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What Is It? Parsley is an herb plant commonly used in Mediterranean cuisines but can also be found in other parts of the world. Easily find parsley throughout the traditional dishes of Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Malta, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Cyprus, Israel, Lebanon and Turkey. It belongs to the Apiaceae family, which produces thousands of
What Is Roasting? Roasting is a dry heat cooking method using an oven or open flame. Heat circulates the food and cooks from all sides. The food undergoes a chemical reaction with exposure to the heat known as the Maillard process, which is what causes the surface of food to brown. What Is The
Cauliflower cream is a popular substitute for milk or heavy cream. It’s super healthy, dairy free and nut free – a true plant-based alternative! Plus bonus points for the extra serving of veggies I can sneak into my kids’ meals. Who doesn’t love a good cream sauce? That silky richness that coats whatever it touches.
The rushed cycle of daily commute, round trips to daycare / school, work responsibilities and housekeeping tasks used to have me round the clock exhausted. With my caffeine as fuel, I powered through priorities and typically burnt out before being able to complete the rest. I mean, how do you do it? How do you
The abundance of leafy greens in warm weather makes them easy to consume but winter is when they are out of season and harder to come by. Get all the FAQS about my meal prep secret, how to freeze spinach and other greens. What Are Greens And Why Are They Important? Greens are leafy vegetables
Purchasing food to eat is one thing – getting it on the plate is a whole different story. Cooking is quite the production. The setup, prep work, cooking and clean up can take up a lot of time but having some of the work done already can be the lifesaver you need to avoid copping
Garlic is an ingredient found at the base of so many recipes across the world. It is included in trinities from a number of cultural cuisines making it safe to say that garlic is everywhere! I am of Italian heritage (southern Italy to be a bit more specific) and garlic is a staple in our
What is it? Garlic, grown in bulbs, possesses powerful flavour. Each individual piece within the bulb is known as a clove. It is a member of the allium family and relative to onions and leeks. The Benefits of Garlic Garlic’s medicinal properties have been used throughout history as treatment for many illnesses as well as
Curious how some people manage to pull off meals with such ease? It seems almost effortless the way they can pull out a few ingredients and whip up something so delicious. The secret is really quite simple – you can’t use what you don’t have. Maintaining a well-stocked kitchen can take away the stress of
Spring is here! The days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer. It’s time to welcome the new life around us as we prepare a new year’s harvest. Here are five vegetables to take advantage of this season. 1. Asparagus These tasty stalks are harvested from late February through June but April and
Have you ever noticed the sluggish feeling you get after eating that greasy burger and fries? How about the surge of energy after coffee? The way you are feeling has much to do with your food choices. Our body responds to the food we eat, which can make us feel great but can also slow
Your committed to eating your greens, load up on a whole bunch of veggies and set out on the quest for this week’s attempt at an ideal diet. Sooner than you think, you reach into the fridge only to find your watery, crisp veggies have turned limp and headed straight for a moldy mess. Quality