Food & drink

While a spiralizer is an affordable and convenient kitchen tool that you can effectively use to make zucchini noodles within minutes, some people have not bought it yet. If you want to try a zucchini noodles recipe first before actually buying a spiralizer, read this OneHowTo.com article to know how to make...

A wine that initially was used as a medicinal tonic for its botanical properties is now becoming the secret ingredient in some of the most famous Vermouth cocktails. Vermouth is a fortified and aromatized wine, which can originally be traced back to Italian, French, and German regions. In Spain, the tradition...

Has this ever happened to you? You get everything ready in the kitchen, the batter has been made, the oven is at the perfect temperature and the other people in the house are eagerly waiting to hear the 'ding!' of the timer letting them know that those delicious chocolate chip cupcakes are perfectly...

I'm sure you've used endless recipes that measure ingredients in spoonfuls, right? And that's when you start to wonder which spoon is the one you should use, after all you do have them in different sizes... Therefore, in most cases, it is more practical to add ingredients in quantities based on units...

Gelatin is a colorless and odorless protein that is derived from the bones and skin of certain animals. Most common animals used for the purpose are pigs and cows. Their skin, tendons, bones and ligaments are boiled in water to obtain this substance. Gelatin is widely used in cosmetics, face masks and shampoos....

Grapes are very popular fruits probably due to their ease of preparation and their sweet and fresh taste. You can either eat them raw, or use them in making a variety of dishes including desserts, salads, wines, juices, jellies, jams, and others. They are high in vitamins C and K, and low in fat. But...

Potatoes go well with almost any recipe, and they are an integral part of any kitchen. The best thing is that they have a long shelf life, even if you don’t refrigerate them. Most varieties can be stored as long as one month, but some may start getting bad within a week. How long you can keep your potatoes...

Sago gulaman drink is thirst quenching, sweet and a popular beverage consumed during summer months. Sago are tapioca pearls, and gulaman is gelatin in Filipino. This drink, which may remind you of bubble tea, is abundantly consumed in Philippines, and is gaining popularity all over. Big glass or plastic...

Want to use caramelized onion in some of your dishes? Although this may be a little tedious to make, the result is so delicious that it's impossible to resist. Making caramelized onions requires time and patience, but we are confident that the steps in this oneHOWTO article will make it very simple. So do not...

In order to stop meat from going bad, it is important to store it the right way. Meat usually has a short shelf life, except that you can keep it frozen for several months. First of all, never buy meat that has passed its expiry date. Now that you have purchased your meat, it is important to know how to...

Can you not distinguish between crayfish and lobster? Do you confuse these very different shellfish? Whether you don't know what to buy or you have been served this dish and are not quite sure what you're going to eat, don't worry, they are very commonly confused at naked eye and many people don't know...

Razor clams are one of the most delicious molluscs found in Spanish cuisine. They are rich in minerals such as calcium, iodine, and magnesium, and are an ideal ingredient when you want seafood that's delicious and easy to eat. However, people don't always know how to prepare them at home, so this OneHowTo...

There are many possibilities for accompanying meat dishes, so if you want some more ideas for different garnishes, pay attention to this article. From legumes to vegetables, potatoes, fruits, mushrooms, grains... the alternatives are varied, so even if you are a lover of traditional food, you can always add...

If you are a baking enthusiast, you must have a collection of piping nozzles and bags at home. But you don’t need to buy them from the market every time. You can quickly make some on your own at home too. Piping is one of the most popular ways of decorating cakes, and it is considered an art form in itself....

In many households, bread is a food that cannot be left off the table, something that is almost sacred and present at all meals. That is why many of us buy bread every day as we do want to eat it when it's hard, but what happens if one day we have leftover bread? Although there are many alternatives...

Though many love eating eggs, the question of how the hens that lay these are living arises. Whether you are concerned about the quality of the egg you are eating or the amount of freedom these hens have during their life, there are stipulated ways to know if eggs are free range or not. At OneHowTo...

If you don’t like the taste of green tea and want added health benefits, then olive leaf tea may be the perfect solution for you. As compared to black tea and coffee, green tea has significantly reduced caffeine content in it, and olive leaf tea is the zero caffeine solution for you. This olive leaf tea...

Serrano pepper, the 2 inches long green pepper ranges 10,000 to 25,000 in the Scoville heat index. But what’s life without a little chili? The main problem arises not when we are having peppers in a meal but rather during prepping peppers for the meal. A few tips can save your hands from burning due to...

While shopping for veggies people often confuse between Serrano pepper and jalapeno pepper. Since their size and look are quite similar they can be substituted for one another. But while substituting Serrano or jalapeno you must keep one thing in mind that their hotness meter is quite different. Serrano...

Condensed milk is a type of milk that is paired with other foods, such as coffee, or used as an ingredient in some desserts. It tends to be sweet, since it is made with sugar. It has a thick texture and is very easy to prepare. Normally, it can be purchased ready-made at the supermarket, but if you...

Rhubarb is a seasonal spring favorite featuring small flowers, triangular poisonous leaves, and fleshy long edible stalks. In cooking, the stalks are crisp like celery and have a tart, strong taste. Although rhubarb is categorized as a vegetable, it is usually prepared as a fruit. Most stalks are prepared...

Baking powder or baking soda is a chemical used in the kitchen to make dough rise and make it light and airy. So, it doesn't contain natural yeast and the process is generated instead by the reaction caused by various ingredients in this self-raising product. So if you've run out of baking soda or powder,...

Truffles are a very precious commodity, so preserving them to make great dishes is very important. Although truffles have an aroma and maturity which are ideal when fresh, they can also be frozen or bought in jars which guarantees their preservation. Before buying truffles, you should know that there are...

Preserving food in brine is a method that's widely used, for example, in the case of fish such as cod. Even then, this involves a process to desalt it to remove the excess salt prior to preparation of the food in question. Desalting cod is not complicated, but it takes time and patience so the fish does...

Escarole is a very common ingredient in salads, giving a fresh flavour whenever we use it. But for the kitchen novice something may come as a surprise: it is an ingredient with a bitter taste that may be objectionable to some diners. Escarole belongs to the family of endives, and this is where its bitter...

Dandelion greens are those pesky weeds that grow in your backyard. Most of the times, you want to get rid of them to have a beautifully mowed lawn, but surprisingly, they are edible too. They are not only safe to eat, but are packed with calcium and vitamin A as well. But what most people are worried...

The mixer is one of the most popular small appliances that we use at home, but it can sometimes break down, we may have lent it to someone, or for whatever reason, we might not have one handy. If you face an emergency and need to make a recipe that typically requires a mixer, don't worry. In most cases,...

Popcorn is a snack that we eat quite a lot of in our society, whether at the movies while watching a movie or at home with the microwave version. There is a study by the American Chemical Society that says popcorn is high in antioxidants and in polyphenols, which can lead us to think that apart from being...

Have you bought or made tofu to cook and don't know what to do with the leftovers? Do you want to take advantage of having made a larger amount but don't know how to keep it fresh? Tofu is a food consisting of soybeans, water, and a curdling agent. It is considered the perfect meat substitute due to its...

Autumn is synonymous with mushrooms and one of the most common edible mushrooms is the chanterelle mushroom, also known by many other names like pine mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, milk cap... This intensely colored orange or reddish fungus is a favorite in the kitchen, because it has a unique taste and...

Yellow foot chanterelle mushrooms are a type of very popular, delicious, and versatile fungi, providing a simply scrumptious taste to various dishes such as meat, fish, and all kinds of stews. The time of harvesting for Cantharellus Lutescen runs from October through to February, so it is common for foodies...

Fruits and vegetables grow abundantly during the season. But often we have a craving for such foods when they are not in season. Simply storing those fruits and veggies won’t be possible as they will turn moldy and would be wasted. But there is one effective method through which we can store our seasonal...

Modern packaging allows a longer shelf life for chicken to be safe for consumption, but it is still a meat product and prone to go spoilt with time so it’s best to consume it as fresh as possible. But how do you know whether a piece of chicken is still good to eat? What are the signs that chicken is starting...

Halal is the name given to food or drink that is prepared in a special way using only ingredients that have been approved for Muslims to consume. Because of these dietary laws, many food choices are prohibited. OneHowTo is here to explain more about Halal and how to identify which sweets or candies are Halal. image:...

Do you want to prepare zucchini in an original way? Using tempura can be a good way to do it; this simply means it is battered in a water and flour paste, a technique taken from Japanese cuisine. Unlike other traditional batters, tempura is very light and ideal for many foods such as fish or vegetables....

Tofu, paneer and tempeh look almost the same, and taste almost the same too. Many people may be left confused about how they are different from each other, and how to identify them individually. Here at OneHowTo.com, we are going to tell you what is the difference between tofu, paneer and tempeh.

Before eating a fruit or vegetable, we should always wash and disinfect them to remove any dirt or bacteria that may have accumulated on them that can affect our health. Before reaching the market where we buy them, they have gone through a number of places and have had the opportunity to accumulate dirt,...

Oats are a cereal which is very beneficial for our body, known for its high fibre and protein which helps lower bad cholesterol in the blood. And a great way to take advantage of all their properties and enjoy a unique taste is to prepare delicious smoothies with oats as the main ingredient. In this OneHowTo...

Green vegetables are healthy for sure, and bhindi is among the tastiest of them all. Bhindi is ladyfinger, and it is liked by children and adults alike. But most of the times, it does not look so appealing when it is cooked. Usually, it looses its green color, and thereby some of its nutrients too. Here at...

There are many days that we get home from work and are pressed for time. So we opt for a quick-meal, such as a pasta dish but we always have to use this shop-bought tomato sauce that we don't like or some other kind of pre-made sauce. Well, no longer! In this article we show you how you can make tomato...

Goat cheese has become a kitchen star in all sorts of dishes, especially salads. Goat cheese has an intense, creamy taste that blends perfectly with a crispy salad. However, when we want to cut it we are often faced with the same problem: it crumbles very easily. Is there a way to prevent this? In OneHowTo,...

Whiskey is a distilled beverage which is commonly consumed worldwide. Although the production of whiskey may seem complicated, unlike other spirits, is very easy and can be made comfortably at home. If you like this drink or want to surprise your guests, pay attention to the next article, where OneHowTo.com...

There are many recipes and variations of guacamole as this traditional Mexican dip has become more and more popular in recent years. The problem comes when we don't eat the whole guacamole up. As you may already know, avocado usually goes brown after a day. Though it may not be something to keep for too...

When consumed as food, eggs are used in various ways. Some recipes use them as a binding agent, others as emulsifiers. They can add high-quality protein to the diet, as well as other nutrients. Many of the most famous dishes use egg, some of which we may not be aware use this ingredient in the first place....

A good bottle of wine can be the perfect gift. Although there are other sizes, the standard bottle of wine is a clean 750 ml. This is too much for some, too little for others and just the perfect amount, depending on occasion and personal taste. The decision to have a standard bottle of wine be 75 cl is...

For people suffering form celiac disease, even the smallest amount of gluten can trigger a very serious reaction. If this occurs regularly, it can have deleterious long-term effects which can include neurological disorders and even the increased risk of certain cancers. Knowing which foods contain gluten...

Are you looking for a healthy alternative to your regular coffee? Barley coffee (also known as "caffè d'orzo" in Italian) might be exactly what you need. This caffeine-free beverage offers numerous health benefits while providing a satisfying, earthy flavor that many coffee lovers appreciate. In this oneHOWTO...

Bell peppers are a type of fruit, but they are cooked and eaten like a vegetable. While chefs may know what to do with them, botanists and horticulturists may have different ideas. To understand how bell peppers are classified, we need to look at what they are in terms of parts of a plant. The fruit of flowering plants...

Some people think being gluten free and celiac are the same thing, but this is not the case. Many people are gluten free because they want to lose weight or have a diet modified for certain activities. Gluten can be difficult to digest. While this provides slow-release energy, it can also make people...

For many of us, a day doesn't start without a cup of coffee. It is a delicious beverage with a high level of caffeine, helping us to provide the energy we need to fulfill our responsibilities. Unfortunately, some of us can be very sensitive to caffeine, whether this sensitivity develops as we age or...