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What is Pasilla Sauce Made Of?
Typically, when someone refers to pasilla sauce, they are speaking either a mild tomato salsa made with rehydrated pasillas and other typical dipping salsa ingredients or a simple sauce with ground pasillas, loads of garlic, salt, and olive oil. We concocted a third—creamy pasilla sauce.
Most Popular Spice Blends Around the World
Uncover 20 of the world's most popular spice blends, the ingredients they are composed of, and their primary uses in this article. Plus, we'll share some of our DIY spice blend recipes, so you can make your own.
The Smell of Vanilla, a Connection Between Moisture and Aroma in Vanilla Beans
Why do vanilla beans smell and what does moisture have to do with aroma? Have you ever opened a bag of freshly received vanilla beans and taken a good strong whiff and thought to yourself, OMG these vanilla beans smell so darn good? Find out the link between moisture and aroma in vanilla beans.
How Do You Eat Truffle Carpaccio?
Truffle carpaccio is an extravagantly earthy and aromatic ingredient. Thinly sliced and preserved in oil, it is perfectly poised to elevate the elegance of any dish, but how exactly do you use it? This article provides several ideas for utilizing truffle carpaccio in your culinary creations.
Simple Gluten Free Pasta With Truffles and Sage
Truffles are often paired with pasta, but few restaurants offer gluten free pasta alternatives deserving of an ingredient like truffles. So if you don't eat gluten for whatever reason, your best bet for a high-quality truffle pasta dish is to make your own. We've developed a recipe just for you.
Cocoa Powder: Dutch Process vs. Natural
There are 2 types of cacoa powder, Dutch Process and Natural. The differences are found in how they are made, the flavor they possess, acidity levels, and how they are used in cooking and baking. The best bakers and cooks learn the differences so they can choose the best type for their recipes.