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A Guide to Asian Rice Crackers

Have you ever eaten Asian rice crackers? Here’s a guide on various popular rice snacks that you can find in Asian supermarkets. This list also includes information on where to buy these Asian rice ...

What is Mirin (Japanese Sweet Rice Cooking Wine)?

Written by Lisa Lin & Diann Leo-Omine. Photos by Lisa Lin. Mirin (みりん) is a type of Japanese rice cooking wine that is generally made from fermenting several ingredients together: steamed sweet ...

How To Cook With Lemongrass

VIDEO: WATCH HOW TO PREPARE LEMONGRASS Written by Lisa Lin & Diann Leo-Omine. Photos & Video by Lisa Lin. While I didn’t grow up using lemongrass, it’s an ingredient that I’ve grown to ...

What’s the Difference Between Tamari vs Soy Sauce?

Tamari and soy sauce look similar are made from fermented soy beans, but there are subtle differences between the two sauces. Learn more about the differences between tamari vs soy sauce, various ...

How to Cook Basmati Rice: Stovetop, Instant Pot & Slow Cooker

Here is a tried-and-true guide on how to cook basmati rice. This basmati rice recipe walks you through the stovetop, Instant Pot, and slow cooker cooking methods. Serve the rice with my paneer tikka ...

How to Season a Wok

Ever wondered how to season a wok? Here is your step-by-step guide on how to season a carbon steel wok. It is simpler than you think! Thank you Made In Cookware for sponsoring this post! A wok is ...

How to Make Paneer (Easy Step-By-Step Guide)

I fell in love with paneer when I was in college and ate my first saag paneer. It was one of the dishes I ate where I thought that meat wasn't necessary to make the meal more delicious. I loved the ...

How to Make Bubble Tea (Boba Tea, 波霸奶茶/珍珠奶茶)

Bubble tea is one of my favorite things to sip on during the summer. Originating from Taiwan, bubble tea (波霸奶茶/珍珠奶茶) usually consists of sweetened tea with milk and the characteristic chewy tapioca ...

How to Make Teriyaki Sauce

This simple teriyaki sauce recipe comes together in less than 10 minutes. It is great for stir fries, marinating, or making my teriyaki tofu! My pantry isn't complete without a good teriyaki ...

Braised Artichokes with Mandarin Chili Sauce

Braising artichokes is one of the easiest ways to prepare the vegetable. These simple braised artichokes are served with a spicy and tangy mandarin chili sauce. Thank you Safeway for sponsoring ...

How to Cook Quinoa 3 Ways: Stovetop, Slow Cooker & Instant Pot

Ever wondered how to cook the perfect quinoa? Here is a guide on how to cook quinoa three ways: stovetop, slow cooker, and Instant Pot. I cook quinoa often, and I never seem to remember ...

How to Cook Chickpeas 3 Ways: Stovetop, Instant Pot & Slow Cooker

Ever wondered how long it takes to cook dried chickpeas? Here's a handy guide on how to cook chickpeas 3 ways: stovetop, slow cooker, and Instant Pot. Some of you are probably reading the title ...

How To Make Pomegranate Molasses

Have you ever tried pomegranate molasses? It's tangy and bright in flavor, and it's easy to make at home! You can use it for dressings, sauces, or roasts. You can even drizzle it on desserts! I ...

How to Roast Garlic

Ever wondered how to roast garlic? Here's a step-by-step tutorial and video on how you can easily roast garlic at home. They're great in dressings, hummus or mixed with vegetables! Years ago, I ...

How to Cut a Pineapple

I'm not ashamed to admit that I used to buy canned pineapple. The thought of having to rip through the tough exterior seemed like too much work. But what bothers me about canned pineapple is the ...

Quick Guide on How to Cook with Tofu

Ever wondered how to cook with tofu? Look no further! Here's a quick guide on how to cook with several common types of tofu: soft, medium firm, firm and extra firm. Thank you House Foods for ...

How to Make Butternut Squash Puree

I know that a lot of us cook with pumpkin puree all the time, but we often forget about butternut squash puree! Butternut squash is slightly sweeter than pumpkin, so the puree is a great ingredient ...

How to Make Pomegranate Juice

Around this time of the year, one of the most searched recipes on this site is the one on making pomegranate molasses. I was going through that post earlier last month, and I was quite appalled by how ...

How to Pit Cherries Without a Cherry Pitter

My favorite way to consume cherries is to shove them in my mouth and spit out the pits, while engaging in contests to see who can shoot the furthest. But when I'm planning to cook with cherries, ...

How to Make Baked Tortilla Chips

Making chips at home is easier than you think! You only need four ingredients: tortillas, oil, salt and lime juice. Everything needs a bit of spring cleaning, including this blog. I'm going ...

How to Make an Avocado Rose

Avocado roses are a fun way to decorate your toast. Here is a quick tutorial on how you can make them at home! I wasn't a particularly picky eater as a kid, but there was one thing I absolutely ...

How to Make Slow Cooker Applesauce

Making your own applesauce is so simple! All you need are some apples, spices, your slow cooker, and a blender. This unsweetened applesauce, served warm, is a great healthy post-dinner ...

Not Your Average Popcorn Chicken

For some reason that cannot be explained, I have become the unofficial rice krispies treats maker of my family. I made it once for my nephew's birthday party years ago, and the requests have not ...

Kitchen Questions: How to Keep a Cut Avocado Fresh?

The avocado: a nutrient-rich, luscious green fruit that goes well in dishes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. (Possibly a late night snack as well?) I didn't always like avocados. I remember a time ...