Coconut is a unique fruit that provides a range of ingredients for different recipes. You can add coconut water to smoothies or use it in your mocktails, make coconut milk from the flesh to use as a base for non-dairy…
When you’re a new cook or baker, just trying your wings, it’s a great day when you find a recipe that reliably turns out well. But what happens when you want to make a bigger batch or serve more guests?…
Any party worth attending includes assorted foods to satisfy guests, varying from bite-sized canapés to entire meals if the event’s focus is food. Whether you’re hosting a game night or a dinner party, some ingredients fit right in and can…
If you take a drive through the countryside in southern Brazil, you won’t have to wonder why the Brazilian steakhouse originated there. Cows abound in the region’s abundant grasslands, and a culture shaped by rustic, rural traditions still reigns supreme.…
On my first day of culinary school, the chef instructor defined cooking as “the thermodynamics of heat transfer as it relates to food.” The class regarded him with blank stares, which did nothing to encourage him to elaborate or explain…
The world of canned foods is a wide and often overlooked one. There’s everything from canned meats to canned seafood to canned vegetables that can uplift side dishes and meals. They’re usually pretty budget-friendly, and can help you save time…
Raise your hand if you have a bag of frozen spinach in your freezer. Just as we thought, your hand is raised, as are ours. When you aren’t sure how to eat frozen spinach other than adding it to a…
Once upon a time, wedge salad was all the rage. Eventually, however, its appeal began to taper. Though its plummet in popularity was likely the result of shifting food trends, wedge salad detesters might argue that its impracticality is to…
Is there anything more ethereal than a perfect mousse? This dessert may seem simple at first glance, but achieving a fluffy, creamy, rich, yet airy mousse is actually quite a feat. According to Britannica, mousse is a “savoury or sweet…
Canned tomatoes are a pantry staple. They not only have a longer shelf life than their fresh version, but they are also convenient and versatile. Use them to make a quick tomato sauce or one-skillet chicken cacciatore, as there are plenty…
