When you think about Asian cuisine, you will realize that there are many dishes that incorporate noodles. I mostly heard about Chow Mein, but I was surprised when I discovered many other noodle dishes that are also very delicious and nutritious. Chow fun and mei fun both have these characteristics. These two types of noodles/noodle…
In general, fish and seafood is not everybody’s thing, but a few pieces of salmon packed in rice and seaweed are always a classic that you can’t refuse. Sushi, whether raw, cooked, or vegetarian, offers some unique flavors alongside exceptional nutrition profiles, so many people enjoy visiting traditional sushi restaurants, and some even go to…
When you don’t know what to eat for lunch or if you are too lazy to make something complex in your kitchen, but you definitely want something delicious, chicken salad can be an ideal solution. Although you can buy chicken salad in most grocery stores and eat that store-bought chicken salad, I personally always prefer…
It is one of the most popular animals out there. I personally think that the main reason for this is that crispy and juicy fried chicken drumstick, as well as other delicious chicken dishes including rotisserie chicken, chicken salad, chicken sandwiches, etc. You can get various cuts from this incredible meat including chicken legs, chicken…
Speaking about tropical fruits, mango is one of the most popular and one of those that comes first to most people’s minds. It is a fruit native to India, but it is also grown in other parts of Asia, as well as in South America and central Africa. Although many people think that mango is…
Speaking about healthy food, one must mention amazing blueberries. They are berries that grow on perennial flowering plants called blueberry plants and they belong to the genus Vaccinium alongside bilberries, cranberries, huckleberries, and Madeira blueberries. Blueberries are considered a superfood, and they are becoming more and more popular in recent times considering that eating healthy…
Ground meat is very popular nowadays because there are numerous ways to use it. Aside from making hamburger patties for your delicious BBQ hamburger or cheeseburger, you can also use ground meat to make meatloaf, casseroles, meatballs, tacos, etc. Various types of meat can be used for making ground meat and beef is one of…
I have been an adult for a long time now, unfortunately (kidding). But I do go to parties from time to time. Although there have been a lot of interesting beverages and cocktails served along the way, one classic has become a tradition – jello shots. I like to call them “alcohol for adults”. Good…
The process of marinating creates a chemical reaction between the acid in the marinade and the protein in the meat. This reaction changes the texture of the meat by breaking down its muscle fibers, making it much more tender. The life of a cook is never easy. There are always so many things to do…
Mushrooms are mysterious types of food, considering that there are so many species out there in the wild that are still waiting to be discovered. Many adventurers and nature lovers therefore go on trips to deep woods in the hope that they will find something interesting. One part of America is particularly interesting when it…
Generally speaking, sugar is a staple ingredient in almost any cuisine in the world. This is especially the case with sweet dishes, baked goods, and desserts, although it can be used in savory dishes to some extent as well. There are many types of sugar, the most popular one definitely being white table sugar, also…
Although it is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine and most widely used exactly in that part of the world, it is also quite popular in many other parts of the Globe, including the US. Generally speaking, tahini is a really simple condiment made from just two main ingredients. Those two main ingredients include sesame…
Ah, chicken. I really like chicken. And many people around the world would agree with me since chicken is the most widely consumed type of meat. Whether it is fried chicken, chicken broth, chicken salad, or any other chicken recipe, you can’t go wrong with chicken really. It is delicious and good for you since…
The first cheese that comes to most people’s minds is cow’s milk cheese. This is no surprise since this type of cheese is the most produced one. But, this is not the only type of cheese because sheep milk and goat milk cheese also exist. In today’s article, I am going to speak about goat…
When talking about the American kitchen, the first thing that comes to most people’s minds is definitely the hamburger. And, that is not a surprise since hamburgers, as well as cheeseburgers, are staples of American cuisine. The secret of those juicy burgers is that they are so amazingly delicious, of course, as well as that…
Pepper is definitely one of the most popular spices in the world. This is no surprise because it has so many purposes in the culinary as well as in the medical world because it also has some amazing medicinal properties. The one that we all know is ground black pepper and it comes from whole…
Yogurt is definitely one of the most popular dairy products. It is obtained by the fermentation of specific microorganisms from the milk. Those microorganisms stay active in the yogurt itself and they can be very beneficial for your health. Those are actually healthy bacteria that can provide numerous health benefits to your microbiome that, in…
Whether you are making tacos, enchiladas, or burritos, the staple of Mexican cuisine called tortillas is something that you can not avoid. I am sure that each and every person who is a fan of Mexico, as well as hot and spicy food, knows all about tortillas. However, I will say just a few words…
As you could guess from its name, Romano cheese is an Italian cheese that originates from Rome. It is a hard cheese that is sharp and salty with a quite tangy flavor. There are a few misconceptions when it comes to this type of cheese. The traditional Romano cheese bears the name “Pecorino Romano Cheese”…
Avocado oil has a special place in my kitchen. It’s one of my favorite cooking oils mainly for two reasons: 1. It’s healthy meaning it has less saturated fats than some other oils like peanut oil or sunflower oil. 2. I like its fresh, light, and buttery flavor that goes perfectly with almost any dish….
Whenever I keep sweet potatoes in a pantry for some time, I enter an overthinking mode because it’s so hard to decipher whether they are spoiled or just look like that. I don’t have such a problem with regular potatoes because the signs of spoilage are easier to detect. Does this sound familiar to you,…
I daresay that oat milk is my favorite plant-based milk and I simply can’t imagine my life without it. (This is not an over-exaggeration.) Out of fear that I’ll open the fridge in the morning without seeing oat milk waiting for me, I usually buy more than I need at the moment. Guess what happens…
Kiwi fruit or more simply kiwi is a very popular type of fruit that grows on the kiwi tree. It originates in China and today it is cultivated in many places nowadays such as New Zealand, California, etc. Kiwi is a large berry that has an oval shape and fuzzy brown skin. Inside is a…
As one of the staple ingredients in Mexican cuisine, salsa is a must-have when it comes to classic Mexican food like nachos, tacos, enchiladas, or burritos. It also goes well into many other dishes from various cuisines around the world like soup. Salsa is actually a sauce, not to be confused. It is a Spanish…
So, your meat has been frozen for 2 years and now you wonder whether it’s safe to eat? My answer is YES and NO. Why yes? Your meat is safe to eat if it was stored properly. Why no? Your meat is not safe to eat if it wasn’t stored properly and there are signs…
Stuffing is definitely one of the favorite dishes among many Americans, including myself. It is a holiday dish that’s amazing aroma always excites my senses, in a good way of course. Although many people tend to make it on Christmas and Easter, just before the Holiday season, it is a Thanksgiving trademark really. It is…
The topic of eating raw food is always a controversial one. It is really not a surprise because there are so many risks that raw food bears that you just can’t stay indifferent. This is especially the case with seafood. Seafood, in general, is very healthy. In many cases, it can be eaten both raw…
No, coconut milk doesn’t taste like coconut but it tastes more like potato. Perhaps this joke wasn’t that funny, but nevertheless, I had to write it. Here’s the correct answer: Coconut milk tastes like coconut. Now, why does it taste like coconut? Because coconut milk comes from the meat of the mature coconut. Other coconut…
Is there anything more annoying than ending up with overcooked slices of chicken breast? I don’t think so. When you overcook chicken breast, it turns into a rubber-like texture which our taste buds despise. If you want to do them (read: your taste buds) a favor, then you need to learn how long to bake…
If I had a penny for every time someone said you couldn’t make delicious frosting without butter, I would be more prosperous than Elon Musk by now. I agree that butter has an important role in frosting, but it’s not irreplaceable (just like everything else in the world). Lord knows that nothing motivates me more…