(Source: Flickr) The Art and Science of Ceviche Marinade. The first time I tried ceviche, a marinated seafood delicacy, I loved it. It tasted of the sea, but bright, too, with a refreshingly acidic, citrusy zing. And then I found out what it was: raw seafood. Immediately I became nervous: was I going to getFIND OUT MORE |
Author: chefworks
The World’s Weirdest Herbs & Spices
There are over 300 types of herbs and spices in the world, creating endless possibilities for unique and distinct flavors in your food. Yet often we find the same few ingredients repeated and various combinations in our meals. Try any of these 9 unusual herbs and spices from around the world to create a unique new dish.FIND OUT MORE |
7 Common Grilled Chicken Mistakes and How to Fix Them
(Source: Flickr) 7 Common Grilled Chicken Mistakes and How to Fix Them. Have you ever tried a really great version of grilled chicken? I remember the first time I ever tried a perfectly grilled specimen: fully cooked, juicy chicken with a slightly smoky flavor from the grill. Served with a side of corn on theFIND OUT MORE |
The Six Most Common Mistakes People Make When Cooking Quinoa
(Source: Flickr) The Six Most Common Mistakes People Make When Cooking Quinoa. Do you regularly eat quinoa? I do. I became an instant convert when I tried a particularly delicious quinoa porridge at a popular breakfast joint. Made with almond milk, honey, and nuts, it really brought out the flavor of the quinoa. However, whenFIND OUT MORE |
The Seven Most Common Mistakes People Make When Lighting a Charcoal Grill
(Source: Flickr) The Seven Most Common Mistakes People Make When Lighting a Charcoal Grill. When I was young, lighting a charcoal grill was a non-issue. That’s because it was always someone else’s job: my father or some other adult. I had little interest in the grill beyond it being a vessel that produced delicious goods:FIND OUT MORE |
How to Pack the Perfect Salad in a Jar
I love mason jars for food or drink on the go. It’s a great way to pack granola, goldfish, fruit infused water, and salad. Yes. Salad. Before bed on Sunday, I whip out my cutting board, knife, mason jars, and ingredients. I then spend the next 10 minutes executing the incredibly simple task of choppingFIND OUT MORE |
How to Make Vegan Fish Sauce
(Source: Flickr) How to Make Vegan Fish Sauce. For a long time, I suspected that the secret to delicious Asian cuisine must be some sort of magical sauce that instantly made every food it touched more flavorful and complex. As it turns out, that sauce does exist: it is called fish sauce. Made from fermentedFIND OUT MORE |
How to Make Sauerkraut
(Source: Flickr) How to Make Sauerkraut Do you love sauerkraut? Whether you say yes or no, you’re not alone. Assertively-flavored, sour-savory sauerkraut is one of those foods that people seemingly either love or despise; few people seem to take the middle ground. For a long time, I was part of the latter group. I didn’tFIND OUT MORE |
Pastas and Noodles from Around the World
There are a delicious variety of pastas and noodles from around the world, but what makes them so different? What is a pasta vs. a noodle? Are pasta and noodles all the same or are there “healthy” pasta and noodles? Do you ever wonder whether you are paring the right sauce with the right noodle? ReadFIND OUT MORE |
DIY Pumpkin Spice Latte
There is nothing like getting a pumpkin spice latte at your favorite coffee shop in the fall. With the leaves changing and the weather cooling it triggers the inner pumpkin obsession in us all. The problem is, you can only get it for a limited time during that time of year. In the fall, IFIND OUT MORE |