Have you ever eaten kohlrabi? Kohlrabi is a rather versatile vegetable when it comes to how to prepare. We usually eat them rawpeeled, sliced and added to a salad or used for serving with a dip. Elise Bauer Just peel away the outside thick skin first. Add them to soups or stews. Grate them and toss with grated carrots or apples. Elise Bauer Boil them and mash them with potatoes or other root vegetables....

Heres why and how to use sweet, or knotted, marjoram. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Marjoram is a spice that plays nice. Sweet marjoramthe only true marjoram, by the wayis more than just oreganos understudy. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice This also lends it to being called knotted marjoram. Its said to have been grown by Aphrodite herselfone of many who have cultivated it for thousands of years. This isnt just for its flavor....

How is natural peanut butter different than conventional peanut butter? Why does it separate? Can you bake with it? Megan Gordon Get answers to all these questions and more! Choosing a peanut butter used to be as simple as creamy or crunchy, Jif or Skippy. Whether you’re ready to ditch Jif and tryJustin’s(andwe have thoughts on that! Megan Gordon What Is Natural Peanut Butter? Natural peanut butter containsjust peanuts and salt(and sometimes not even the salt)....

Heres what you gotta know about this spice! Nutmeg is one of these special spices. Nutmeg vs. Mace The Myristica fragrans tree offers more than just one aromatic spice. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Like nutmeg, it can be bought whole or ground. Whole Nutmeg vs. Ground Nutmeg Whole or ground, nutmeg tastes nutty, warm, and slightly sweet. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Its reminiscent of clove and tobacco and can even have subtle citrusy notes....

There youll find a few oils, vinegars, and my personal favorite: nutritional yeast. I keep it in a glass flip-top jar for easy access and I reach for it often.Veryoften. Why does a jar of nutritional yeast get top billing in my kitchen? Simply Recipes / Andy Christensen In fact, nutritional yeast is beloved for itshealth benefits, like its protein and B vitamin. A shelf-stable, healthy ingredient that tastes somewhere right in between Parmesan and nacho cheese?...

Like onions, onion powder is essential for a flavor-forward kitchen. Find out what onion powder is and how best to use this potent secret ingredient. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Garlic powder was always my go-to. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Whenever a dish needed a little zhushing up, Id turn to these golden grains. That is, until I was introduced to onion powder. Wow,I realized. Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel...

Oregano is a foundational herb for Mediterranean cooking and the difference between good and bland pizza. But on its own, what is it? We break it down simply, leaf by pungent leaf. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice For me, oregano is one of them. I know Im not alone, as oregano is the herb that gives pizza its signature flavor. Through this single vehicle, oregano sales increased5200 percentbetween 1948 and 1956, and the pair became American canon....

Learn how to buy, store, and use it. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Parsley is more than just a pretty plate garnish. What Is Parsley? Simply Recipes / Lori Rice What Does It Taste Like? They both have dark green leaves and stems as well as a similar leaf pattern. Cilantro leaves are thinner, more delicate, with rounded serrations at their edge. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Tablespoon for tablespoon, dried parsley is also much more expensive than fresh....

Here’s how it’s made, what to use as a substitute, and more. So naturally, you might wonder: is that peppermint extract still good? What’s the difference between peppermint extract and peppermint oil? Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Purchase peppermint extract at your local grocery store or make it yourself as a fun project! There are three main forms of the extract: natural, imitation, and artificial. Natural peppermint extract includes minimal ingredients: alcohol, peppermint oil, and sometimes, water....

Quinces are fuzzy and look like Bartlett pears, but they are their own unique treat. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Quince is not a common fruit. ), but most of us dont encounter them very often, if at all. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice And if we do, we might be hesitant to bring them home. Theyre fuzzy and odd-looking, and how can you tell if one is ripe? How do you store and prep and cook these things?...

Radicchio is full of surprises! Crisp and bracingly bitter, its actually a whole branch of the chicory family. Learn how to shop, prep, and cook with radicchio. Simply Recipes / Aaron Hutcherson Simply Recipes / Aaron Hutcherson Radicchios are a cold weather crop and closely related to wild chicory. Compared toendives(another chicory member), radicchio is on the eccentric side of the chicory family. Theyre robust and colorful, with a pronounced bitterness....

For woodsy, smoky flavor and depth to your food, keep it stocked. Smoked paprika is big, bold, and as the name implies, smoky! Curious to learn more about this unique spice that deserves a spot in your pantry? Lori Rice / Simply Recipes Smoked Paprika Origin:Made from ground, smoked dried red peppers. Often used in:Heavily in Spanish cuisine, but now more widely used. Substitutes: A 2:1 ratio of paprika and cumin or ancho chile or chipotle powder....

Sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy, always delicious Italian salami. Some family recipes include fennel seed, while others add a paste made from the chili peppers. Whatever the recipe, the final mixture is stuffed into casings which may be natural or synthetic. Alison Bickel It will continue to dry out, but the parchment paper allows it to remain fresh and last longer. Serving Soppressata Soppressata is a versatile salami for casual meals....