Category: Cooking Hack

Healthy Substitute for Tortilla Chips

No tortilla? So what healthy substitute for tortilla chips should you go for? No doubt, the crispy texture and delicious taste of the tortilla are hard to let go of. Perhaps that is what makes it endearing to many tongues. Whether eaten with a dip or simply consumed as a snack, a tortilla is always ready to serve you. Many …

How to Simmer in Instant Pot Like Stove

How to simmer in instant pot? Well, there is a way to make the pressure cooker simmer foods. Perhaps, you’re trying to make your dish thick like a gravy consistency (low heat and slow time) but when you turn the temperature to low, it boils the dish. When it comes to cooking, simmering is a method that every home chef …

How to Blend Food Without a Blender

How to blend food without a blender? No doubt, having a blender as one of your kitchen tools is essential for making your cooking or other blending activities in the kitchen much easier. But what happens if you do not have a blender, yet you desire that finely made smoothie, or a tomato puree? Some common kitchen utensils can perform …

Food Tastes Like Dish Soap: What to Do

It’s unpleasant when you unintentionally ingest soap. And if the food tastes like dish soap, but you haven’t been near any soap, it can be just as unpleasant as a metallic taste on your tongue. Well, the most common reason why your food tastes like dish soap is that you’ve consumed specific foods, such as carrots and coriander (commonly known …

How to Remove Soap Taste from Food

It is often a very sad situation if, after preparing a nice meal, you then notice that your food tastes like soap because of a silly mistake. It is quite difficult to remove soap taste from food, but it isn’t impossible. In this post, I will show you some tricks that will allow you to get rid of soap taste …

Does Oyster Sauce Have Oysters? Find Out!

Do you enjoy oyster sauce with your food? If this is the case, you are not alone. Oyster sauce is a traditional condiment that can be found in a variety of dishes around the world. Oyster sauce is a savory, thick sauce made from oysters that have been simmered until their natural juices have been released. Does oyster sauce have …

Why is My Pasta Dough too Dry and Crumbly?

Why is my pasta dough crumbly or too dry? Don’t panic, it’s not a big deal. Nothing can beat the frustration of spending hours in the kitchen making homemade pasta, only to have your dough turn out too dry, crumbly, and unusable. Crumbly pasta dough is a common problem that even the most experienced pasta makers have encountered. So, let’s …