cooking tips
Why you should add herbs in the end: Cooking tips
Adding herbs at the end of the cooking process is a common culinary practice that enhances the flavor, aroma, and visual appeal of a dish. While it seems that you should add them in the very beginning, so other components can get more flavor and aroma, it's not true.
Kate Yakimchuk cooking herbs seasoning Cooking 21 July 2023
Why cooking in parchment paper is better than frying: Make your dishes healthier
Most people know that frying isn't then healthiest cooking method, but don't know any alternatives that are healthy but also delicious. Baking in a sleeve, also known as oven baking or cooking in parchment paper or foil, is often considered a healthier cooking method compared to frying for several reasons.
Kate Yakimchuk baking oven healthy food Cooking 21 July 2023
Why you should add protein sources to your vegetable salads: Make your food fulfilling
Vegetable salads can be delicious on their own, but they can't be as fulfilling as salads that also contain protein. Adding sources of protein to your vegetable salads is important for several reasons.
Kate Yakimchuk salad protein healthy food healthy diet Cooking 20 July 2023
Grains that taste amazing when paired with mushrooms: Delicious and healthy
The taste preferences for grains paired with mushrooms can vary depending on personal preferences and the specific type of mushroom being used. Different grains have distinct flavors and textures, which can complement or contrast with the earthy and umami-rich taste of mushrooms.
Kate Yakimchuk mushrooms grains food combinations Cooking 19 July 2023
Why spicy food might be good for you: Not only delicious, but also beneficial
Eating spicy food can have several potential benefits, both in terms of taste and for your overall well-being. Here are some reasons why it can be good to incorporate spicy foods into your diet.
Kate Yakimchuk spicy hot pepper healthy food healthy diet Cooking 18 July 2023
Why you should try steaming your grains instead of boiling them: Make it even healthier
Nowadays, more specialists offer steaming grains instead of boiling, because it's healthier. Steaming grains offers several health benefits compared to boiling them.
Kate Yakimchuk steamer grains healthy food healthy diet Cooking 18 July 2023
Preparing food versus cooking fresh food every day: What's better?
The choice between preparing food in advance or cooking it every day depends on individual preferences, lifestyle, and specific circumstances. Some people just love cooking, so it's easier for them to cook something every day, while others want to do it as rarely as possible.
Kate Yakimchuk food preparation cooking healthy diet Cooking 17 July 2023
Fancy Foods: How to Cook Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a vegetable that is used in the preparation of various dishes. In this article, we will tell you how to eat rhubarb properly.
Diana Dashkevich vegetables rhubarb cooking Cooking 17 July 2023
Popular dishes that aren't easy to cook at home: It requires skills and tools
While the difficulty level of cooking a dish can vary depending on an individual's culinary skills and experience, there are certain popular dishes that are often considered challenging to replicate at home. It's not impossible - it's just usually easier, faster, and cheaper to buy them.
Kate Yakimchuk cooking skills Cooking 15 July 2023
Why store-bought soy sauces are so cheap: Things that help to keep its price low
Store-bought soy sauce tends to be relatively inexpensive due to several factors. While lots of sauces and dishes from Asian cuisine tend to be pretty pricey, most soy sauces you can find in shops are pretty cheap.
Kate Yakimchuk soy soy sauce soybeans Cooking 15 July 2023
Dishes that don't taste good with tomato sauce: Cooking tips
Tomato sauce can make your dish full of flavor, and it can turn something plain into something delicious. While tomato sauce is a versatile ingredient that complements many dishes, there are certain types of dishes that may not be suitable for pairing with tomato sauce.
Kate Yakimchuk cooking mistakes sauce tomato sauce Cooking 14 July 2023
The worst food combinations: Things you shouldn't combine when cooking
While taste preferences can vary among individuals, there are some food combinations that are commonly considered unappetizing or incompatible due to conflicting flavors or textures. Sometimes bad combinations can even damage your stomach.
Kate Yakimchuk food food combinations cooking mistakes Cooking 14 July 2023
What to do when all food seems monotonous: Make food enjoyable again
Delicious food can be one of the most enjoyable things for lots of people. When you find that all food seems monotonous, and you're seeking variety and excitement in your meals, then it's time to change something.
Kate Yakimchuk food spices cooking Cooking 14 July 2023
Sauces that aren't suitable for grains: Awful taste and texture
Good sauces can benefit almost every dish, but you should know how to use them wisely. Grains taste amazing with the right sauce, but awful with the wrong one.
Kate Yakimchuk sauce grains cooking mistakes Cooking 13 July 2023
Why you should use multiple sources of protein in your salad: Make it delicious
Using multiple sources of protein in a salad offers several benefits for a balanced and nutritious meal. If you want to make your salads more nutritious (or just tastier), then you should use more than one source of protein.
Kate Yakimchuk healthy food healthy diet protein salad Cooking 13 July 2023
You can completely replace pork in your diet with other types of meat: Be creative when cooking
Pork is a common meat choice for many people, but dietary preferences, cultural or religious beliefs, health considerations, or personal choices may lead individuals to seek alternatives. It is possible to replace pork with other types of meat in your diet without losing lots of useful nutrients.
Kate Yakimchuk meat protein healthy food healthy diet Cooking 13 July 2023
Pasta isn't less healthy than grains: It depends on the way you cook it
Contrary to popular belief, pasta is not inherently less healthy than other grains. It's important to understand that pasta is actually made from grains, typically wheat, which contains important nutrients and provides energy.
Kate Yakimchuk pasta grains healthy food healthy diet Cooking 13 July 2023
Alcohol that is suitable for marinating meat: Make your meat dishes soft and juicy!
You can use alcohol to marinate meat - after cooking process, all alcohol evaporates, leaving meat nice and tender. When it comes to marinating meat, there are various types of alcohol that can be suitable and add unique flavors to the dish.
Kate Yakimchuk marinade marinate alcohol Cooking 12 July 2023
Why freezing cottage cheese isn't always a good idea: Food storage
If you want to store food for a longer time, then you can freeze it - but it doesn't work well with all products. Freezing cottage cheese is generally not recommended due to its high moisture content and the potential impact on texture and taste.
Kate Yakimchuk food storage freezing cottage cheese Cooking 12 July 2023
How home-made humus is different from the store-bought: You can cook it better
It's always easier to get a store-bought humus instead of making one by yourself. But cooking humus by yourself can make it way better!
Kate Yakimchuk humus healthy food Cooking 12 July 2023