Nacho cheese is one of the best appetizers and snacks. Who doesn't like cheese for nachos? If you're like most people, it always seems like there's almost as much cheese left over as when you started. How is it possible? Can you save and...

We are sure that empanadas need no introduction. These amazing cakes are popular all over the world, although their origin lies mainly in the Latino and Filipino cultures. Whether you tried them as a kid or they're a new discovery, we're convinced...

If you do anything baking, there's a good chance you'll like to stock up on chocolate chips. They bring a really nice experience to everything from banana bread to oatmeal. As with most things, buying in bulk helps offset costs. If you buy...

Most of us have developed certain habits when shopping. Our list of products rarely changes, we know the supermarket aisles like our hands, and therefore we often don't look at the most intriguing vegetables or products that we could try. Although jicama...

Orange extract is the concentrated flavor of the orange, extracted from the fruit itself and added to alcohol for preservation. It is mostly used in cooking to give a nice burst of orange flavor without using real oranges. Alcohol burns off in...

A fresh dairy product that has a unique flavor and texture, quark isn't one of the most common food items you'll find on the shelves of your local supermarket. If you can't find quark in your grocery store, don't worry! There are...

What if you have decided to bake or cook a savory dish and suddenly you find that you are missing the orange marmalade? Should you make a mad dash to the supermarket or can you substitute something else? What is the best...

Cornmeal is a common carbohydrate ingredient used in many different types of foods, from pizza crusts to things like polenta, cookies, and even pancakes. However, as the name suggests, cornmeal is made from corn, and some people try to avoid this...

Cointreau is a great cocktail, but it is also used in a wide variety of cooking and baking recipes. If you feel like preparing a specific dish but find yourself without this special alcohol, there are some alternatives that you can...

Who doesn't like a good cocktail? It's bursting with flavor, refreshing on a hot summer day, and there's practically one for every type of person! We have recently rediscovered grenadine cocktails, which are all cocktails that contain that popular pomegranate syrup. However, in...