If you are a fan of Middle Eastern cuisine, you have likely encountered tahini. It is one of the main ingredients in hummus, which may be the best-known Middle Eastern dish. If you have tried to cook with it, you …
Almond oil is a premium cooking oil used for its flavor and health benefits. It is especially popular in French cooking. Finding the perfect replacement will not be easy. Here are some of the best almond oil substitutes: Your best …
Tuna steaks don’t have a lot of flavor and many people prefer them that way. It can provide a simpler dining experience when seasoned with only pepper and salt. If you want your fish to have a more vibrant and …
Demerara sugar and turbinado sugars are very similar. They are raw sugars, which means that the processing that they have undergone is minimal. Despite their similarities, these sugars are not the same and their differences should be considered when deciding …
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Almond oil is extracted from almonds, which are native to the Middle East. Almonds are believed to be among the first domesticated fruit trees — they were being cultivated in the early Bronze Age — and eventually spread from the …
Mexican oregano and oregano are often confused because of their similar names. Are they the same herb or similar? Can you use them in the same ways? If you are unfamiliar with these two seasonings, the SPICEography Showdown below can …
Tahini gets its name from the Arab word for grind and refers to the fact that it consists of ground sesame seeds. It is a staple ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine and is also one of the main ingredients in …
Whole grain mustard is a version of the mustard condiment with the mustard seeds left whole rather than ground. In most versions of mustard, all or some of the seeds are ground to create a smooth or partially smooth product. …