Stay confident in the kitchen with food safety tips, easy recipes, and meal planning ideas. I share what you need to cook smart, safe, and stress-free.
Wood pellet grills are one of the hottest trends in grilling right now. And Traeger is the top brand of pellet grill. If you just got one or are about to, you’ve no doubt wondered how to use a Traeger wood pellet grill. Pellet grills use wood pellets as their fuel but also require electricity … Read more
All potatoes are not equal – some make better French fries than others. So, what are the best potatoes for French fries? The best potatoes for french fries are russet potatoes, also known as Idaho potatoes due to the high starch and low moisture content. And the Russet Burbank potato is the best type of … Read more
Mexican food tastes great! But it doesn’t work for most diets. But if you’re on a keto diet and love Mexican food, you’ve probably wondered what can I eat at a Mexican restaurant on keto? Look for carne asada, chile verde, and fajitas that are not soaked in sugary marinades. Cheese, sour cream, and a … Read more
Homemade salsa is hands down the best salsa. You can buy the best of the best from the grocery store, but it will never be as good as homemade salsa. However, if you want to make it in large batches for canning, you might wonder can you get botulism from homemade salsa? As a general … Read more
Cold Brew is one of the hottest (pun intended) trends in coffee right now. However, the process requires time and patience, and many prefer brewing it in bulk for a few weeks. So, this got me thinking can cold brew coffee mold? Cold-brew coffee will mold if brewed at room temperature for more than 24 … Read more
Cambodia is a neighbor to Thailand and Vietnam which do sometimes use peanut sauces. I love Cambodian food, but began to wonder does Cambodian food have peanuts? Only a few Cambodian dishes have peanuts and usually, they are in sauces or salads and can be easily identified and avoided. Peanut oil is not typically used … Read more
Corn flour is great for those looking to avoid wheat, and it can be used for everything from bread to pancakes, and much more. But sometimes people wanting to avoid wheat are also looking to avoid yeast. So is corn flour yeast-free? Yes. Corn flour is yeast-free, making it an excellent choice for those on … Read more
Korean food is known for BBQ, grilled meats, and tangy sauces. But while it’s not known for peanut dishes, I have wondered does Korean food have peanuts? Peanuts are almost never used in cooking Korean food. However, some Korean restaurants do use imported peanut sauces. You may also find peanuts in some desserts, but overall, … Read more
Vinegar and oil can make any dish pop as almost all savory foods need a combination of tart, sweet, salty, and fat. And some vinegar tastes salty. But is balsamic vinegar salty? Balsamic vinegar isn’t typically salty and can contain anywhere from 0 mg of sodium up to 5 mg of sodium per tablespoon depending … Read more
I love Ethiopian food. It reminds me of the flavors of Indian food, but lighter and healthier. But I’m not as familiar with it as I wish I was, so I was curious, does Ethiopian food have peanuts? No. Most Ethiopian food does not have peanuts, sometimes called groundnuts. However, there are a few dishes … Read more