Many gluten-free, paleo, and keto recipes on the internet substitute almond flour for regular plain. Almonds are one of history’s oldest cultivated foods and are even mentioned in the Old Testament. The almond is native to the Middle East and can be found in countries such as Turkey and Syria. The nut would eventually spread …
Is there anything more versatile than that little red fruit, the tomato? A staple ingredient in cuisines all around the globe, it has earned its place in our kitchens. Believe it or not, Europeans were afraid of tomatoes for over 200 years, and it was commonly called the “poison apple.” That’s nearly laughable today when …
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Tasso is a spiced, cured, and smoked ham that is a specialty added to many South Louisiana dishes and is often used in cajun style cuisine. If you look in specialty markets, you can even find turkey tasso, which is a much healthier option than pork tasso. Food historians suggest that the origins of this …
Sesame oil is a principal component of Asian cuisine. Renowned for it’s well rounded nutty taste that blends a variety of recipes perfectly together. Did you know that sesame oil has been around for thousands of years? About 5,000 years ago, sesame was cultivated because it was drought-tolerant. This meant that farmers could grow sesame …
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Cooking sherry is an alcohol that has had salt added to it. This extends the shelf life of the alcohol, making it a more practical bottle to have lying around the house. Sherry is a liquor that dates back to ancient times and was invented by Greek Geographer Strabo in First Century BC. However, the …
Cointreau is an absolute staple of any cocktail set. If you don’t have Cointreau then you absolutely do not have the right collection of liquors. One issue is that Cointreau is a bit pricey. It’s more affordable than Grand Marnier (one of our substitutes!) but more expensive than a good off-brand of Triple Sec. There …
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When it comes to cooking chicken and poultry, one of the most important things to remember is the seasoning. While you can cook and eat poultry without seasoning, the majority of us prefer our poultry to have a bit of flavor. Many people confuse chicken seasoning with poultry seasoning. But, the main difference is that …
In my house we have a chronic shortage of chili powder. My teenager goes through the stuff like air! Many might be surprised to learn that Chili powder hasn’t been around that long relative to other spices. It was invented in Texas. However, the person’s identity remains a matter of dispute. According to Chili historian …
Sometimes, you have to substitute certain ingredients for something else. This can because you don’t have what you need at hand or because of various food allergies. You might have wondered if there is a difference between powdered sugar and confectioner’s sugar, and the answer is — nope. They are the same thing, and many …
White wine is a common ingredient in many Italian and French dishes and it’s primarily used to bring out the flavor of other ingredients in the recipe. The earliest forms of white wine date back over 7,000 years and were present in both Iranian and Chinese cultures. However, the Greeks and Romans were responsible for …
