Corn is widely cultivated and undoubtedly one of the world’s most popular cereal grains. It was first domesticated about 10,000 years ago by indigenous people in Southern Mexico. After the arrival of Europeans in 1492, explorers and traders carried corn back to Europe and then eventually introduced it to other countries. Corn, also called maize, […]
Is Corn Good For You?
Corn is sweet and delicious, so it’s easy to assume that it isn’t a particularly healthy choice. You may have even heard that it offers few nutrients, is high in sugar, and that we can’t digest it anyway. But, the internet is full of every claim imaginable and only some of them are true. What […]
Are Grits Good For You?
Grits might not have much flavor of their own, but they’re a classic breakfast choice in the South, partly because they combine well with so many different ingredients. You may have even grown up eating grits regularly, but what do they mean for your health? Are grits good for you or are they a poor […]
Maja Blanca
A quick and simple delicacy that will surely win everyone’s vote. Perfect for your next potluck party. Literally translating to “white delicacy”, Maja Blanca is a dish of Spanish origin that has become a very popular Filipino dessert, present at almost any festivity. It basically is a coconut milk pudding thickened with a cornstarch […]
Roasted Corn Guacamole
Roasted street corn meets guacamole in this perfect Mexican treat. This is definitely something all your friends will surely love! In this recipe, we combine two well-loved specialties of Mexican cuisine, roasted street corn and guacamole, for one very interesting treat! A famous Mexican street food, roasted corn does have the flavor that could easily win […]
Sous Vide Smoky BBQ Butter Corn
A perfect snack or side to a bbq dinner. Believe me, sous vide corn comes out significantly better than traditionally-prepared ones. This is easily the most flavor-packed corn I’ve ever eaten, bar none. Not for the specific corn variety that I’ve used, nor the seasoning that I’ve put, but simply how each kernel just retained […]
Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken and Corn Rice Jambalaya
This one-pot Jambalaya is definitely worth adding to your collection of quick dinner recipes. Surprise the family with this smoky and flavorful corn rice dish. Here’s a unique spin on something similar to a Jambalaya. It’s basically an all-in-one-pot rice meal, with meat and vegetable sides just like most other recipes come with. I created […]
Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Chowder
A perfect treat for the family on those cold winter nights. Warm, rich, and comforting, watch as everyone comes into silence at the dinner table with a serving of this dish. This dish is rich, warm, and just comforting. I can have this on its own, with some crusty bread, or over a bowl of rice. […]
Slow Cooker Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)
A perfectly comforting all-in-one-pot dish perfect for those cold nights with the family. Quick and easy to prepare, this is simply worth cooking again and again. This is what modern comfort food should be like – having a completely sumptuous meal without going through much of a hassle preparing it. It’s really amazing how all […]