When it comes to thickening agents in recipes, cornstarch is one of the ingredients that is most sought after. Used in soups, sauces, and even in baking, corn starch has become a staple for most cooking enthusiasts. Cornstarch is tasteless and fits easily into recipes, no wonder it is a preferred option, but in the …
Whiskey has long been used as a culinary ingredient to boost flavors in recipes, the bourbon whiskey is no exception as it is one of the most used alcohols in cooking. It adds its own unique flavor to roasted, baked, boiled, and fried foods. The need for a substitute might come up when you’ve run …
Flour is perhaps one of the most popular cooking ingredients globally, with a wide range of uses in culinary and otherwise applications. There are several varieties, each with its own set of advantages and effects in recipes. Essentially, flour is an important cooking staple in many kitchens. Depending on the kind of flour you’re used …
Some recipes would not even get started without oil. Whether you are deep frying, shallow frying, stir-frying, or even sautéing, it all starts with a splash or sprinkle of oil, and one of the best oils for pan-frying has to be a vegetable oil because of its high smoke point and mild flavor that is …
When building healthier eating habits, it’s easy to fall into the trap of focusing on all the things you can’t eat. With the ketogenic diet, your intake of carbohydrates is strictly limited so your body can switch to burning fat for energy instead of carbs. (This is called ketosis.) So that means no pasta, pizza, …
Oyster sauce is a staple in Asian cuisines; it is popularly used in a lot of Chinese street foods like Chow Mein, Kung Pao, and other stir fry recipes. The umami-rich condiment adds not only a delicious umami flavor but a dark brown color to whatever it is incorporated into; maybe this adds to the …
Sake is a classic Japanese alcoholic beverage created from fermented rice that is undoubtedly recognizable to many people. Sake is a traditional Japanese beverage that is also popular around the world. It is not only a popular drink to drink on its own or with food, but it is frequently used in cooking and has …
Pure maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a subtle flavor that goes well with pancakes and gives a touch of sweetness to baked goods. Sweetened dishes have become increasingly popular so you will discover a plethora of maple syrup-based recipes online. Maple syrup is used in a lot of dessert recipes. I also utilize …
Red chili paste, a spicy, crimson, and fiery paste, is a staple in Asian cooking, and it is one of my pantry’s must-have ingredients. This simple paste is used in recipes from all over the world, including Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, Vietnamese, and Korean cuisines. Red chili paste adds a fiery bite and depth of flavor …
A tart pan is a baking equipment used to make tarts or pies, available in various sizes and shapes; it might be oblong or cylindrical. You will need some expertise and the right pans to make a tart with a crispy pastry filled with fruit slices that don’t go soggy. You can use the tart …
Whether you just got a can of tartar sauce from the store, or maybe you prefer the homemade option, your fish sticks would always taste heavenly when dipped in this savory dip. Tartar sauce works magic in seafood recipes, but you could also use this creamy sauce as a dip for crispy baked vegetables, and …
Ground beef is delicious; whether it is used as an ingredient to add flavor to recipes like burgers or the star of the show like in meatball recipes, it will surely lend a delicious meaty flavor to whatever you have on hand. Everybody likes ground beef. Hold that thought; almost everybody likes ground beef except …
Soybeans belong to the legume family, including kidney beans, peas, lentils, and peanuts. Soy is commonly linked with tofu, although it can also be found in various processed foods. However, in a case where you want to finish off your recipe with that salty, umami-packed sauce, but you’re out of soy sauce at home, what …
Suze is one of the popular liqueurs used in many creative cocktail recipes in France and Switzerland; it has a bitter, sweet, and floral flavor and works as an apéritif. Suze, just like most liqueurs, can be used in a lot of cocktail recipes, it can be taken on its own if the bitter flavor …
In Indian and Mexican cuisines, tamarind paste is a common component. It’s commonly used in Thai cooking, providing the famous pad Thai noodles and a variety of other fish and poultry dishes their exquisite flavor. The tamarind fruit is contained in enormous brown pods. The dark reddish-brown fruit is taken from the pods and separated …
