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]]>Mexican cuisine wouldn’t be the same without tortillas. They are used for tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and more. There are different types of tortillas and it’s crucial to choose the right one if you want your dish to be a success.
Just like any other cuisine, Mexican cuisine has its own set of spices that help complete the flavor. Among them are cumin, coriander, garlic powder, cinnamon, chili powder, etc.
Most dishes from Mexican cuisine use at least one type of chili pepper, and some use more of them. Varieties include jalapenos, habaneros, serranos, etc. They can go into virtually any Mexican dish and only improve it.
Beans provide a great protein base for many dishes. You can use black or pinto beans and always get the right flavor. Beans are especially great for side dishes. Try dishes like refined beans or frijoles de olla (Mexican pinto beans).
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]]>Here are 6 you should always have in your kitchen.
An incredibly useful spice, paprika can transform potato, meat and fish dishes. Just sprinkle on the top of prepare a marinade.
Coriander completes noodle dishes, soups and salads. The powerful, fresh taste complements the other ingredients and can turn a bland meal into a beautiful one.
Garlic is of course the basis of many a-delicious meal. Crush or chop the garlic cloves as a base for a stew, a salad, Bolognese, pizza, pastas or stir-fries. A simple alternative to garlic cloves is to buy a pot of garlic powder. This can easily be sprinkled with minimum fuss.
Cumin can combine beautifully with other herbs such as coriander, cinnamon, thyme, mint or fennel, for both savory and sweet dishes.
If your kitchen is well stocked with these Italian herbs, you can make mouth watering pizzas, pastas and cheese on toast. Simply sprinkle your herbs before serving.
And finally, ground black pepper is a classic for a reason. It seasons bland food and makes it taste great. Combine it with salt, and you will have a simple but always tasty dish.
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]]>Here are the essentials of vegan baking that you can’t do without.
Vegetable oil is a great substitute for butter. It provides a nice texture to your bake and helps bind the ingredients together.
In addition to vegetable oil—or instead if you don’t have any—you can use plant-based butter. Plant-based butter is made from vegetable oil and milk substitutes. This adds flavor, texture and a full-bodied rise.
Egg replacer is not necessary to vegan bake, but it is highly advised. It simulates the role of egg in baking. This binds your mixture together and gives a cake that distinctive cake taste. Baking without egg replacer can often result in crumbly cakes and pastries.
Instead of using cow’s milk, you can use soy, coconut or oat milk. This adds that milky effect but without the milk!
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]]>The post Wanna Make Mexican Food? Here Are the Staple Ingredients appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>Mexican cuisine wouldn’t be the same without tortillas. They are used for tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, and more. There are different types of tortillas and it’s crucial to choose the right one if you want your dish to be a success.
Just like any other cuisine, Mexican cuisine has its own set of spices that help complete the flavor. Among them are cumin, coriander, garlic powder, cinnamon, chili powder, etc.
Most dishes from Mexican cuisine use at least one type of chili pepper, and some use more of them. Varieties include jalapenos, habaneros, serranos, etc. They can go into virtually any Mexican dish and only improve it.
Beans provide a great protein base for many dishes. You can use black or pinto beans and always get the right flavor. Beans are especially great for side dishes. Try dishes like refined beans or frijoles de olla (Mexican pinto beans).
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]]>The post Herbs and Spices You Should Always Have in Your Kitchen appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>Here are 6 you should always have in your kitchen.
An incredibly useful spice, paprika can transform potato, meat and fish dishes. Just sprinkle on the top of prepare a marinade.
Coriander completes noodle dishes, soups and salads. The powerful, fresh taste complements the other ingredients and can turn a bland meal into a beautiful one.
Garlic is of course the basis of many a-delicious meal. Crush or chop the garlic cloves as a base for a stew, a salad, Bolognese, pizza, pastas or stir-fries. A simple alternative to garlic cloves is to buy a pot of garlic powder. This can easily be sprinkled with minimum fuss.
Cumin can combine beautifully with other herbs such as coriander, cinnamon, thyme, mint or fennel, for both savory and sweet dishes.
If your kitchen is well stocked with these Italian herbs, you can make mouth watering pizzas, pastas and cheese on toast. Simply sprinkle your herbs before serving.
And finally, ground black pepper is a classic for a reason. It seasons bland food and makes it taste great. Combine it with salt, and you will have a simple but always tasty dish.
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]]>The post What do You Need to be a Vegan Baker? appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.
]]>Here are the essentials of vegan baking that you can’t do without.
Vegetable oil is a great substitute for butter. It provides a nice texture to your bake and helps bind the ingredients together.
In addition to vegetable oil—or instead if you don’t have any—you can use plant-based butter. Plant-based butter is made from vegetable oil and milk substitutes. This adds flavor, texture and a full-bodied rise.
Egg replacer is not necessary to vegan bake, but it is highly advised. It simulates the role of egg in baking. This binds your mixture together and gives a cake that distinctive cake taste. Baking without egg replacer can often result in crumbly cakes and pastries.
Instead of using cow’s milk, you can use soy, coconut or oat milk. This adds that milky effect but without the milk!
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