We love mushrooms. We eat them raw, and we cook with them. Just like we did with this mushroom stir fry dish, that is why I was suddenly curious if I knew the proper answer to how to chop mushrooms? I have learned that sometimes we do something because that is how we have always…
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How to Wash Mushrooms and Why You Should
There is far more discussion about whether we should wash mushrooms or not than I would have expected. This surprised me. To be clear, yes, you should wash mushrooms. Mushrooms are dirty, and you should not trust that the packager pre-washed them for you. There are several different ways to clean your mushrooms. We will cover…
How to Tell When Garlic Is Bad
Garlic is such interesting food. Did you know that technically speaking garlic is a vegetable? I didn’t realize this until recently. I had always called it a spice or an herb. But considering it is a bulb that grows in the ground, it is a vegetable. Keeping the nature of garlic in mind can help…
Here Are Kitchen Bouquet Substitutes That You Can Use
Is cooking one of your favorite hobbies? In terms of adding flavor and color to your most delicious dish, have you tried experimenting with different condiments and sauces? Kitchen Bouquet is one of those ingredients that enhances the savory flavor of many entrees, sauces, meats and more. It seems to be the secret weapon of…
How Long to Cook Bacon in Oven
America seems to have a love affair with sexy, luscious bacon. Imagine: The delightful smoky snap as you sink your teeth into a mile-high BLT… or the unmistakable aroma of sizzling, tender beef filet hugged by thick, juicy bacon strips on the grill. Bacon is everywhere—elevating the humble breakfast egg or featured in beer-and-bacon flights…
What is the Main Difference between Chow Mein and Chop Suey?
If there’s any cuisine that I believe has taken the world by storm, it is definitely Chinese cuisine. And I’d admit that Chinese cuisine has also taken over my kitchen by storm. Who honestly doesn’t love Chinese food? It can be fancy and sophisticated but can also be greasy takeout. And the best thing about…
The Best Way To Clean A Wood Cutting Board
Our house seems to be made of cutting boards! Under the sink, We have wood cutting boards that are square, round, bigger round, and rectangle. We also have a fair share of plastic ones too. However, my go-to cutting board is always one of the wooden ones, which is why we need to know how…
How to Reheat Biscuits and Make Them Taste Fresh
I grew up in North East Texas where biscuits were a part of nearly every meal and we ate them with everything. My grandmother made a killer Biscuit Pudding and to this day, I haven’t found a replica, and all my tries are proving fruitless. Or pudding-less, as the case may be. If you’ve been…
How Much Juice is in Lemon: The Ultimate Lemon FAQ
They say when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. And I honestly couldn’t agree more, both with the figurative and the literal meaning. Lemon is a year-round delight in the kitchen. Quick Navigation Is lemon juice in a bottle the same as fresh?Does lemon juice go bad? Can you freeze lemon juice? How much juice is…
What You Need to Know About How Long Chicken Can Sit Out
How long can chicken sit out? What makes poultry products go bad quickly? How do you properly handle these products to ensure that you and your family are safe from foodborne illness? These are important questions not many people may know the answers to. When it comes to spoiled chicken, it doesn’t matter whether the chicken…