The aromatic mahlab spice is a wonderful ingredient for elevating the flavor of traditional sweets. In Greek baking, this spice is a necessary item in egg-rich yeast cakes and cookies … Read more…
In Mediterranean cooking, carpers have a special place because of their appetizing flavor and versatility. Brined, dried, or pickled, most of us would love to enjoy the plethora of flavors … Read more…
Indeed, it’s a wonderful way to add warm, herbal flavors to your stews, soups, or sauces by immersing in an herbal tea bag while simmering. Exactly that’s what bouquet garni … Read more…
French cooking is most admired for the rich blend of flavors that cooks coax out of every dish they prepare. Using the right blend of herbs and spices is what … Read more…
Herb blends like fines herbes, herbes de Provence, or bouquet garni are an essential part of French cooking. Many French dishes heavily rely on a careful combination of fresh or … Read more…
What is Mexican oregano and why do you need it? For any Mexican food lover, it’s really curious to find answers to such questions. Be it ground beef tacos, chicken … Read more…
Often you’ll see in Chinese restaurants hot mustard is served along with sweet duck sauce. For noodle lovers, there isn’t a better appetizer than Chinese spicy mustard, especially with crunchy … Read more…
Scallions, aka green onions, are a common ingredient in many recipes across the world. It’s somewhat similar to chives which is often used as a substitute for green onions. Onion … Read more…
Have you ever made potato leek soup? Are you someone who often uses leeks in your recipes? I think you did. It’s wonderfully delicious to have leeks in pasta, risotto, … Read more…