Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) belongs to the Sunflower family (Asteraceae family). Jerusalem artichoke is also known as sunchoke, sunroot or wild sunflower. Though it sounds unusual, it is a type of tuber with several nutritional properties. Jerusalem artichokes have many positive effects on the human body, both physically and emotionally. You can include it in […]

Radicchio is a leaf vegetable with vibrant reddish-purple leaves and white veins. The vegetable is often mistaken for red cabbage but is a form of leaf chicory. It is a perennial plant that grows in Italy and parts of America, with California being the highest producer. It is also known as Italian chicory because of […]

Frozen yoghurt is a popular and healthy frozen dessert. It is versatile in having both dairy and non-dairy variants. The concept of frozen yoghurt emerged in the US. However, due to its relative health benefits and delicious taste they have gained popularity worldwide. It is very similar to ice cream and contains identical base ingredients.  […]

Marinara is a kind of tomato sauce made with garlic, onion, basil, and dried oregano and is extremely popular in Italian cuisine. It is also called ❝Alla Marina ❞ . It continues to rule as a dip in several Italian dishes. The property which makes it unique is its natural ingredients and less cooking time. […]

White vinegar gives your Chinese food a tangy touch t, but its cousin, apple cider vinegar, can do much more than add flavour. It can give you a new you, with a slimmer waistline, luscious locks, glowing skin and a life free of nearly every ailment. The benefits of apple cider vinegar go a long […]

Kiwano, also called Horned Melon, is a Cucurbitaceae family member. It is a tropical fruit found in Africa’s tropical and subtropical sub-Saharan areas, Australia, and several Pacific islands. People named this fruit “Kiwano” because its flesh resembled a kiwi fruit: juicy, emerald-green, jellylike meat. The Horned Melon is native to South Africa’s semi-arid regions, including […]

Tzatziki is a Greek yoghurt dip that originated in Southeast Europe and Turkey. It is a classic Greek condiment served with the mezes or small plates as an appetiser portion of roasted meats and vegetables. The dip became a prominent appetiser around the 20th Century. Although tzatziki is readily available in the grocery stores, it […]

Gouda cheese is one of the most famous types of cheese globally. It originated in the Netherlands and was named after a master of Gouda. Manufacturers use cow’s milk to manufacture Gouda cheese. It is sweet and has a creamy texture. The outer coat of the cheese is dark yellow, whereas the inside colour is […]

Lima beans are a type of legume of central American origin. The word “Lima” comes from the capital of Peru, Lima. People know them by names like butter bean, sieva bean, double bean, Madagascar bean, chad bean, or wax bean. They can grow both on a bush or vine. The plant’s name “Lunatus” means “half-moon,” […]

Are you someone who loves cheese and eats it with guilt only during your “cheat” days? Cheese is a universal favourite for eating solo, livening up foods, using it as a spread, or even adding to salads. However, it has a poor image due to its high-fat content. But, there are many ways to incorporate […]

Regular milk comes with all its goodness. However, it has high-fat content too. This staple dairy product is unavoidable for its calcium and nutrients. There are different types of milk available to act as alternatives to full-fat milk. Toned milk is one of them. It is a diluted version of buffalo milk. Mixing buffalo milk […]

Broccoli rabe (also known as rapini, broccoli raab, or broccoli de rape) is a cruciferous vegetable with a leafy texture. Broccoli rabe, unlike broccolini, does not belong to the broccoli family. Instead, it is a member of the Brassica family. It is related to turnips, though you can often cook it like leafy greens. Long […]

Greek feta cheese is a versatile and often overlooked ingredient that you can use to prepare anything from dips to salads to sandwiches. It is a soft, white cheese that originated in Greece. Usually, people make it using cow’s milk. The cheese has a salty, tangy flavour and is rich in protein and calcium. It […]

Magnesium is an important micronutrient that is essential for numerous body functions.  This nutrient is imperative for healthy bones, calcium absorption, metabolism of food, synthesis of fatty acids and proteins, as well as nerve function. Magnesium deficiency presents in many ways that can easily be overlooked. Muscle cramps, fatigue, arrhythmia, dizziness, nausea, numbness, insomnia, brain […]

Brain development begins in the mother’s womb and remains crucial throughout your life. It is vital because it controls every other function of your body. The foods we eat play a critical role in overall body development. The same goes for brain development as well. Certain foods positively affect your baby’s memory and learning capacity, […]

Currants are small berries like gooseberries that grow on medium shrub-like plants. They belong to the Ribes genus of flowering plants, and you can usually find them in the northern hemisphere since they favour warm summers and cold winters. There are nearly 200 species that come under the Ribes Genus (Flowering plant). Typically classified by […]

Delicious to the tongue and healthy for the body, cheese is everyone’s favourite. Gruyere cheese is a swiss cheese primarily known for its easy-to-melt texture. The milk for Gruyere cheese is usually from Alpine cows who feed on green mountain grass. After getting the milk, it generally gets cured for six months or even longer […]

Cheese is a dairy product prepared by acidifying or adding bacteria to the milk of various farm animals, then ageing or processing the solid portions. The manufacturing method and the milk used affect cheese’s nutritional value and flavour. Although cheese is high in fat, salt, and calories, it is also high in protein, calcium, and […]

In today’s fast-acting life, junk food is the saviour. It is easy to make and easily accessible and tastes so good. Junk Food has gained significant popularity in India within 20-30 years. Of course, junk foods are tasty, but are they healthy? Not at all, but we are so busy and need quick gratifications that […]

The mustard plant is recognised for its tiny yellowish seeds, which produce mustard, one of the world’s most famous condiments. However, many people have been using the plant’s green leaves for their health benefits and cooking purposes for ages. As the name suggests, mustard greens are leaves from the mustard plant. They have multiple uses, […]

Durian, also called the “king of fruits”, is a tropical fruit. It has large edible pods called the durian pulp. Unfortunately, durian has a slightly ill reputation for its unpleasant smell. Some countries have banned it due to its pungent smell. However, it has a creamy texture and sweet taste. Durian is full of nutrients, […]

Butter is a nutrient-dense dairy product derived from milk. It is made from milk and contains 20% water and 80% of the residual fat whey, or milk solids. It is mainly composed of lactones, fatty acids, triglycerides, diacetyl and dimethyl sulphide, and methyl ketone; these components are responsible for flavour. Butter mostly comes from cow’s […]

Acai is a valuable plant for its fruit, trunk, and leaves. It is native to the Amazon Rainforest, and its demand in the past few years has increased tremendously; most of the cultivation of Acai is for human usage. Therefore, Acai is known as a superfood owing to its benefits. Acai is present in two […]

Brie is a famous French dairy product that came into existence in the 8th century as one of the earliest cheese variants. People in various European countries make Brie cheese, but the people in the Brie region in Northern France are the largest producers and consumers. It’s a creamy, tangy, fresh cow’s milk cheese with […]

Mango is one of the most popular fruits in India that is available during the summer season. It is a succulent, aromatic fruit of the evergreen Mangifera Indica tree. The fruit consists of an outer skin and a fleshy edible portion enclosing a single seed. Known as the ‘king of fruits,’ the juicy and delicious […]

This crunchy bright colored fruit is one of the most popular fruits in the world. Apples are cultivated worldwide, with their origin traced to Central Asia and are rich in vitamin C, fiber, minerals, and various antioxidants. You can have apples as a stand-alone snack in the middle of a busy day or eat them […]

From maintaining your blood sugar to satiety levels before your next meal, the importance of snacks cannot be more emphasized. Healthy snacking between meals not only helps keep your hunger at bay but also prevents you from overeating. Unfortunately, due to the number of fad diets that have popped up, Indian snacks have developed a […]

Halloumi cheese is a white, layered cheese identical to mozzarella cheese. People traditionally made it from goat or sheep milk on the Eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus. However, many people now use cow’s milk to prepare it. It has a little spongy feel and is semi-hard, unripened, and brined. It has a tart and salty […]

Radishes are not exactly the most popular vegetables around, but they are one of the healthiest. Radishes are often used in the culinary world and add a pungent, peppery element to dishes. The vegetables also contains an array of vitamins, minerals and nutritional compounds that can positively affect your health. There are many different types […]

Monterey Jack would be the sweet-tempered SuperMelter if cheeses were superheroes. This semi-hard cheese from California melts like an ice cream cone in Death Valley. However, it has a mild flavour that won’t overpower other ingredients.  Monterey Jack is a semi-hard white cheese manufactured from cow’s milk from California. It has a subtle sweetness and […]