Culinary encyclopedia of foods and dishes

The pecan is a nut somewhat similar to the walnut. It is native to the Americas. Its kernels are found inside a glossy, reddish-brown shell. Inside the shell

This article discusses the health benefits of papaya and how to eat it.

Did you know that parsnips are in the Apiaceae family, just like carrots? Their roots look like carrots, but they're not red.

A vegetable crop of Chinese origin called petsai, Napa cabbage has succulent leaves that form a small head. The leaves

This is an Italian hard cheese of pale yellow color, made from sheep's milk. Pecorino Romano has a dense texture and is crumbly when broken.

This spice, also called allspice, Jamaican pepper or Indian pepper, is the seed of the tropical tree Pimenta officinalis,

Sweet, fragrant, and juicy, peaches are a favorite of many. They are about the size of a tennis ball. Their surface is velvety and pleasant to the touch.

Beer consists of four main ingredients: barley, water, hops, and yeast. Beer comes in two types: light and dark. They differ from each other.

This is a Spanish hot pepper that is red, small in size, broadly conical in shape, and slightly bitter in taste. Fresh piquillo pepper

A traditional baked product in the Middle East. It is a round, flat unleavened bread made from wheat flour. In Russia and Georgia, it is called

There's nothing better than drinking kvass in hot weather. The history of this drink's preparation began eight thousand years ago. Back then, people

Polenta is an Italian dish. It is a steeply boiled corn porridge of a bright yellow color and a slightly sweet taste. It is originally

Plants whose fruits ripen in pods are called legumes. This article will teach you about the nutritional value of these plants. Read on.

The tomato, or tomato, is a member of the nightshade family, which also includes eggplants, peppers, and chilies. Technically, tomatoes are fruits, but they are commonly

An educational article about poaching fish in olive oil.

Prosciutto is a sweet, delicate ham. "Prosciutto" means "ham" in Italian, but now it's commonly used to refer to

Blue whiting is a small, silvery fish with white flesh, a delicate flavor, and low fat content. It's somewhat similar to cod, but less expensive.

It is a dry powdered spice mix that comes in a variety of forms, but the main spices are cinnamon, cloves, and fennel seeds.