Anyone who enjoys a very tangy salad dressing or meat sauce is no stranger to red wine vinegar. Despite the name, red wine vinegar doesn’t have a distinctive wine taste. In fact, it actually tastes more like apple cider vinegar with a hint of vibrant grapes. So how does this fit into your salad dressing? … Read more
If you’re into Asian cuisine cooking, you’re no stranger to one ingredient called rice wine vinegar. This tangy but sweet and mild vinegar is made from fermented rice and tastes quite different to its more acidic cousins used in Western dishes. And, it’s also known as rice vinegar. Both professional and amateur chefs whipping up … Read more
Every recipe includes a combination of ingredients to turn it into a tasty meal. Some of the most delicious dishes, both savory and sweet, require unusual ingredients such as Marsala wine. A favorite Italian-American dish, Chicken Marsala with its creamy mushroom sauce, would not be the same without its core ingredient, Marsala wine. Or, how … Read more
Are you in the mood for whipping up a delicious chicken marsala for your guests coming on the weekend? This Italian-American dish is a popular meal and can be served with mashed potatoes, rice, couscous, or pasta. Most vegetables go well with this creamy dish and if it’s a hot summer’s day, a bowl of … Read more
If you’ve ever been to any Christmas or Easter party, there’s a good chance you’ve seen more than one person enjoying a wine and ham pairing. We will cover everything you need to know about the ham and wine pairings, including the wines to pair tips and a FAQ section for any questions you might … Read more
If you find it hard to distinguish between rice wine and rice vinegar, you are not alone! Even Asian people who are familiar with their cuisine have a hard time telling these two components apart! Despite having similar names, they are distinct in many ways. Understanding their commonalities and differences helps determine whether you can … Read more
If you’re a meat lover, there’s a high chance pork is one of your favorite meat dishes. As you know, pork is a type of meat in a league of its own. Unlike most types of meat, its taste is unique and stands out. Now, imagine all that meaty goodness going down your throat without … Read more
Italian dishes have to go down as some of the best around the world. One of the dishes generally consumed around the world is a plate of lasagna. If you’ve ever tried any variation of the Italian recipe, you’ll agree with us that it is a dish to try over and over again. While it … Read more
Whether you’re a chef cooking gourmet food in a restaurant or a home cook preparing meals for family and friends, you may need to consider which ingredients are halal. Buying true halal foods means looking out for a specific logo or five-digit registration number. These halal-certified seals can be found on the packaging of most … Read more