Plantain: that one fruit that looks like a big banana, primarily found and used in and around Puerto Rico and other tropical locales. Sometimes green, sometimes light brown, but never quite seems yellow enough to look delicious. Maybe you weren’t paying attention at the grocery store and thought they were regular bananas. Maybe you got …
If the most tender and expensive cut of beef is your taste it is important to learn how to cook filet mignon. This enticing cut of beef is usually enjoyed rare to medium. Thicker than the average cut of steak, filet mignon cooked on the grill is heavily seared on the outside, juicy, pink, and …
The pig has been important to mankind for thousands of years. They have been a great source of food, and you can east just about the whole pig. The fat of pork is one of the best, and it is used in sausages and pates. Bacon is made from the belly. Many people do not …
Noodles have a long history in Asia; they’re sold everywhere there and are the “fast food” equivalent of a hamburger or hot dog in the U.S. There are literally hundreds of ways to make and prepare Asian noodles (perhaps I’ll start a series) and most of them are easy to do, filling, and very healthy. …
Sugar may not be the star ingredient in bread, but bread wouldn’t be bread without it. Sugar feeds the yeast to activate it and get things rising, so to speak. But what if you’re looking to cut down on refined sugars? Are there any alternatives you can use that may be a bit healthier and …