Basil is a leafy herb from the mint family native to Asia and Africa. It has a sweet and savory taste with hints of mint and pepper widely used in Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, and Mediterranean cuisine. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. However, basil may not always be available. The following are some …
Leeks go well with any recipe that calls for onions. They can either be fried, sautéed, roasted, boiled, or braised but significantly, they are perfect as garnish to salads, casseroles, and most especially to soups. However, leeks might be difficult to come by when they are out of season, exactly when you need them for …
Mushrooms have been a staple in various national cuisines for time immemorial. They usually have a fleshy texture and an earthy taste that many people love, a trait similarly hated by some. But like I said, some people do not love it because of the taste or because they have mushroom allergies. Luckily there are …
Turmeric is one of the top stars in Thai, Indian, and many Asian dishes. You can also use it in cooking curries, meat, and vegetable dishes or add it to beverages. Turmeric is also a necessary ingredient in making pickled mustard and chutney. If you are not a fan of turmeric, or simply ran out …
“You complete me” would be a good tagline for the rich and creamy coconut cream with that subtle hint of tropical sweetness. After all, it’s the magic ingredient that turns curry, stir-fry, smoothies, and even baked goods from delectable to divine. While coconut cream can bring dazzle to any sad curry or beverage, there might …
Food connoisseurs all agree that nothing can heat and spice up food like chilies and peppers. Red pepper flakes are made from mixtures of peppers like cayenne, jalapenos, Anaheim, bell peppers, and Fresno. They also retain the seeds after the drying and storage process. They are white (because of the seeds) and with a range of …
Everybody acknowledges vegetables as the most nutritious food you can eat. Aside from being packed with nutrients, vegetables are also natural and unprocessed. It just means that it poses no risk to our health, so it’s safe to get greedy when eating vegetables! Usually, vegetable broth is used as a base for the recipe, and …
Perfect in salads, sandwiches, and pasta, Feta cheese brings that uniquely tangy and salty flavor with the right amount of creaminess. The crumbly form gives a good contrast in pizzas and salads to add to the food porn or picture-worthy shot. While feta cheese is available in most groceries, there will be moments when you’re …
Off to cook your favorite risotto or perhaps adobo, but suddenly ran out of bay leaves? You’re in the right place, as today, we will talk about bay leaves and their alternatives. Bay leaves are often mistaken as some random dried leaves that wander right off to people’s food. As mistaken as they are, bay …
Adding sherry vinegar to your dishes makes them tastier. It gives flavor to your salads, pasta, marinades, sauces, dressings, and other favorite chicken or meat recipes you want to prepare. According to the USDA, one tablespoon of sherry vinegar has zero proteins, zero sodium, zero carbohydrates, zero fat, and five calories which adds flavor to …