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XylitolAs such, xylitol is a sweetener that's growing in popularity as an excellent sugar substitute.
Xylitol leaves a characteristic cool aftertaste on the tongue....
Culinary Use of FennelFennel is a plant from the Apiaceae family. It is related to parsley and carrots. It grows in Southwest Asia and South Europe, mostly along the Mediterranean.
Fennel possesses a sweet taste and pleasant aroma...
Culinary Use of ProsciuttoProsciutto is among the tastiest meat delicacies. It is part of the premier ones used in Mediterranean cuisine.
Prosciutto owes its origins to Italy. Genuine prosciutto is made from pork thighs/legs. They are...
Culinary Use of PistachiosPistachios grow in small, bushy trees. Many years ago the pistachio was cultivated in Asia, after which it spread to the Mediterranean, Australia and California.
Pistachio trees bear walnut-like fruits which...
Culinary Use of TrufflesTruffles are known for being put into some of the most exquisite dishes. They are favorites among lovers of gourmet-specialties.
Truffles taste similarly to walnuts. Because of their saturated flavor, truffles are...
Culinary Use of ProvoloneProvolone is an Italian cheese offered in various shapes - as a pita, cylinder or block.
It is soft and very pleasant to the taste. There are 2 types of this cheese - provolone Dolce, which is sweeter, and provolone...
Culinary Use of CassavaCassava is an evergreen shrub, whose rich in starch roots, that look like large, long potatoes, people have used for cooking for millennia.
Initially, cassava only grew in North and South America, later they...
Culinary Use of SpeltSpelt is a variety of wheat that is also known as the "Wheat of the Pharaohs". Even though this crop was known in ancient Egypt, most of the finds related to it have been discovered in Europe. There is even data on spelt...
Culinary Use of CamembertCamembert is a soft and creamy French cheese that is covered with a fine layer of beneficial white mold. Camembert is often confused with brie. They differ in that Camembert contains more fat, making it have a more...
Culinary Use of CaciocavalloCaciocavallo cheese comes from Italy. It is most widespread in the Basilicata region and the island of Sardinia. It is made from sheep's, goat's or cow's milk. It is a semi-hard cheese.
Translated from Italian, caciocavallo...
Culinary Use of BarleyBarley is a member of the grass family (Poaceae). It has been used for food since the Neolithic. Written accounts of it have been found from the 1st century. In that time period, the Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides...
Culinary Use of MarzipanMarzipan is one of the oldest treats. However, for years there has been a predominant notion that marzipan is that strange imitator of chocolate, with a not-so-pleasant taste, but rather low cost. This is a huge misconception...
Culinary Use of StiltonStilton cheese is only produced in 3 English counties - Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire. It has a very strong flavor and is made in 2 varieties. Blue Stilton cheese is more well-known, but there is also...
Culinary Use of EmmentalEmmental cheese is also known as the king of cheeses. It is the basis of the national Swiss culinary temptation - Swiss cheese fondue.
The aristocratic Emmental cheese has a saturated flavor, slightly sweet taste...
Culinary Use of HyssopHyssop is an exceptionally flavorful, herbaceous plant with dark blue flowers. It is used as an herb, as well as a spice.
The hyssop herb is used for coughs and stomach pains. The hyssop spice is mainly used in...
Culinary Use of LemongrassLemongrass is also known as citronella grass. It has a distinct and fresh lemon flavor and over 50 varieties. It is widespread throughout the tropics and temperate zones. A perennial herb, it has long and sharp leaves...
Healthy Use of Celery SeedsCelery is considered a relative of parsley and has many proven health benefits. This vegetable is used in various dishes as a food and with its specific taste complements the taste of many dishes.
Celery seeds are obtained...
Culinary Use of Wild BlackberriesAs with most fruits, wild blackberries are incredibly healthy and find wide use in the kitchen. Here are just a few ideas on how to prepare them.
Yoghurt with Wild Blackberries
Ingredients: 1 cup yoghurt, 1 cup...
Culinary Use of Black BeansBeans belong to the Fabaceae family, originating from South America. The bean is among the plants that thrive practically everywhere. All of Europe knew about it as early as the 16th century.
There are many varieties...
Culinary Use of Blue CheeseBlue cheeses are seen as a refined addition to any dinner table. They are covered with a probiotic mold that is also found at their core. They mature under special conditions, usually in caves.
Blue cheeses are served...
Culinary Use of Cocoa ButterCocoa butter is extracted from the cocoa tree, which is widespread in Central America, Mexico and the equatorial regions of Africa. It yields oblong fruits that contain cocoa bean. The butter extracted from them is...
Culinary Use of Quark CheeseWhat is quark cheese?
Quark is a soft, fresh cheese that can be made from different types of milk - from goat, sheep or a mix between the two types of milk. Its texture approaches that of ricotta cheese.
During the...
Culinary Use of Rice VinegarThere are several types of vinegar, we can divide them into cider, wine, balsamic, rice. Most frequently used are apple cider and balsamic vinegar. For rice vinegar, many folks do not know enough, and maybe that's why...
Culinary Use of Poppy SeedsPoppy seeds have been used in cooking for centuries. Braised poppy seeds are akin to walnuts in taste. They are quite caloric - they contain much proteins and fats.
When ground, poppy seeds are used as spicy seasonings...
Culinary Use of Bay LeafBay trees have been valued since ancient times. Their leaves were used to treat numerous diseases thousands of years ago. Applying them in cuisine is the easiest way to gain some of their benefits.
When we add bay...
