Fish sauce, as the name suggests is a sauce made from fish. It is known for its funky smell. But beyond the offending odor, it gives savory dishes a bit of saltiness, tang, and sophisticated seafood flavors. Most countries in the Southeast Asia use fish sauce in probably all types of dishes. Well, except desserts.
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Guacamole is my favorite dip by far! I used to hate it when I had any leftover because there was never a great way to save it without it turning brown, and lets be honest, no one likes brown guac! I found a solution…
The latest box service to hit the market has an answer to the daily question, " What's for Dinner?". Ready to prepare meal delivery kits like are the newest trend in home cooking and are designed to help take the guess work and hassle out of cooking dinner. So, I am breaking down 2 of the market leaders, Hello Fresh vs. Blue Apron and helping you decide which will deliver your meal best. Plus, don't miss my coupon offers below!
Like with most trends, once they become popular, competitors jump in to get their piece of the action. These pre-portioned boxes are delivered to your door with just about everything you need to prepare an elegant and tasty dinner.
New York is know for its delicious brick oven pizza and I have to say that it is some of the best in the country. Every once and a while though, I like to mix things up a bit and make pizza at home. Considering that I am not Italian, and I do not have the time nor interest in making everything from scratch, I take some well crafted short cuts for my freshly homemade pizza. Here are my tips for turning your kitchen into a pizzeria without all the effort!
There is something spectacular about picking up your fork to dive into that perfectly cooked piece of fish and discovering it also has an amazing crispy skin. I am often asked how to master this seemingly advanced culinary task - I have to be honest, it is not as difficult it looks! Here is my guide for a truly crispy fish skin.
There is no reason to spend more time in the kitchen when you don't have to. So, when I discover a tip or a trick that will save you time and money, I have to share! Stop doing things the traditional ways and check out these tips and tricks. From food storage to cleaning, my Busy Wife…
I will be honest, we eat a lot of chicken in our house. It is a healthy alternative to the red meat binge we were on a few years ago. I love cooking chicken in a variety of ways, as seen in the many Chicken Recipes I have featured. There is nothing like a piece of juicy perfectly flavored chicken with crispy skin. The problem is this can be difficult to accomplish without frying your chicken in a pot of oil. I want to share with you my technique for achieving crispy skin nirvana with only 1 tablespoon of oil.
Have you ever ordered an Asian dish and thought to yourself, I wonder if I could make this at home? Stocking your pantry with these essential ingredients is the first step to preparing delicious Asian meals right in your kitchen. It may seem intimidating, but with just ten essential Asian ingredients, you can make a wide variety of recipes from China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and beyond.