When cooking, there are many different types of cheese that you can use. Some popular cheeses that are used in cooking include Cheddar, Parmesan, Mozzarella, and Romano. Romano cheese is often added to pasta and baked dishes to incorporate more flavor into the dish, but Romano cheese has a very strong flavor that many of …
Wheat berries, also known as whole wheat kernels or cracked wheat, are the whole grain of the wheat kernel that has been cracked. Wheat berries have a slightly bitter taste that can be mellowed by soaking them overnight in cold water before cooking. They’re most often used to make soups and stews or used in …
The autumn months have arrived. It is colder, and the leaves are starting to change color. You want to enjoy a nice tasty beverage for the season, so you grab some apple cider. Later, when you go into your kitchen to make a nice apple cider donut to go with the season, you realize you …
Sugar. It’s become a negative word, but it doesn’t have to be. With the need to escape from heavily processed sugars, cane sugar has gained some serious popularity. You’ll find that it’s called for more often and people prefer the flavor to the over-processed white sugar most of us grew up with. If you’re looking …
Sweet vermouth is a fortified wine that’s used to add flavor to cocktails. It’s traditionally sweet, with a hint of herbs and spices like cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Because it’s fortified (meaning it has alcohol added), you can use it as a substitute for regular vodka in any drink. It also works well as …
A cool refreshing beverage that’s full of electrolytes, but without any added sugar or chemicals? Seems impossible, but in the case of coconut water that’s exactly what you’re getting. This all-natural electrolyte beverage is taken from the inside of coconut shells. It is a great way to replenish your salt and sugar levels after exercise …
Anaheim peppers originated in California and are now popular all around the world. They have a fruity and smokey flavor that makes them a great pepper to eat on their own or as part of a recipe. However, depending on where you live it may be difficult to find some of these peppers. The best …
Chili oil is a staple condiment in many Asian cuisines. It has a smokiness to it along with spice from the chili, making it a great option to drizzle over stir fry or even dip sushi into. However, sometimes you cannot get high-quality chili oil, especially if you don’t live near an Asian market. Some …
You are supposed to eat two to three cups of vegetables every day. For many of us, this can be hard because we either do not care for vegetables or we do not have certain veggies on hand to go in the dishes we are cooking. A nice onion tends to be a good vegetable …
Let’s face it: there are some things in life you simply can’t live without. If you’re a keto dieter, that list includes butter and cheese. But have you ever found yourself in the middle of making dinner and realized that you’ve run out of your favorite sweet soy sauce? Or maybe you’re on a paleo …