Capers are tiny, salty flavor bombs that work with everything from pasta to bagels. Just wait til we get to frying them! Where Are Capers Made From? Simply Recipes / Lori Rice But first things first: Did you know that capers are actually flower buds that have been pickled? Theyre then dried in the sun and brined or packed in salt. The one downside is that because theyre closer to flowering, they might not hold together as well....
Cloves add a pungent kick of spicy sweetness to a wide array of savory and sweet dishes. Sold in both whole and ground form, cloves are a wonderful warming spice to add to your pantry. Cloves are a cozy spice that bring a whole lot of character to a dish. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Heres everything it’s crucial that you know about this special spice. The small, spike-topped buds of the tree are harvested before they flower and are then dried....
Leeks are from the onion family and are a workhorse in the kitchen. Learn how to choose, store, clean, prepare, and cook leeks at home. Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Leeks are great workhorses: Dont have garlic or onions handy? Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek Swap in a leek and itll do right by you. Theres also something sophisticated about them. If you tend to overlook leeks, this guide will help you appreciate them to their fullest....
This fruit comes in several distinct varieties, each with its own character. We cover fuyus, hachiyas, and American persimmons. If you plan on eating any of them it is crucially important to know how to tell them apart! Elise Bauer The tree is part of the ebony family. Fuyu Persimmons Fuyu persimmons are short and squat, and are shaped much like tomatoes. When they are orange, they’re ripe, and can be eaten like an apple....
Writer Annette Thurmon revisits the memory of her aunts basement canning closet and finds the foundation of her values. There’s green bean casserole, cornbread, apple crisp, and her famous stuffing. Most of the ingredients were grown right outside, in her large garden nestled in the mountains. Simply Recipes / Annette Thurmon There was always fresh corn, okra, tomatoes, and green beans. Growing and preserving food was in her DNA. The basement was just what you would expect: dark, damp, and filled with antiques and boxes....
Orange yolks don’t guarantee that the eggs came from pasture-raised hens. Sure, it mightlookbeautiful, but does the color of the yolk actually mean anything? Does the yolk indicate that the egg comes from a pasture-raised chicken or that the chicken is happy? Simply Recipes / Getty Images I talked to an expert to find out. An orange yolk is indicative of the chickens diet, says Steele. This pigment is in foods like marigold, alfalfa, pumpkin, and a lot of leafy greens....
Not all ground beef is created equal. For years, I assumed that all those pounds of ground beef were the same, end of story. Now that Im the working parent doing the shopping, I know theres more to it. ArtistGNDphotography / Getty Images A trip to the meat case bombards me with choices. There areso many kindsof ground beef! Andthe main difference is in the percentage of lean meat to fat....
“In each cloying bite, we consume the promise of summer.” Simply Recipes / Claudia Cash At dusk, we find new sources of light. Theres the fairy strand of twinkle lights on the porch, winking giddily in the wind. Simply Recipes / Claudia Cash And the fireflies, whose green bodies flicker in and out of grass that could stand a mowing. Its the start of magic. A dessert sandwich for the young and young-at-heart....
That doesnt mean that it isnt flavorful and good; its just not the original Aleppo pepper. Its versatile, flavorful, and I love using it in my everyday cooking. Topping a pasta, roasted vegetables or a tomato toast are some of my favorite ways to use it. Lori Rice Some Aleppo-style crushed peppers are made from Marash peppers, like theSilk Chile Flakesfrom Burlap & Barrel. Marash peppers, according to the product description, are botanically identical to the Aleppo pepper....
Allspice can be used to flavor everything from jerk chicken to gingerbread! Lori Rice Curious about allspice? It features prominently in Caribbean cuisines as well as Middle Eastern and traditional Latin American recipes. Lori Rice Ground allspice is a single spice made from the allspice berry. It is a component of pumpkin pie spice, which also contains cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Whole Vs. Lori Rice Ground Whole allspice is the dried allspice berry....
Almond extract has a strong flavor that makes baked goods sit up and take notice. (Unless youre in full-onalmond crescent cookiemode, in which case, stock up!) Flavor:Strong, slightly fruity, and basically you know it when you taste it. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Fans of marzipan often like almond extract. (Stay with me.) Though theyre known as nuts, almonds are actually the seed of a fruit. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice...
This special spice lends a rich red-orange color to foods. Heres everything it’s crucial that you know about this unique spice. Some mustards, margarines, and snacks like Goldfish and Cheeze-It crackers also contain annatto. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice It isnt just for color, though. Annatto comes with its own special flavor, which is why its also used as a spice. Take a whiff of annatto and youll be greeted by a nutty, floral aroma....
Ever wonder what balsamic vinegar is and how it is made? But what is balsamic vinegar, really? How is it made? Elise Bauer Whats the difference between white balsamic and regular balsamic vinegar? What makes some balsamic vinegar so expensive? Earlier this year I spent a week in Italy on an intensive educational trip to learn about balsamic vinegar. Elise Bauer What Is Balsamic Vinegar? Balsamic vinegar comes from an Italian vinegar making process dating back to the middle ages....
