Mexican crema is the cultured cream most often associated with Mexican food. It makes dishes richer while adding a little sourness. It is versatile, and you can use it in multiple ways to accent a range of different dishes. Here are some of the best ways to use Mexican crema. …
Crème fraiche is a valuable and versatile ingredient if you plan to cook french dishes. It can work as an alternative to sour cream and other cultured dairy products from other parts of the world as well. It can be quite expensive; to get the most from your investment, you …
When cooking with vegetable oil, it can be helpful to know the vegetable from the oil was derived. The typical grocery store vegetable oil is sometimes a blend of assorted vegetable oils, but at other times it will be one type of oil. For example, vegetable oil is often 100 …
Extra virgin olive oil is as much recommended for its flavor as for its health benefits. That said, there are a few important things to remember if you want to maximize the flavor and nutrition that you get from this versatile oil. Here are some of the dos and don’ts …
Ghee is butterfat that has been separated from the other elements in whole butter. While some aspects of butter’s richness and flavor do remain, its character is significantly changed. It is widely used in Certain Indian dishes and is a versatile cooking fat with a range of applications that go …
Coconut aminos seasoning has become a popular condiment in recent years. It is a vegan, soy- and gluten-free soy sauce alternative. It has the same color as soy sauce and a few other characteristics that make it similar to soy sauce. However, there are some key differences, so you will …
Worcestershire sauce is a quintessentially British condiment that is said to have originated in India or other parts of South Asia, no one is certain. While apocryphal stories about British aristocrats in India abound, what is agreed on is that it began as an attempt to mimic flavors from that …
Walnut oil is a flavorful oil extracted from walnuts and that is versatile enough to be used in a wide variety of dishes. However, it can be an expensive cooking oil, and it does have a few characteristics that you should keep in mind if you decide to use it. …