Piquant Sauce Recipes

First things first, what is piquant sauce? Basically of Louisiana origin, this red-colored condiment is a delight that you can not only use for any kind of meat you are serving, but can also be used to baste meat while grilling it. It is very similar to Cajun sauce in many ways. Piquant sauce is basically made from savory vegetables, primarily tomatoes, which are usually commingled with tarty vinegar and a variety of other spices and flavorful...

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What is the Best Way to Grill Chicken

Are you a foodie who loves to whip up your own recipes at home? I have met lovers of many types of cuisine but very few who take up the challenge to try various recipes in their own kitchen! Well, chicken is the most popular foods amongst my friends and with time and endless cooking trials at home, grilled chicken is rated as a dish that is very much in demand. Amongst all the chicken recipes we tried, grilling chicken turned out to be a...

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The Best Cooking Methods

Excessive cooking takes away nutrients from the food, period. There is no second opinion on this, except perhaps in Ayurveda, which recommends certain foods to be more nutritive cooked. Tomatoes fall in that category. But by and large, any form of cooking that uses high heat to cook the food takes away some nutrition from it, and reheating effectively makes it totally devoid of any nutrition. That is why most experts recommend freshly cooked food for health values. Seasonally speaking, the best of nature's produce is usually in the temperate...

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How to Make Activated Charcoal

Activated charcoal is a form of carbon with an increased surface area for adsorption. It is also referred to as activated carbon, active charcoal or at times, activated coal. In order to produce activated charcoal, a carbon source is treated under certain conditions to increase its surface area and / or number of pores. On an average, the estimated surface area for a gram of activated charcoal is about 500 square meter. The adsorbing characteristic...

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Food Garnishing Ideas

Garnishing food is the art of decorating food or drinks to make them visually appealing and appetizing. It requires the use of simple edible ingredients like vegetables, chocolates and fruits that complement the food dish well and make it appear interesting. The garnish can also be used to add some flavor to the dish or drink. You may assume that garnishing foods creatively may require quite some time and effort, but it is not so. With the...

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Enchilada Sauce Recipe

A classic example of Mexican cuisine, enchiladas are now available in different types. They vary with the filling and the different types of sauces used with it. Enchiladas are served with many different types of sauces, but, the traditional red enchilada sauce is one of the most popular ones. Even though, you may go for store-bought versions of this sauce, homemade ones are always preferred. Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe As mentioned...

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Grilling Baby Back Ribs

Baby back ribs are an excellent choice for backyard parties and casual occasions. Derived from the top ribcage of market weight hogs, baby back ribs are more tender and meatier than spare ribs. They are fun and messy to eat and are best consumed with your hands, rather than by spoons, forks or knives. Barbecued and grilled baby back ribs are offered in restaurants along with fried potatoes, cheese, onion rings and other finger foods. For...

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How to Make Shredded Chicken

Shredded chicken is one of the most favored fillings for sandwiches, salads, tacos, etc. Naturally! Who wouldn't love a juicy chopped chicken filled soft or hard taco as a quick snack or as a tasty meal? Once you learn the basic recipe of shredded chicken, you can use it for making other scrumptious dishes. So, let us take a look at some easy recipes. Making Shredded Chicken in a Crock Pot Ingredients 4 chicken breasts (boneless and...

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How to Caramelize Onions

Onions are one of those versatile vegetables that are used in almost all parts of the globe. It is one among the oldest foods, used by humans throughout the centuries. Even today, the onion is an indispensable ingredient in a whole lot of recipes in almost all regional cuisines. Onions are used raw or are browned, sauteed, caramelized, etc. Caramelized Onions Caramelization is a process of heating sugars, which break down to totally...

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Brining Chicken - How to Brine Chicken

Well cooked chicken is a favorite for nearly all non vegetarians. You can roast it, grill it, fry it or simply stir fry with other vegetable ingredients. Whichever chicken recipe you prepare, it converts a regular meal into a wonderful treat. It is very easy to prepare, as compared to other meat items. Nevertheless, purchasing fresh chicken also matters in making delicious chicken dishes. After that, preparation prior to cooking is a must...

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Pepper Jelly Uses

Pepper Jelly is one of the most interesting concoctions that has come to be. It combines the texture and style of jelly or jam and then mixes it up with the flavors of different peppers. Think of a normal jar of jam or jelly, and you'll have your answer to the question what is pepper jelly. Well, almost, that is. In consistency and texture it is similar, but when it comes to its uses or flavors, it is quite unique. We shall come to the point...

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How to Make Grilled Chicken

Chicken grilled, baked, boiled, in lots of gravy or in my soup is just enough to uplift me. Chicken is a remarkably versatile meat, it blends well with most spices and herbs, cooks quick and being white meat is highly nutritious. And with so many ways to make it, I am sure one can eat them all yearlong without repeating a single recipe again. Grilling chicken makes the chicken crispy and juicy at the same time. This article is specifically...

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Beer Can Chicken Recipes

Chicken Spaghetti with Beer Ingredients: 12 Ounces of cooked Spaghetti. 1 Tablespoon of Butter. 2 Tablespoons of Bacon Drippings. 1 Cup of Chopped Onions. 1 Cup of Chopped Celery. 1 Cup of chopped Green Bell Peppers. 6 Ounces of sliced Mushrooms. 3 Cloves of Minced Garlic. 2 Teaspoons of Chili Powder. 1 Tablespoon of Flour. 1 can of Beer. 15 ounces of diced Tomatoes. Chili sauce - cup. Half and half - cup. 2 tablespoons...

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Chicken Soup Recipes

Chicken soup ha been scientifically proven to have anti-inflammatory properties, even if diluted with water. It cures, beyond a doubt, the wounds of the soul and also helps in clearing cold ridden stuffed noses and sore throats. The actual reason may well be the placebo effect. The very fact that chicken soup is eaten hot and most of us grew up believing it had Mom's magic touch, could be the actual curative here. But whatever the reason,...

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Ideas And Techniques on Grilling

Where there is a puff of aromatic smoke billowing, you can be sure there is a barbecue grilling. One of the oldest forms of cooking is roasting food in an open fire. From there, it has evolved into the many grilling styles that are popular the world over, spilling their smoke-filled aromas and mouth-watering flavors into the air, as they create delicious and satisfying meals - from the savory gai yang chicken of Thailand to the scrumptious...

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Easy Steak Marinades

Did You Know? When you have not more than 25 minutes to get your flank steak on the grill and need a super quick marinade, just mix cup each of extra-virgin olive oil and Worcestershire sauce well. Coat steak well with a teaspoon of lemon zest and teaspoon of finely ground pepper (you can also use salt-free lemon pepper liberally) on both sides, place the steak in a bowl, and then pour the liquid mixture from top. Let the arrangement sit...

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Easy Chicken Breast Recipes

Chicken breasts can be made in scores of different ways, all having their own unique taste. You can grill them, bake them or cook them in a Crock pot, chicken breasts can offer you a quick and tasty meal anytime. Tender and juicy chicken is sure to tickle your taste buds. Chicken Casserole Here is one of the cheap and simple chicken breast recipes that can be a hit among your kids. The best part is that it can be made ahead of time and...

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Vinegar Based BBQ Sauce

Vinegar based BBQ sauce originated in North Carolina and Georgia, however, we can see the popularity of this sauce has spread far and wide and all across the country. This sauce can be used as a basting sauce or just to mix it with cooked meat, when you are ready to eat it. Vinegar based barbecue sauce can be a put off for people who are fond of thick sauce. Sometimes, when some people taste barbecue with this sauce, they feel that the sauce...

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Oven Roasted Chicken

Chicken is an extremely versatile food that can be prepared in numerous ways. Although methods of preparation and roasting chicken vary from country to country, a perfectly roasted chicken suits all occasions and celebrations. However, people usually think roasting chicken at home is time-consuming and difficult, but actually it is not so. In fact roasting a chicken is one of the most simplest way of cooking this bird that provides an extremely...

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How Long to Grill Steak

Grilling the perfect steak is quite a pain with the hard pieces of meat becoming dry, tough or leathery if they are overcooked. However, learning the secrets of "doneness" when grilling steaks helps you get that juicy and tender filet mignon in no time. One of the key aspects of this is knowing how long to grill steak. Somehow, I have found that mastering grilling and getting the perfect steak is like an art form itself. However, before you...

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Taste the Exotic Orient in Chinese Cooking

By Linda Orlando The vastness of China's geography and history are reflected in the diverse styles of Chinese cuisine available today. The art and pageantry of traditional Chinese cooking evolved over centuries through a succession of dynasties, and palace banquets were very important to the royalty. Meals could last up to three days or longer, and during the feast much discussion would take place about critical government issues. Fish,...

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