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What is Habanero Powder Used For?
Habaneros can be a pain to work with, due to capsaicin oils, which can burn eyes, skin, noses, etc... Habanero powder imparts the same great flavor, but with the lack of negative consequences and more heat predictability if used correctly. Learn everything you need to know about using habanero powder.
How is White Pepper Used in Cooking
Though they are derived from the same berries, white pepper often takes the global backstage to black pepper. In some parts of the world though, white pepper is actually the more common of the two. Let's take a look at some of the most popular ways to use white pepper in cooking.
Where does artificial vanilla come from?
Artificial vanilla is an imposter flavoring that has found its way into countless recipes and products. While many folks add it as a means of capturing that classically adored vanilla flavor, any true vanilla connoisseur can tell the difference immediately. What it's made of might surprise you.
What Are The Health Benefits Of Allspice?
Allspice is frequently used in culinary recipes, but its role expands far beyond its versatility in the kitchen. Within each allspice berry is a cache of potential health benefits.. In this article, we reveal some of the proposed medicinal properties and nutritional perk of allspice.
Is Vanilla Paste Better Than Extract?
There is no simple yes or no answer to whether or not vanilla paste is better than extract. While in many recipes one can be substituted for the other, each has its own unique characteristics and best use cases. This article notes their differences and when you might want to use one over the other.
Is Morchella a Truffle?
In the world of culinary fungi, a couple of ingredients tend to garner the most attention—Morchella and truffle. Their rarity, seasonality, and price tags have some folks wondering if Morchella is a truffle. In short, it is not. Let's explores their differences in flavor, appearance, and preparation.