Almost similar in taste and appearance to a regular onion, the shallot is a smaller and milder version, with a sweeter flavor. Most scientifically referred to as an allium, the earthy notes and flavors combine with the acidity when used raw making the shallot well worth using just on its own. Once you get used …
Most people commonly think they know the best way to cook pasta. And I wouldn’t dare question you. After all, it’s a pretty straightforward process. However, there is a chance you could be missing out on a few culinary secrets that can take your pasta skills to a new level. Whether it’s spaghetti and meatballs …
Garlic is part of the allium family, which includes onions and shallots. It’s an essential ingredient that adds flavor to many dishes, but it can be tricky to handle. The garlic is small and has many even smaller bulbs connected behind the white layer of skin covering it all. To make it even harder to …
Rice is undoubtedly among the most palatable foods you can cook in many different ways. It is a fantastic source of complex carbohydrates and is abundant in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. For these reasons, rice is a very common food and a staple for most people around the globe. Unfortunately, a lot of people …
One of the most well-liked meals in America, fried chicken, is the peak of cooking satisfaction. It’s no wonder! The crisp-skinned heavens can’t leave anyone indifferent, especially when eaten with a savory side dish. When it comes to leftover fried chicken, one question arises: ‘How to make it taste hot and crispy as if it …
Toast. Magnificent, isn’t it? Aside from being quick and easy to make, toast is oddly satisfying to eat given how utterly boring and uninspiring it is, if we are being completely honest about it. You know exactly what we mean though, don’t you? After all, it’s just toast. There isn’t anything even slightly remarkable about …
Broccoli is one of the healthiest veggies and also one of the most delicious if it’s prepared the right way. Sometimes home cooks tend to overcook it and turn it into a mushy mess that doesn’t look very appealing. So, how to cook broccoli so you can enjoy its taste along with the perfect texture? …
Any The Office fan knows that the trick to delicious chili is to undercook the onions. But while we’ve never seen how Kevin’s famous chili tasted on screen, we did see his full pot of chili land on the Dunder Mifflin’s office floor. Notice anything special about Kevin’s chili? It’s thick and chunky, just like …
If you’ve ever had leftover bread that has become dry or stale, you know how frustrating it can be to let this good food go to waste. Fortunately, we have the perfect way to use leftover bread: homemade bread crumbs. You’ll have delicious homemade bread crumbs to use in recipes. Bread crumbs are perfect for …
Once you cook a steak using the reverse sear method, you may never want to cook a steak any other way! To reverse sear a steak, you bake it in the oven first, then pan-sear it in a heavy cast iron skillet. We love this technique because it gives you more control over the steak’s …
