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Oregano Oil: Health Benefits
Oregano oil, widely available in tablet or capsule form, is made by extracting beneficial compounds from the plant using alcohol or carbon dioxide.
Diana Dashkevich health oils Cooking 15 November 2023
Cinnamon: Health Benefits
Cassia cinnamon is the most common species sold in the United States.
Diana Dashkevich cinnamon health Cooking 13 November 2023
You should use smoked garlic more: Elevate your cooking
Smoked garlic offers a unique and flavorful twist on traditional garlic, enhancing dishes with its distinct smoky aroma and taste. Though not everyone might like it, most people do - and that's because of its rich and unique flavor.
Kate Yakimchuk garlic tips cooking Cooking 3 September 2023
You shouldn't count calories in spices: Pay attention to sauces instead
Even if you count calories and want to do everything perfectly, you shouldn't count calories in spices. Seasoning itself, such as salt, pepper, herbs, and spices, typically contains very few calories, and in most cases, these calorie amounts are negligible and not worth counting when tracking your daily calorie intake.
Kate Yakimchuk spices calories dieting Cooking 2 September 2023
Herbs that taste better when dried: You don't have to use fresh herbs every time
Drying herbs is a common method of preserving their flavors for use in cooking. While the flavor of some herbs intensifies when dried, others may lose some of their potency.
Kate Yakimchuk herbs cooking Cooking 18 August 2023
Why you should add herbs in the end: Cooking tips
Adding herbs at the end of the cooking process is a common culinary practice that enhances the flavor, aroma, and visual appeal of a dish. While it seems that you should add them in the very beginning, so other components can get more flavor and aroma, it's not true.
Kate Yakimchuk cooking tips cooking herbs Cooking 21 July 2023
How to cut herbs properly: Keep the juice inside, not on your cutting board
Fresh herbs can add lots of flavor to your dish, and most of it hides in its juice. When you cut your herbs, you can accidentally release too much juice and leave it on your cutting board, so your dish receives fewer flavors.
Kate Yakimchuk cooking tips herbs cutting tips Cooking 25 June 2023
Why you should season your food: The special benefits of spices
For most people, seasoned food just simply tastes better, so unless they have some special health problems, they use spices regularly. At the same time, spices aren't just full of flavors - they can also be beneficial for your health.
Kate Yakimchuk spices healthy food healthy diet Cooking 23 June 2023
How to season your rise properly: Cooking tips for amazing rice
Rice is one of the healthiest and tastiest options for most people. Plain rice can be too boring and blend, but good seasoning can improve its taste a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk rice cooking tips spices Cooking 8 June 2023