Cooking

A hand-drawn picture of wine being poured from a bottle into a pan, deglazing white onions.

What is Deglazing and How to Do it (with Recipes)

Deglazing is a cooking technique that helps brings the flavors back in the dish. The principle is simple: Pour a liquid back into your pan after caramelizing any ingredients. This helps get the good bits that stuck to the pan back into the sauce.

January 29, 2025

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Paneer Substitutes on a kitchen countertop: seitan, tofu, and cashew cheeses.

How to replace Paneer: Best Vegan Substitutes to Paneer

Paneer is a classic ingredient in Indian cuisine. I’ve tried several vegan alternatives, and I can say that tofu is the best substitute! It's just as versatile, has a similar texture, and will make any paneer dish vegan! For soy-free options, seitan and cashew cheeses will do.

October 25, 2024

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Whole and grounded spices on a table for tempering

Tempering: The Secret to Indian Cooking

Tempering is an Indian cooking technique where whole seeds and spices are cooked in oil. This process releases the essential oils from the spices, enhancing their flavors. Although tempering is simple, if not done carefully, you risk burning the spices.

October 19, 2024

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A organized and clean kitchen after cooking.

7 Essential Tips to Keep your Kitchen Clean while Cooking

Keeping a kitchen clean while cooking is done by following a few steps. Keep your kitchen ready to use, clean as you go, and organize your countertop. Here, I share with you all the tips I learned in my professional cooking course.

September 20, 2024

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Infused oil in a glass bottle with a plant behind

Infused Oil: How to Make and Use It

Infused oil is a simple way to add herbal flavor to any dish. To make it, cook your herbs in warm oil, then strain the oil, and store it in a glass container. You can keep it for up to 2 months. To use your infused oil, drizzle it directly on salads and other dishes

June 8, 2024

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4 spoons each contain a different roux: a white, blond, brown or dark roux used for thickening sauces.

How to Make a Roux and Ways to Use It

A roux is a cooking preparation of fat and flour cooked over low heat. It is used to thicken sauces, and the longer you cook it, the nuttier it tastes. It’s a great tool for any cook. Ready to learn how to make one? Let’s get started. 🧑‍🍳

May 16, 2024

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A vegan mushroom risotto made with vegan cheese to replace parmesan.

4 Ways of Replacing Parmesan to turn your Mushroom Risotto Vegan

What is the best plant-based option to replace Parmesan in risotto? Vegan cheeses or nutritional yeast? Should you use soy cream or seeds to add some fat? Maybe there's another way. Let's figure this out ⬇️

May 13, 2024

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Vegetables next to a broth made using poaching vegetables techniques

How to poach vegetables?

Poaching vegetables is a simple and forgiving technique that leverages the osmosis reaction. You can give different flavor profiles to your veggies using specific liquids and reuse the infused liquid for others dishes. This method is a staple for vegans cooks.

April 6, 2024

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