Strawberry Matcha Smoothie in a glass

Strawberry Matcha Smoothie

A strawberry matcha smoothie makes for a tasty and nourishing drink. It brings together the sweet flavor of berries and energizing taste of matcha powder.  By simply blending strawberries, matcha and other additions like milk or banana, one can reap a smoothie full of rewards. The strawberries provide antioxidants while matcha boasts health benefits of […]

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Grinder Salad Recipe

A grinder salad takes the flavors of an Italian grinder sandwich and reworks them into a fresh, deconstructed salad. It combines lettuce along with sliced salami, ham, and provolone cheese – the same savory meats and cheese found in a traditional grinder. Additionally, diced Brussels sprouts and assorted chopped vegetables are mixed in. What’s more,

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chicken pupusas

Chicken Pupusas

This traditional Salvadoran recipe features soft, handmade corn tortillas stuffed with a savory filling of seasoned chicken, melted cheese, and refried beans. The chicken pupusas are then cooked to golden perfection on a griddle, creating a crispy exterior that encases the tender, flavorful filling inside. Chicken Pupusas Ingredients  For the Dough: For the Filling: For

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Salt in spoon

Salt

Salt has many varieties , each with their own taste characteristics. Table salt is the most commonly used salt for cooking and baking, as it is highly refined and often contains added iodine. Kosher salt has a larger grain size and is less refined, making it a popular option for seasoning meats.  Sea salts are

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Croutons in bowl

Homemade Croutons

Croutons made from cutting bread into small pieces and toasting them to become crispy. They come in many types and flavors. Some popular bread varieties used for croutons include Texas toast, French bread, ciabatta and focaccia.  There are different flavors of croutons available. For example, Texas Toast Croutons come in garlic butter and cheese garlic

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Lettuce in kitchen

Lettuce

Lettuce comes in several varieties, each with unique flavors and textures suitable for various dishes. For example, crispy romaine excels in Caesar salads due to its structure. Butterhead leaves offer a smooth, buttery taste popular in sandwiches. Crisphead resembles cabbage with bite. Green and red leaf varieties contribute mild sweetness to salads. Compact little gem

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Grated parmesan cheese

Parmesan Cheese

Parmesan cheese, also known as Parmigiano Reggiano, comes from medieval times in Parma-Reggio, Italy. Legends say that monks first made this cheese around 900 years ago. The monks needed to preserve lots of milk for a long time. So they came up with a way to turn the milk into hard cheese.  We have records

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