Mocha vanilla mint shake
If you think milkshake is just for kids and adults whose taste buds failed to develop after their tenth birthday, that’s because you haven’t tried this mocha vanilla …
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Do mussels and clams need to be soaked before cooking?
Yes. Clams need soaking more than mussels, in fact, because they are “burrowers” in sediment.
How to cook baby (young) corn
How is baby corn produced, exactly? Is it nutritious? Between fresh and canned, which is better? All these plus buying tips and recipes.
Sausage and apple sandwiches
I’m not a fan of wet sandwiches. I cringe when I see cooks pouring sauce over sandwich filling, and the sauce is just too much that a pool forms on the plate around the …
Ginger chili pork with spinach and baby corn
Easy prep with a short cooking time, this delicious pork and vegetable dish has just the right amount of heat to make you reach out for more rice.
Garlic spinach
A stir fry that cooks in five minutes flat, garlic spinach is a delicious side dish that goes well with grilled meat or seafood.
What is blanching and how is it different from parboiling?
Whether blanching or parboiling, food undergoes the same process — getting plunged in boiling water.