Unfortunately, this green color is not maintained at all, unless you take precautions. Like many other fruits and vegetables, basil will begin to oxidize once exposed to air after cutting or crushing, turning it a much less appetizing dark army green,...

Bananas are the perfect snack for any time of the day. The trick is figuring out a way to always have them on hand without worrying about them over-ripening on your counter. Can you refrigerate the bananas? You can refrigerate ripe bananas to...

Hamburger Helper is a very useful meal kit. From the box to the stove and that's it, it takes very little time and few ingredients. The Hamburger Helper is so easy and cheap, and there is usually enough to go around. But what...

Boiled eggs are good to eat and a great source of protein. You can use them to prepare various dishes, chop them for salads or simply enjoy them with a little salt and pepper. They are a versatile food and have many...

Cinnamon-flavored drinks are all the rage when it's cold. You may also like to drink cinnamon-flavored drinks throughout the year. But there is a problem that you may face. Ground cinnamon does not mix well in liquids. Does cinnamon dissolve? No, cinnamon does not dissolve...

Stir-fries, Kung Pao chicken, Sichuan spicy noodles, beef with broccoli, chow mein… is your mouth watering yet? What do all these dishes (and many more) have in common? If your answer is that they are Chinese food, then you are partially correct. Another...

It can be incredibly easy to confuse a saucepan and a saucier, especially if you don't spend a lot of time in the kitchen! They look pretty similar and sound pretty much the same: What is the difference between a casserole and...

Millet is a whole grain that has been used around the world for many generations, although it is not extremely common in North America. However, its popularity is growing as many people become more interested in expanding their culinary experiences and...

German chocolate cake is one of our favorite desserts. It's unique and a great way to break away from the mundane and repetitive traditional chocolate cake. Although there's nothing wrong with chocolate cake, there's nothing better than a good German chocolate cake...

Sweet Pickle Seasoning is an easy way to add flavor and texture to plain food. But what if the recipe calls for it and your jar of sweet seasoning is empty? What are the best substitutes for sweet pickle seasoning? The best substitutes...