Category: Ingredients
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5 Common Types of Mustard
The amount of mustard available to us nowadays is highlighted by the array of types of mustard I found at the back of my cupboard during a recent clear-out. Even then, plenty of mustard products can be found on supermarket shelves, let alone in dedicated food shops. So, let’s look at the 5 common types…
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Steak Cuts: A Comprehensive Guide
We can all agree that steak is delicious, but we can’t all agree on our favourite cut. However, some of us don’t know what one steak cut is from the next. So here we are, presenting a comprehensive guide to steak cuts. Where does steak come from? It’ll come as no surprise to learn that…
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4 Types of Peppercorns Used in Cooking
Often in kitchens, when we talk about pepper, we talk about the powder ground from black peppercorns. Rarely do we pay much attention to other types of peppercorns unless a recipe calls for it. Yet, even then, we often think we can use the black peppercorns at the back of the cupboard waiting to refill…
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What are These Types of Rice and How to Use Them
Is there such a thing as too much choice? With the types of rice we can find on our supermarket shelves, some may argue that there is. Fortunately, choosing a suitable variety becomes easier when you know what you want. Over 100,000 Types of Rice Rice is the second most cultivated crop worldwide, forming the…
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How to Cook Perfect Basmati Rice
The perfect basmati rice is fluffy, tender, and far from a complex technique to master. All it takes is a little care, patience, and the correct water-to-rice ratio. What Is Basmati Rice? Basmati Rice belongs to a group of rice varieties known as long-grain rice. Long-grain rice length measures approximately four times its width. Its…
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All These Types of Paprika, but What is it?
Paprika is most often divided into 3 different types of paprika. These are sweet, hot, and smoked. Their flavour profile is based on their preparation and the type of peppers used. However, they also have different properties depending on where they are produced.
