Lasagna is a classic Italian dish, but did you know that it has its roots in Africa? The word “lasagne” comes from the French word lasaie meaning “to cook meat or fish in layers with pasta”. Lasagna was brought over to Italy by the Romans who called it “lacinio”. Lasagna is a great way to …
Can soaking chicken in milk really make it taste better? I’ve tried this before, but was never sure whether or not it would work. I love marinades, and whenever I come across a new recipe, I always try it out. This time around, I decided to soak some chicken breasts in milk overnight, then grill …
Waffles are a type of pancake that originated in North America. They can be sweetened or savory. Sweet waffles are usually served for breakfast while savory ones are often eaten at lunchtime. In Belgium they are called “wafel” (plural). They are perfect for serving savory or sweet. While making waffles and seeing them getting stuck …
Tuna sandwiches are a popular food item served throughout the United States. They are typically made with tuna fish, mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, and bread. While the exact origin of the sandwich is unknown, some believe that it was created by a chef named Oscar Tschirky while he worked as a cook aboard a …
Samosa is savory snack food from India. The filling consists of ground peas, potatoes, spices, and onions. This recipe uses frozen puff pastry dough. How do you cook frozen puff pastry dough without baking powder or yeast? Our friend asked this question on Quora, who wrote in asking us to answer it because she wanted …
Cooking utensils are essential tools in every home kitchen. They’re used to prepare food, serve it, store leftovers, clean up messes, etc. Brass utensils have a heavy base and are usually made for preparing traditional recipes. They react with salt and acidic foodstuffs at high temperatures, which makes them unsuitable for cooking. However, there are …
