Author: Daniel
Baked tender chicken with salsa sauce & parsley
Parsley is a very versatile herb, capable of blending the various flavors of a dish. Basically, it goes well with most ingredients, such as pasta, vegetables, meats, seafood, and salads. It’s also great added to soups or used in sauces with other seasonings. If you’ve eaten strong-smelling foods like garlic and have bad breath, you…
All You Should Know About Bay Leaves & Recipes
Today we’re sharing information about bay leaves, which are readily available in supermarkets. What are Bay Leaves? Bay leaves are the leaves of the bay tree. Like basil, they contain eugenol, but in addition to eugenol, they contain dozens of other aromatic oils. Originating in the Mediterranean region of Europe, they are frequently used in…
Everything About Basil – Recipe Included
Basil is a herb most people have eaten, as it’s an essential ingredient in pesto pasta. Basil is actually a general term encompassing many different varieties, such as “Thai basil,” commonly used in some Asian countries. And even within Thai basil, there are different types, such as red-bone and white-bone varieties. The Western-style basil used…
Everything You Need to Know About Dill – Recipes Included
This time, we’ll share how to use dill, whose leaves are even longer and thinner than rosemary, in cooking. Dill Growing Regions Dill belongs to the same family as parsley and is a very slender plant, often described as feathery. Dill can grow to about one meter tall, flowers, and emits a strong fragrance throughout.…
All you should know about The Amazing Herb Sage
There are many varieties of sage (Sage, Salvia), with approximately 900 known species. These include varieties such as pansy sage and yellow-spotted sage, and even pineapple sage with a fruity fragrance. Flower colors include purple, blue, pink, yellow, white, and red. Many varieties are cultivated as ornamental plants, while others are used as herbs in…
Thyme, a Western-style herb: Cultivation methods and culinary applications
Thyme (also known as musk herb) originates from the Mediterranean coast and is an evergreen plant, meaning it has green leaves year-round. Like rosemary, it has two growth directions: upright and creeping. It flowers, and the flower color varies depending on the variety, including red, purple, white, pink, and more. There are many varieties of…
Western Herb: Lemon Verbena – Suitable for Both Cooking and Desserts
This time, we’ll share about a Western herb: lemon verbena, frequently found in body and hand care products. How exactly can this herb be used in cooking? Lemon verbena (scientific name Aloysia citrodora) originated in South America and was brought to Europe by the Spanish and Portuguese in the 17th century. Although it’s called verbena,…
8 Common Misconceptions About Olive Oil
Misconception 1: The purest olive oil is “Pure Olive Oil” Misconception Rate: 77.8% Many people believe that “pure olive oil” means “highest purity” or “best quality.” However, the highest quality olive oil is actually Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Based on chemical analysis (acid value, peroxide value, UV absorption value, fatty acids, purity, etc.) and sensory…
Delicious Shrimp Stock Recipes with (shrimp shell)
The raw shrimp shells, heads, and tails that are removed when preparing shrimp are usually thrown away. But this is actually a bit wasteful, because these shrimp shells can be used to make incredibly delicious shrimp stock! There’s no fixed ratio of water to shrimp shells when making shrimp stock, but the cooking process is…
TOP 10 Easy fish recipes
Many studies have confirmed that the Omega-3 and DHA found in fish can help strengthen memory and improve learning ability. This time, we’ll be sharing some easy fish recipes that many people have tried and enjoyed. RECIPE 10: Sea Bream and Tofu Dish Prepare the sea bream by cutting it into cubes and marinating it…