Cooking string, kitchen twine or butcher’s twine: whatever you call it, it’s the string used when cooking meat. It is made of 100% pure cotton and is oven-safe. It helps to keep the meat in place and cook it evenly. You may wonder if there is a butcher’s twine substitute when you don’t have it … Read more
Celery seeds taste like celery stalks only a bit stronger and with a bitter taste. They have a wide usage in culinary as a condiment. These tiny seeds are meant to season pickling, barbeque dishes, roasted veggies, salads, sauces, soups and potato dishes. You can use different forms of celery to replace celery seeds as … Read more
Fish stock is one of the most flavorful broths made of fish bones, heads, and other trimmings. It is used in cooking for a number of reasons: to add a fishy flavor to the dish or to make it more nutritious. You can use it in gumbo, seafood bisque and étouffée. If you don’t have … Read more
Gruyere is an Alpine smooth, melting type cheese with Swiss origin. It is made of whole cow’s milk and is usually aged for about six months or even more. It has a mild, sweet and slightly salty flavor but in most cases the taste varies with age. Gruyere is one of the most popular types … Read more
There are a lot of different fueling substitutes out there. Some people like to go with shakes, others prefer bars. And then there are those who like to mix it up with a combination of the two. So, what’s the best way to fuel your body? Ultimately, it’s up to you and what works best … Read more
The smooth and tasty silken tofu is a delight for our recipes. In the west, tofu is often seen as a meat substitute enjoyed by vegans. However, in East Asia, it is a very common ingredient that stands on its own merit. Thankfully, an increasing number of silken tofu recipes are embracing the versatility and … Read more
The ground, dried leaves of the sassafras tree are known as a condiment called file powder. It has a unique root beer flavor and is used in soups, seafood stews, gumbo, gravies and sauces. The main function of file powder, however, is to thicken the dish. There are cases when you run out of spices … Read more
In the world of eating preferences, vegan and vegetarian diets, perhaps even lifestyles, are very similar and yet, have their differences. At a glance, vegetarian vs vegan preferences look quite similar. People who don’t understand these differences sometimes believe that the term ‘vegan’ is an abbreviated form of vegetarian. That couldn’t be further from the … Read more
Lime juice is used in many dishes, cocktails, mixed drinks, sauces, marinades, fruit salads and sweets. It’s a citrusy and flavorful juice that you can replace with other juices, flavors and seasonings to have a similar taste in your dish. In case, you have no limes in hand for a particular recipe or have allergies … Read more
Whole cloves are dried brown buds that come from reddish flowers of a tropical evergreen tree. They are among the most intensely flavored spices. Their usage is more than versatile and clove has its special place in many traditional cuisines all over the world. Cloves are usually used as an aromatic spice in savory dishes, … Read more