Demi-glace is a classic sauce made by slowly simmering brown sauce with a stock, typically beef or veal, to make a thick, glossy glaze served on top of meat. Adding red wine to a basic demi-glace adds flavor to the sauce without adding excess fat calories. Even though red wine demi-glace is usually low in fat and sugar, the reduction process makes the sauce calorie-heavy, so eat it in moderation.
Cooking a full Thanksgiving meal, whether it’s just for a few people or a big group of friends and family, can be a daunting task, especially if it’s your first time. Along with proper preparation and planning your ...
Although crouton is a French word, it might have its roots in an English culinary tradition of serving soup in bread crusts, according to the Food Timeline website. While the French word refers to usage of the crust of a loaf o...
Galangal is a root that is similar in flavor and appearance to fresh ginger root. Many recipes for Indonesian, Malaysian and Indian cooking call for fresh galangal. In China, galangal is used medicinally. Galangal comes in thre...
In the days before refrigeration and modern supermarkets, root vegetables were an important staple for most homes. Their durability meant they could be stored safely for months in a cool cellar, providing a reliable food source...
A cocotte pot, also known as a French oven, is similar to what many American cooks know as a Dutch oven – a large cast-iron pot that tolerates a number of cooking surfaces, including oven racks, stove tops, wood stoves an...
A standard mealtime practice in regions of Africa and the Caribbean, scooping up stew and juicy food items with an edible utensil called fu fu adds authentic style and interest to ethnic dishes. Made of starchy vegetable materi...
Gribenes is historically a byproduct of schmaltz, rendered fat from chicken, goose or duck, which is used as a substitute for cooking oils. After the fat has been removed, the skin of the animal is fried with onions and salted....
The sweet taste of clementines makes them ideal for snacking, tossing on salads or serving alongside savory meats and dishes. Cooking the tangerines with sugar creates a delicious caramelized treat that can be enjoyed alone or ...
Chaudin, or pork's stomach, is a dish that consists of a pig's stomach usually stuffed with pork sausage. Also known as ponce, it is part of Cajun cuisine, the style of cooking of the descendants of French-speaking Acadians in ...
Etouffee is a Cajun dish that consists of a sauce made from shellfish such as shrimp or crawfish served over rice. The name of the meal is of French origin; it means "smothered" or "suffocated," and it comes...
Escarole is a bitter green that is part of the endive family. Its bitter flavor is one of its characteristics, but the bitterness is mild. The key to cooking escarole and reducing the bitter flavor is to ensure you do not overc...
Escargot are usually eaten as an appetizer and frequently served in their shells. You can buy special equipment for snail eating, such as plates with recesses to hold the shells, tongs to hold the shells, and small forks for ex...
Golabki is a traditional Polish dish that consists of stuffed boiled cabbage leaf accompanied by a sauce. The exact ingredients of both the stuffing and the sauce can vary but the stuffing traditionally consists of a spiced com...
Greek yogurt, a strained yogurt that is thicker and creamier than regular yogurt, can be used in cooking and baking. Because of its higher fat content, Greek yogurt is less likely to curdle when heated. This type of yogurt has ...
There are some who are too squeamish to face the idea of eating snails, but for many diners escargots are a pleasing appetizer. The snails are slightly chewy but delicately flavored, like clams and other popular forms of seafoo...
Related to endive and radicchio, chicory is rich in flavor and a variety of nutrients, including vitamins A, C and K, as well as potassium and calcium. Unlike most vegetables, chicory is grown in the dark to keep the leaves whi...
The clavaria purpurea begins producing fruit in the spring and continues throughout the early fall. The mushroom generally grows in coniferous forests, near moss and fir trees. While this mushroom is edible, its form will not h...
Removing them from the oil after a short time creates an outer crust that prevents oil from continuing to soak into the potato. When you drop them back in a second time, heat -- not oil -- finishes the cooking process.
With frogs, you only cook and eat the meat of the legs, which varies in tastiness according to the species. In France, the common or green frog is traditionally considered tastiest. Seasoned with herbs, frog's legs can be intro...
Cooking up chitlins may not sound all that appetizing -- formally called "chitterlings," they are fried pig intestines -- but for generations of Southerners they are solid home cooking. Chitlins are a prime example of culinary ...
Gluten, sometimes called wheat meat or seitan, is a healthy vegetarian protein source that mimics the chewy texture of beef, chicken or pork. While many similar products are quite costly, you can make seitan at home easily and ...
Chawan mushi is a Japanese soup. However, in Western parlance it can only be described as steamed custard. The traditional chawan recipe calls for chicken and shrimp but you can substitute chicken broth and mushroom for these i...
Even frying in oils that are considered heart-healthy still adds a lot of fat to the diet. If you use oils high in saturated fat, you increase your risk of developing heart disease, according to the Harvard School of Public Hea...
Gelatin pearls are edible beads used to decorate pastries and cakes. Using unsweetened and uncolored gelatin gives you the flexibility to create any color and flavor you desire. Making pearls relies on the thickening and gellin...
If you are ever in the middle of the Syrian desert, lost and alone, you can feast on the elusive camel spider for a protein boost that will keep you alive. The camel spider is a nonvenomous solpugid found in the deep Syrian des...
Feather bones are thin and flat, and they cook similarly to ribs because of their high fat content. You can also break spare ribs into smaller sections as a substitute for feather bones, but the cooking process is the same.
Chimaja is a type of wild celery, and similar to farm-raised celery, the stalks and leaves can be eaten. The stocks add an earthy, robust flavor to salads and other dishes, and the leaves can be used as an accent, similar to pa...
Fungus refers to a broad category of organisms that include mushrooms, molds and yeasts. While most people think mushrooms when it comes to cooking fungus, there are hundreds of varieties of edible fungi and nearly as many ways...
Haitian cuisine combines the foods and flavors of Africa, Spain and France. The use of peppers as a primary ingredient makes Haitian foods mildly spicy and unique among the cuisine of other Caribbean countries. Grio combines ci...
Eelpout, also known as burbot and lingcod, are freshwater fish found in North America, Europe and Asia. These slimy fish, found in the deep water of the rivers and lakes in Alaska and Minnesota, are known to be voracious predat...
Potato chips come in dozens of flavors and are readily available in almost any supermarket, grocery or convenience store. Chips tend to be incredibly high in calories, and according to a Harvard School of Public Health 13-year ...
To cook good chips, bake them in the oven. Baking is recommended over frying for a healthier heart. Baking chips instead of frying them cuts out calories, because less oil is used when chips are baked. When making chips, choose...
Widely used in Mexican cooking, epazote comes in green and purple varieties at neighborhood stores or bodegas, or you can grow your own from seed in most parts of the U.S. In "Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen," the author describ...
Cooking field cress used to be mandated by a need to survive on no money but thanks to the glamorization of all things food-related, even edible weeds like field cress are gaining a new cachet. Wild field cress, also called cre...
Doughnuts are a bakery favorite, but can be made at home. There are two basic types of doughnuts: cake and yeast. Yeast doughnuts have a light texture and sturdy dough. Cake doughnuts have a cake-like or muffin-like texture and...
It is made from wheat grains harvested while still young. The young grains have a higher proportion of proteins, minerals and vitamins than matured grains. Freekeh also has a low-carb and high-fiber content. It is a delicious,...
Two types of powder exist on the market -- Dutched and regular cocoa powder. Dutched powder results from alkaline processing that reduces the bitterness of pure cocoa; standard cocoa powder results from normal processing with n...
A vat of oil is heated over a campfire. Using a clean stainless steel pitchfork, each diner spears a steak and plunges it in the hot oil, cooking the steak to their preference. You can create your own pitchfork fondue in your b...
Grunts are a variation of cobbler that you cook on the stove top instead of in the oven. Because the dough topping is steamed instead of baked, it comes out more like dumplings than like biscuits. Grunts are easy and quick to c...
The gizzard is an organ in poultry that helps the birds grind their food for digestion. The organ is a muscle and safe to eat when you cook it properly. You will find gizzards in a small package tucked inside of a whole chicken...
The process for making sweetened chocolate involves pulverizing cocoa nibs, combining the powder with cocoa butter and sugar and shaping into bars or chips. Sometimes unsweetened chocolate is more appropriate for cooking partic...
Courgettes -- referred to as zucchini in the United States -- can grow to extra-large proportions in the garden. These large courgettes, called "marrows" can grow to thigh-sized circumference and greater. Marrows are prepared ...
No holiday roast is complete without a side of homemade gravy. Since roast beef, turkey, chicken and pork need a 20- to 30-minute resting period after cooking, there is plenty of time to make gravy before you sit down to your m...
This recipe uses peppers, celery, onion, carrot and cauliflower, but you can add any of your favorite vegetables. Serve the giardiniera on a sandwich, over meat, on toasted bread or on its own. You will need approximately 15 mi...
The addition of mango introduces a sweet taste that provides a light contrast to the spices of Guyanese dhal. Serve the dhal over a bed of steamed white rice to absorb some of the curry sauce. You will need approximately one ho...
Cowpeas, also known as black-eyed peas, aren't really peas at all, but legumes. These tiny, light-colored beans boast a trademark black spot in the center. Considered one of the oldest crops under cultivation, cowpeas are highl...
Citron is a type of citrus fruit found in many Asian countries. The flavor of citron is similar to that of a lemon but milder. The fruit of the citron is not used extensively in cooking. It is used as a flavoring for certain dr...
Typically when chrysanthemums surface in recipes, they are used as a garnish for baked goods, but the idea of cooking with edible flowers has been around for centuries. Florets from the chrysanthemum plant have a strong flavor,...
Chittlins are a Southern tradition in some homes where they are cooked on holiday, especially New Year's, and served with collard greens, potato salad and other Southern dishes. The strong odor of chittlins turns many people of...
Instead of the recognizable stalk and cap of other mushrooms, coral fungi grow in bunches, with long fingerlike stalks reaching up into the air. Coral fungi grow in moist, slightly shaded areas, such as decaying vegetation and ...
The addition of mashed potatoes acts as a binding agent and gives the frikandel a bread-like texture. Serve frikandel with mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, horseradish or any of your favorite condiments. You will need approximatel...
There are two ways to cook premade croquettes: baking and pan-frying. Baking premade croquettes allows you to heat them through without adding any calories or fat. Frying premade croquettes requires a bit of oil, but if you lik...
Different sections of yuca work as food sources for humans and livestock, and can also be made into commercial products, such as glue or rubber. To cook a cassava leaf you must boil it. In raw form, the leaf is toxic. When you ...
Carnitas are traditionally cooked in a large copper pot, called a caso, with lard. Traditional cooking typically involves suspending the caso over an open fire, which makes this method appropriate for camping. Cooking carnitas ...
The world of hominy is a complex and confusing one for many Northerners because it isn't part of the typical Northern diet. Hominy is corn kernels that have been treated with an alkaline solution. If you grind the hominy into a...
However, when some people find out that escargot means "snails", they lose a little enthusiasm. Nonetheless, you can make a version of this Gallic classic using common land snails found in your garden. Much of your success in c...
Ginataang monggo is a sweet Filipino dish served for breakfast or dessert. Ginataang monggo consists of mung beans and glutinous rice cooked in a sweet, coconut milk broth. The result has a consistency similar to oatmeal. Serve...
Cornbread dressing is a classic holiday staple with roots in the southern part of the United States. Though it still remains most popular in states like South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama, cornbread dressing can also be found ...
While the original Coney sauce recipe remains a secret, a multitude of copycat recipes with similar ingredients attempt to recreate the texture and taste of the original chili-type sauce. Because Coney sauce needs to simmer, it...
Because it's a traditional recipe, variations are common; most recipes call for dried chiles, tomatoes, onions and garlic pureed in a spicy sauce in which the shrimp is cooked. Serve the shrimp and their sauce over white rice, ...
Chanas are rich sources of protein and fiber. Both canned and dried versions can be cooked in under an hour; however, dried versions require extensive presoaking.
Cemitas poblanas are simple Mexican sandwiches served on seeded buns called egg buns or egg rolls. They typically feature meat such as carnitas, beef Milan or pork head cheese, and are topped with panela or mozzarella cheese, a...
French fries are the perfect accompaniment to grilled foods such as hamburgers, hot dogs and steaks. Ideally, you should partially cook your French fries before you place them on the grill. Grilling fries alone can give the pot...
Change the filling ingredients to suit your taste, making crescent braids a versatile dish that you can serve frequently without getting bored with the flavor. Try the braids with a simple meat-and-cheese filling or add vegetab...
Cooking guavas fills your home with the sweet-pungent smell of this sweet-tart fruit. Although they can be eaten raw, guavas are delicious when cooked simply, with a bit of sugar added. Guavas have a peel, which you can remove ...
Cooking cushaw is a relatively simple process that most people can accomplish. You can choose from several heating methods that soften the flesh of this winter squash and make it useable for pie fillings, casseroles, soups and ...
These snacks are typically prepared in home kitchens and sold by street vendors in Mexico; however, they are also available in packaged form. Traditional duros are square or rectangular, although wagon wheel shaped duros are eq...
For some, baking is a temperamental process due to the precision required in measuring and combining ingredients. Compared to standard cooking, baking generally does not allow you to improvise or "eyeball it." Precision is impo...
Now that you have it home, you aren't sure what to do with it. Dasheen, or taro root, has a nutty, slightly sweet flavor and a texture that resembles a potato. This starchy root vegetable is used in Caribbean cooking as well as...
Squash and corn are two staples in the New Mexican diet, and the combination of them, along with some other ingredients, is referred to as calabacitas. There are many recipes for calabacitas, but the starring ingredients are bo...
You can use it as a low glycemic index and high fiber alternative to rice, pasta and more mature grains such as quinoa. You can eat Freekeh alone or use it as an ingredient in rice-based dishes, such as pilafs or paellas, or us...
A lot of people wouldn't even consider cooking and mashing up a chestnut, but it can add a pleasant, nutty flavor to different dishes. Mashed chestnuts are sometimes incorporated into mashed potatoes or into soups and stews. Yo...
"Caldo de pollo" is the Spanish term for "chicken stock." Chicken stock is a primary ingredient in a lot of Mexican cooking because it is versatile: you can use it to make a savory "sopa" or soup, as well as a base for spicy-sw...
Ddukboki is a spicy Korean dish consisting primarily of rice cake, fishcake and a thick sauce. However, you can add shredded cabbage or sliced hard-boiled eggs to ddukboki to give the dish more body. Ddukboki is usually offered...
The flavor of a custard bun is mild with soft, eggy undertones. You will need basic ingredients available from your local grocer and Asian market and a steamer to prepare custard buns. Once the ingredients are prepared, approxi...
French lentils have a pleasant earthy, peppery flavor and they retain their shape after cooking, because they are not stripped of their seed coats like some other lentils are. French lentils can be enjoyed alone as a hearty sid...
The dish's sauce has a soft and sweet flavor that penetrates the meat. Spinach adds a different texture to the dish and introduces a fresh, vegetable flavor. You can serve ginataang manok on its own as a stew-like meal or over ...
Filipino cuisine is a mixture of the many cultures that have influenced the Philippines, which is located in Southeast Asia. Many Filipino recipes use animal parts and other ingredients that are unfamiliar to Americans. Dinugua...
Traditional Cuban plantains are served fried and salted as a side dish. Their crisp, soft texture and sweetness especially complement the spicy black beans and stewed meats that Cuban cuisine is famous for. Cooking Cuban planta...
African slaves brought many cooking techniques and dishes to the Caribbean, forming the spicy and sweet cuisine you know and love today. Callaloo is one of those dishes that originated in Africa and since has become a common ve...
Freschetta products include Naturally Rising, Brick Oven, California Style, Pizzamore and By the Slice frozen pizza products. These pizzas can be purchased in grocery and discount stores nationwide. Cooking Freschetta products ...
They're eating them at ballparks and airports, and buying them uncooked at the grocery store to make at home, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. The grill is where you'll find franks cooking durin...
Greek salad is an easy-to-prepare dish that makes good use of spring and summer vegetables. Depending on the serving size, it can be a side or main dish. It can be prepared up to two hours in advance. Some chefs like to to add ...
Cornbread was invented to stave off hunger in early Americans, according to Good Housekeeping's Great American Classics Cookbook. Corn was bountiful in the colonies, so the colonists mixed corn meal with water and salt to make ...
Eat the leaves raw or cooked for their flavor and antioxidants. Unless a recipe instructs you to do otherwise, add freshly-chopped cilantro after a dish finishes cooking or shortly before you remove it from the oven. Heat reduc...
Galangal, at first blush, looks like ginger. Both are aromatic roots you peel and cut to use in curries and stir fries. Galangal, called khaa in Thai, is more common than ginger in Thai cooking. Galangal has a lighter, tighter ...
When you're looking for a courgette at a farmer's market or in the grocery store, you don't need to go any further than the stack of zucchini. The French name for summer squash has a ring to it that may be just enough to convin...
Chicharon bulaklak is a traditional Filipino dish made from fried pork intestines. Chicharon bulaklak is crispy with a mild flavor that is accentuated when you dip it into a powerful sauce. You can purchase the pork intestines ...
Snails are often associated with the French, though ancient Romans and other people were eating them thousands of years ago. Today, visitors to France can find escargots on menus of Michelin-starred restaurants and the local br...
Bisquick has been a staple in American kitchens since 1931. A product of General Mills, Bisquick is an all-purpose baking mix that can be used in everything from pancakes to pies. If you're making a meal that calls for dumpling...
Because it is made with heavy cream, instead of whole milk, it has a silky luxurious texture. It is also easy to make and convenient for entertaining because you can make it ahead of time. Bake it in the oven in a water bath, o...
A frittata is similar to a quiche, but you use greater amounts of vegetables or meats to make it more of a complete meal. Start it on the stove top to set up the eggs and finish it in the oven to lightly brown the top. Using ex...
Cheerios contain no saturated fat, no cholesterol, no artificial flavors or coloring and only 1 g of sugar per serving. Yet Cheerios has emerged as far more than a healthy breakfast option. Cooks have added Cheerios to a variet...
Homemade custard takes a little more time and attention than whipping up some instant pudding, but it's well worth the effort. When you cook a custard on your stovetop or bake it in your oven, you control the ingredients and th...
Cooked with sugar, though, elderberries become a tasty source of vitamins and antioxidants. While you can bake the whole berries in pies with other fruit, common cooking methods remove the seeds and skin, leaving a colorful, de...
They tend to have a strong aroma and range in sweetness and acidity. You can substitute guava for fruit, such as strawberries and apples, used in several recipes, including for pies and cakes. The fruit is also an exotic additi...
Golden syrup is a good substitute for corn syrup, maple syrup and pancake syrup. Its historical popularity in the British Isles and colonies means there are many British, Indian, and Caribbean recipes using golden syrup as an i...
Some culinary terms only need to be mentioned to conjure up images of of a restaurant with fine white linens and servers with formal attire. Demi-glaze, also known as demi-glace, is one of those terms. A demi-glaze can be serv...
Chapati is a pita-like flatbread that originated in Asia and has become a staple in Kenyan homes and restaurants. Kenyans eat chapati as a snack, for breakfast and with dishes such as beef stew. Each cook decides how thick or l...
When cooked properly, the groats take on a nutty flavor with a chewy texture. Groats take longer to cook fully than rolled oats or other grains that are more processed. Whole grains are worth the extra cooking time because of t...
Ginataang pakbet is a Filipino stew-like dish that consists of a coconut broth and cooked vegetables. It requires fresh ingredients from your local Asian market and fresh or canned coconut milk. The broth of ginataang pakbet ha...
Catfish, one of the most readily available and affordable fillets of fish can be added to a variety of recipes. Catfish has a stronger flavor than many of the milder cuts of fish like flounder, and it is often pan fried. Catfis...
A ripe cantaloupe has a sweet, distinct flavor and it is often used for snacks, or cut up in fruit salads or fruit plates. Not many home cooks would think to cook a cantaloupe, but it can add depth and texture to the overall fl...
They are also traditionally made with whole-wheat flour, so they are a good source of fiber. Chapatis are surprisingly simple and economical to make, with just a few ingredients and a quick cooking time, so it is easy to create...
Authentic Greek dolmas are tangy little bundles of spiced rice, and sometimes lamb or other meats, gift-wrapped in soft, luscious grape leaves. Preparing fresh dolmas requires a bit of prep time, so cooking the filling ahead of...
You can use any of your favorite cookie recipes to create a giant cookie to decorate for a party or special occasion, but for any of these recipes to be a hit, you have to get the cookie to cook evenly. It can be difficult to a...
Thin and supple when cooked, they are considered a national dish of France. While the average cook may be a little intimidated by the idea of making crepes, the process is not difficult. Preparing crepe batter is very simple a...
Cactus fruit bears the monikers prickly pear in the United States, tuna in Mexico and sabra in Israel. It is the fruit of the opuntia cactus. The prickly pear cactus is native to North and South American. It is now grown around...
Chestnuts, left to their own devices, will go bad within a short period of time, so if you plan on keeping them around for awhile you will need to tend to them first. Cooking and storing chestnuts is a simple process that can ...
If you are wondering what to do with that forlorn bag of Frito corn chips sitting on top of your refrigerator, look no further. The answer to your quest for a cooked Frito dish is Texas-style Frito pie. Frito pie is, admittedly...
The English translation for the Spanish word "fajitas" is girdles, and given the appearance of the skirt steak as it is cut from the beef carcass, it is no wonder that the vaqueros employed by the ranches of South Texas in the ...
Polenta is used as a side dish to a serving of meat, or may be baked or fried into a type of cake after the initial cooking. Cheese is often added to polenta to add a richer flavor and texture. You can buy ready-made polenta th...
Grapefruit is a citrus fruit that grows primarily in Florida. It is sweet and tangy and can be described as something of a cross between an orange and a shaddock. At the grocery store you will most likely come across three diff...
Chef Boyardee produces canned pasta products that are ready to eat in minutes. Chef Boyardee makes beef and cheese ravioli. If you are trying to keep your calorie and fat intake under control, Chef Boyardee makes a low-fat and ...
Flautas, in Spanish means flutes, which is what these filled and rolled tortilla treats resemble. Traditional flauta fillings are usually savory, like spiced chicken or beef. In the American Southwest, they also sometimes inclu...
Cupcake-sized cheesecakes are a great way to serve individual portions of this rich and creamy dessert for a party; alternatively, you can place uneaten portion into the freezer and serve them to yourself one modest portion at ...
As a member of the artichoke family, a cardone tastes a lot like an artichoke ... but it looks more like celery. And like celery, its edible stalk is more often an ingredient in soups and stews than a stand-alone side dish, exc...
Barley is a grain used for making beer or bread, but it's also a flavorful addition to soups, casseroles and even salads. Barley has a nutty flavor and a chewy texture. As a whole grain, it provides fiber and is low in gluten. ...
Ceviche de camaron is simply shrimp marinated in citrus juice. Most fish ceviche recipes do not call for any cooking at all, but making shrimp ceviche does require that the shrimp be heat-cooked, at least to get it started. Pee...
Gelatina de guava, or guava gelatin, may be a unique treat to many Americans as it is not a commonly commercially available gelatin mix flavor. However, guava is a tropical fruit that is common in Latin America, the Caribbean a...
Now considered novelty cooking by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, flat-stone cooking was once used by early Native Americans more than 9,000 years ago in the limestone plateaus and canyons of Central Texas...
Corn tortillas are healthier to cook with than regular flour tortillas. A serving size of two small corn tortillas contains fewer calories, at 130, than one large flour tortilla, with 210 calories. Corn tortillas have no fat or...
Get out a napkin, tune up your sweet tooth and prepare for a gooey and very sweet treat. A layer of caramel set between two warm shortbread cookies or macaroons may not be the healthiest cookie filling, but it is one that is su...
Champurrado is flavored with Mexican chocolate, which is available from most natural food grocers and Mexican markets. Aniseed complements the mild spice of Mexican chocolate, giving the champurrado sharp undertones. You will n...
Although no one is exactly sure where chimichangas were invented, they probably originated in Tucson, home to Tex-Mex cooking. A versatile dish, chimichangas can be made with ground beef, chicken, beans and rice or pork. It's e...
A corn dog basically consists of a hot dog wiener slid onto a stick and then coated in batter and deep-fried. Eating corn dogs won't help you trim your waistline, as both the cooking method and main ingredients are high in fat,...
The main ingredients of the dish are typically black beans and pork meat. However, different types of beans and meats are often substituted to customize the dish. You can serve feijoada a la carte or over a bed of rice or noodl...
Fondant is a versatile type of icing used by cake decorators. It allows for cakes to be covered smoothly and seamlessly and can also be used to shape decorations to adorn the finished product. Pre-made fondant can be purchased ...
Several common dishes can use chukar meat in lieu of chicken without affecting the base flavor of the dish. Chukar and dumplings is a mildly spicy dish that uses powerful seasonings, such as garlic and pepper, to showcase the b...
Eskabetse is a Philippine dish -- fried fish with sweet and sour sauce. Although eskabetse is pronounced similarly to the name of the Mexican dish escabeche, eskabetse has more of a Chinese flavor than Mexican. Both are pickled...
Boudin is also made from crawfish, alligator or shrimp and comes mild to spicy. Boudin's variey is a reflection of the industrious Cajun culture that created it to make meat go further by adding rice and using left over parts f...
Fatback is an inexpensive pork product that is sometimes sold salted. The cut comes from the back of the pig. Even if you think fatback is too fatty and salty to eat as a main dish, it has a strong flavor that makes it useful f...
Perhaps cooked frosting has fallen out of favor because it can't be whipped up at a minute's notice. But if you begin the process by cooking the flour mixture just after you take the cake out of the oven, the cake can cool at t...
This keeps air and moisture out so that food will stay fresher longer. Glad advertises that you can defrost and reheat foods in the microwave with Cling Wrap, though many consumers are concerned with potential issues of harmful...
Europeans, however, use this fruit to enliven stews and as a central feature in some desserts. Prunes also play a starring role in Middle Eastern cooking, particularly in meat dishes. Prunes are simply the dried version of purp...
Growers and grocers often include escarole, also a type of chicory, in their definition of endive. Whichever name you call it, several varieties of endive -- when cooked -- add interesting texture and new flavor profiles to the...
Flat bread is a very versatile food that you can pair with almost anything. Cooked from start to finish in under 15 minutes with very basic ingredients, flat bread is the saving grace to many quick meals.
A diet staple of the Middle East, pita is a type of yeast bread usually shaped into a flattened round and baked at high heat, resulting in a crispy, slightly chewy outer crust and puffy, soft inside. When cut in half, the loave...
Though fresh, sweet cherries are typically eaten raw, cooking them softens them and mellows their flavor. Cooking sour cherries with sugar sweetens them. One of the most common uses for cooked cherries is as a cherry pie fillin...
Prepare a simple, flavorful cherimoya puree as the basis for these dishes and bake it in a custard-style filling or use the puree on its own in an uncooked tart.
Cherry season typically lasts approximately three months, with harvest times depending on the variety. While there’s nothing quite like eating a bowl of raw, fresh-picked sweet cherries in the summertime, sour cherries ar...
Corn flour is a generic term for the many powders made from ground corn. Depending on the type of corn flour you use, you can make a variety of sweet or savory foods. Yellow corn meal is commonly used to make corn bread, cakes ...
A reliable source of carbohydrates, the cassava plant provides the staple food of an estimated 500 million people. In the United States, cassava is often sold as pearl or quick-cooking tapioca. Cooks may use pearl tapioca in ta...
If you're a fan of the pungent flavor of fresh garlic, you'll love garlic jelly. Spread the jelly over roasted beef or lamb, or combine the jelly with cream cheese for a tangy spread for your favorite crackers. Garlic jelly mus...
Fry bread is a staple of Native American cuisine. The dish became a part of native culture in the latter part of the 1800s, when the Navajo were on reservations and United States government provided them with flour and other pr...
The body neither breaks down nor absorbs this sugar alcohol in the same manner as sugar, and the process does not happen easily. A single teaspoon of erythritol only has 0.2 calories compared with four calories for sugar. Using...
Homemade cookies fresh from the oven usually taste much better than the packaged cookies that are mass produced and sold at stores. The basic process for baking almost any cookie is the same with slight variations from recipe t...
Its flavor and texture can be altered to suit your taste, whether you prefer a thick, sweet dish or a thin and savory one. Methods of preparation include cooking congee on a stovetop, cooking it in a rice cooker and cooking it ...
Like other red berries, cherries contain anthocyanin, an antioxidant that helps heart health by reducing inflammation, total cholesterol and belly fat. according to Shari Steinbach, a registered dietietian from the Fruits and V...
A traditional south-of-the-border soup, fideo resembles a Mexican version of American chicken noodle soup and evokes the same warm feelings of comfort and home in its devotees. Circular strands of thin vermicelli pasta, also ca...
Cooking sweetened condensed milk produces caramelized milk or dulce de leche. This sticky-sweet confection is ideal in a number of desserts and can be used as an ice cream topping, coffee flavoring or cake icing. Surprisingly, ...
Currascaria frango is barbecued chicken cooked in the Brazilian style known as churrasco. In traditional churrasco, you cook the chicken on skewers over a fire pit. The process uses indirect heat and takes several hours. You ca...
Hummus is an easy, practical and healthy option for meals or snacks, but the same old chickpea hummus can get boring over time. Vary up your hummus options with a tasty and different eggplant hummus. You can make eggplant hummu...
Foie gras is a food that is considered a delicacy and luxurious item to many, but is controversial in the eyes of animal rights groups. Foie gras, pronounced "fwah graw," is the fattened liver of a duck or goose. To make the tr...
Also known as Chana Masala, Chola is native to Pakistan. These spicy chickpeas, or garbanzo beans, are a common staple of Pakistan and fairly simple to prepare. While fresh ingredients will boost cooking time, the canned versio...
Fiddleheads are the tightly coiled leaves of the ostrich fern, and resemble a wound-up green bean. Fiddleheads grow wild close to streams and riverbanks and are usually only available for a few weeks in late April and early May...
Whether added to soup or sprinkled onto a salad, croutons are a favorite meal topper. These small pieces of toasted bread add texture and bursts of flavor to your dishes. Plenty of varieties are available in your local grocery ...
They look like spoked wheels of fried dough, often topped with dessert spices like sugar and cinnamon or savories like chili powder and lime. They're quick to cook and can generally be found in the Mexican or ethnic food sectio...
Ginger is a gnarly, beige root with a 12-inch stem supporting long narrow leaves. The ginger root has historically been used to help treat numerous maladies such as nausea, the common cold, diarrhea, heart conditions and arthr...
The french fry is a quintessentially American food. You can find french fries on the menus of fast food chains and fine dining establishments alike. French fries have a reputation for being unhealthy, likely because many restau...
It should not be confused with coconut milk or cream which is made from the meat of the coconut, pureed after being soaked in hot water. Cooking in coconut juice is a healthy way to add potassium to foods that are normally cook...
While fructose provides fewer calories than sucrose, people who suffer from fructose intolerance cannot enjoy this sweetening option. You should adjust your eating and cooking habits to avoid both mild and serious symptoms asso...
Ginger is a type of rhizome, which means that it is the underground portion of the plant stem of the Zingiber officinale. Known for its pungent taste, ginger can be used as a spice and is also thought to have medicinal properti...
Cooking with fructose provides an alternative to using white sugar in recipes. Fructose is the natural sugar from fruits, vegetables and honey, according to the website MayoClinic. In reference to cooking, fructose listed in a ...
Flaxseed is a nutty-flavored powerhouse that may help lower harmful cholesterol levels while adding a touch of healthy fat and a good dose of fiber to your everyday eating. Flax seed is a rich source of heart protective omega-3...
Fenugreek is an annual herb native to southern Europe and Asia. It is a popular cooking herb in Mediterranean, East Indian, and African cultures. The leaves and tender seedlings can be used as vegetables, while the seeds are co...
It provides resilience to cartilage and helps repair the skin. Hyaluronic acid is commercially available in pill form as a dietary supplement and as a cream for topical use on the skin. You can also cook eggshells and bones to ...
