I believe we all love the taste of tasty, yummy, and finger-licking chicken that is well done. Chicken is a personal favorite for me and my kids. Whether it is baked, grilled, roasted, or stewed, it has that amazing, unique flavor that you just can’t get in other meats. Chicken...

Lime has so many uses. The lime juice and lime zest are ingredients in many different recipes. I’m pretty sure you have come across recipes that require you to use lime juice. I have come across so many. However, I never used to be sure of how much juice is...

I love pasta. It is one of those pantry essentials that I always have in stock. You can enjoy pasta in so many different ways. The key to an amazing pasta dish is a tasty pasta sauce. Pasta sauce enhances the taste of any kind of pasta. There are different...

First things first, what is sage? Sage is a herb from the mint family that has a distinctive aroma and flavor. Its leaves are greyish green in color. They also appear a little bit fuzzy. Sage has a very powerful warm flavor that tends to overpower other flavors in the...

All fruits go bad, and avocados are no exception. I am a great avocado lover, and so are my family members. It is very easy to tell when other fruits like mangos, bananas or apples go bad. Avocados on the other hand are a bit complicated. You can’t tell whether...

Paneer is one of those ingredients that is heaven sent. I love paneer. Other than tasting heavenly, it has numerous health benefits. I incorporate paneer into many of my dishes including curries and desserts. My family and I even eat it raw sometimes just so that we get the maximum...

When I think of the mystery ingredients I used to see in my mom’s pantry, cream of tartar always comes to mind.  It is one of those ingredients whose use you can’t guess at all. You either know it, or you don’t. There is no room for guesswork. In the...

I’ll start with a little bit of history on why the 4th of July is such an important holiday. In the year 1776, Great Britain set free 13 British colonies on American land. The British declared America independent on 4th July, giving Americans a reason to celebrate. This date is...

If you are like me you have several questions about tortillas. How long are tortillas good for? Do they expire or go bad?  How do you store them so that they have a longer shelf-life? Well, you would be glad to know that I have answers to almost all your...

Parsley is a common ingredient used in most, if not all households. Contrary to what most people think, parsley is not just a herb that you use to decorate food with. Parsley is a flowering plant that has several uses and health benefits. There are two main types of parsley...