ABOUT WILD RICE – NUTRITION: Wild rice is a nutrient-rich food and contains manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc. It’s also gluten-free and has more protein than regular rice. SOAKING VS NOT SOAKING: Soaking wild rice is beneficial but unnecessary. It’s usually done to reduce the cooking time; however, it doesn’t affect the texture of the […]
BROCCOLI NUTRITION: Broccoli is rich in many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, and potassium. It also has more protein than many other vegetables. RED PEPPER FLAKES VS CHILE PEPPER FLAKES: Whereas most red pepper flakes are a mix of peppers, mostly cayenne, chile flakes are generally made from a single type of […]
COUSCOUS 101 Couscous is a type of pasta originating from North Africa. It’s made from crushed durum wheat semolina flour and water shaped into tiny granular pieces. There are two different types of couscous: fresh and instant. Fresh, handmade couscous is steamed for about an hour, whereas instant – the one found at grocery stores […]
WHAT IS A CLAFOUTIS? It’s essentially a batter pudding, usually with fruits. The term originates from the French verb clafir, that means “to fill” referring to the part of the process that happens after the fruits are arranged on a buttered baking dish, the pan is filled with eggy batter. It’s best enjoyed warm -it’s […]
HEALTH BENEFITS OF SCALLOPS: They are healthy and delicious and there’s little reason to avoid scallops as they’re overall considered safe. Scallops are high in protein, and omega 3 fatty acids, as well as rich in a number of trace minerals, such as selenium, zinc, and copper.
HOW TO KEEP YOUR GRILL PAN IN A GREAT SHAPE: Many different cookware items, from frying pans and woks to skillets and grill pans, need to be seasoned (also known as ‘curing’) before use, protecting them from rust and giving them a coating that prevents food from sticking. You don’t need much, just a light […]
PERFECT SCRAMBLED EGGS EVERY TIME Two tools will help you consistently prepare the perfect scrambled eggs: a non-stick pack and a rubber spatula. If you’re preparing 2-4 eggs, even a small non-stick pan will work best. Why a rubber spatula and not a metal or wooden spoon? A metal spatula will scratch your non-stick pan, […]
WAYS TO USE THESE CARAMELISED ONIONS I love to enjoy these as a side dish with most dishes -especially when I’m having a bean or a vegetable stew. Next time you have giant beans in tomato sauce or any Greek ladero, these onions are a wonderful pair.
FARRO 101: Farro, is an ancient whole grain wheat, rich in protein and fiber, it looks similar to barley, though with a slightly more elongated and larger grain. Like barley, farro retains a notable amount of chew when it gets cooked. SUITABLE SUBSITUTE: Barley