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Cottage cheese is a fresh cheese made by heating whole milk which then produces soft and bouncy curds. It’s very mild in flavor and has slight saltiness. You can use it on its own or add it to hot dishes including pasta, pancakes, and dips.  Cottage cheese is low in fat, that’s why it has … Read more

Provolone is a cow’s milk cheese originating from southern Italy. It’s a semi-hard cheese that’s aged from 4 months to up to 2 years. It is used in many Italian dishes, pasta, salads, and even desserts.  Provolone has a complex, sharp, nutty, and buttery flavor. The older the cheese, the more pronounced the flavor. Some … Read more

Spinach is a nutritious leafy green that’s quite easy to find in any season either fresh or frozen. However, not everyone likes the taste or texture of cooked spinach and here we are to discuss several spinach substitutes that you can use plain or cooked.  Raw spinach has a mild and slightly sweet taste. It … Read more

Depending on what you make or bake you may need amaretto in your recipes as it’s a super flavorful Italian liquor made of apricot or almond kernels or both.  It tastes rich and sweet with an almond flavor and has a slight bitterness. This beverage has gained great fame all over the world and it’s … Read more

Watercress is a leafy vegetable coming from the cabbage family. You can eat it both raw and cooked. Raw watercress has a fresh, pungent, peppery flavor while cooked watercress tends to lose its flavor and become neutral.  It’s somehow similar to spinach but carries the taste of related veggies like mustard, cabbage, and wasabi.  Watercress … Read more

Saffron is considered the most expensive spice in the world. It is produced by a flower called crocus sativus.  It is high in antioxidants and comes with many health benefits. You may hardly find it in common grocery stores but there are similar spices and substitutes for saffron to use in many dishes.  Saffron has … Read more

A beef shank is the cut of meat from the animal’s leg above the knee. It usually contains bone that has succulent marrow inside and is considered a delicacy. The meat is tough but very flavorful.  These factors make it one of the most delicious and unique parts of beef that’s not easy to replace … Read more

Chili powder is made of ground-dried chilies. The store-bought one is sometimes a mixture of several varieties of chilies including anchos, cayenne, chipotle, jalapeno, etc., and spices such as cumin, garlic, oregano, and so on.  Because of this, the taste and level of hotness vary from blend to blend.  Chili powder is popular in Latin … Read more

Asparagus is one of the delicacies all over the world. It’s a seasonal green vegetable with long stems which can be steamed, grilled, sauteed, or roasted.  They taste delicious just the way they are and are often served as side dishes along with other veggies, meat, fish, and sauces.  There are not so many alternatives … Read more