Sesame seeds, sesame oil and sesame paste
We find them on hamburger buns and bread sticks, and most people think they’re merely decorative. Sesame seeds are more than a food decoration. They add a subtle crunch, …
Kitchen
Divided into three sub-categories — ingredients, how-tos and tools — this section includes tips on choosing a kitchen countertop (in case you're remodeling) and kitchen organizing.
What’s the difference between calabaza and pumpkin?
What we call calabaza can be Cucurbita moschata or Cucurbita maxima. Pumpkin, on the other hand, is Cucurbita pepo. In cooking, can one be substituted for the other?
Dried shrimps: how to buy, store and cook
They taste different from fresh shrimps; the dried ones have a stronger and more concentrated flavor which some cooks refer to as “umami.”
Pan frying, shallow frying, deep frying: what’s the difference?
The characteristics of the fried food is determined by the amount of oil used. What makes the amount of oil significant? Is deep fried food greasier than shallow-fried …
Scallion, spring onion, leek and shallot: how to differentiate
Spring onion leaves look like scallions but they are not the same. Leeks look like large scallions but it's a different vegetable. Shallots aren't simply small onions. …
What’s the difference between fish steak and fish fillet?
How the fish is cut makes the difference. One is boneless; the other is bone-in. Here are a few illustrations. Read on too to learn which is cut is better for the dish …
How to cook regular popcorn in the microwave
Microwave popcorn costs twice as much as the regular kind. But there seems to be nothing to justify the price except the convenient packaging. Here's the proof.