Atlantic salmon is fatty and high in omega-3s, which is exactly the type of fish the American Heart Association recommends that you eat at least twice weekly. Though wild Atlantic salmon is an endangered species, the Atlantic salmon at your local grocer’s is almost certainly sustainably farmed. No matter the cooking method, Atlantic salmon is […]

Banana flowers (a.k.a. banana blossoms) are, as the name suggests, the blossoms from a banana tree. Left on the tree, they would blossom into bananas. Like bananas, they are wonderfully edible. They don’t so much taste like a banana as like something that will grow into a banana. They have a similar aromatic profile, but […]

Eye Round Roast/Steak or Eye of the Round: A boneless roast that looks like tenderloin, but it is much tougher. Used as a roast or cut into steaks. Steaks cut from the roast are used in stews or processed into cube steak.

Eye Round Roast/Steak or Eye of the Round: A boneless roast that looks like tenderloin, but it is much tougher. Sliced thinly, it can be used in stir-fry, sear or hot pot.

Short ribs are popular in many international cuisines. Short ribs generally require long periods of cooking in order to break down the connective tissues in the meat and make the meat tender. Methods of preparation include braising, stewing, and sous-vide. Short ribs may also be barbecued, a popular method that subjects the beef to high […]

The strip steak is a cut of beef steaks from the short loin from a cow. It consists of a muscle that does little work, the longissimus, making the meat particularly tender, although not as tender as the nearby tenderloin. Unlike the tenderloin, the longissimus is a sizable muscle, allowing it to be cut into […]

Gai choy is usually pickled, stir-fried, stewed, or braised. It’s recommended that it’s blanched first if you want to remove some of the bitterness.

Bing is a cultivar of the wild or sweet cherry that originated in the Pacific Northwest, in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States. The Bing remains a major cultivar in Oregon, Washington, California, Wisconsin and British Columbia. It is the most produced variety of sweet cherry in the United States

A chicken leg has two parts to it, the drumstick and the thigh. The drumstick is the calf part of the leg, while the thigh is the top part of the leg.

Chicken wings can be cooked pretty much any way you’d normally cook chicken: broiled, seared, grilled, fried, or even roasted. Due to their higher proportions of skin and bones, they also make delicious chicken stock with lots of flavor and body.

Chicken wings can be cooked pretty much any way you’d normally cook chicken: broiled, seared, grilled, fried, or even roasted. Due to their higher proportions of skin and bones, they also make delicious chicken stock with lots of flavor and body.

Cucumbers are extremely beneficial for overall health, especially during the summer since they are mostly made of water and important nutrients that are essential for the human body. The flesh of cucumbers is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folic acid, while the hard skin is rich in fiber and a range of minerals […]

Also known as the “King of fruits.” Some people regard the durian as having a pleasantly sweet fragrance, whereas others find the aroma overpowering with an unpleasant odor. The smell evokes reactions from deep appreciation to intense disgust, and has been described variously as rotten onions, turpentine, and raw sewage. The persistence of its odor, […]

Lucky bamboo is a wonderful gift plant that adds a bold note to indoor decor with its often intricately arranged stems. Keeping lucky bamboo inside houses and business places is believed to bring happiness and prosperity, and this belief has promoted sales of lucky bamboo shoots grown in decorative pots. This indoor plant grows well […]

Nothing is more attractive than a stunning bouquet of flowers in the center of the table. Flowers instantly add beauty to the room and give it the feeling of being alive and vibrant. This beauty has all kinds of wonderful effects on our minds too. Fresh cut flowers are far more powerful and effective than […]

From the past to present, the offering of flowers to the altar is a long tradition for Vietnamese, showing the our respect and sincerity. Offering flowers represents the offering of good and good things in life to the Buddha, the Holy, and the ancestor. This is also an act of reverence to express gratitude even […]

From the past to present, the offering of flowers to the altar is a long tradition for Vietnamese, showing the our respect and sincerity. Offering flowers represents the offering of good and good things in life to the Buddha, the Holy, and the ancestor. This is also an act of reverence to express gratitude even […]

Striped like its jungle namesake, the black tiger shrimp is available year-round and is one of Asia’s major aquaculture products. Each plump prawn has a buttery texture and a firmness that makes them ideal for sautéing, BBQ’ing, shrimp cocktails, or anything else you can think of.

White shrimp have a more mild flavor with notes of natural sweetness because they’re found in areas with less salinity, like brackish estuaries and bayous. If you boil or sauté them, they’ll soak in the nuances of the sauces and seasonings quite nicely.

White shrimp have a more mild flavor with notes of natural sweetness because they’re found in areas with less salinity, like brackish estuaries and bayous. If you boil or sauté them, they’ll soak in the nuances of the sauces and seasonings quite nicely.

he freshwater shrimp has a delicate, sweet flavor, somewhat like lobster, and firm, white flesh. Some say the flavor and texture aren’t as satisfying as those of the Penaeid shrimp species.The shrimp gets the name “Hawaiian blue prawn” from its bright-blue tail and long blue legs and antennae. The tail is the only edible part […]

First off a single King Crab leg cooked and served plain is 130 calories. The body of the crab often offers little meat, however, the legs are packed full of vitamins and minerals, and rich in Omega 3 fats. That means it helps reduce inflammation throughout your body and helps prevent cancer cell growth. Cooking […]

Famous for their delicate flavor and buttery texture, scallops are the ultimate “starter seafood.” These nutritious delicacies are packed with protein: One 4-ounce serving provides about half the daily value women need. Scallops also offer a modest amount of heart-healthy omega-3 fats and have very little saturated fat. And they’re low in mercury, a toxic […]

Squid is a super versatile player in the kitchen, and lends itself to so many styles of cooking. The most important thing to remember when cooking squid is that it needs to be cooked either hot-and-fast or low-and-slow to achieve that perfectly tender, springy-but-not-chewy texture—anything in between is going to result in unpleasantly tough meat.

Whelk is a common name that is applied to various kinds of sea snail. Although a number of whelks are relatively large and are in the family Buccinidae (the true whelks), the word whelk is also applied to some other marine gastropod species within several families of sea snails that are not very closely related.

The low levels of saturated fat and cholesterol, combined with its high iron and protein content, make goat meat a good choice for anyone looking for a healthy red meat. It’s a leaner, healthier choice when compared to equal serving sizes of chicken, beef and pork.

Golden pompano is a medium flavor fish with flesh that holds together very well for all modes of cooking, and it’s shape fits pans and steamers better than most fish do. Frying, steaming, baking and poaching whole or as fillets all work well. The flesh is white except for a darker layer right under the […]

Habanero chilis are very hot, rated 100,000–350,000 on the Scoville scale. The habanero’s heat, flavor and floral aroma make it a popular ingredient in hot sauces and other spicy foods.