Marjoram belongs to the mint family just like thyme, rosemary, and basil, but it is not as well known. It does share some of the minty and woodsy elements of the thyme and rosemary flavor, but with sweeter citrus notes. It is sweeter and more delicate than its close relative …
The right fajita spices are essential if you want to make fajitas that taste like they came from a Mexican restaurant. Fajitas are believed by many to have originated in Texas but are technically Mexican since the dish arrived in the US via Mexican ranch hands. The vaqueros came up …
Oregano consists of the leaves of the oregano plant, and it goes by many names including wild marjoram. It is usually used in its dry form to keep it from overpowering other ingredients (oregano is one of the few herbs where the dry form has a less concentrated flavor than …
Thyme is an aromatic herb in the mint family. It has a savory, woodsy flavor with a hint of earthiness and mint. While this herb is relatively easy to use, it can ruin a dish if you misuse it. If you are not familiar with it and want to know …
Lemon thyme is related to common thyme, and both belong to the mint family. The thyme genus contains more than three hundred plants, including the lemon thyme varieties. There are multiple kinds of lemon thyme, with some looking like common or English thyme and others with different appearances including at …
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 …
Mexican crema is the cultured cream most often associated with Mexican food. It makes dishes richer while adding a little sourness. It is versatile, and you can use it in multiple ways to accent a range of different dishes. Here are some of the best ways to use Mexican crema. …
Crème fraiche is a valuable and versatile ingredient if you plan to cook french dishes. It can work as an alternative to sour cream and other cultured dairy products from other parts of the world as well. It can be quite expensive; to get the most from your investment, you …