What is the difference between stock and broth? Posted on by rudysriviera Stock and broth are foundational in cooking. From soups and stews to a cooking medium for everything from grains to vegetables, to the basis of sauces and gravies, it is no wonder that many recipes begin with stock or broth in their ingredient list. The two are used nearly interchangeably in print, and in fact, many recipes will call for stock OR broth, which raises the question. What exactly is the difference between stock and broth? Continue Reading
Ultimate vegan vegetable umami stock Posted on by rudysriviera The ingredients for your vegetable stock Difference between stock and broth? Check out my blog article about the difference between stock and broth. Dried shiitake give this meat-free stock or broth a deep, satisfying flavor that can be used in a variety of soups or braises. You can even sip it on its own or […] Continue Reading
Fresh cantaloupe and cucumber salad Posted on by rudysriviera With ingredients like cantaloupe, cucumber and bell pepper and a vinegrette with apple cider vinegar this very fresh salad is perfect as a side dish, snack or light meal. Continue Reading
Fire roasted tomato salsa Posted on by rudysriviera If you’ve never experienced the incredible flavor of fire roasted tomatoes, you are in for a real treat. Traditional tomato salsas are typically made with either canned or fresh (raw) tomatoes. Sure, they taste good, but fire roasting adds a depth of flavor to salsa that you will never get in a fresh pico de […] Continue Reading
Watermelon pico de gallo Posted on by rudysriviera What’s the difference between salsa and pico de gallo? Salsa is generally wetter, smoother, and spicier than pico de gallo. It can be uncooked (salsa fresca or salsa cruda) or cooked, but it’s usually pureed or crushed to some degree. On the other hand, pico de gallo is almost always a mixture of diced […] Continue Reading
Quick homemade tortilla chips (fried or baked) Posted on by rudysriviera Making homemade tortilla chips Of course there are pretty good store-bought tortilla chip brands available, but like with anything, nothing beats homemade! Homemade tortilla chips are very easy to make and are perfect to serve alongside your favorite salsa and dips. Ingredients for homemade tortilla chips There are three staples you can pretty much always […] Continue Reading
The best homemade croutons Posted on by rudysriviera Not only delicious in soup, but also delicious with salads The basis of croutons is: stale bread, fresh bread contains (too) much moisture. Continue Reading
Sayur Ulih: green beans with bean sprouts Posted on by rudysriviera What is sayur? In Indonesian cuisine it is unthinkable to serve in a rice table without a sayur. The rice is almost always served dry, a sayur is added to the rice table to provide the rice with sauce. Sayur consists of one or more vegetables, which can be combined with meat, chicken or fish […] Continue Reading
Health benefits of beetroot Posted on by rudysriviera The beetroot contains a lot of nutrients (phytonutrients) they are rich in vitamins A and C, fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, folic acid, betacyanine. Red beets provide an active immune system. It has been used throughout the ages against anemia and kidney disorders, among other things. It has a purifying effect on the blood. Continue Reading
