A quick scan of the menu at a Chinese restaurant will reveal the fact that there are lots of noodle dishes with “fun” and “chow” in their names, which is no fun if you are ready to chow! Fortunately, this post will keep your brain (which, coincidentally, is also sometimes referred to as the noodle)…
Do you avoid eating chicken because it’s so bland? If yes, I have really good news for you. You can remedy your bland chicken by marinating it. Marinating chicken can make a huge difference for your tastebuds and the texture and juiciness of the meat. It means you won’t get tired of eating bland, boring…
One of the main reasons why ants invade homes is that they are looking for food in order to keep the entire colony alive. No other part of your abode is brimming with grub more than the kitchen. Just about anything that comes into contact with food can attract ants, and that includes the microwave….
You love all sorts of shrimp dishes. But you hate making them from scratch because raw shrimp can stink up your hands and the kitchen, too. Out of curiosity, you may be wondering why shrimp smells that way. Shrimp has an ocean smell because of trimethylamine, which is an organic compound present in most seafood….
It’s no secret that shrimp comes from the sea. When checking out recipes, it’s not uncommon for you to be instructed to remove the shell when deveining it. Does this make shrimp a shellfish? And they also say to cook the meat until it’s opaque and pink. Does this mean shrimp is meat and not…
Boiling shrimp is the quickest way to enjoy tasty seafood. But if you want a serving of it, that’s bursting with texture, color, and nutrients for a change, making moo goo shrimp is the way to go! Moo goo shrimp is a spin-off of the American-Chinese dish moo goo gai pan, which is thin strips…
Disposing of shrimp shells is like throwing away rich ocean flavors that can turn various seafood dishes from mundane to insane! Making shrimp stock from scratch is incredibly easy. And it’s unbelievably versatile, too. Adding shrimp stock to traditional dishes with shrimp or any other seafood helps maintain flavors that the use of vegetable or…
Some types of seafood are simply more accessible to everyday consumers than the rest. At most grocery stores, you can easily get your hands on frozen shrimp — or sometimes even fresh shrimp. It’s also easy to store and cook, making it trouble-free to welcome to the kitchen and add to the diet on a…
Some of the most mouthwatering dishes out there are hard to cook in the kitchen. Well, with the exception of shrimp — the most popular way to cook it is by boiling it for only 2 to 5 minutes. And because it can be boring to wait for the water in a pot to boil…
It’s not uncommon for shrimp to be served and enjoyed chilled. That’s because many types of seafood taste so much better when consumed cold or at room temperature. And this may leave you wondering how frozen shrimp is best eaten. Is thawing required? Do you have to cook it beforehand? Frozen shrimp can be eaten…