Below are descriptions of the different types of common kitchen knives, as well as things to keep in mind when purchasing knives: Chef’s Knife Ask any professional chef if they were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one kitchen tool, and they’d probably pick a chef’s knife. While other kitchen knives, like...Read More

Chocolate causes acne If you’ve ever dealt with acne, you’ve probably had someone tell you that chocolate is the culprit. One we’ve all heard, chocolate causes acne. Thank goodness this one’s false. Although eating too many sugary high fat foods is not a good idea for anyone, studies show that no specific food has been...Read More

The good news is that grinding whole spices is fast, easy and an aromatic experience you won’t forget and might even become obsessed with. There are two easy ways to grind spices: first, a mortar and pestle. Or use a spice grinder. To grind spices, you basically need 2, maybe 3 things. 1) A pan...Read More

Making a really good quesadilla is a life skill that everyone should have. This recipe is simple—seasoned ground beef + melty Monterey jack + avocado—and almost every element can be substituted or skipped. INGREDIENTS vegetable oil 1 tbsp.  onion, finely chopped1 lb.  ground beef1/2 tsp.  ground chili powder1/2 tsp.  ground paprika1/2 tsp.  ground cumin Kosher salt Freshly...Read More

No matter our level of culinary expertise, we’ve all experienced kitchen disasters at one time or another. 1. Your Cake is stuck in a Pan If you encounter a situation in which the cake you made has refused to come out of the pan, all you need to do is just dump it in a...Read More

Fried chicken has already had several well-publicized moments during the course of this endless comfort-food boom, and now it seems to be experiencing another one. If you don’t believe us, try Chicken Express which is serving mouth-watering Arabian broast that opened not long ago at Noor Jahan Road, near the Cock n Bull restaurant. They...Read More

This fragrant curry paste is a perfect base for chicken, vegetable and fish curries. Here, Valli Little has used it in a chicken and eggplant curry with absolutely tasty results. Ingredients 2 lemongrass stalks (white part only), chopped4 Asian (red) eschalots, chopped2 tbs finely grated ginger6 long red chillies (seeds removed from half), chopped6 garlic...Read More

Any gently simmered mixture of vegetables is truly greater than the sum of its parts. It’s important to cut the ingredients to the proper size and cook them sequentially, starting with the ones that need longer cooking. Ingredients 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil1 large onion, finely dicedKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper12 small carrots, peeled6...Read More

About Peri Peri Chicken Satay Recipe: A mouth-watering chicken starter! This chicken satay recipe has a spicy twist with the addition of fiery peri peri sauce. Serve this appetizer at a dinner party or prepare for a game night with friends, the succulent chicken pieces slathered in spices and grilled to perfection would tingle everyone’s...Read More

How can I become a professional chef? A culinary college education offers unparalleled preparation for becoming a professional chef.  Along with building a practical, hands-on skill foundation in food, you will also learn about business, leadership, working as a team, menus, costing, world cuisines and cultures, and so much more. The food business is exciting,...Read More