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Umami is one of the five basic tastes (along with sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and saltiness). It’s often described as being “savoury” or “mouth-watering”. The taste is activated by glutamate taste receptors in the mouth. Glutamate is found in foods such as tomatoes, cheeses, meats, and fermented foods. It can also be added to food in the form of monosodium glutamate (MSG).
Unlike FoodSaver vacuum sealers, a vacuum chamber will actually evacuate all the air out of a chamber. It is also useful for Sous Vide cooking and long term storage.
A little dash of salt can transform bland tasting food into something truly delicious! Seasoning food properly is an overlooked skill that every home cook should perfect in order to elevate their dishes to the next level.
Two powerful home espresso machines from Breville. Which one should you buy?
Who doesn’t like a nice tall glass of orange juice? But making it at home can be quite the chore; that is, if you don’t have the right tool for the job. This review covers the best manual and electric citrus juicers on the market today.
Two powerful home espresso machines from Breville. Which one should you buy?
A little dash of salt can transform bland tasting food into something truly delicious! Seasoning food properly is an overlooked skill that every home cook should perfect in order to elevate their dishes to the next level.
Who doesn’t love to barbecue? Up your BBQ game by bringing your entire kitchen outside with these mobile outdoor prep kitchen solutions! A review of outdoor kitchens by Keter and Everdure.
These eggs slowly steam in cream until there is just butter fat and caramelized butter solids. Add a new flavor dimension to your eggs today!
No oven? No problem. This easy delicious chicken dish from the Southern United States is cooked entirely on the stove top. Inspired by Craig Claiborne’s Smothered Chicken recipe.
Quick pickled cucumbers and bean sprouts using a vacuum chamber. Perfect for adding on top of Dolsot Bibimbap, a Korean rice bowl.
Quick pickled cucumbers and bean sprouts using a vacuum chamber. Perfect for adding on top of Dolsot Bibimbap, a Korean rice bowl.
This beef and broccoli dish is extra tender when you apply the techniques described in this recipe. No more tough and chewy beef!
Peru and Chile fiercely contest the origin of this drink, but I was first introduced to it during my visit to Peru in 2014. Pisco, a brandy produced from distilled fermented grapes in the winemaking regions of Chile and Peru, is at the base of this drink. This recipe uses an easy-to-remember 2-1-1 ratio that ensures a balance between all the ingredients.
This is a quick and easy broccoli side dish that you can use to accompany a main dish. All-in-all, this dish will take less than 15 minutes to get to the table. You can adjust the heat by varying the amount of red pepper flakes, and you can add more garlic if you like it garlicy. The combination of frying and steaming results in enhanced flavour and texture.
Deep frying used to be such a pain for a number of reasons. Not anymore!
The is available today for $149.95 on Amazon. This is $50 less than it’s been all year. The last time
Deep frying used to be such a pain for a number of reasons. Not anymore!
Yellow onion vs. sweet onion? Shallot vs. red onion? Don’t be confused by all the choices. Use this handy guide to help you make the decision!
The holiday season is fast approaching, and many of us have avid home cooks on our gift-giving lists! The problem with avid home cooks is that it seems like they have everything! But have no worry, we are here to suggest several unique items that a discerning home cook will truly appreciate! All these items are used in Sizzle and Sear’s test kitchen.
Peeling garlic with just your bare hands can be a time consuming challenge. Don’t worry though. With this simple hack, you can start peeling your garlic effortlessly.
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