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…
There is nothing better than epazote for seasoning frijoles de la olla (pot beans). Stews and rustic dishes made with mushrooms or corn taste great when a few sprigs of … Read more…
Many Thai cuisines would go incomplete without galangal. Also, it’s an important ingredient in Thai curry paste, a flavorful base for several Thai dishes. Galangal tea is a well-known herbal … Read more…
In many countries, monosodium glutamate (MSG) goes by the name “China salt”. Some countries have banned the use of this flavoring ingredient for its possible side effects though unverified. Many … Read more…
The earthy and spicy flavor of adobo seasoning can make your soups taste amazingly appetizing. If you are a foodie, hot steaks dusted with adobo are something that you shouldn’t … Read more…
One of the hottest-selling foods in Indian restaurants worldwide is tandoori chicken. It’s nothing but chicken marinated with spices and yogurt and roasted in a tandoor (a cylindrical clay oven). … Read more…
Who doesn’t love to enjoy the jerk chicken from Jamaica? If you love it, then you know the importance of jerk seasoning. What to do if you don’t have jerk … Read more…
Filé powder is an integral part of Louisiana cuisine. More than a spice, it’s an excellent thickener for soups and gumbos. What to do if you don’t have file powder … Read more…