Gourmet Food
Slow Cooker Shrimp Risotto
I wanted to make a very quick and easy slow cooker shrimp risotto recipe. Risotto is delicious, but it a very involved meal, that needs at least 30 minutes of your undivided attention to properly …
Champorado (Filipino Chocolate Rice Porridge)
A perfectly warming treat on a cold day. The whole family, especially the kids, will love this! Perhaps with very close origins to the Mexican Champurrado, which is a thick chocolate drink prepared …
12 Spices for Jambalaya Plus Tips for Perfect Jambalaya Every Time
Whenever you hear a one-pot meal, you’ll never miss thinking of jambalaya – whether it’s Creole or Cajun, this rice, meat, and vegetable dish is universally adored. And not surprisingly so, it’s …
Quick Dark Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting and Chocolate Ganache
To preface this recipe let me just say I love, love, love chocolate cake. I must have eaten my weight in chocolate cakes as a kid! I would gobble them up in whatever format I could find– packaged, …
15 Spices for Ground Beef to Perfectly Season Your Ground Beef Dishes
Ground beef, also known as minced beef or beef mince, is finely chopped beef. It is readily available in grocery stores or local butcher’s shops packed as such. You can actually make ground beef …
Slow Cooker Bulgarian Kavarma
This definitely belongs among my top all-in-one-pot meat stew recipes. It’s so simple – from the choice of ingredients, choice of seasoning, and to the cooking method involved. …
Can You Eat Raw Mushrooms?
Mushrooms are a fantastic addition to your diet. They offer many valuable nutrients and come with a delicious earthy flavor. There are also many different ways to cook them, including sauteed, …
Slow Cooker Prawns in Crabfat Cream
This prawn dish is really delicious! Well, with coconut cream and crabfat, yes crabfat, in the mix how can’t it be? Sinful, definitely. But every bite worth cheating on your diet for. Start by …
Sous Vide Cod Burgers with Curry Aioli
These fish burgers are really really good! Nothing beats home-made. Or should I say nothing beats sous-vide home cooking? Any lean fish could be worked into this patty. Mahi-mahi, snapper, bass. …
Slow Cooker Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Roulade
Here’s a classic – pork roulade. While not that too simple to prepare, this dish tastes so rich it’s all worth the effort. Basically, a roulade is a dish of whatever meat, seasoned to your …
Are Mussels Good For You?
Mussels are a delicious delicacy. Whether you order them at restaurants, only enjoy them during special events, or prepare them at home, the subtle almost sweet flavor and chewy texture is too good to …
Slow Cooker Clam Puttanesca
I love clams. And the Italian Puttanesca is one of, if not my favorite pasta dish. I really loved this dish. I knew I would. The simple fresh flavors in this dish are what won me over. Beginning …
12 Spices for Pork Roast to Get You Started – So Ready, Get Set, Pork!
What is so good about pork roast is its versatility. You can go for the basic recipes that are so simple it’s perfect when you don’t have all day to cook in the kitchen. And yet you can also dote on …
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 …
Sous Vide Squid Stuffed with Sticky Chorizo Rice
Cooking squid right – it’s either going for a flash fry or a slow tender braise. Anything in between would yield mediocre results. The problem is, going for a long and slow braise takes out much …
37 Rare Spices To Jumpstart Any Everyday Kitchen
We live in a time and a place where we have more access to food and spices than ever before. Online stores, specialty stores and even grocery stores all offer the chance to try rare spices that we …
10 Spices for Red Beans and Rice Plus Really Easy and Yummy Recipes to Try!
Whenever one thinks of Louisiana, it’s hard not to conjure creamy red beans and rice in your head. That hearty, smoky, spicy, flavorful, and absolutely comforting dish that will never fail to warm …
Quick & Easy White Chocolate and Dried Fruits Bites
Everybody loves chocolate: dark, with milk, with mint, with strawberries, with hazelnuts, without hazelnuts, with chili, and in about any possible combination. But what about white chocolate? Why do …
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 …
Are Clams Good For You?
Seafood is always incredibly popular, providing an amazing flavor and plenty of nutrients. While clams aren’t nearly as popular as oysters, many people enjoy them regularly. You might eat clams raw, …
Aged Gouda Wine Pairing Combinations And Tips
Pairing wine and cheese is part science and part art form. If you get the combination right, then the wine and the cheese elevate each other, creating a flavor treat that you’re certain to remember. …
Quick & Easy Chocolate and Mascarpone Biscuit Salami
Is there anyone out there who doesn’t love chocolate? I believe not. The passion for chocolate will last for centuries. It is simply a form of art.
It is possible to enjoy a chocolate dessert …
MonthlyClubs.com Gourmet Cheese of the Month Club Review
To be honest, I had never heard of a cheese of the month club until I got involved with the Monthly Clubs Beer of the Month Club. In one of their newsletters, they mentioned that cheese actually goes …
34 Recipes That Will Satisfy Any Chocoholic
Who among us doesn’t love chocolate? As feel-good food goes, chocolate is certainly one of the most popular options. Plus, it tends to be something that we tend to crave far more often than we …
35 Types Of Cheese That Will Keep Every Cheese Lover Satisfied
While cheese is incredibly popular, it can also be confusing. There are simply so many different types of cheese out there – even if we just count the ones that you see regularly. I mean, you’ve …
Slow Cooker Braised Pork Hocks
Here’s a dish you’ll most likely find in any Chinese restaurant’s menu – pork hocks braised in a sweet soy glaze. Aside from the vegetable components which may vary from one preparation to …
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 …
16 Spices for Curry with Accompanying 16 Delicious Curry Dishes to Try!
You probably already have a recipe or two of a good curry dish that you either love to make for yourself or show off to your friends. Not surprising though, because curry – in this case, we’re …
21 Gluten-Free Lasagna Recipes For Italian Night
Lasagne has been around since the Middle Ages and is an extremely customizable dish. Whether you like hearty layers of meat and cheese or a diet-friendly assortment of veggies and spices, you can put …
5 Best Plant-Based Cheese Brands
Shredded, sliced, melted, mild, or sharp – it doesn’t matter. It’s probably safe to say that – almost – everyone loves cheese, in some form or another! It’s creamy and tasty, and the …
98 Exotic Fruits From Around The World (With Pictures!)
For most of us in the Western world, a trip to the fruit section of the grocery store is pretty mundane. Bananas…apples…maybe a mango if we’re lucky. Even some trendy farmer’s markets are …
33 Vegan Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Chocolate is one of the most amazing foods out there and most people assume that vegans miss out on all that chocolaty goodness. But, actually, that isn’t true at all. Most of the time, chocolate does …
34 Exotic Yellow Fruits In All Shapes And Sizes
Fruit often isn’t all that exciting. Sure, it’s refreshing and delicious, but who doesn’t get bored by the same selection time and time again? I know I do. Even farmer’s markets are limited, as you’re …
Buy Fresh Ginger Online From These 4 Websites
Native to Asia, ginger has been used for both food and medicinal purposes for thousands of years. It can be ground up and used as a seasoning, or blended in a smoothie to give it some spice. Ginger …
29 Gooey, Melty Recipes For All You Cheese Lovers Out There
Who doesn’t love gooey, melty, cheesy food? There is something absolutely amazing about melted cheese, especially when that cheese is paired with a dish that is great in its own right. Finding the …
Are Almonds Good For You?
The growth in almond consumption has been astonishing. From 2005 to 2014, Americans ate 220% more almonds than ever before, while other tree nuts didn’t see the same spike in popularity at all. So, …
Slow Cooker Spanish Sardines
I’ve done Spanish sardines at home a lot of times already. I’ve tried it in the oven, in a stockpot over the stove, even in a clay pot. To be honest, doing it in a slow cooker may be the easiest and …
5 Best Spice Brands To Buy
Whether you’re a salt and pepper enthusiast or you love experimenting with flavors – a good set of spices is a staple in any kitchen! Even if you’re not too adventurous, there’s a spice for …
5 Marinade and Rub of the Month Clubs that Will Keep You Grilling All Summer Long + Gift Boxes
A marinade and rub of the month club is the ideal way to try some new products from all over the country. Some subscriptions are for one or the other, but some are a combination of the two. Whether it …
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 …
Is Shrimp Good For You?
Shrimp is an incredibly popular crustacean, one that we’re eating more often than any other type of shellfish. The popularity comes from the flavor and texture, as shrimp have a salty and semi-sweet …
Spicy Sardine Potato Balls
A perfect snack, appetizer, or cocktail staple from cheap and simple ingredients. Swapping out the sardines for another favored filling also makes this recipe really versatile. I really see the task …
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 …
Sous Vide Soft Shell Crab Po’Boys with Mango-Dill Mayo
A whole crab in a sandwich? That’s sure to be one pretty and yummy meal on the go! We’re bringing these soft shell crabs a whole new life in this take of the famous Po’Boy. I rarely eat crabs. …
12 Spices for Mashed Potatoes with Easy, Delicious, and Quick Mashed Potato Recipes
One of the most popular American side dishes is the good old mashed potatoes. It can be as simple as your regular boiled potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper, or a slightly more flavorful …
32 Unique Desserts You Can Make For At Home
Why stick with familiar desserts when you can choose truly remarkable ones? We’re talking about unique desserts that look stunning, use strange ingredients, or simply have bizarre names. More …
13 Spices for Chili and Easy Must-Try Chili Recipes
One of the classic heartwarming comfort foods that you can never go wrong with is the chili. Yes, for sure, everybody has their own version – meat no meat, beans in, beans out, whatever spices for …