Photo of plate of gnocchi illustrates blog; "Who Invented Gnocchi?"

Who Invented Gnocchi?

Gnocchi is an everyday treat for Italians, but remains one of the lesser-known entries in one of the world’s most popular culinary traditions. In this post, we tell you who first published the recipe for gnocchi, along with other interesting details about this Italian classic.  What Is Gnocchi? Gnocchi are small dumplings made with flour…

Photo of tacos on wooden board illustrates blog: "4 Interesting Facts About Tacos"

4 Interesting Facts About Tacos

Tacos have become synonymous with Mexican cuisine around the world. In this post, we round up four interesting facts about tacos you probably didn’t know.  1. Tacos Began as Low-Class Food While all Mexicans love tacos nowadays, in the 19th century they were considered low-class food. Rich people looked down on tortillas and preferred to…

Photo of chicken leg with herbs illustrates blog: "Grilled Chicken: 3 Yummy Tips"

Grilled Chicken: 3 Yummy Tips

Who doesn’t love grilled chicken? It’s a delicious dish that’s also fun to prepare and nutritious to boot. Today, we bring you three tips to make the most of this classic that satisfies even the pickiest of eaters. Take the Necessary Precautions Remember that, regardless of the cooking method, handling chicken calls for some special…

4 Reasons to Love Green Beans

4 Reasons to Love Green Beans

Green beans, also known as string beans, are a popular side dish you can find everywhere from picnics to holiday meals—here are four reasons to always keep them on your grocery shopping list.    Green Beans Are Nutritious Green beans are a scrumptious way to add vitamins to your diet. They contain vitamin A, C, E,…