The air fryer sounds like a great invention, and it really is ! However the name is a little bit misleading, since by name alone you’d think you don’t need to add any oil at all. After all it’s an AIR fryer. Well, you do need the slightest bit of oil, otherwise your food will …

Risotto is one amazingly simple yet fancy rice dish, and like all rice dishes it’s very easy to misjudge how much you’re making. One moment you think a cup of uncooked rice is fine, the next thing you know you’ve got leftovers. Rice is sneaky like that. So, you’ve got leftovers, and some really nice …

Pasta is the go-to meal for busy weeknights, and it’s always a delicious experience. So delicious and convenient you want to repeat it the next day ! Maybe even bring it into work for lunch. And then you have to reheat it.  But can you reheat pasta ? When you look at it it’s such …

Nachos are delicious and they’re always welcome, it doesn’t have to be a game night. So, what do you do if you’ve got this big, delicious plate of nachos all set up and half of it turns into leftovers ? Can you even reheat nachos ? Will they taste the same ? Won’t they get …

Tortilla chips are delicious, crispy, and always seem to be in endless supply. Until you reach into the bag and poof, there’s nothing waiting for you there.  There’s also the case of people who would rather eat something else than tortilla chips in a macho dish, or they just want to switch things up a …

Ketchup is one of those condiments no one thinks about yet everyone has at least two bottles of it: one sweet, one spicy. It’s in everything, and in every diner, it comes with every pizza box, and it’s one of the first things you reach for when that burger tastes sub-par.  And one thing is …

Pasta sauce is always a tough choice: should you go for red or white pasta ? Both have their pros and cons, and it’s hard to settle on just one sauce. There are people who love both sauces and people who really can’t stand one or the other, so deciding on the one sauce can …

If you’re having a Mexican-themed lunch or dinner, you’re likely debating whether to go for the better-known salsa, or try out pico de gallo. Most people have heard of or have had some form of salsa, but many are unfamiliar with pico de gallo and thus may be unsure which would pair best with dinner.  …

Zucchini flowers may not be the first thing you think of when we say ‘summer’ but they’re a fresh, delicious summer treat and it’d be a shame to miss out on them. For the longest time we had no idea zucchini had flowers, nor that you could even buy them. They’re a bright yellow burst …

Going to the movies is always a fun experience, even when the movie itself isn’t all that great. Why ? Because you’ve got the buttery magic of popcorn, that’s why ! This is something almost no one skips when going to the movies: a generous helping of popcorn, and some soda to wash it down. …

The way we cook our food is a key element in how good our food will be, aside from ingredient quality. Knowing how to use each ingredient, how to clean it, what to peel, and what to cut greatly improves food in general. Today we’re taking a look at rice, and the age-old dilemma of …

Rice is such a kitchen staple you rarely give it a second thought. It’s always there, in some way or another, and it’s always easy to recognize on supermarket shelves, no matter what kind you’re buying. But sometimes you just have to stop and wonder about your food, ask questions that seem simple but reveal …

Rice pilaf sounds like an exotic and complicated rice dish, but in truth it’s really not that hard to make. And in terms of ‘exotic’, it’s not that exotic either, since most countries have some sort of pilaf recipe in their traditional dishes. Even so, pilaf is still a wonderfully delicious rice dish that manages …

Nduja isn’t on every pizza out there, but once you do find it on a pizza you’ll notice it. It’s got that incredibly hot kick to is, and beautiful red color, and a nice meaty flavor. This is a somewhat rare ingredient you’ll only find in true Italian establishments, and it’s always amazing.  It also …

Gianduja sounds like a very non-descript food item, until you get a taste of it and know exactly what it is. This hazelnut and chocolate cream is to die for, and it actually has a very interesting background story. Of all the things sweet, gianduja has ties to the Napoleonic wars, and has become a …

Donuts seem  to be delicious for just about anyone, and this means just about anyone’s had a few donuts in their lifetime. And one thing you may have noticed about donuts, regardless of glaze or filling, is that they often have a gaping hole in the middle.  Why do donuts have holes, and do they …

Bagels are the go-to breakfast bread for more and more people, and they’re spread all over the world in slightly different versions. What isn’t different is how much people love them, especially their chewy bite and how well they seem to go with just anything.  So, maybe you’ve fallen in love with bagels so much …

Bread is an essential part of many people’s lives, and knowing how to make some bread can prove a very useful skill. Even fi you’re not making your own bread, knowing the ins and outs of bread-making can help you pick out the perfect bread for your tastes. And a key point with bread is …

Sugar is a kitchen staple, to the point where even if you’re trying to not eat very sweet meals, you still have some sugar around the house. And if you’re any sort of home baker, you’re definitely well acquainted with sugar. And given sugar’s popularity, there should be no surprise there are so many sugar …

Walnuts are a common ingredient during the cold season, but especially in the fall months. Once the cold kicks in a little, your walnut tree is dropping fruit left and right. So naturally, you’re going to pick up all of those beauties and use them. Once you start cracking them, you realize a few of …