The gyro is a Greek sandwich served on pita bread. The Greek word gyro means spin, which is what the meat does as it is being cooked on its vertical spit. To make gyros, the meat is marinated with a variety of seasonings. While the spices and their proportions can …
Rose petals are not exactly the most commonplace ingredient for western cooks, but they are essential if you are attempting to cook certain Middle Eastern dishes. You may have a hard time finding them in grocery stores. Roses used in Persian cooking come from a special variety of wild rose …
Milk thistle and dandelion root both have a long history of being used as medicine and for food. Although they both have strong reputations for improving the health of the liver, they are very different herbs. Let’s compare the two so that you can make the best decisions for your …
Ethiopian food has gained a foothold in America that has yet to be equaled by other African cuisines. A big part of this has to do with the distinctive flavor of berbere spice mix, which is used in many of that country’s dishes. If you want to make misir wot …
Parsley may not be as delicate as herbs like cilantro or basil, but it is still considered one of the tender herbs. Its shelf life can be very short if it is not stored properly. However, the right storage methods can help you to keep your parsley usable for weeks …
Garlic chives are a great ingredient, especially if you are cooking Asian dishes. They provide exactly the flavor that you might assume from their name. You can use them in Western dishes as well, since they may be an interesting alternative to both garlic and chives. However, they are not …
Carob is best known as an alternative to products made with cocoa. It is easily the most popular natural substitute for products from the Theobroma cacao tree, which is the tree from which cocoa beans are harvested. Carob powder is made from pods from the Ceratonia siliqua tree, which is …
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 …