Fennel is without a doubt a very versatile ingredient that gives a special flavor to our meals. It is also known as sweet anise and is used both as a spice and as a vegetable. This ingredient is very popular among Italian and French cuisines. In case you still didn’t know what fennel is but …
Today’s post makes me especially excited. We are going to talk about sherry, which is a Spanish drink known today in all the kitchens of the world, and its appropriate substitutes. Sherry is a fortified Spanish wine, often enjoyed as an aperitif. It is traditionally made in the Jerez region of Southern Spain, and it’s …
Who has never had cornmeal in their kitchen? Surely this ingredient is bringing more than one memory to your mind. It is an essential part of many recipes made from corn. Corn is a cereal of American origin which is characterized by being a basic food in many regions of the world since its flour …
If there is one type of food that is very common in pantries today, it is white wine. As children, we all saw that drink in the fridge and wondered what it would be used for. Now as we get older, we understand it perfectly. Wine adds a unique flavor to many dishes. Cooking with …
Fish sauce may not be one of the most used condiments in your kitchen but it is a dressing that adds a spectacular flavor to many dishes. It is a condiment obtained from Southeast Asia, commonly used in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. It consists exactly of a broth that is obtained by fermenting salted fish …
