Chocolate has a fantastic flavor and texture – it’s no surprise that it’s an essential treat for many of us. So why not choose the best chocolate when you’re at the store? But don’t buy too much of it! Nothing is healthy in excess, and you don’t want to gain weight or putting your health …
Cooking pork chops yields some amazing results every time, thanks to how delicious they are, right? It’s no wonder that it’s the most popular cut of meat, according to The National Pork Board. It definitely deserves a spot in your meal plan, especially since it’s so versatile and can be prepared in many wonderful ways. …
Steamed veggies are undoubtedly healthy, heart-friendly, and good for your diet. But sometimes they just don’t turn out the way they’re supposed to. So if you want to avoid mushy, tasteless results, find out how you can steam veggies to perfection. Why didn’t we like eating veggies when we were kids? I have a theory …
It could be a disaster. You’re cooking something and then you realize something and gasp: you forgot to take the butter out of the refrigerator. Or even worse: out of the freezer. Do not despair this time, because it is a fixable problem! Here’s how to soften butter quickly! It can be an easy thing …
Did you just find this weird veggie called okra at the nearby grocery store and don’t know what it’s good for? Then we’ll tell you how to cook with okra so that it can be its tastiest self. Okra is one of those foods you either love or hate because of its mucilage, a substance …
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If you’re looking for new flavors on your cooking roster, marinating your meat before applying the heat can be an amazing step. It works for the busy chefs, but also for the ones who like to take their time in the kitchen. The basics of marinade are just that: the simple steps you can take …
Children, teenagers, or adults – they all can have so much fun at an Easter egg hunt party if you know the basics of how to plan it and host it. Don’t forget the food, because they’ll be hungry after running around so much! It doesn’t matter if you’re American, English, South-African, Australian, French, or …
Is there a season more egg-oriented than spring and especially the time around Easter? We think not! It’s when you buy plenty of eggs to dye, and use them in so many delicious dishes. That’s why we thought you might want to have plenty of resources at your disposal, gathered in one place. Here’s the …
Mac and cheese is that classic dish, that wonderful comfort food you go back to again and again. But there are times when even that old favorite seems to be part of your routine. A routine that desperately needs a change and an infusion of new flavors and textures. The news is good though: you …
You go through this a lot. You read recipes which call for different butter types like clarified butter or brown butter and you feel a tad confused. It happens to everybody. But what exactly is the difference between clarified butter, ghee, and brown butter? Let’s see! Butter is amazing in baked goods. It brings this …
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If your cooking expertise is limited to chopping some veggies for a salad or throwing some frozen fries in the skillet, then some herbs could go a long way in helping you diversify. They are a very low-calorie way of bringing out the flavor in your food, and they have a lot of health benefits! …
Chocolate or cocoa powder? This is the question! What is your first choice when making desserts? Chocolate in and of itself is a great dessert, but when you want to make cakes and brownies, you should first consider using cocoa powder! Ever since I can remember, my mother always made cakes and other baked goods using …
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