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Cooking tips on preparing various recipes, a wide selection of spices, tips on storage of ingredients and other insider secrets from the world of chefs. Find the most useful cooking tips for the modern housewife. Try our culinary tips and give us your rating.
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Spicy Harissa Sauce - a Challenge for the SensesSpicy Harissa Sauce - a Challenge for the Senses
31 Aug.
The main ingredients of Harissa sauce are chili peppers, combined with garlic, coriander, cumin, lemon juice and olive oil.
How to Make Powdered GarlicHow to Make Powdered Garlic
28 Aug.
If your stomach can't handle fresh garlic but you don't want to miss out on its beneficial qualities then the best solution is to make garlic powder.
The Secret Behind Delicious FalafelsThe Secret Behind Delicious Falafels
28 Aug.
Since falafels are widespread throughout the entire Arab world, there are a myriad of recipes for their preparation. For example you can knead a dough for them not only from chickpeas but also bulgur in a 1:1 ratio.
Traditional Lebanese AppetizersTraditional Lebanese Appetizers
27 Aug.
Mezza are in fact the Lebanese food that has gained admirers worldwide. There are roughly over 50 different traditional mezza, cold and hot.
The Right Dressings for Fresh SaladsThe Right Dressings for Fresh Salads
18 Aug.
Here are a few options as to what type of fresh salads certain sauces are suitable for. See dressings, suitable for all kinds of green salads and dressings, suitable for spinach salad.
Ten Tips for a Safe BarbecueTen Tips for a Safe Barbecue
17 Aug.
All frozen meats need to be thawed thoroughly before being thrown on the barbecue. Otherwise you risk having them burned on the outside and raw on the inside.
The 3 Types of Pan Frying and Their EffectsThe 3 Types of Pan Frying and Their Effects
11 Aug.
There are 3 main types of pan frying: classic frying, quick frying and crumbing. Each of them has their own plus sides, mostly taste-related, and cons when it comes to health.
Rules for Frying Potatoes in a PanRules for Frying Potatoes in a Pan
09 July
To prevent the potatoes from absorbing large amounts of oil, put them in highly heated vegetable oil. Then cover the pan with a lid to avoid the oil spray.
Characteristics of Fusion CuisineCharacteristics of Fusion Cuisine
07 July
Fusion means a mutual blending, or said in a different way - this type of cuisine combines the traditions of different national cuisines.
Products That Should Never be FrozenProducts That Should Never be Frozen
30 June
Once thawed, products so longer have a place back in the freezer because a secondary freezing may pose health risks. Refreezing boosts the growth rate of bacteria and as a result you may suffer severe food poisoning if you consume the product.
How to Boil Buckwheat ProperlyHow to Boil Buckwheat Properly
26 June
The traditional ratio of buckwheat to water is 1:2 but if you would like it cooked a bit more and to have it in the form of porridge (such as for adding to vegetable purees), you can use more water.
Culinary Traditions in AlgeriaCulinary Traditions in Algeria
24 June
At the foundation of Algerian cuisine lies the traditional Arabic bread khubz, a mandatory part of meals at any dining table and one that is served with all types of food.
Several Tips for Chopping Onions FinelySeveral Tips for Chopping Onions Finely
19 June
Before you begin chopping your onions finely, leave them peeled and cut into 2 in cold water for about half an hour to an hour. Another option is to put them peeled in the fridge for awhile. This way a lot of the pungency will evaporate.
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