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Tips for Fish PreparationTips for Fish Preparation
29 Oct.
A convenient method of cooking fish is to bake it in the oven. This is especially easy if the fish or fillets are not too large. Cover the fish with foil with a little oil and some spices added to it.
Culinary Use of BarleyCulinary Use of Barley
24 Oct.
Another barley product is barley flakes. These are essentially crushed, cleaned barley grains. Barley flour is darker than wheat flour, with a slight walnut taste.
Can We Substitute Table Salt with Sea Salt?Can We Substitute Table Salt with Sea Salt?
23 Oct.
In most cases, what matters is the amount, not the type of salt. No matter which kind of salt you prefer, it needs to be taken in moderation, especially since the sodium concentration is identical for both.
What is Apple Butter?What is Apple Butter?
21 Oct.
Besides being unbelievably delicious, apple butter is also a rich source of pectin and vitamins. It cleanses and fortifies the body. This extract from the ever so healthy apples treats all kinds of stomach and liver disorders.
Preserving Vine and Sauerkraut Leaves for SarmaPreserving Vine and Sauerkraut Leaves for Sarma
21 Oct.
Using sauerkraut and vine leaves to prepare stuffed sarma is typical of European and Asian cuisines. If you have room in your freezer and are using sauerkraut, cut off the leaves from the stem one by one and remove the thickened part.
Which Dishes to Add Cumin toWhich Dishes to Add Cumin to
16 Oct.
In general, cumin goes well with almost all spices. Because of this, it is the perfect ingredient for a number of spice blends. Cumin is a component of curry, as well as the exotic spice garam masala.
How to Dry JujubesHow to Dry Jujubes
14 Oct.
Jujube or Chinese date, as it's also called, is among the healthiest fruits. Jujube can be dried, thus preserving its healthy properties.
Culinary Use of MarzipanCulinary Use of Marzipan
14 Oct.
Marzipan is actually a mixture of almonds grated into powder with powdered sugar, which result in a rubberlike paste. The ingredients combine so well that there's no need of an additional bonding agent.
Culinary Use of Cocoa ButterCulinary Use of Cocoa Butter
09 Oct.
Cocoa butter is seeing ever more use in the culinary arts. It is a light yellow, edible, natural fat from the cocoa bean. Most commonly, it is used in the production of chocolate and powdered cocoa.
Asafoetida Combines the Flavor of Onions and GarlicAsafoetida Combines the Flavor of Onions and Garlic
02 Oct.
In traditional Indian cuisine, asafoetida is added ground into powder to almost all traditional dishes. Often it is offered mixed with wheat flour. It is suitable for vegetarian dishes, since it balances sweet, sour and spicy tastes.