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…
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,…
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…
Pernod has been making French cuisine and most of its seafood dishes inexplicably delicious. There is certain uniqueness of flavor that this French liqueur adds to the food. Pernod liqueur is known for its strong anise-flavor and aroma, which masks the undesirable smell of seafood in most recipes. When used in cooking, the spirit evaporated,…
Citrus fruits have a special place in our everyday diet. The whole citrus family offers a range of refreshing flavors to the food. Besides their sweet and sour juices, the citrus fruits like oranges also give us an aromatic peel and zest, which is great to season plenty of dishes. The orange zest, in particular,…
Can I substitute lard for butter? This one question always pops in my mind every time I start with a recipe that calls for the use of lard! Let’s admit it, though lard is not an uncommon ingredient; it also is not something that you can always find in your refrigerator. So, the chances are…
Pork belly is one of the most revered and popular cuts around the world! No one can deny the tenderness and the juicy texture of its meat. It remains high in demand all the time. That is why you might find grocery stores or butcher shops running out of pork belly cut. Well, if you…
Potato flour is not something that we use every other day, but there are some recipes that call for potato flour due to its unique texture, taste and water absorption qualities. If you ever find yourself in the position where you come across a recipe that calls for potato flour, but you don’t have one,…
Stewed tomatoes give you a smart and easy way to add flavors to any meal without going through the struggle of preparing tomatoes and other vegetables separately. You can say stewed tomatoes are time savers, and they ensure convenience whenever you are cooking a soup, stew or sauces. Stewed tomatoes come in packed cans, but…
