Discover different ethnic cuisines from around the world, how to cook them authentically, differences between them, ingredient tips, and recipe ideas.
I love fresh corn masa and always have a bag of Masa Harina in my pantry. But I don’t make corn masa very often, so I began to wonder does corn masa expire? Fresh corn masa, sometimes called masa preparada, can be stored up to 3 days in a refrigerator. Masa harina, also called corn … Read more
Olive oil can be confusing! After all, what’s the difference between types of olive oils (extra virgin, light, pomace, etc), what are some of the benefits of olive oil and are some olive oils fake? I wanted this article to be the definitive guide to olive oil and olive oil in general, so I dug … Read more
The food processor is an indispensable part of our kitchen, and I love Indian food, but it occurred to me I’ve never explored the uses of a food processor in Indian cooking before. So I decided to investigate. Here’s what I uncovered: A food processor is a GREAT addition if you love Indian cooking. From … Read more
I love making risotto, and while I’ve always followed pretty traditional recipes, I’ve wondered how to make risotto without wine. Traditionally, you would use white wine & chicken stock to cook risotto. The wine gives risotto some needed acidity & balance. However, 1-3 tablespoons of white wine vinegar added to your broth works as a … Read more
The comal is a very traditional item used in Mexican cuisine, and I’ve owned 2 over the years. While I know how to use them a little, I’ve wondered how to use a comal in Mexican cooking. Here’s how to use a comal in Mexican cooking: Heat the clay or cast iron comal over a … Read more