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Coconut oil is a popular alternative cooking oil and is a great option for frying and baking as long as you use it correctly. Below are some dos and don’ts of how to cook with coconut oil. Do chill or freeze coconut oil in an ice cube tray. Coconut oil …
Tartar sauce and cream of tartar are two items that every serious home cook should keep on hand. They are important items in that each serves its specific purpose well. The word tartar in both tartar sauce and cream of tartar might understandably lead an inexperienced cook to believe that …
Kimchi is an ancient Korean side dish and condiment that is arguably the most important element of Korean cuisine. It has a complex flavor and strong aroma that it gets from its pungent seasonings. The most popular kimchi recipes include salted seafood and chili peppers. If you are cooking Korean …
Sauerkraut is more than just a hot dog topping, it is also a traditional condiment from Central Europe. This classic accompaniment to sausages provides a complex sourness that complements perfectly pork. If you don’t have access to it and need some for a dish, try one of the sauerkraut substitutes …
Kimchi is a Korean side dish and condiment that originated on the Korean peninsula during the Three Kingdoms period. According to Samguk Sagi — a historical document of this time — fermented vegetables were a big part of the Korean diet. Like those vegetables, kimchi arose out of methods to …
Sauerkraut is German for sour cabbage and the dish is associated mostly with Germany, despite being popular throughout Central Europe. There is no evidence that the Germans were the ones to create it since the dish has roots in Russia and Austria as well. Sauerkraut is an example of a …
Cottage cheese and cream cheese are similar in several ways aside from the fact that both are made from curdled milk. They have some important differences as well. Learn more about the flavors and appearances of each in this SPICEography Showdown. How does cottage cheese differ from cream cheese? Cottage …
Cottage cheese and Greek yogurt are two products made from milk and are often associated with healthy, high-protein meals. Beyond that, they each have some important characteristics that you should consider before choosing one over the other. In the SPICEography Showdown below, we compare their properties. How does cottage cheese …