Discover different ethnic cuisines from around the world, how to cook them authentically, differences between them, ingredient tips, and recipe ideas.
Imagine biting into a warm, delicious tamale, filled with perfectly seasoned meat or vegetables, wrapped in a soft corn masa dough, and steamed to perfection, but discovering they have gone bad. So how long are tamales good for? Raw tamales should be cooked within 4-5 days of being placed in a refrigerator unless there is … Read more
Tamales are awesome! But the traditional cooking method of steaming them can take a long time. Air Fryers are known for cooking things very fast with excellent results. But, can you air fry tamales? Yes, you can air fry tamales. Preheat the air fryer, place the tamales in a single layer, and cook at around … Read more
There’s nothing quite like a homemade tortilla! I have a tortilla press, but I still recall all my questions before I had one. I was afraid of trying to make homemade tortillas and had to really learn how to use a tortilla press. To use a tortilla press, place a sheet of plastic or wax … Read more
I love Mexican food, and I especially love slow-cooked meats. And two favorites in Mexican cuisine are barbacoa and carnitas. But what’s the difference between barbacoa and carnitas? Barbacoa, like carnitas, is slow-cooked on the stovetop, oven, or Crock-pot. But, carnitas get shredded into large chunks after cooking & browned in a skillet until crisp. … Read more
I love Indian food of all kinds and have eaten it for decades. But it’s a huge country with a lot of different ingredients and cultures. So, what are the differences between Northern and Southern Indian food? Southern Indian food has more vegetarian and seafood options than northern and uses less ghee and more coconut … Read more
Lots of Asian cuisines use the term curry. But is curry the same no matter what country you’re talking about? And specifically, what are the differences between Indian and Thai curry? As a general rule Indian and Thai curry differs in that Indian curry contains cumin and coriander, and may also be simmered with curry … Read more
Marinara sauce and Spaghetti sauce are 2 staples in American-Italian cuisine. However, when cooking pasta and needing a sauce, many have wondered what is the difference between marinara and spaghetti sauce? The main difference between marinara sauce and spaghetti sauce is that spaghetti sauce often includes meat. But marinara sauce is traditionally much thinner than … Read more
Meatballs are always a crowd-pleaser and are easy to make. But despite how easy they are to prepare, many people still want to know how to cook meatballs on the stove in sauce. Heat fully cooked thawed meatballs in a pot on low heat for 15 minutes in sauce. If still frozen, cook on low … Read more
Baked pasta is delicious and is an excellent and easy meal for weekdays. The problem is you have to make sure you use the right-sized dish to hold all the ingredients without overflowing. So what size glass baking dish is best for 1 lb of pasta? For 1 lb of pasta, you need a glass … Read more
While Japanese food is often associated with sushi, it is much more diverse than that. But what if you have a peanut allergy? If so, you’re probably wondering – does Japanese food have peanuts? As a general rule, Japanese food does not have peanuts or use peanut oil. On occasion though, peanuts may be used … Read more