favorite! While most people cook potatoes in different forms, some may wonder about eating them raw or undercooked. Raw vegetables are considered great for healthy eating, but it seems that raw or undercooked potatoes have always been considered a bad choice. Let’s check out why. Can …
If you’ve been hankering for a shrimp dish lately, then you’re probably annoyed and confused about the white spots on your shrimp. After all, if you were just looking forward to some nice, juicy shrimp it kinds looks like there won’t be any. So why is the shrimp white, and what does it mean ? …
If you’re a seafood lover then you’ve definitely had all sorts of shrimp before, often with the tails still on. And you’ve probably seen just about everyone remove those tails before eating, yet most restaurants insist on keeping them on. Why is this ? Are shrimp tails actually edible ? Are we all missing out …