Scientists are always looking to plants to find medicinal and therapeutic secrets. Discoveries of natural compounds within the olive tree and olives, provide promising health and medical benefits. Organic olive oil has significant health related properties that have spanned centuries and cultures in the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean olive dates back 6000 years and was …
The Memphis Style pork rib is one of the most popular and mouth watering styles of rib preparation. One of the reasons for the popularity with the Memphis Style rib is its unique blend of barbecue tradition and flavorful seasonings. The only sauce applied to Memphis Style ribs is mop sauce used for basting …
You open the cookbook and see a recipe title or a photo that tempts your tastebuds. Then you start to read the recipe, realize the preparation is more difficult than you first thought, and put the book back on the shelf. Sound familiar? Well here’s a simple guide to help get you started: 1. …
Bamboo Shoots: Bamboo shoots are called for in many Thai recipes. In order to prepare a bamboo shoot for cooking you need to peel them and boil the white inner stalks for 30 minutes in water. If you are using canned bamboo shoots you will only need to boil them for 10 minutes, or …
When summer comes, one of the most anticipated treats is the delight of enjoying a fresh ear of sweet corn brushed with melted butter. Corn on the cob is delicious, but there’s more than one way to serve fresh corn. Along with the corn harvest comes a big variety of other vegetables and dishes. …
When I boil lobster, I keep the focus on the fish. You make what’s called a court bouillon — just seasoned cooking water — creating a saltwater base brightened by the acidity of wine and lemon, then enhanced with softer spices. But what really makes the difference is fresh bay leaves, because their piney …
“This captures the essence of the classic take-out dish, but is so fresh and customizable — and you can control the quality of the ingredients,” says Natasha Kravchuk, the author of Natasha’s Kitchen. “The combination of ingredients creates a deeply flavorful, slightly sweet and savory glaze. Basically it’s a party in your mouth!” Serves: …