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What Does Tamarind Taste Like?

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 […]

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How to Melt Peanut Butter Like A Pro: 4 Quick And Easy Ways

How to Melt Peanut Butter

Here are 4 quick and easy ways on how to melt peanut butter!Do you think peanut butter is a healthy food? Does it help in reducing some extra pounds or improving your health?Many diet experts and headlines of trendy tabloids might make you believe that peanut butter has magical powers to cut down your waist […]

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Creative Ideas for Ice Cubes for Kids

ice cubes for kids

Are you looking for a way to get your kids involved in the kitchen? These creative ideas for ice cubes for kids is just the way to do that. The best part is they can eat them later! Making custom ice cubes is a simple way to add flavor and flair to your drinks. No […]

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Substitute For Tomato Paste: Your 5 Best Choices

substitute for tomato paste

Tomato paste is one of those ingredients not everyone has and not everyone knows where to buy.Sure, you can learn to make tomato paste, but when you’re planning on cooking a quick recipe that happens to have tomato paste in it, the last thing you want to do spend extra time cooking an ingredient from […]

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Thyme Substitute: 5 Great Ingredients You Should Try For Your Recipe

thyme substitute

​ What can you use if you don’t have thyme for your recipe? Try the best thyme substitutes below. Not many people are aware of what thyme is and how much useful it is in cooking. This herb is commonly used for seasoning as well as cooking. Plus it is a condiment and even used for pickling. […]

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