Gourmet Food
Blackened Salmon Tacos with Mango Salsa
One of my favorite summer delicacies is a juicy ripe mango, and here I have paired it in salsa format with blackened salmon, which is pan-seared with a savory spice rub. The combination of sweet and …
How To Use Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Mozzarella cheese is a familiar ingredient, but many of us are accustomed to the low moisture version sold in the grocery store. This type of cheese is excellent for pizzas, either on its own or as …
Buy Fresh Shrimp Online From These 5 Websites
For a long time, shrimp have made a great snack in any situation – whether you’re sitting at home or bringing an appetizer to a potluck. Not only are they quick, tasty, and easy to share, but …
Quick Fried Calamari with Spicy Aioli and Watercress Salad
The smell of anything frying is enough to conjure so many people's favorite comfort food memories, and here I pay homage to the delicious dish of fried calamari and aioli my grandmother taught me to …
16 Healthy Drinks With Honey That Help You Enjoy This Special Ingredient
Despite its sugar content, honey, particularly raw honey, has long been associated with health benefits. The trace nutrients that it contains may have antioxidant and antibacterial properties, while …
19 Fat Rich Foods That Can Be Part Of Your Healthy Diet
Fat was once thought to be incredibly unhealthy and something to be avoided at all costs. There was often the idea that ‘fat makes you fat', which tended to lead to low fat meals and heavily …
Is Kimchi Good For You?
Sauerkraut, kombucha, yogurt, and miso are all well-known fermented foods, ones that are often thought to promote health. Kimchi, on the other hand, is much less familiar (unless you happen to live in …
Is Guava Good For You?
Guava is an exciting tropical fruit, one that’s delicious, unusual, and that most people adore, but is guava good for you? The fruit is sometimes described as being fruity or floral, or as being …
What To Serve With Spaghetti And Meatballs
How can go wrong with spaghetti and meatballs? It’s a rich and filling dish with plenty of tomato flavoring and the perfect balance between protein and carbs. The flavors are complex enough to make …
Baked Salmon Wine Pairing Tips To Create A Delicious Meal
Many of us regularly enjoy wine with our meals. But, the experience is strongly influenced by the pairing of wine with food. Get this right and you have a delicious meal. Get it wrong and everything …
Slow Cooker Chili Prawns
These chili prawns are just one of those spicy dishes that showcase chili more for its flavor rather than its heat. It's sweet, its a bit tangy, it carries that fresh seafood taste of prawns. . . it …
Slow Cooker Soy-Ginger Braised Squid
This slow cooker braised squid turned out excellently flavorful and tender. I know, I may get some eyebrows raising by now, as most say that squid should be cooked for a minute or less to keep it from …
15 Spices for Burgers to Level Up Your Burger Game with Easy and Yummy Recipes to Try!
Undoubtedly, burgers are one of the most iconic sandwiches that ever came into existence! Although its origin may not be as crystal clear, the term hamburger is derived from Hamburg, Germany. …
Is Couscous Good For You?
Couscous seems like it should be healthy. It looks like a little seed, so it’s easy to assume that it is a nutritious grain alternative, much like quinoa. Yet, this isn’t the case at all. Couscous is …
Can You Eat Raw Plantains?
Plantains are an interesting fruit. They’re large, green, and much like a banana, yet provide a completely different experience when you bite into one. Notably, plantains are much starchier than …
10 Spices for Asparagus That Will Inspire More Asparagus Dishes!
Asparagus is one of the well-known spring vegetables that you can’t help but love serving. You can actually enjoy it all year round given that it’s globally produced now. Seasoning asparagus can be a …
Smoky Sous Vide Meatballs
Good meat, a deep smoky flavor. . . how could that possibly go wrong? Well, that works all the time, at least for my taste, and I'm sure it does for most. We're off to make meatballs here with all the …
Mac and Cheese Lava Cake
Let your tested mac and cheese recipe get a whole lot more attention with this interestingly new spin – a cheese-filled mac and cheese lava cake. If you already have an excellent mac and cheese …
Quick & Easy Chili Chocolate Ice Cream
I always loved simple desserts, but I am also experiencing how different and even opposite tastes come together in various dishes. And I found out that I love sweet and spicy foods, like this ice …
Slow Cooker Mussel and Potato Rice
Came across this Italian crockpot dish of mussels, rice, and potatoes a long time ago. They locally call the dish Tiella Pugliese in some provinces of Italy. Nothing too fancy really. It's essentially …
16 Stunning Types Of Honey You Should Try Today
If you’ve only ever purchased honey from the grocery store (particularly the version in a plastic bear), you’ve been missing out, big time. Sure, that stuff is still technically honey, but it lacks …
35 Cheese of the Month Clubs + More Gift Baskets!
If you read my blog, then it's no secret that I'm a huge fan of monthly food clubs, and a sucker for specialty cheeses. So, I took it upon myself to list the best cheese of the month clubs, and divide …
The Best Wine For Pairing With Chocolates
Wine is the perfect accompaniment to countless dinners and desserts, but only if you are drinking the right type of wine for the chocolate you’ve chosen. A mismatch of wine and food makes both things …
Slow Cooker Pork and Mushroom Carbonnade
This is an interesting preparation for pork chops which draws inspiration from a local Belgian dish. Carbonnade is a traditional stew of pork loin, or in some variations beef, cooked in a …
Wholegrain Pasta with Creamy Beef and Basil
Usually pasta are easy to cook and this recipe is no exception. A few ingredients, about 25 minutes time for cooking.. what can be easier? The exquisite flavor is given by the unique combination …
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Not to be confused with oysters (which you can buy online too), clams have a smoother, shinier shell and is more tender when cooked. They are considered a delicacy in some countries and there are many …
Sous Vide Mahi-Mahi with Squid Ink Bean Puree
Another seafood recipe worth saving. Enjoy fresh seafood at its best possible way! Ah. . . Mahi-Mahi, definitely in the list of my favorite fish. How could I not love it? It's firm enough for grilling …
Creamy Beef with Sage and Mushrooms
When I was a little girl, my mother used to cook me creamy chicken with mushrooms. It was one of my favorite dishes. I served it with French fries, what a delight… In my recent culinary adventures I …
Short Rib Tagliatelle
A very hearty meal indeed! Perfect for lunch on a Sunday when the whole family's around.
Fermented Garlic Honey: Benefits, Uses, And More
Fermented garlic honey is one of the simplest recipes you’ll ever see. All you’re doing is placing garlic cloves and honey in a jar, then leaving them to ferment. It’s best to leave the mixture …
10 Delicious Slow Cooker Seafood Recipes
When it comes to seafood, slow cooking probably isn’t your first thought. In fact, many people avoid the slow cooker entirely when they are preparing seafood, simply because they don’t know how …
4 Premium Caviar of the Month Clubs + Gift Baskets
Ever wonder who was the first daring person to try caviar? Well, unfortunately, there is no record of that brave person's name, but we do know that we can thank the Persians since they were the …
22 Stunning Types Of Pasta Dishes
When it comes to pasta, there are countless options at your fingertips. You can experiment with different sizes or shapes of pasta and different pasta sauces, not to mention all the other ingredients …
14 Spices for Meatloaf that Will Elevate Your Meatloaf Dishes!
When you think of comfort foods, you’ll likely not missed meatloaf as one of the beloved foods that first captivated your tastebuds. You probably have a recipe or two tucked away in your kitchen. Even …
Smoked Salmon, Asparagus & Herbed Creme Fraiche
The savory and smokey flavors of smoked salmon and the fresh green crunch of spring’s first vegetable, asparagus, complement each other nicely in this chilled dish which is served easily as a …
10 Amazing Slow Cooker Pasta Recipes
Pasta is a great option for many situations, either as a meal in itself or as a side dish. But, cooking pasta in a slow cooker isn’t always the easiest task. In many cases, you can end up with a mushy …
12 Best Spices for Health Plus Recipe Ideas To Add More Herbs and Spices Into Your Diet
Spices even during ancient times are used not just for culinary uses but for medicinal purposes as well. Even back then, people already know the importance of using spices to add flavors and colors to …
Salted Egg Prawns
A truly rich dinner that's ready in minutes! There's really no excuse to serving delicious food for the family. With various recipes from salted egg fries, to salted egg fried chicken, or salted egg …
Sous Vide Salad Nicoise with Asian Vinaigrette
This one's a French classic with an Asian twist. Basically, a Salad Nicoise is a summer salad of tomatoes, potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and anchovies originating from the French city of Nice. …
Delicious Tea And Dessert Pairings That You’ll Adore
Pairing wine with food, including desserts, is a classic approach. But, did you know that you can do the same thing with tea? Like wine, tea has an interesting and complex flavor profile, so the right …
Fish Escabeche
Escabeche is essentially a broad term for a fish dish cooked or marinated in some acidic solution. Of Spanish origin, this dish, which originally was a form of preservation, has made its way into most …
Best Wine Pairing For Veal
Veal is an interesting type of meat. Like beef, veal comes from cows. The difference is that the meat comes from calves rather than adults, which changes the flavor and the texture of the meat. So, …
Asian Vermicelli Stir-Fry
Pass on the pasta tonight and go for a quick Asian stir-fried noodle dinner. Quick, yummy, and a complete dinner on its own.
Jamaican Food That’s Delicious And Packed With Flavor
There’s no doubt about it. Food is special. Sure, it provides us with essential nutrients, but it also does much more than that. For one thing, food brings people together. Sharing a meal is a …
Lemongrass-Clam Rice
A quick seafood rice pilaf that's sure to impress. Perfect on its own or as a side to practically any main course.
Cheesy Shakshuka
A shakshuka is basically a one skillet meal of eggs poached in a savory tomato sauce that is typically spiced with cumin and peppers. A well-known Israeli breakfast, typically eaten with a …
What To Serve With Lobster Tails
With their rich flavor and slightly sweet meat, lobster tails are a decadent side that’s difficult to pass up. They’re an exceptional choice for impressing a date, for a dinner party, or even for just …
Sous Vide Greek Burger with Feta Cream
I've decided to give my burgers a Greek spin of flavors this time, and they truly came out delicious! Honestly, this recipe glorifies the raw flavor of beef much more than any traditional bbq …