As beautiful and delicious as garlic may be in a recipe, it’s a real pain to peel and crush. Partly because it’s so small and tedious, but it’s also sticky. Once you cut the garlic, or worse you crush it, you’re in a world of sticky, messy pain. Crushed garlic will stick to you, the …
Garlic is delicious and a boon to every meal there is. You cannot convince us otherwise. The world needs more garlic, there’s never enough. And you’ve probably noticed how spicy and bright the garlic flavor can be when you eat it raw. A crushed garlic sauce can really kick. But why ? Why is garlic …
Purple cabbage, or red cabbage, is a very pretty version of the everyday green cabbage. It’s got less sulfur flavor, and as such can be considered to be milder by some people. It’s also really impressive to look at, both raw and cooked. But why is cabbage purple ? What makes it change color ? …
Cabbage is a great addition to any dish, be it a stew, a salad, sauteed on its own, or stuffed with delicious meats. So what do you do when you have no cabbage at all? Or you simply don’t like cabbage in particular, but are open to other ideas. Well, you need a cabbage substitute, …
Cabbage may not be everyone’s favorite, but there are some recipes you just can’t make without cabbage. Partly because it’s the wrong texture, and partly because they rely on the cabbage’s strong flavor. Still, you can’t deny how flatulent cabbage can make you, especially when it’s raw cabbage. But why does cabbage cause gas ? …
Shellfish are tricky little creatures. They look very alien and taste and smell very different from what we’re used to, at least compared to land animals. So, when cooking shellfish you may expect them to behave a little differently than other meats. You may expect to find bones in shellfish, just like in fish. But …
If you love hunting then you’ve probably brought home a rabbit or two in your days. Even if your hunting is done in supermarkets, you’ve likely looked at, if not already cooked, a nice rabbit for dinner. But you don’t do that every day. Why is rabbit meat not popular ? Is there something bad …
Chicken hearts are those little things you only find in the bird’s cavity once you clean it out. You rarely see a casserole of chicken hearts sold separately. But when they are sold separately, man are they cheap. Why is that ? Isn’t it still chicken meat ? It seems chicken hearts, and actually chicken …
Chicken seems to be everyone’s favorite, in one way or another. It’s quick to cook, easy to digest, easy to find in stores, and definitely something to please everyone. But there’s a few chicken parts that get overlooked, like the giblets or the thighs. Right now we’re going to discuss chicken thighs, since they generally …
Chicken livers are a beautiful little thing, and they bring so much flavor to a dish. But some folks simply don’t like them, since they bring way too much flavor. True, liver can be overwhelming sometimes, so you have to be careful what you serve it with. Or maybe you love liver but just can’t …
Are you just starting out with liver ? Then you’re likely starting with chicken liver, as it’s got the mildest taste of them all. It’s also one of the most common and cheap livers out there, compared to bigger animals like cattle and pigs. So what do you do when you bring home a nice …
Chicken gizzards may not be everyone’s style, most folks can at least agree they make a great base for a chicken stock or gravy. So what if you’d like to incorporate them into a meal ? You clean and cook them, of course. But something’s just not right. You’d expect the gizzards to be the …
Pancakes are a real beauty in the morning, but you can have them for lunch or dinner just the same, provided you’ve made enough. So maybe you like them cold too, or maybe you only want them fresh and hot. Well, if you cook them in the morning and eat them in the evening they’re …
Liver gets a bad rap for being difficult to cook right, and what do you even do with the leftovers ? But in truth, it’s really such a delicious piece of meat that it’s real shame to let it go to waste. True, not everyone likes the strong taste but those who do absolutely love …
Zucchini is a super-versatile veggie that’s bound to end up on most folks; plate at one point or another. Unless you’re allergic to all things squash, you’ve probably had zucchini before. And as you know, it’s usually delicious and very easy to get along with. Except when you get a random bitter zucchini. Then you …
Ah lasagna ! The most beautiful pasta type there is, delicious and creamy and oh so layered. It’s a bit of a hassle to make, but entirely worth the effort. And when you do make some great lasagna, you somehow end up with leftovers. So, what do you do ? Can you reheat lasagna ? …
Onions rings are delicious, crispy, and probably one of the best fast food snacks out there. In fact they’re so great you often wish you got more with your burger and fries, right ? Well, what happens when you get a serving so large you can’t eat all of it in one sitting ? You …
Gravy is probably one of the best Thanksgiving leftovers, and we’ll tell you why. It goes great on everything, you can freeze some for later and pop it out for some amazing fries, and it’s great as a sauce on a sandwich or burger ! It can even be the base for a really delicious …
Ah, spinach. You either love it or hate it, there’s no real in-between. For those who love their spinach they’re likely to have it often, and in ample portions. And as you know, spinach cooks down significantly, so you always have to buy more than you’d think. But what happens when you end up with …
Apple crumble is a delicious yet simple dessert that’s bound to appease anyone’s taste buds. Not only that, it’s also a great leftover ! Apple crumble has a great flavor from the crunchy apples, the brown sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon that taste even better the next day. So can you reheat apple crumble …