One of the commonly known facts about Gochugaru is that it is famously used to make Kimchi which is a traditional Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables. It can also be used in certain sauces, stews, spicy soups, and in dipping sauces for spring rolls among other things....

If you know me, you know just how much I love peanut butter. I always have some in stock because my kids (and I) can’t really do without it. We do not have any nut allergies so we get to enjoy the awesomeness of peanut butter. Other than being very...

Let’s start with the basics. What is Sambal Oelek? The word sambal refers to chili paste or chili sauce made from chili peppers. To make sambal, the chili peppers are ground and mixed with other ingredients. Loosely defined, Sambal Oelek is a raw chili paste. It is made using three...

If you are a fan of squashes, you are most definitely familiar with zucchini. Zucchini is a popular squash commonly grown in Central America and Mexico. Like most vegetables, zucchini is very easy to grow. Zucchini has a very refreshing flavor. Unlike leafy vegetables, you cannot get tired of zucchini....

Tamari is an amazing sauce that adds a distinct sweetness and saltiness to your dishes. Tamari is a popular ingredient and most recipes call for it, especially noodles recipes. Traditionally, tamari was used by people with celiac disease because it was gluten-free. A lot of people who were sensitive to...

You may be thinking, why would you need a rice cooker yet people have been cooking rice on the stovetop for ages? Whereas cooking rice is a relatively easy task, you may not always get the perfect results. That’s where the rice cooker comes in. It gives you perfect results...

Mussel is a type of seafood that is usually categorized as mollusks. Unlike other kinds of seafood, mussels are not so common. Therefore, people are usually skeptical to cook or taste mussels. Most people have no idea what to expect. Mussels are the kind of seafood that you can never...

Baked beans are a favorite in many households in the United States. Store bought baked beans usually come in cans. Many countries in the world serve baked beans alongside meals for either breakfast, lunch, or even dinner. Canned baked beans are delicious and the best part is that they are...

There is just something about sprinkling onion powder onto my food that used to seem wrong to me, almost like cheating. But once I took the leap and added this amazing ingredient into my cooking, I have never regretted it for a moment in my life since then. It is...

If you are like me, you grew up eating lots of pudding. Pudding is one of the most common desserts in every home because of how easy it is to whip up. It is a favorite of almost every kid, especially when served with whipped cream. When you make pudding,...