Barbecue spices are usually powdered and applied in the form of a dry rub. Rubs are a matter of personal taste, so there is no one formula; however, the better ones typically have the spices below. Paprika Paprika adds color …
Hawaij refers to either of two spice blends traditionally used in Yemeni cuisine but now have growing reputations elsewhere. Hawaij has its roots in the spice trade that brought spices from the Far East to the Middle East, Africa, and …
Stone ground mustard and Dijon mustard are both prepared mustards, which means that they are very similar to each other in terms of their main ingredient. They are also different enough to have a better understanding of each before using …
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Rice flour has long been an Asian staple used for making noodles and edible rice paper. In recent years, it has become popular in the West because it is gluten-free. It is a safe flour for people with celiac disease …
Olive oil and extra virgin olive oil are two well-known varieties of the same product. They consist of oil extracted from the olive fruit. If you plan to cook food from the Mediterranean and the Middle East, you may want …
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Stone ground mustard consists of partially ground brown mustard seeds and may be made with wine instead of vinegar in the style of Dijon mustard. The coarse grind of the seeds and the wine factor into its unique mouthfeel and …
As its name indicates, stone ground mustard is made with mustard seeds that are ground using a stone. Specifically, a millstone is used to grind brown mustard seeds to produce stone-ground mustard. The use of the millstone to produce a …
Extra virgin olive oil is regarded as a kitchen staple by most professional chefs and serious home cooks. The reasons include the flavor and health benefits associated with this cooking oil. If you are out of extra virgin olive oil, …