Black pepper, often referred to as the “king of spices,” is a popular culinary spice known for its distinct pungent flavor that comes from its alkaloid component, piperine. Black pepper is an important health food that may help prevent and control tumor growth, improve gastrointestinal health, and possess antioxidant and antibacterial properties. Pepper originated in India,…
8 Major Functions of Vitamin B Complex, and 4 Groups Who Need More
Vitamin B complex is a compound of 8 water-soluble B vitamins that work synergistically together and are vital for the human body. Vitamin B complex can be quickly absorbed by the intestine and excreted through renal metabolism. It then acts as a coenzyme in many catabolic and anabolic enzymatic reactions, which play an integral role in…
Perfect Pasta Primavera
Pasta Primavera With Seasonal Veggies This awesomely Perfect Pasta Primavera is for all of us who want (need) an easy and totally yummy way to multiply colorful veggies in our lives. After all, Primavera literally means mixture of fresh vegetables. Tell me I’m not the only person who desperately throws together an obligatory little salad next to a…
A Peruvian-Inspired Marinade Livens up This One-Pan Weeknight Chicken Dinner
Who knew one sheet pan could provide so much depth in flavor in one dish? Before you get everything together on the pan, start with the marinade in a blender. The marinade features refreshing mint, herby oregano, and pungent garlic; it also gets a subtle earthiness from cumin and smoked paprika, plus a little kick…
Cinco de Mayo Is the Perfect Time to Enjoy Mexico’s World-Class Cuisine at Home
Many celebrations, big and small, feature skirt steak in our household. Whether it’s birthday bashes or graduations, we serve the quick-cooking, bold beefsteaks whenever the weather cooperates for grilling. This is a cut that deserves and welcomes the sear from a hot cooking surface. It’s a given that we’ll trim and marinate a pile of…
Sauteed Savoy Cabbage Is a Low-Effort Weeknight Win
Whether you’re trying to eat more cabbage or just need to use up that remaining half head of savoy cabbage sitting in the back of your fridge, one of my favorite ways to dish it up is in a simple saute. Here, mild-mannered Savoy cabbage leaves are sauteed in butter for an easy side dish…
Spring Has Sprung on Your Table!
Spring Green Soup with Chicken Serves 4 Active Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 pound chicken tenders 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth 3/4…
Homemade Paneer Is Easy Squeezy, Lemon Cheesy
I’ve often wondered what, exactly, Little Miss Muffet was eating when she sat on her tuffet. Curds and whey are what milk becomes when you heat it to a boil and add acid. This causes the milk to separate into coagulated chunks of curd surrounded by watery liquid known as whey. The splitting of milk…
This Skillet Brownie Is a Gooey-Center-Meets-Crispy-Edge Work of Art
In the world of chocolate desserts, brownies reign supreme. There’s just something about the chewy, fudgy squares that make them practically impossible to dislike. Bring brownies to any gathering and there’s a good chance they’ll be the first dessert to go. While traditional brownies are delicious, adding brown butter to the mix is an easy…
Chicken Meatballs With Zesty Tomato Sauce Is a Weekday Favorite
No matter what country you are from, you will find a version of meatballs. Maybe it’s because meatballs are a classic comfort food no matter where you live. All these versions have two things in common: They’re made from ground meat rolled into balls. From there, the meatballs vary according to different tastes and available…
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