What is Tamarind? Is Tamarind a Fruit? When we hear the word tropical, the first thing that comes to our mind is “exotic.” Tamarind is a tropical tree that bears edible fruit. The fruit from this tree is also known as Tamarind. Yotam Ottolenghi, a very well-known vegetarian chef, quoted this fruit as his “secret” […]
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What Does Turmeric Taste Like?
What is Turmeric? If ginger has a real-life cousin, it would be turmeric. Turmeric is a rhizome from a flowering plant called Curcuma longa from the ginger family, native to Southeast Asia. The scientific name of turmeric is Curcuma longa. India famous for its curry dishes, produces at least 80 percent of the world’s supply […]
What does a Dragon Fruit Taste Like?
Are you wondering about what does a dragon fruit tastes like? Pitaya or Dragon fruit looks so exotic, beautiful and tantalizing that everybody wants to try it. Name and looks can be deceiving. Dragon fruits look so exotic that you would think that it must taste delicious as well but in reality, the taste of […]
Best Substitutes for Teriyaki Sauce
Need a replacement for Teriyaki sauce in a recipe? If you’re cooking dinner and realize you don’t have teriyaki sauce in your pantry that your recipe calls for then don’t be so quick to dismiss that recipe. It’s easy to make a quick substitution with something you probably have in the kitchen to make your […]
Substitutes for Milk
If you are cooking up a batch of cupcakes or another recipe that requires milk, if you have a dairy allergy or you have used the last drop of milk in your breakfast cereal, you may be seeking out a substitute. A large selection of alternative milk products are available from supermarkets, health-food shops and […]
Substitute for Basil
Basil Substitutes: oregano, parsley, thyme, kale, dried tarragon or arugula. There is nothing worse than pulling out the ingredients to cook a recipe to realize your missing one sole component. If Basil is the ingredient missing from your spice rack, the good news is there are a number of substitutes that can be used in […]
