Amaro is a bitter Italian liqueur that is produced from the distillation of herbs and spices. It is similar to vermouth but stronger and sweeter. Campari is a bitter Italian lager that was originally created to be served cold. It is now used as a cocktail ingredient Amaro and Campari Amaretto and Campari are two…
Turkey is leaner than chicken and contains fewer calories. It is lower in fat and cholesterol than chicken. Turkey breast meat is usually sold vacuum packed. Vacuum packing helps maintain the quality of the meat. Turkey is very versatile and can be used in many different ways. It can be roasted, grilled, sautéed, baked, stir…
Broilers are used for cooking meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, and other foods. A broiler drawer is a type of oven that has a built-in broiling element. It usually comes with a rack that holds the food above the heating element. This allows the food to get cooked evenly. An oven broiler is a separate unit…
Kirkland Cookware is a brand name owned by KitchenAid. It was founded in 1885 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its products include cookware, bake ware, dishwashers, refrigerators, ovens, stoves, and other appliances. Calphalon is another well known brand name of cookware. It was established in 1969 and is based in New York City, New…
Demi-glace is a concentrated sauce used in many classic dishes such as beef bourguignon, cassoulet, veal osso bucco, and duck à l’orange. It is made from meat juices left after roasting meats. Gravy is a thickened sauce made from flour and fat cooked together until smooth. It is usually served with roast meats. Both demi-glace and gravy…
Granulated sugar is white in color and consists of fine particles of crystallized sucrose. It is used in baking, candy making, and other sweet applications. Brown sugar is granulated sugar with molasses added. It is darker in color and has a stronger flavor than regular granulated sugar. Both types of sugars are interchangeable in recipes,…
Hard enameled cast iron cookware is a great choice for any type of stovetop cooking. It is durable, easy to clean, and comes in many different sizes and shapes. However, hard enameled cast iron does not conduct heat well, so if you are using it on top of the stove, you will need to place…
Kahlua is a coffee liqueur produced by the Irish company Pernod Ricard. It was introduced in 1884 and is now owned by Bacardi Limited. It is a blend of coffee, sugar, vanilla extract, and cream. Kahlua is available in many different flavors such as chocolate, hazelnut, caramel, and orange. Bailey’s Irish Cream is a brand…
Sassafras is a tree native to North America. It grows from the roots of the sassafras tree, which is a member of the lauraceae family. Sassafras leaves are used to flavor root beer and other beverages. Sassafras bark is used to flavor tea and herbal remedies. Sassafras wood is used to flavor tobacco products. Sassafras…
Farina is a coarsely ground flour used for making porridge and other baked goods. It is usually milled from wheat, but oats, barley, rye, buckwheat, cornmeal, millet, and sorghum can also be used. Semolina is finely ground durum wheat flour that is used to make pasta. It is available in different grades depending on how…