Asone of our staple root vegetables, it’s time for sweet potatoes to claim center stage. With bright orange flesh and a sweet flavor profile, sweet potatoes are a rich source of fiber and antioxidants that protect our bodies from free radicals. Additionally, its vibrant color is testament to its richness in beta carotene, an
You’ve used the snow white, fine substance in the baking aisle of your supermarket. Confectioners’ sugar is simply granulated sugar that’s been ground and combined with 2–5 percent of some sort of anti-caking agent like cornstarch or potato starch. It’s generally used to make icing or frosting or as a delicate finish to the top
You’d think that popcorn is an invention of modern technology, but fossils depicting popcorn have been found by archeologists in Peru from thousands of years ago. Popcorn is made when high heat is applied to a corn kernel, causing it to puff up. Originally, they were made on the stovetop. But in the 1890s, Charles
That deep red paste you see in the grocery aisle is actually way more complex than it looks. A creation from Sicily, Italy, tomato paste is made by cooking tomatoes for many hours to burn out its water content. It is then strained to remove the seeds and skins and cooked down a second time
There is nothing better than a thinly sliced piece of sushi-grade tuna with a little sesame oil and soy sauce. Give it a try. You might just love it.
Gnocchi is delicious but finicky, especially when cooking in advance for a crowd. Enter these recipes…
