Harissa is a classic spicy condiment from the North African region of the Maghreb. Consisting of dried or roasted chile peppers, garlic, olive oil, citrus just, and warming spices. For a unique and flavorful sauce/paste that can be used in so many different applications. Tips, Tricks & Suggestions What type of dried chili to […]
Aji picante is a classic condiment that can be found on every Colombian table. It consists of finely chopped cilantro, green onions, tomatoes, and chilies. All of which is thinned out and mixed with a combination of vinegar, lime juice, and water. This simple combination of ingredients results in a refreshing and tangy taste that
Thai peanut dressing is a savory, sweet, and salty sauce filled with aromatic flavors that can be used for so many occasions. It is perfect as a dipping sauce for chicken satay or even spring rolls. And can easily be thinned out and used in any salad for a rich and creamy dressing without the
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Wafu is a classic Japanese style of salad dressing. Consisting of soy sauce, vinegar, oil, sugar, toasted sesame seeds, and grated onion for a sweet and savory flavor. It is mild and goes great with just about any type of salad. What is Wafu Dressing? The word Wafu literally translates as “Japanese-style”. And
Chermoula is going to become your new favorite condiment to use this summer. It has an amazingly herbaceous, spicy, and tangy flavor that is great in all sorts of applications. What is Chermoula? Chermoula is a classic condiment that originated in the Mahgreb countries of Morrocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Lybia. And in its
Enjoy traditional Salsa Molcajete at home with our recipe. A classic way for preparing salsa using a mortar & pestle a.k.a. molcajete. Made with tomatoes, tomatillos, chili peppers, onion, garlic, and salt. All of which is cooked to add a smoky and charred flavor. What is a Molcajete? The molcajete is a traditional
Growing up in Southern California I ate a lot of Mexican food, especially tacos. So I feel pretty confident in claiming that know a thing or two about spotting a good taqueria from a bad one. And while there are many signs of a great taqueria, one of the most frequent indicators is whether
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Infused oils are one of the most overlooked ingredients in the home kitchen. Which is a shame because they have so many great applications. You can use them to add subtle flavor to homemade salad dressings, sauces, and marinades. They are great when drizzled over finished dishes like pasta, pizza, vegetables, and even meat.
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This chunky olive tapenade is something that I always have on hand. It’s full of strong salty & briny flavors which makes it great in so many applications. You can use it as a simple dip with crackers, spread it onto sandwiches for added moisture, or even use it as a quick way to
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For such a simple dish, there sure is a lot of things to consider when making pizza at home. Stuff like testing out different pizza dough recipes until you find one that works. Deciding whether you should use a pizza stone in a regular oven, or if you should invest in one of those
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