What Is Curry? Before we delve into its health benefits, let’s take a look at what curry is, exactly. Curry is a mixture of spices that include turmeric, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, mustard seed, cumin, pepper, and more. However, more than a single ingredient, the word “curry” has come to signify a vast food culture appreciated…
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In a previous post, we talked about how chicken became a global food. In short, chicken is extremely popular because it’s delicious and can be adapted to almost any culinary taste. But what about cooking chicken? A lot of people ask often at what temperature is chicken done. If you are one of them, keep…
Surprisingly, Alfredo sauce is not a staple of restaurants in Italy. Carbonara, pasta cacio e pepe, and pesto are classics you can get almost anywhere. But if you were to order Fettuccine Alfredo in an Italian restaurant, chances are that the waiter would give you a puzzled look. However, this doesn’t mean that Alfredo sauce…
Marinara sauce captures the essence of Italian cuisine: intense, easy to prepare, and, above all, delicious. That’s why today we bring you three tips to keep in mind when you make marinara sauce at home. The Traditional Marinara Recipe Before we begin, let’s lay out the traditional marinara sauce recipe. It includes: Ripe tomatoes Garlic…
Bok choy, a leafy green vegetable member of the cruciferous family, is a staple ingredient of many Asian dishes. Read on to learn more about the history of bok choy, your options to serve it, and its nutrition facts. What Is Bok Choy? Bok choy, also called Chinese cabbage or spoon cabbage, that has been…
It’s safe to tell that Thanksgiving won’t be the same this year. With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting every aspect of our routines, traditional celebrations are off the table. However, there are still options to enjoy a fun, memorable, and delicious Thanksgiving dinner in 2020. Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely Remember the old saying? Safety comes first. Right…
“Sophistication” is one of the words that come to mind when we talk about French cuisine. However, this doesn’t mean that French dishes can’t be delicious and even fun, just like cordon bleu. What is Cordon Bleu? The classic version of cordon bleu (which means “blue ribbon” in French) consists of chicken breasts that are…
Beef Stroganoff is one of the most popular beef recipes around the world. For a lot of people, this dish is synonymous with international sophistication. But what is the story behind Stroganoff beef? Keep reading and find out. An Aristocratic Family Beef Stroganoff is a Russian dish known since at least the eighteenth century. There’s…
The meat-based Bolognese sauce is a classic so essential to our culinary consciousness that it seems timeless. However, you would be surprised to discover that its origins are not as old as you may think. A Neapolitan Forefather To talk about the origins Bolognese sauce, we must talk first about Neapolitan cuisine. Old cookbooks show…
Miso is a traditional Japanese paste whose main ingredients are grains and soybeans. The Japanese revere this product and use it to enhance the nutritional value and the flavor of a wide array of dishes What Is the Process to Make Miso? Miso is the product of a double fermentation process. First, steamed grains (rice…
