Love Cooking

When my friend called me one morning, informing me that she would be visiting in the afternoon, I was delighted beyond measure. I decided to make her favorite Meatballs. Once I was done with the batter, I went on to prepare the binding. Unfortunately, all the eggs I cracked had gone bad. Out of time…

Paneer, the staple of Indian cuisine, is a dry curd cheese that is neither aged nor it is salted. Unlike other cheeses, paneer does not melt either. It is a fresh soft cheese that is a great source of protein.  Palak Paneer or Cheese Spinach is a popular Indian entrée that first introduced me to…

Peas are a widely favored edible pod. Although usually grouped with vegetables, they are edible legumes. Peas are flavourful, easy to cook, always at hand, and liked by almost everyone. However, in the unfortunate circumstances you can’t cook them, or add them to your dish, don’t worry because it has some equally tasty alternatives. As…

If you were to ask me, what is the best drink in the world? I’d say a chilled glass of water. But if you ask again, I’d point towards the refreshing and wonderful world of fruit juices. There are so many to choose from, each with its own significance in a regular diet. My go-to,…

I usually toss leftover pasta with chicken stock concentrate to give them a new taste. However, one day I ran out of it and used a chicken stock concentrate substitute. There are many alternatives to choose from. The chicken stock concentrate is an extremely beneficial ingredient since it doesn’t go bad for a considerable time….

Winter is knocking at our door, and the autumn air has turned frigid. It is the perfect time to huddle together and talk over hot mugs of cocoa laden with marshmallows. These squishy, fluffy, and sweet delights are a treat for all occasions. But what if you want some healthier alternative? Is there any marshmallow…

Bénédictine liqueur came about by the efforts of a 16th-century benedictine monk Dom Bernado Vincelli and the Abbey of Fécamp of Normandy, France. These fine men worked for years with an assortment of local herbs and oriental spices to obtain the perfect taste. They later sweetened this spirit with honey. Thus, benedictine liqueur history is…

You cook a stew, you need carrots, making a mixed vegetable soup? – would definitely need some carrots! Perhaps, carrot is an essential part of Mirepoix – the aromatic base of every other curry or gravy. It is that one vegetable we all never get enough of. From the Mediterranean to Asian cuisines, carrots are…

Chili Corn Carne, or the commonly known chili, is a delight we all love. Beans are an integral part of a chili!  A traditional Chili recipe has, in fact, a mix of red kidney beans with meat, tomatoes, and spices. So, imagining a bean-less chili feels a little silly! But that does not mean a…

Sweet rice, glutinous rice, or sticky rice flour are all the names of the same product that we are often using in baking goods and preparing Asian food such as kimchi, Mochi, or other rice cakes, etc.  Rice flour is a commonly found ingredient in our grocery stores, so people often confuse sweet rice flour…

Commonly known as Swiss Cheese – Emmental Cheese is one fine delight to add to many recipes. Cheese is something that we never get enough of. From adding to paste to making soups, fillings, and toppings, different types of cheese are used. Emmental Swiss Cheese is particularly known for its rich fat content and therefore…

Let me tell you why I started to look for ground lamb substitutes? Growing up in Canada, I never tried lamb meat. Last week, I went to a supermarket, bought lamb meat for lunch, and cooked minty lamb kebabs. I had no idea that lamb meat has such a delicate flavor with a mouth-watering texture…