Who doesn’t love a great risotto, a pilaf, a rice salad, or even a simple rice dessert? No matter how simple though, there are plenty of cooking rice mistakes you might be making, that lead to mushy, melty rice, drowned in liquids or make it too dry to have an actual taste. If you’re having […]
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Tacos aren’t that tasty when the tortilla is cold and with a tougher texture. So warming it up is key. But what are the ways to warm up tortillas without ruining their integrity and their taste? There are ways to warm up tortillas. We have five for you! The balance of a tortilla is kind
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Popeye the Sailor Man had it right. Spinach is a wonderful veggie, one you can use in numerous ways, full of health, stamina, and strength for you. Thinking about cooking with spinach but don’t know how to start? Let us count the ways! Spinach is a native in central and western Asia, but it reached
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Coconut milk is showing up more and more in recipes and in grocery stores. It’s also one of the preferred substitutes for dairy milk, so you can enjoy this if you’re lactose intolerant or vegan. That means that it’s time we learned a thing or two (even more, actually!) about cooking with coconut milk! It
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Make a frittata for brunch, they said. It will be easy, they said. But it’s still not working out? Sometimes we miss some details when reading recipes, instructions and how to articles. It doesn’t have to be a disaster. Here are some secrets for cooking frittata and a few mistakes to avoid. Frittatas are sometimes
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During the off-season of fresh veggies, the frozen produce aisle is a valid option. But what happens if the dishes you make with them turn out mushy, without much flavor to speak of? Here’s a handy guide to how and what to cook with frozen vegetables to get the most out of them. Frozen veggies
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Potatoes are such a versatile food: mash them, fry them, bake them, boil them – and they bring out such a wide variety of flavors, tastes and even memories (at least for me). They work as a side but also as a main dish, and they’re always great to have around. But what potato cooking
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Adding ingredients when the oil is hot seems like a simple enough task until experience shows you that it’s not always easy to tell. How do you find the right timing, though? There are some signs, read them below. I’m sure you’ve been through this too: finding recipes where you’re instructed to start adding ingredients
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We’ve all died and gone to heaven thanks to a divine piece of carrot cake. But having dessert vegetables shouldn’t be limited to that beta-carotene goodness. There are plenty of other veggies that fit the bill and are worthy of ending your meals on a high note. Who needs cherries on top when there are
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Alcohol is used in plenty of recipes out there, and you can use basically any type of alcoholic drink to bring some extra flavors to your food. But what’s the reason for cooking with alcohol? And does it burn off when cooked or does it stay in your system? I’m not much of a drinker
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Are you a fan of pulled pork? Not yet? Well, after you learn how to make pulled pork in a slow cooker, most probably you’d want to use it for everything: tacos, quesadillas, sandwiches, and salads. I know I do! Authentic pulled pork is a barbecue dish, cooked slowly, for hours, until it turns so
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They’re that kind of love it or hate it ingredient. They’re polarizing, with a bold taste and an intensely salty flavor. If you enjoy food, you might want to give them a try. And it’s not that hard to learn how to cook with capers. You just have to keep in mind what they go
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