Water chestnuts are commonly used in Chinese recipes, as well as throughout Southeast Asia. They are prized for their delicate crunch. Their subtle flavor means they can be added to almost any dish without compromising the flavor profile. Chestnuts and water chestnuts are...

Whether you're allergic to shellfish, don't like shrimp, or are vegan, there's no reason to miss out on delicious shrimp recipes. You can make the same dish using one of the many shrimp substitutes. What are the best shrimp substitutes ? The best shrimp...

Pasta for dinner tonight? It sounds delicious, but we all know that it tastes better when the sauce is at the right temperature. Don't worry, we're here to walk you through the easiest ways to reheat pasta sauce. What are ways to reheat...

As the popularity of consuming healthy oils increases, more and more people are turning to unrefined varieties, such as grapeseed oil and avocado oil, to improve their cooking habits and health. However, not all unrefined oils are the same. What is the...

Truffles are luxury gourmet items and their exclusivity also extends to truffle oil. If you are new to the world of truffle oil, you should not only make sure that you are using the correct type of oil, but also that...

You may have picked up a jar of olives at your local market only to discover that they taste different than the regular black olives you used to eat. Pay attention. They might be Kalamatas!  What is the difference between Kalamata olives and...

Most people know about the gelatinous properties of gelatin. It is a key ingredient in jelly, jam, and even jelly beans. It is also starting to make a name for itself as a way to increase collagen in your diet, as a...

Americans love their rich, creamy pasta sauces just as much as Italians, yet we're a little less clear about the traditional ingredient list of many of our favorite dishes. Have you ever found yourself in the position of having to decide...

The culinary arts have produced an undeniably long list of seemingly indistinguishable ingredients. Along with butter and shortening are flour and starch. After all, confusing starch with flour is not a surprise, since both are used in cooking and baking. It goes without...

Lima beans and broad beans may not be the most popular bean varieties. And because they have some similarities, many people confuse lima beans and fava beans. What are the differences between broad beans and kidney beans?  The main difference between broad beans...