Food & drink

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...

Hot pepper in olive oil is a very ancient preservation technique which preserves the flavor of peppers along with enhancing it as the pepper ages. The jar of pepper infused olive oil usually comes in handy when suddenly guests appears and demands a lovely hot meal. Beside if you have your own kitchen...

Among the tropical fruits the soursop can be highlighted for offering incredible health benefits that promote both the smooth functioning of the digestive system and that of the kidneys and liver. In addition, numerous studies have linked it to the fight against cancer as it combats the development of...

With the summer months comes watermelon season and all the benefits of getting hydrated by eating this refreshingly sweet fruit. Watermelon is one of the fruits with higher water content but is also a powerful source of Vitamin C, copper, potassium, magnesium and many other nutrients. You may eat the...

Though the classic sweet scones with double cream and jam are a favorite to have with afternoon tea, there are many other ways of eating scones. There are as many twists to the scone as you can think of, so how about making some savoury scones and filling them with exciting new ingredients? At OneHowTo...

Choosing a milk is not easy, not only because there are many brands on the market but also because we find on the shelves a wide variety of types of milk that can sometimes confuse us. Some people clearly know the product that they want, but others do not know the difference between similar sounding...

Rhubarb is a seasonal spring favorite featuring small flowers, triangular poisonous leaves and fleshy long edible stalks. In cooking, stalks are crisp like celery and have a tart, strong taste. Although rhubarb comes in the category of vegetables, 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,...

Beef is a great source of protein. Although the amount of red meat someone eats needs to be catered to the individual. In any case, it should be good quality meat from a responsible source and as fresh as possible. Although we can store it in the fridge or the freezer, we need to know the longer it is...

Lettuce is a green leafy vegetable that is often consumed raw in salads. Fresh lettuce is a popular ingredient high in vitamins, minerals and water content that you can use to make refreshing and nutritious salads. Since it is a food that can easily turn bad it is helpful to know if the lettuce bag in...

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...

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...

Ribena has been one of children's all-time favorites for generations, especially in the United Kingdom. This syrup, which is usually diluted in water, is a popular refreshment that all the family will enjoy. Though you can buy it in most shops, you may want to choose a healthier version with no additives. As...

Wine is one of the most passionate and meaningful beverages available on this earth. It is the ultimate hospitality gesture, filled with battery and a juice of remembrance. It is charged with flavor, sunshine, and a series of processes to gain the final product. When you look back to the time it was freshly...

Mushrooms are a very valuable food in every kitchen, as they offer endless possibilities when it comes to using them. However, mushrooms are quite delicate and they require special care to preserve them from spoiling. Therefore, if you want to keep mushrooms in top condition for long periods of time,...

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...

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 bitter taste of a cucumber can ruin a meal which has this fruit as an ingredient. The bitter taste is usually concentrated in the stem end of the cucumber and may be caused by fertilization, temperature, irrigation and plant space. It is very rare for the flavor to be in the deeper parts of the cucumber...

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 whatever the case, we might not have one handy. If you have an emergency and need to make a recipe with a mixer, don't worry, for most cases you have other options....

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...

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...

Vinegar is as old as mankind, or at least as old as wine. It is not unreasonable to suggest that Noah made vinegar, although at that time it was used more as a disinfectant and healing product. The modern history of vinegar was centred in Orleans, as the most important trade centre for this product in...

All purpose flour is a common ingredient in thousands of recipes and is widely used by thousands of people every day throughout the globe. If you have found it as an ingredient in a recipe and are confused because you can't find it in your local supermarket, don't panic! There are many terms used for...

Puffed wheat squares are the perfect snacks that your mom must have made when you were a kid. People don’t make them much today, as there is a lot of technique that is required to make them perfect. Most people complain that when they make puffed wheat squares, they fall apart and don’t stick together....

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...

Coconut water, the clear liquid found inside young coconuts, is a natural source of electrolytes like potassium, sodium, and magnesium. These minerals help maintain hydration, especially after exercise, sweating or simply during the warmest days of the year. Not only that, but studies suggest coconut...

The craze of Umami Paste is arriving, but though you're well aware that it can be absolutely delicious and enhance your dishes amazingly, you may be asking yourself how to use it, especially as there are several varieties of Umami Paste on the market. Don't exactly know what it is? Umami is known as the...

Sure you've more than once wanted to make a cake, pie or quiche of a certain size or shape and did not have the suitable mold to put in the oven. There are many types of mold on sale but they are usually very expensive and not everybody can buy one every time you need a new shape. Another option would...

Christmas dinner is over, all the preparations, stress and time invested in all the cooking is finally over. Once all the cleaning up has been done and all the bellies are absolutely bloating and full, you can hardly believe it's already time to eat again. So, whether it's a question of controlling your...

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...

Do you love the taste and texture of puff pastry, but are looking for a vegan or healthier option? The good news is, you don't have to settle for store-bought frozen puff pastry that often contains butter. This recipe shows you how to make delicious puff pastry entirely from scratch, with a simple swap....

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...

Whenever we want to start a diet to lose weight or simply to keep fit we have to ask the same question: what to do about bread? Bread is a food that is usually taken out of hypocaloric diets and it can be hard to know how to replace it. Eating bread at meal times helps us feel more satiated and satisfied....

Keeping our food as fresh as the first day we got them is very important, not only to take advantage of all the vitamins and nutrients but also to enjoy the flavor of our vegetables, fruit, etc. The problem is that some foods, such as cucumbers, spoil easily if not properly looked after. Do you need some...

The daiquiri is one of the most popular cocktails in the world. It has evolved a lot and today daiquiris are made in many different fruit flavors. In this OneHowTo article we show you specifically how to make a frozen peach daiquiri, a drink that should taste of peach at the beginning with a hint of rum at...

Parchment paper, also known as baking paper or baking liners, is a useful tool in baking which prevents baked goods from sticking to their baking surface. If we go to the cupboard and find that our seemingly never-ending roll has ended, then we might not be able to buy some new parchment paper. Either we...

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 prepared in a special way only using ingredients which 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:...

Seafood has pride of place in the Mediterranean diet, and the variety is such that it makes for all sorts of delicious dishes. However, when buying or ordering seafood it's not always easy to distinguish between very similar looking types, especially when it comes to shellfish. How many times have you...

Many home cooks love using beer and wine to add depth of flavor to their dishes. But what if you want that delicious flavor without the alcohol? While complete removal isn't possible through simple cooking, several techniques can significantly reduce the alcohol content. This oneHOWTO guide explores how...

The absorption of a vitamin or a mineral is required before the body can use it. Iron and calcium are two minerals that can be 'dissolved' by the compounds in tea. To prevent minerals and tea from mutually interfering it is best that these be taken separately. There is no need to remove either of them...

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....

Shellfish are one of the most precious sea foods and they offer endless possibilities to cook them. Still, some of them need a pre-clean before cooking any recipe, as in the case of bivalves, that is to say, those with two shells: clams, cockles, razor shells, oysters, scallops... that usually come full...

Frappe is one of the most refreshing and delicious beverages that helps us cope with the summer heat, but we can also enjoy it at any time of year. Among all types of slush, the main ingredient is lemon for its rich flavor and the number of properties attributed to citrus. And lemon is very beneficial...

Peach is an excellent fruit for making a good homemade juice. When the time is ripe the fruit shop also is better value and the kids love it. Peach juice or juice is a very natural and easy product to make at home. In this OneHowTo article, we explain in great detail How to make peach juice.

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.