Elote is a Mexican corn dish that is made with sweet corn, spices, mayo, lime, and cotija cheese. It is addictive. Every time that I am at a festival, this is my must-have treat. I’ve seen it served two ways: either skewered on the cob in a little paper trough, or off-the-cob in a cup…
You may have seen capers in French and Mediterranean cuisines. These little, dark green, pickled flower buds are the size of a pea and much-needed saltiness to many recipes including pasta puttanesca and chicken piccata.In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what capers are and what they’re mostly used for. Quick NavigationWhat Are…
If you love fast food, then you know that fries are the first item you need to eat because they can get soggy really fast. If you let them sit out for too long, they’ll taste completely different and won’t be worth the calories. Quick NavigationReheating Fries1. In the Oven2. On the Stove3. In the Air-Fryer4. In the MicrowaveTip…
Have you run out of paprika again and wondering what can I substitute for paprika? I can completely relate to your situation as I use paprika frequently in different recipes. Usually, it isn’t until I’m halfway through a recipe that I find out I do not have paprika. Fortunately, I found out that there’s a…
Green onions generally have a nice mild flavor that’s just “oniony” enough to make you feel like you got something. In the south, you’ll find mason jars of water with full bouquets of cut and washed green onions to accompany a big plate of chicken and dumplings or meatloaf.And, if you are a fan of…
Brownies are one of the gloriously indulgent desserts that I am grateful for. It appears that the first time that chocolate brownies hit the cooking scene was way back in 1899. Clearly, we have been loving those fudgy, rich chocolate squares for a long, long time.So the question became how to make box brownies better….
Have any of your family members developed a honey allergy? Is it no longer possible for you to use honey in your recipes? It can be tricky to find the perfect honey substitute. Not many sweeteners can replace the consistency, taste, and texture of honey. Honey is used to make baked goods, cereals, pastries, crackers,…
