Mashed potatoes is the go-to comfort food of a lot of people. After all, they are creamy, flavorful, and thick—how can you resist, right? Sadly, not all mashed potatoes are created equal. Some are too runny for your own good. The runny consistency of mashed potatoes is brought about by a lot of cooking factors … Read more
Next to rice, pasta is probably the most versatile food ingredient that you would come across. You can mix it with just about any sauce you come up with—white, pesto, tomato, etc.—and combine it with different kinds of proteins—chicken, pork, beef, cheese, and the likes! Because of this, pasta dishes have become the go-to dinner … Read more
Marinated meat is the most flavorful dish that you can ever whip up! However, it can also be the most time-consuming. After all, some recipes will require you to marinade the meat for hours. Because of this, a lot of meat lovers would tend to marinate lots of meat slices all at once. They would … Read more
Cupcakes, cakes, and other pastries will never be the same without frosting. After all, it is the frosting that boosts not just the taste but the appearance of baked goodies as well. However, thin frosting can also break your entire cupcake experience. This is why it is important for bakers to get the right frosting … Read more
There is no healthier way to sweeten your drinks than to use honey. That is why more and more people are starting to switch to this natural alternative instead of using sugar. However, a lot of people who have honey in their pantry have dealt with one common problem—crystallized honey. If you have experienced this … Read more
During the summer times, there is nothing more refreshing than having a bowl of cold and fresh fruit salad. Indeed, this summer treat is the perfect summer escape that all of us could ever have. However, there is nothing ickier than seeing a mixture of mushy, browned and soft fruit slices which will be the … Read more
Margarine has been in the food industry since the 1860s. It was developed by a French chemist and was widely accepted by a lot of people because it offers a cheaper alternative to butter. These days, a lot of people buy margarine for this very purpose—to save money. If you are one of the people … Read more
Coconut milk is more than just an excellent substitute for cow’s milk. Collected from coconut, also known as the tree of life, coconut milk is one of the most versatile types of milk that you can come across. You can use it in cooking different types of cuisine (especially Vietnamese dishes), baking various pastries or … Read more
Olive oil has recently garnered its popularity because of its nutritional content. Many people claim that it is one of the healthiest cooking oils that we can use these days. But aside from the nutritional value that olive oil has to offer, another characteristic that people like in olive oil is its low smoke point. … Read more
Baked potatoes, tacos, and nachos—you know what these two delicious comfort foods go best with? Sour cream, of course! If you are a legit nacho and taco lover, then you probably have lots of sour cream jars in your refrigerator (just like I do!). If that’s the case, it can be hard to keep track … Read more