There are so many methods of cooking out there that are relevant depending on what you are preparing. Generally, there are three types of cooking methods: dry-heat cooking, moist heat cooking, and a combination of both. All of them use heat to affect the foods differently, and all the cooking techniques you know can be …
This is a method of cooking food by using moist heat that results from the steam from boiling water. The food only comes in contact with only the steam and not the water. In order to start the process of steaming, the water should have reached a temperature of about 38 degrees Celsius. Since water …
Capicola is also known as capocollo coppa or gabagool, a lightly spiced fatty smoked cold cut. It is spiced and smoked pork shoulder cure in natural casing. Most people confuse it with prosciutto, but it is a cross between sausage and prosciutto. It is mainly found in Italian and gourmet food shops. It is also …
Sardines are small fish that have been around for centuries. They are named after an island in Italy called Sardinia because of how abundantly you could find them there. Also a powerhouse packed with omega-3 fatty acids. They are pretty popular in Asia and Europe more than in the United States, but they are inexpensive …
Chia seeds have become quite popular in the recent months, especially with health and fitness enthusiasts. It has also been incorporated in menus in most restaurants and brunch spots. So what are they exactly? First of all, they hail from Central America and are from the desert plant Salvia hispanica. The seed was a staple …
There is no way anyone could go wrong with potatoes. It is that staple food that could be cooked in any way and still be a delicacy. Whether fried, baked, mashed. You name it! They are a type of edible tubers that are never out of season. Cheap to grow and so rich in nutrients. …
Cooking with alcohol was mostly seen and heard of in cooking shows, and the thought of incorporating it in a recipe is quite debatable. It always seems like the strong flavors will take away the taste in food, right? Well, we beg to differ and welcome you to the world of cooking with alcohol. There …
Not many people know the importance of letting steak rest after it’s done cooking. Meat is honestly better when it rests and not only steaks but also meats like pork. Why is it necessary? So a little science, when you cook your steak, the proteins set, and when it feels soft to the touch, then …
Despite the name London, it is an all-American cuisine that suggests that the recipe is from England’s infamous city. London broil means the technique used in cooking and not a specific cut of steak as people think. It involves cooking the meat under an oven’s broiler for that is perfectly browned outside of the meat, …
When it comes to smoking meat, you have a lot of options to choose from. Smoking is a low and gradual process of cooking that applies smoke to the meats to add flavour and tenderize meats. It’s people’s preferred technique for barbeque meetups. You may be tempted to toss your best cuts of beef and …