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Cyclanthera pedata is a herbaceous vine, belonging to the gourd family. It's native to Central and South America. Its fruits are long, hollow, with soft walls, sprouting from the axils of the leaves.
Mini basil - An annual plant, reaching up to 8″ (20 cm) high. It is absolutely adorable and suitable for growing in a pot. There's an old legend about basil - that a bunch of it in one's pocket brings them money and loyalty.
Borlotti beans are a plant species from the legume family. Depending on where you find yourself, they are called cranberry beans or Roman beans. In Turkish cuisine they are often used as an appetizer.
Nowadays there are quite conflicting opinions on the use of microwave ovens. There's no shortage of people who think they are harmful due to the presence of electromagnetic radiation.
Wash wooden utensils with warm water and a nonabrasive cleaning agent immediately after using them. Don't soak them in water. When they absorb water they will swell and become unusable, which means you'll have to throw them out.
When cooking, the material which the container is made of is of the utmost importance. Aluminum cookware is much thinner and reaches optimal temperature almost right away which causes the bacon to burn unpleasantly.
Wheat gluten is a product made of wheat protein. The starch is washed away from the dough made of wheat flour and water, leaving just the protein. This protein is also simply called gluten.
A glaze is used to cover the top of some cakes, to make them look more appetizing. A glaze needs to be applied with a brush and then dried in a 140°F (60 °C) oven.
You're not going to braise the onions to a golden color if you put them with the oil directly into the cold pan. First, put it on the stove to heat up a little, then warm up the oil a little and only then add the onions.
One way to unsalt a dish is to use potatoes. If you find that your soup or dish is way too salty, peel 2-3 potatoes, wash them well and add them whole to the dish.
There are several methods for grape drying. The oldest known way is to leave the grapes out in the sun. This method does not require any type of complex preparation for the grapes ahead of time.