Every year, new food trends emerge, and fresh kitchen ingredients grab our interest. Adding different oils to salts, many individuals modify their diets and habits to be as healthy as possible and eliminate anything harmful to their health. Can we, however, continue to trust the new introductions? One example of the ongoing disagreement over the […]

Mascarpone is an Italian acid-set cheese made from cream and milk. The process is simplified since it does not require bacterial cultures, instead forming when an acid is added to heated cream. Though it falls under the category of cream cheese, it is richer and milder in flavor. Its versatile texture allows it to be […]

Gorgonzola is an Italian cheese that hails from the town of Gorgonzola. It is a variety of blue cheese. It is manufactured only using cow’s milk and has a milder flavour than other blue cheese forms. The delicious gorgonzola cheese offers several health benefits. People use it as a condiment with bread, made as the […]

Both men and women should understand their daily calorie needs to meet their fitness and nutritional requirements. Calories give energy in the form of heat so that the body can function. The average calorie consumption for men varies depending on activity level, age, weight, height, and goals. To find the number of calories you should […]

Arugula is a leafy green vegetable with multiple common names, such as salad rocket, garden rocket, roquette and colewort. It is a superfood from the plant family Brassicaceae and is a relative to cabbage, collards and cauliflower. This green leafy superfood is often mistaken for a lettuce or salad green, but it’s a cruciferous vegetable […]

Soybean or soya bean is a species of legumes that has become one of the most widely consumed foods in the world for its many health benefits. Soybeans are native to East Asia and are highly grown in India as well. People who follow a strict vegetarian diet often use soybean to replace meat for […]

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. It has a subtle sweetness and a moderate […]

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.  Gruyere cheese got its name from the small town of Gruyères in Switzerland. Because […]

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 […]

Pomelo, scientifically known as Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis, is known in Hindi as “Chakotra,” Sanskrit as “Karuna,” and Bengali as “Batabilebu,” Telugu as “Pamparapanasa,” and Tamil as “Bambilimaas.” It is the largest of all the fruits in the Rutaceae family’s citrus variety. According to studies, pomelo peel extract can reduce body weight and blood […]

Serrano peppers (Capsicum Annuum) are a type of spicy chilli pepper. Initially, it was popular only in Mexican cuisine, but now is used globally. The term ‘serrano’ is a Spanish word that means ‘from the mountains,’ referring to the Sierra mountain ranges in the Mexican states of Puebla and Hidalgo, where serrano peppers first grew. […]

Sorrel is also known as spinach dock. It is a tart flavoured leaf that has numerous medicinal properties because it is a rich source of several nutrients and vitamins. Besides many macronutrients and micronutrients, it is a good source of protein. As a result, sorrel leaves can be a part of various healthy meals and […]

The lotus flower, a gorgeous pink-hued or white flowering perennial water plant, India’s national flower, is known as “Kamal” or “Padmini.” The lotus plant has the scientific name Nelumbo nucifera and belongs to the Nelumbonaceae family. It is a sacred plant that represents divine beauty and purity. Lotus plants thrive in the mud of shallow […]

We often associate seaweed with the slimy, smelly thing found on the beach, but it is also nutrient-dense and surprisingly tasty. Seaweeds of various colours, shapes, and sizes are found in oceans worldwide. For example, kelp (laminaria) forests supply an edible seaweed species known as wakame, which people recognise as a habitat for marine life […]

From promoting a happy tummy to improving clear skin, basil leaves are incredible for our mind and body. Let’s explore how basil enhances your health and discover simple recipes to incorporate basil into your diet! Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a sacred and remarkable herb loaded with numerous health benefits. The term ‘basil’ comes from basilikhon, […]

Bread is a supper staple, a complimentary item at fine dining restaurants, and possibly the world’s most popular carb. It goes with practically every meal. Unfortunately, some loaves are high in sugar and unprocessed white flour. Switching from white to 12-grain bread might provide a minor nutritional boost, as most of these get fortified with […]

Cream of tartar is a recipe staple, particularly in baking. However, most people are unaware that mixing cream of tartar and baking soda creates baking powder. Cream of tartar is a must-add to many baking recipes, like meringue or a souffle, because it stops sugar crystals from binding together. In addition, it can last an […]

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, […]

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 […]

Barley is a cereal plant of the Poaceae grass family. Barley is the fourth-largest grain crop grown globally, after wheat, rice, and corn, and it is suitable for harvest in various environments. Its scientific name is Hordeum vulgare. Barley has several unique features among crop plants and is an essential crop in modern agriculture. It […]

Noodles are universal favourites. But they are usually not very healthy as they are mostly made out of refined wheat flour. However, we cannot generalise anything, can we? With growing awareness and more options, we have been introduced to healthy noodles that are low on carbs, rich in proteins and easily digestible. As the word […]

Biscuits are a convenient food that are easy to grab and keep munching on. Biscuits are mostly purchased from stores rather than made at home. However, before purchasing, it is essential to check the biscuits’ type, nutritional facts, packaging, etc.  Biscuits: An Introduction A biscuit is a popular quick bread-like snack and is usually called […]

Buns are yeast-leavened bread products that are highly accepted globally for their soft texture, good taste and versatile utility. Therefore, buns are one of the most highly consumed food products. With their growing popularity, many types of buns are available in the market. However, the primary ingredients usually remain the same. Traditionally, buns are usually […]

The term “Ciabatta” means “carpet slipper” in Italian due to the shape of the bread resembling one. Ciabatta bread is an Italian white bread invented in the early 1980s. Arnaldo Cavallari created the Ciabatta in 1982 due to an overwhelming affinity toward French baguettes, which had taken Europe by storm. Introduced in Europe in the […]

Cornstarch, often called maize starch or corn flour, is just a form of carbohydrates extracted from the endosperm of dried corn kernels. It is a white powdery substance with various uses in your kitchen, household, and industries. Since cornstarch comes from the endosperm only, it offers no protein. However, despite being made from corn, pure […]

Almond milk is a healthy and nutritious alternative to dairy milk. It is one of the most popular products derived from almonds. Almond milk is also one of the most consumed non-dairy milk used globally. It is lactose-free and can be a healthy alternative for lactose intolerance. It contains rich and multiple nutrients. Hence, it […]

Veal is meat from calves, between six and eight months old but sometimes younger. Most calves raised as veal typically grow to be about 18 weeks old before slaughter. However, bob veal is a category of veal that comes from calves slaughtered when they are typically only a few days or weeks old. Veal calves […]

Orzo, also known as Risoni in Italian, stands for “big rice”. The scientific name for orzo is (Hordeum vulgare).It is a lesser-known pasta consumed in many Western countries.  The pasta requires either semolina or whole grains as the main ingredient. Orzo is often mistaken for natural grains since it looks like rice. However, it is […]

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 made by mixing […]