For the brave of heart, Chinese mustard makes an ideal hot dipping sauce for egg rolls, won tons, crab rangoon and other fried appetizers. It also adds a bit of bite to American fast-food staples like chicken nuggets and popcorn shrimp or when used in a pungent sauce for steak.
Sometimes it's possible to have the best of both worlds. Bakers generally sort cakes into two types: those whose loft and texture come from fat; and those whose loft and texture come from eggs. Two classic cakes, sponge and genoise, rely on eggs for their height and lightness.
Korean recipes are filled with bold flavors, from savory chilies and garlic to sweet rice syrup. If your local groceries don't contain any specifically Korean brands of rice syrup, brown rice syrup is a substitute. Failing that, any liquid sweetener without a strong flavor of its own is appropriate.
Stracchino cheese, a fresh, soft cheese from the Italian Alps, isn't easy to find in the United States. If you have a recipe that calls for stracchino, also known as crescenza, there are several substitutes to consider. Brie can be a fitting choice, especially if it's young and ripe.
Whether breaded or battered, deep fried or oven fried, catfish nuggets pair well with foods that provide a light and bright contrast to their richness. The mild flavors of the fish itself give you plenty of options for side dishes.
The weather warms, the daylight hours lengthen and the rich smell of burning firewood is replaced with the sweet fragrance of flowers. Winter has finally ended and it's time to start reveling in the sunshine, so invite some friends and family to share in the celebration with a cheery brunch, barbecue or dinner party. The only thing missing is a cool drink to complement the milder temps. Several top mixologists stepped up to solve that little dilemma, sharing the recipes for some of their favorite warm-weather cocktails.
Almond milk is a dairy-free milk substitute that you can store in much the same manner as cow's milk. It has a creamy texture and a mild nutty flavor. Storage times for opened packages of almond milk depend on the type of almond milk and whether it's stored properly.
Tortilla pinwheels made with cream cheese provide a quick snack or a simple appetizer. You can further simplify the process by making and freezing them ahead of time. The cream cheese filling freezes well if you choose the other ingredients carefully to ensure the best storage ability.
Knockwurst, or knackwurst, is named for the characteristic popping, cracking sound that this sausage makes as you bite into it.
Bierocks, a type of German meat pie, have a savory filling of ground meat, cabbage and spices surrounded by a soft white bread. They freeze well when fully cooked, providing a quick meal or on-the-go snack with just a bit of reheating.