Basil pesto is a rich and delicious solution for so many different otherwise bland and boring recipes, from pizza and pasta to sandwiches or even roasted meat. It is versatile and fancy, despite being incredibly easy to make for yourself at home. But what if you don’t like Basil or don’t have any? There are…
Macadamia nuts are tiny morsels of pure, edible bliss. Unfortunately, they’re incredibly high in fat so they’re not great food to snack on all day, every day. Thankfully, their exorbitant price tag prevents most people from overindulging. Many recipes call for Macadamia nuts, however, and sometimes you might want to indulge, but simply not have…
Pancakes were so successful as a breakfast food that they made the leap to brunch and even breakfast-for-dinner, just to give people an excuse to eat more of them more often. Light and fluffy, they’re more cake-like than boring bread but less dessert-like than actual cake. Pancakes can be one of the easiest meals to…
Salt is undoubtedly one of the main pillars of all good cooking. A crucial element in both salty and sweet dishes, it plays a major role in enhancing and amplifying flavor. That being said, all salt is not created equal, and different dishes call for different types of salt. So what is the best salt…
A good handheld cheese grater needs to be easy to use and efficient. Grating cheese at home saves you having to buy pre-grated cheese, which is often more expensive, and coated with preservatives and chemicals to prevent clumping. However, you really will not be excited to use your cheese grater at home if it is…
Coconut flour is a good substitute to use in place of wheat flour, especially if you are trying to avoid gluten, or simply if you are looking for a more nutritious flour to use. Coconut flour does offer a lot in terms of fiber and other nutrients, but it also has some downside. Coconut flour…
One of the most classic cocktails of all time—the Old Fashioned—is a simple, yet timeless, drink which relies on 3 pillar ingredients: whiskey, bitters, and sugar. Not all sugar is created equal, and choosing the right kind is key to making the best cocktail possible. Different types of sugars will alter the final outcome of…
Salmon is an incredible fish to cook. It has a beautiful color, a distinctive flavor and is rich in fatty acids and omega 3. Often served cut as fillets, salmon is fairly easy to cook up, and can be prepared using a variety of methods. To add some flavor to the fillets you bake, poach…
We will share the best tips for making the perfect pie crust, touching on flour options. Keep reading to learn the best flours for pie crust and more.
When you need some good heart-warming comfort food, soup is most likely your go-to. There’s just something about soup that warms you inside and out. It’s almost unexplainable but what we do know is that you simply can’t resist the magic of a good soup when it’s cold outside or when you’re feeling blue. There…