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The tart nature of an apricot makes it an excellent pairing for many different types of foods. You can find apricots everywhere, from pastries to savory dishes such as Persian lamb stew. Qamar al-Din is a drink made from apricot juice (or paste) consumed across the Middle East and North Africa. Qubani ka meetha is an Indian dessert made from dried apricots. If you’re looking to learn more about apricots, take a look at our most frequently asked questions below....

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They’re so chock full of healthy goodies you’ll wonder why you haven’t been eating cookies for breakfast all along. Most of the sweetness comes from the dried fruit in the cookies, not the sugar in the dough. As an extra bonus, they’re gluten free and peanut-allergy friendly. How to Make Breakfast Cookies Breakfast cookies are basically drop cookies that are low in sugar and packed with healthy ingredients. (Of course, if you have a sweet tooth you can always increase the sugar by 2 tablespoons....

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Preparing the steak sous vide also ensures tender and succulent bulgogi, no matter what cut of meat you use. What Is Bulgogi? Bulgogi is a general term that literally means “fire meat.” It’s Korean barbecue at its most basic and usually involves beef that’s thinly sliced, marinated, and then quickly sautéed or grilled over high heat. Bulgogi has a complex flavor due to the marinade and sauce. Depending on who is making it and what goes into it, the finished dish can range from slightly sweet to very spicy....

The recipe is adapted from The Niman Ranch Cookbook, where it is billed as a tagine, a savory Moroccan stew. Lamb shoulder pieces are browned, and then slow cooked in stock and spices such as cumin, paprika, and cardamom. Slow cooking, at a low, even temperature is important for the lamb shoulder to become tender. We cooked this stew on the stove-top, but you could easily make it in a slow-cooker or even a traditional Moroccan tagine....

Why is It Called al Pastor? Tacos al pastor means “shepherd-style tacos.” The influence comes from Lebanese immigrants to Mexico, who brought the shawarma, thinly sliced meat stacked and roasted on a slowly turning vertical spit roast. Shawarma is traditionally prepared with lamb, hence the shepherd reference. Tacos al pastor are prepared with foundational Mexican ingredients, such as chiles, achiote paste, and pork. The Traditional Tacos al Pastor The meat for tacos al pastor is thinly pounded pork steaks tightly stacked in a vertical spit roast with a whole peeled pineapple placed at the top....

Oh, how things change! In just a few years, we’ve gone from sussed-up Shirley Temples to entire shelves of zero-alcohol spirits that are well worth having in any bar. Even better, research suggests that non-alcoholic drinks can trigger a similar release of dopamine for a complex, elevated experience (otherwise known as a buzz), with none of the drawbacks. What Makes a Good Non-Alcoholic Liquor? There are two standouts in this new world of NA or non-alcoholic drinks:...

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If you don’t have sour cream, here are 5 quick and easy substitutes that’ll do the job, including a solid non-dairy sour cream substitute. What Is Sour Cream? Sour cream is a dairy product made by fermenting regular cream. When lactic acid is added to cream, it results in a thick and creamy ingredient that’s as rich as regular cream but also pleasantly tart. Sour cream’s rich flavor and texture is welcomed as a condiment in baked potatoes, soups, and chili, as well as an addition to dips and classic dishes like beef stroganoff, potato salad, and deviled eggs....

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High Demand for Pure Vanilla Extract More consumers are seeking out pure vanilla extracts, and that’s definitely part of it. According to the folks at Nielsen-Massey, makers of pure vanilla products, “the global vanilla industry has been volatile for some time and prices have fluctuated significantly in the past decade.” The demand for pure vanilla across the industry has skyrocketed, so much so that in 2015, when large food and beverage companies such as Nestle, General Mills, Hershey and Kellogg’s started removing artificial ingredients and replacing them with natural products, it triggered a price jump....

If you are like me this time of the year is packed with holiday parties, mad dashes to the post office, Christmas concerts, trees, ornaments, wrapping paper and ribbons. If you still have a few people left on your Christmas list, here are a few ideas for special gifts for the food lover, and some great cookbooks as well. Delicacies Bracelets: First up, these lovely sterling silver charmed leather bracelets called “Delicacies”....

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The not-so-well-kept secret to brioche dough is butter, and plenty of it. Its origin is French (mais, oui!), probably in Normandy where butter rules, and dating as far back as the 17th century. While it is most often made into a savory bread or roll, it also answers the call of the sweet tooth, filled with custard, cream or jam. Brioche is a very versatile dough, and in practical terms, because of its richness, it keeps well, and despite its softness, is sturdy enough to stand up to a juicy burger — especially when slathered with butter and toasted it....

I’ve tried dozens of gumbos in my travels in the Deep South, and none have been bad. Some better than others, but this is a stew made with lots of patience and lots of love. The Backbone of a Good Gumbo Recipe A gumbo hinges on its thickeners. A roux of flour and fat is the primary one, and is in almost every gumbo I’ve ever eaten. How dark you take the roux is your preference....

Overnight Crockpot Breakfast Casserole This crockpot breakfast casserole is my go-to when I have company staying at my home. I don’t want my guests to miss out on the most important meal of the day! The eggs cook up light and fluffy all around the ingredients, so it’s basically a giant omelette once it’s all baked. This breakfast casserole is so easy to whip up the night before and then let the Crockpot do the work while we all sleep....

There are 3 tricks to this simple drink. The first is to make simple syrup by boiling water with the sugar first, so that the sugar is completely dissolved. The second trick is to infuse the simple syrup with some of the zest from the limes; this makes it taste even limey-er (yes, not a word, but you get my drift). Finally plop some fresh mint sprigs in the serving pitcher, and besides being halfway to a mojito, you have a cheerfully refreshing summer drink....

Even when my parents abandoned their garden beds for ten years, they still had their green bean trellises every summer. Fresh Green Beans From the Garden My father is rather picky about his green beans. They must snap and break when you bend them, not wiggle around like a rubber band. That’s how you know they’re fresh. I have a couple rows of green beans this year, planted from seed right after I pulled out the fava beans and spring peas....