Corn starch is made from the endosperm of the corn kernel. It is one of the most effective thickeners — about twice as effective as flour — and has the benefit of being affordable. But it’s not perfect. It has a few noteworthy limitations. In order to use it like a pro, you will need […]
What Are Good Spices For Chicken?
What herbs and spices go well with chicken? The simple answer is just about all of them. Chicken — especially chicken breast — is the ultimate blank slate protein that works well with most of the items in your spice cabinet. Lemon pepper The combination of tart citrus and heat goes well with many food […]
Added Too Much Garlic Powder? Here’s How To Fix It
Garlic powder comes with a lot of upsides: it has a long shelf life and keeps you from having to peel or smash cloves. It also has some downsides including how easy it is to add too much of it to a dish by accident. The lid of the bottle might fall off or you […]
Cooking With Wasabi: The Dos And Don’ts
If you are going to purchase and use wasabi, remember that there are two varieties: The imitation wasabi that you see in the West and the true wasabi rhizome used in Japan. The wasabi rhizome may be grated and used but that is rare outside of Japan. It is very difficult to grow, which makes […]
How To Store Saffron For The Best Flavor
Saffron is the world’s costliest spice, which means that it is especially important that you store it properly. It represents a more significant investment when compared to other spices and your method of storing it protects that investment. Saffron has a moderately long shelf life when compared to other spices — two or more years […]
Cooking With Himalayan Salt: The Dos And Don’ts
Himalayan pink salt gets its name from the location where it is mined and its color. Pink salt comes from one place: the Khewra mines in Pakistan. Its exotic appearance has made it a trendy feature in kitchens over the last few years. Many home cooks have discovered that — unlike other salts — Himalayan […]
Cooking With Caraway Seeds: The Do’s And Don’ts
Caraway seeds may not be as widely recognized when compared to kitchen staples like cinnamon and nutmeg, but they do show up in a lot of classic recipes. Consider the fact that you need caraway seeds to make good rye bread and sauerkraut; also pumpernickel wouldn’t be the same without them. You can use this […]
How To Store Garlic Scapes For The Best Flavor
Garlic scapes are the garlic plant’s flower stalks. They are removed so that the bulbs get the necessary resources to grow large. They bring a garlic note to dishes that is less pungent than the flavor given by the bulb. A slight herbal note accompanies the scapes’ garlic flavor. The unique flavor profile of garlic […]
Which Spices Go Well With Shrimp?
Shrimp is one of those foods that has a strong flavor in its own right, which is a big part of its appeal. That flavor by itself is not enough to keep it from being bland, but it will not go well with everything in your spice cabinet. When seasoning shrimp, you will want to […]
What Are Good Stuffing Spices?
Stuffing is an essential part of the traditional holiday meal. It is also one that demands seasonings since it consists mostly of flavorless bread. The seasonings below are not merely the traditional herbs and spices for stuffing, they are also the best ones.