Cooking

In making sushi, nothing beats Japanese short-grain rice — and it’s for an obvious reason! But you would also love to give making risotto a try, which is why you are planning to buy Arborio rice anytime soon. And since it’s sticky like Japanese short-grain rice, you can’t help but wonder if you can use…

It’s not uncommon for certain Chinese, Italian and even Western dishes and sauces to be sour. However, the addition of a tad too much of an acidic ingredient can turn something that’s delightfully sour into awfully tart! Worry not as there are things you may do to keep your culinary rep from being tainted. Since…

Many health- and weight-conscious people go for zucchini noodles. Also known as zoodles, they are low in carbohydrates and free of gluten. And because they are made from a vegetable (although zucchini is technically a fruit), you might be wondering if it’s perfectly okay to eat zucchini noodles raw. Zucchini noodles can be eaten raw….

Truffles are a fungus similar to mushrooms. However, unlike mushrooms, they grow below ground level. Truffles are usually described as nutty, earthy, chocolaty, oaky, and sweet and juicy. A quick and easy way to incorporate the unique taste and aroma of truffles into a variety of dishes is by using truffle oil. While a vast…

So, you are always in a hurry. But you still do your best to stay fit and healthy. And now you might be wondering if it’s perfectly fine to eat raw oats added to yogurt or milk whenever you are in a time crunch. In general, you can eat raw oats with yogurt or milk….

Have you ever experienced baking pastries, then wondered when can you use pancake mix instead of flour? Pancake mix can be used in frying and baking. It can also be used in making pastries like bread, cakes, cookies, pizza, and waffles. Pancake mix is an easy-to-use and readily available alternative for flour, which is an…

No one ever said that you can use your oven to cook only one thing at a time. If you will be strategic and cunning about it, it’s possible for you to be able to whip up two delectable dishes on the double, thus allowing you not only to conserve precious resources but also pacify…

Chefs at high-end restaurants, hotels and casinos often reach for a bottle of dry red wine when making their signature beef dishes. But don’t just go for any dry red wine if you want to impress your family and friends — opt for something that seasoned chefs swear by each and every single time. Some…

It’s customary to throw away loose tea leaves or tea bags after being steeped once or sometimes twice or thrice. But because they are the dried leaves of the camellia sinensis plant, you might be wondering if you can eat them. If a cup of tea is healthy, then the leaves from which it comes…