Asking “Is chicken halal?” is to ask the kind of question that only a non-Muslim could. The question doesn’t make sense because it addresses the wrong party. Chickens in themselves cannot be halal or haram, unlike “murder”, which is always haram (see below), or praying, which is always halal. Is Chicken Halal? In Islam, food …
Guanciale and pancetta are fatty, cured pork products often seen in Italian recipes. They add much flavor, texture, and depth to dishes and are essential in dishes like Carbonara, Amatriciana, or Gricia. Most people think they are relatively the same, but is that the case? How do these two pork products stack up against each …
Andouille sausage is a spicy, smoked sausage that is often seen in Cajun and Creole dishes. It lends a distinct, smoky, and spicy flavor to dishes. But what do you do if you cannot find it? Are there good substitutes for andouille sausage? Substitutes for Andouille Sausage Some good substitutes for andouille sausage include chorizo, …
Ham is one of the most popular types of pork meat and like bacon, is often enjoyed as a breakfast staple. It can be cured or uncured, smoked or unsmoked, and combined with other seasonings and ingredients to create diverse flavors. To preserve freshness, they are usually sealed in plastic and vacuum-packed when you buy …
When we think of dried seaweed, or nori, as they are called in Japanese, we immediately think of sushi. Aside from contributing to the classic flavor of sushi, it serves a functional purpose because it helps hold all the other ingredients together, helping sushi maintain its form. But is seaweed necessary for making sushi? What …
If you’re extra paranoid about properly cooked meat (as we all should be), seeing Italian sausage that is a little pink can be a little disconcerting. Meat that’s properly and safely cooked is usually brown, so seeing a tinge of pink in the meat can lead us to immediately assume that it isn’t safe to …
If you find that you are out of prosciutto, or if you are a vegan or vegetarian that cannot have it, are there things you can use in place of prosciutto in recipes? Best Prosciutto Substitutes Including Vegan and Vegetarian The best prosciutto substitutes include black forest ham, pancetta, bacon, boiled ham, capicola, soppressata, culatello, …
A turkey roaster is an oven used to roast, cook, steam, slow cook, or bake a turkey. The appliance is significant in time-saving and provides well-cooked or baked turkey due to its timer. Whenever I cook my turkey using the roaster, I guarantee the dish doesn’t get overcooked, and the flavor will be superbly great! …
Fillings and stuffings add that element of surprise and an extra layer of texture and flavor that elevates the wow factor of the dish. Looking at the terms, they seem to mean the same thing. But is there a difference between them? Fillings and Stuffings – what’s the difference? Fillings vs Stuffings – What’s the …
All over the world, people love deep-fried food, whether savory or sweet, battered or bare. But if you’re familiar with this cooking method, you’ll know that boiling oil takes absolute ages to cool down once it’s hot and can be dangerous if not handled correctly. Are there any ways around having to wait a few …