Chef’s cookbook of carefully chosen recipes for appetizers, main dishes, soups, desserts, delicious drinks & smoothies.
Cheese on tacos is a classic combination that has been enjoyed by people all over the world. It is an easy and delicious way to add flavor and texture to tacos. Cheese on tacos can be used in a variety of ways, from adding it as a topping to melting it inside the taco shell….
Do you know what can make my day? A bunch of crispy fried chicken and a few even crispier French fries with a delicious sauce. I know that is not the healthiest way to cheer up your taste buds, but from time to time, there is nothing wrong with enjoying this bunch of delicious and…
I assume that you are all familiar with garlic and butter. Not many dishes nowadays can survive without using at least one of these kitchen staples. But what about Benihana? Those of you who are more into food, especially Asian cuisine, certainly know what I am talking about. Benihana is a famous Japanese steakhouse-inspired restaurant…
For a long time, I thought that beef consomme and beef broth is the same thing. I even started convincing my friends and family that there is no difference between the two. Guess what? I was wrong. Beef consomme is actually clarified and reduced beef broth. Let that sentence kick in. A Few Words About…
You have probably heard about prosciutto, the dry-cured meat made from pork that originated from Italy. Its less-known relatives also come from Italy and it is dry-cured as well. It is known by several names, including Cappacuolo, Cappacollo, and Capicola. This is cured meat made from pork shoulder or neck, and it is dry-cured with…
Welcome! As a prosciutto lover, I totally understand when people ask themselves these questions: Is prosciutto raw? How is prosciutto made? Is it safe to eat it raw? Believe me, there are no stupid questions and Google knows that, too. Worry not, I won’t waste much of your time on these introductory sentences. In the…
No, picante sauce is not something new you haven’t heard of before. Basically, picante sauce is a type of salsa. Let’s start from the very beginning. Salsa is a Spanish word that means sauce, while the word picante means spicy. Picante sauce is a spicy type of salsa that can make your booty shake if…
Kikurage mushrooms are edible mushrooms native to Asia, and are widely used in ramen, stews, and stir-fries. They have a crunchy texture with a mild and earthy flavor. These mushrooms are also known as Wood Ear mushrooms because they look like a small brown ear when fresh. They are referred to as “medicine for immortality…
If you have ever tried dumplings, there is a good chance you have probably tried perogies. Perogies have a Polish origin, and they are a kind of European dumplings. Dumplings are considered an Asian dish and it may be a bit strange that these types of dumplings originate from Eastern Europe. But that does not…