Sweet potatoes are starchy vegetables consumed worldwide. They are delicious, easy to prepare, and also offer many health benefits. Without further ado, here are the nutrition benefits of sweet potatoes. Sweet Potatoes Pack a Lot of Nutrients In addition to being delicious, this vegetable is also rich in nutrients. For example, one cup (238 g.)…
Garlic is the secret behind many flavorful dishes and condiments, from chimichurri to tzatziki sauce and aioli. However, this plant also has many health benefits to offer. Garlic Packs Many Nutrients Just 3 grams of raw garlic contain very few calories and provide 0.9 grams of vitamin C (1% of the Recommended Daily Value), and…
From bouillabaisse to ratatouille, French cooks have created some of the world’s most iconic dishes and culinary concepts. Grab your beret, because today we bring you seven essential terms to understand French cuisine. Au Gratin Food that has been sprinkled with grated bread or cheese (or both) and then browned to create a crust. Bouillabaisse…
If you love good food, you probably have a bottle of balsamic vinegar sitting in your pantry and may wonder whether balsamic vinegar goes bad. If that’s the case, rest easy: balsamic vinegar does not go bad. As a matter of fact, vinegar is an ingredient that can preserve other foods, a quality that ancient…
If you love colorful food that packs a lot of nutrients, you’re in for a treat: today we’ll learn more about red cargo rice, a grain that can be the highlight of any meal. What Is Red Cargo Rice? Red cargo rice is a type of unpolished rice, that is, rice that has retained its…
The popularity of Thai food has been growing steadily over the last couple of decades, with Pad See Ew as one of its signature dishes. Keep reading to learn more about this Thai street food favorite that has risen to global stardom. What Is Pad See Ew? Pad See Ew is a Thai dish made…
What Is Edamame? The word “edamame” comes from Japanese, and it means “beans on a branch.” As you might expect, edamame are young soybeans that are harvested before maturing and usually sold still in the pod. The origins of edamame stretch back to 1600’s Japan. While there’s no definitive answer as to the origins of…
What Is Curry? Before we delve into its health benefits, let’s take a look at what curry is, exactly. Curry is a mixture of spices that include turmeric, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, mustard seed, cumin, pepper, and more. However, more than a single ingredient, the word “curry” has come to signify a vast food culture appreciated…
In a previous post, we talked about how chicken became a global food. In short, chicken is extremely popular because it’s delicious and can be adapted to almost any culinary taste. But what about cooking chicken? A lot of people ask often at what temperature is chicken done. If you are one of them, keep…