Harissa is a spicy chili paste that originated in Libya but has been adopted by many other North African cuisines. It's made from dried, roasted red peppers, and usually includes garlic, caraway seeds, cumin, and coriander. Then it's mixed with olive oil to make it into a paste. There's also a wonderful version of harissa …
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We usually associate onions with the globe-shaped red, yellow, or white onions that are readily available in supermarkets, but there are all kinds of different types of onions used in cooking. While standard onions are a welcome addition to many dishes, many different types of onions have unique flavors. 11 Types of Onions Onions are …
Berbere is an Ethiopian spice blend that's often used in meat and vegetable stews. It's a warm blend that adds a spicy, rich undertone to dishes. It's very versatile though and beyond using it as a marinade for meat or a base in a soup, it can be used as a topping for fruit or …
Here's how to make and use rose water for cooking and baking, plus some of our favorite rose water recipes. What is Rose Water? Rose water (sometimes spelled rosewater) is a floral water made by distilling or simmering rose petals. It's often used in Middle Eastern, Persian, and Indian cooking. It's primarily known for being …
Here are some of the best hashtags for food bloggers to use and some ideas for finding new hashtags! Why You Should Use Hashtags Hashtags make it possible for new people to find your Instagram account. Instagram limits hashtags to 30 per post and 10 per story. Many newer bloggers like to use 10 to …
Here's how to make money on your food blog. Maybe you want to go full-time on it and quit your day job, or you'd just like it to bring in some extra income. I was able to go full-time on my site in 2020, and it's been a dream come true. Now, the site reliably …
One of the best ways to get traffic to your food blog when it's new is to share your recipes with aggregator sites or fellow food bloggers. It helps to both build backlinks to your site (increasing the domain authority) and get new eyeballs on your content. Why Share Your Photos Some bloggers feel that …
What is Orange Blossom Water? Orange Blossom Water is a flower water (like rosewater) that’s made from the blossoms on orange trees. It’s a wonderfully floral, citrus flavor to add to baked goods, salads, and drinks. The key to using any flower water is to not overdo it. Orange blossom water adds a lovely flavor …
Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend made from a herb mixture usually containing thyme, sumac, cumin, salt and other spices. It’s used extensively throughout the Levant countries as a topping for Arabic pita bread, meat, yogurt, hummus, and salads. Za’atar spice is an incredibly versatile spice mixture with a nutty, herbal flavor. It’s often …
Need help converting a temperature for your recipe? Here’s a helpful guide with temperature conversions. Temperature conversions for baking & Cooking 275°F = 140°C = gas mark 1 300°F = 150°C = gas mark 2 325°F = 165°C = gas mark 3 350°F = 180°C = gas mark 4 375°F = 190°C = gas mark …