Broccoli is a controversial vegetable in that many people dislike its taste. It also happens to be one of the most nutritious vegetables and is widely available year-round. One way to make broccoli more palatable to people who find its …
Smoked sea salt is what the name says it is: sea salt that gets some of its flavor and color from the smoke. Think of it as a granular form of liquid smoke that provides saltiness along with a smoky …
French fries are without question one of the world’s most beloved foods. The ideal fry depends on many things including cooking techniques, but seasonings play a big role. Plain French fries are no longer the only option in town. Here …
The goal of Chinese cooking is to give food balanced flavors that come from a variety of spices and herbs. Chinese spices usually have applications in Traditional Chinese Medicine so that they are intended to provide both flavor and health …
Horseradish is a popular condiment used mostly on roast beef and seafood. It is known for its pungency and heat, but those properties are quite different from similar properties in other spices like chili peppers and black pepper. Follow the …
Curry leaves are not exactly the most common or easily found ingredient used in Indian food. Mainly added to provide a background note in certain regional specialties, these leaves are unknown to many westerners. Despite the fact that they are …
Meatloaf is seen by many as the quintessential American comfort food. Rising to prominence in the mid-1950s, the selection of seasonings for it was originally (like most dishes at the time) very basic. These days, the American palate has broadened …
Mexican cooking draws its influences from Native Mesoamerican and Spanish culinary traditions. It is a truly colonial cuisine that emerged from the Spaniards’ conquest of the Aztecs. It was the Spaniards who introduced chicken into the Native Mesoamerican diet. Before …