Wok hei is the smoky, singed quality that gives a good stir-fry its edge. The term comes from Cantonese and is often translated as “breath of the wok.” It’s tied to very high heat, fast movement and the way oil, sauce and food hit the metal during cooking. If you’ve ever wondered why restaurant fried […]
Seafood appetizer recipes, or seafood starter recipes with seafood, are becoming more popular, as people begin to experiment with different foods and flavors. Even the simplest seafood dishes can be incredibly impressive, and your guests will be amazed at your culinary skills. However, you want to ensure that you select a starter that can be […]
This article about why you should try new recipe ideas frequently was first published on Ezine Articles (by me) but that website seems to have gone under! So here we go – I’ll post it on my own blog instead! Now, everyone has a choice about what food they make (or buy) and what they […]
Cooking professionally is a dream that a lot of people have. Whether they want to work in a fast-paced kitchen, be a private chef or sell products they make in their own home, the desire to turn a passion into a career is a common one. A lot of people have fallen in love with […]
Do you like butternut squash recipes? This vegetable (technically a berry!) is also known as butternut pumpkin or gramma in Australia as well as in New Zealand. This winter squash grows on a vine and has a scrumptious sweet and nutty taste similar to pumpkin. The tan-yellow skin encases orange fleshy pulp with a compartment […]