Sick Of Strange Aftertastes? Cooking For Fussy Eaters? Here’s What You Need… Despite being an incredibly popular seasoning in a variety of cuisines, perhaps most notably Thai food, many of us can’t stand cilantro (or if you’re from Europe, you probably call it coriander.) Cilantro is interchangeable with coriander seed, ground coriander, and Vietnamese coriander …
Rosemary is a fragrant, evergreen herb that originates from the Mediterranean region. It’s a member of the mint family ‘Lamiaceae’, along with other herbs such as oregano, basil, thyme, and lavender. Rosemary is a herb that’s native to the rocky, dry areas of the Mediterranean. The herb has been used in cooking since the days …
Tomato paste is a super easy way to add some flavor to a dish. Its specific consistency means that it sticks well to pasta and other foods. This makes it a staple of most people’s kitchen cupboards. As you could have likely guessed, tomato paste was invented in Italy. There’s no one inventor to speak …
When you are cooking, especially baked goods, the likelihood of you needing to use milk in your recipe is quite high. Milk is a beverage and ingredient that humankind has used for thousands of years. Archaeological evidence suggests that as far back as 8000 BC, during the Neolithic age, milk was being consumed in the …
Heavy cream is a staple ingredient that is added to many recipes. Whether you need whipping cream, heavy whipping cream, whipped cream, double cream, or coconut cream, we’ll show you substitute options. We even have a vegan heavy cream substitute. While heavy whipping cream does have a high-fat content, it also contains some beneficial fat-soluble vitamins …
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We all know that parchment paper is not very environmentally friendly. Parchment paper has been around for thousands of years. The paper was mainly used for writing. During those times, it was primarily made from animal skins. However, in the early 19th century, the rise of parchment that was non-animal based gave birth to the …
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Rice vinegar is a staple in Asian cuisine: it has a mild, slightly sweet flavor which is often used in noodle dishes, sushi rice, pickled vegetables, and more. Rice vinegar was invented in China and grew very popular in Japan during the 4th and 5th centuries. Historians say the Chinese have been making this condiment …
Many recipes call for the use of evaporated milk particularly for desserts such as donuts and puddings. Evaporated milk was created during the 19th century by the American government to solve the problem of preserving food for Armed forces stationed in Europe. At first, milk was boiled, then reduced before being bottled with sugar, and …
If a recipe contains corn syrup you know that it is not going to be the healthiest food option. While corn syrup is a tasty addition for the occasional treat, it should only be consumed in small quantities. Nowadays, you can still find corn syrup used in many typical beverages and foods. The substance is …
Coriander is a real love-it-or-hate-it herb. For some people, coriander is a deliciously peppery and fresh herb that adds great flavor to a dish. Whereas others think the taste is more reminiscent of soap. Coriander, also called “Chinese parsley,” is a member of the Apiaceae plant family. It’s one of the oldest spices and herbs …
