If you’ve recently organized your kitchen cupboards and pantries, chances are you’ve discovered a can of sardines hiding in the back of a shelf. Sardines, sometimes seen as a low-cost fish choice, are really a very healthy and carb-free protein source rich in omega 3s, vitamin B12, vitamin D, and a variety of other critical […]
Although we would have loved to write an article titled The Top 101 Ways to Eat Chia Seeds, we couldn’t come up with that many! However, as you will see as you read this article, chia seeds are a versatile superfood that can be used in a variety of sweet and savory dishes. What are […]
Mushrooms are earthy and flavorful, with a meaty texture that makes them appealing in both meat and veggie recipes. Mushrooms go nicely with steaks, pig, veal, poultry, shellfish, and vegetables like onions and asparagus. They also pair nicely with creams, butters, eggs, and cheeses, as well as red or white wine or sherry. If you […]
Deglazing is the technical name for making a pan sauce from the brown chunks of meat and fat residues left over following sautéing or frying meat. After roasting a piece of meat, you may also deglaze your roasting pan in the same manner. Many of us undoubtedly deglaze a pan on a daily basis without […]
Too frequently, I’ve intended to bake only to realize that I hadn’t taken the butter out of the refrigerator that morning. So I thought I’d give a step-by-step instruction on how to quickly and efficiently soften butter while measuring out ingredients and prepping your cake pan or cookie sheets. I also discuss several butter-related topics, […]
You made time to stop at the gym and the pet shop on your way home from work; you remembered to pick up the kids from soccer practice; and now you need to focus on preparing a great meal for everyone. Does this sound familiar? For many of us who have days like these, it […]
At least once or twice a year, I disassemble all of my cookware and thoroughly clean and re-season everything. Since I exclusively use stainless steel and cast iron in my kitchen, I’ve learned the hard way that if I don’t season pans correctly and on a frequent basis, I’ll pay the price with burned eggs […]
Nothing beats a piece of freshly baked banana bread, but to produce the greatest banana bread, the bananas must be completely ripe and blackening to provide additional sweetness. However, this implies that we can’t create banana bread without either waiting for them to mature or speeding up the ripening process. The banana is the world’s […]
In Brazil, feijoada, or black bean stew, is customarily consumed over an extended lunch hour with family and friends. It is valued as both a Brazilian national cuisine and a comfort meal, and should be eaten slowly and enjoyed, making it ideal for casual family feasts. Since black bean stew can be created with so […]
There are various ways to consume avocados and many foods to eat with avocados since they have such a variable taste that may be mild or intense, sweet or savory. In this piece, I look at 25 delicious ways to consume avocado throughout the day, including sweet and savory meals. 25 Healthy Ways to Eat […]