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, […]

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 one’s heart! It’s traditionally made on Mondays but hey as long as you have the spices for red beans and rice, why […]

Chicken is absolutely one of the more popular protein sources in the United States. It’s an excellent addition to a wholesome diet given that it’s low in calories on top of course of its other nutritional contents. And it doesn’t hurt that it’s quite easy to cook as well. In fact, with just one or […]

I know, just mere days before Christmas! And if you’re on the verge of panicking because you don’t have a concrete plan for Christmas dinner yet, well, we might have a solution for you – roast turkey! And before you go doubting yourself, keep reading because you’ll see, it’s not complicated. All you need is […]

Broccoli is absolutely one of the most popular vegetables in many American households. In fact, aside from the US being the third-largest producer of broccoli worldwide, its consumption has also increased by over 940% over the last 35 years. And although a lot of kids still dislike this tree-like vegetable, its popularity is sustained by […]

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 delicious, easy to make, a complete meal, and quite a flexible dish! If you can nail the jambalaya seasoning, you’re already off to […]

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 yourself at home, either by using a knife or a meat grinder if you have one. It can be from any […]

Sausage is basically a mixture of ground meat, fat, salt, sausage seasonings, preservatives, and sometimes grains or breadcrumbs for fillers or extenders. They can then be formed into patties or stuffed into casings. These casings are traditionally cleaned intestines or stomachs but there are also collagen, cellulose, and plastic casings to choose from. Some sausages […]

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. Hamburger then simply became ‘burger’ and is now a self-standing word that refers to many different types of sandwiches – say lamb burger, chicken […]

Sunday dinners seem a little bit extra special with pot roast on the table. Some of you may even have fond memories and grew up devouring this dish, yes, that special bit mom used to make. You can’t really help but love the smell, the tender meat, the gravy, and yes, even the veggies! Well, […]