CookShelfNot sure what type of chili paste to use in a recipe? Indexed blog Food52 can help. They have put together an excellent primer on the many varieties of chili paste. It turns out that there are dozens to choose from; you…
While today Sicily is part of Italy, its traditions, architecture, and more have been influenced over the centuries by various North African and Middle Eastern cultures just as much as that of the Italian mainland. In…
We've all heard the mantra from health professionals: for optimal nutrition, eat brightly colored foods. Dark green, vivid orange, deep purple - all of these rich colors are associated with foods high in vitamins and…
Brisket has long been a traditional Passover food, but its popularity in barbecue has surged in the last decade or so. If you've ever wondered how brisket came to be enjoyed both as a slow-cooked Jewish holiday staple…
With hundreds of pasta shapes from which to choose, pairing the right pasta type to the most appropriate sauce can be confusing. Chowhound is making the process simple by giving us a handy chart that's the ultimate…
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Just shy of a month ago, I began researching Kolompeh, an Iranian pastry that has the appearance of a mini pie with a tantalizing mixture of minced dates, cardamom powder and spices. Kolompeh are works of art and I was…
In the savory world, there are plenty of ways to amplify the flavor of foods with ingredients sometimes called "umami bombs" - things like Parmesan cheese, anchovies, and fish sauce. No one has ever really called any…
One of the most popular food trends of late is bone broth. Chefs and bloggers tout it as a superfood with a long list of health benefits ranging from treating arthritis to healing dry skin. Ten cookbooks in the EYB…
I will eat almost anything that is encased in puff pastry. Although the puff that is found in most supermarket freezers will suffice, nothing beats the homemade version. It is, however, fairly intensive to make at home…
One of the most enticing aromas to come out of a kitchen is the scent of freshly baked bread. Even though few things beat a loaf of homemade bread, many people don't bake it frequently. They may be intimidated by the…
A couple of months ago while on vacation, I enjoyed a creamy, indulgent dessert that perfectly straddled the lines between rich/heavy and sweet/tart. I had not heard of the dish prior to that meal and was excited about…
It can be a challenge to get kids to eat healthy food or even to get them interested in cooking. Parents employ any number of strategies, some of which include disguising vegetables (the premise behind Jessica…
