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Banga Stew Recipes (Ofe Akwu)- Tips and Ingredients You’ll Love

Banga stew is the Igbo (a tribe in the southeastern part of Nigeria) version of Banga soup, a popular African delicacy usually prepared with oil palm fruit extract (locally known as Banga). Originally from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, Banga soup is enjoyed by other tribes in Nigeria, as well as in other African countries. As the dish was being adopted in other Nigerian tribes and African countries, the original Banga soup recipe was often altered to suit individual tribal preferences. Now, many tribes have their version of Banga soup, one of which is Banga stew, the Igbo version. …

By Luong Tan

Food Guides, Taste Testsenchilada, sauce, spice

Is Enchilada Sauce Spicy and Bitter?

This delicious Mexican sauce has since acquired a reputation for its versatility in the kitchen. It can be used as a base for chile beans, used to garnish steamed vegetables, and be put over your crunchies like enchiladas, tortillas, tacos tamales, and nachos. The fact that it can be prepared quickly at home, crowns it all. Because Mexico is known for spicy cuisines, it is a no-brainer that you’d want to know if enchilada sauce is spicy. Enchilada sauce can and cannot be spicy, its spiciness ranges on a continuum from mildly spicy to heavy-breathing spicy. Is enchilada sauce spicy?…

By Luong Tan

Food Guidesfrozen salmon, salmon raw, scottish salmon

Can You Eat Frozen Salmon Raw?

Salmon is one of the most nutritious foods I know. It is delicious and loaded with a plethora of nutrients. Besides having numerous health benefits, salmon can be cooked in a couple of different delicious ways. But another way to enjoy this fish is eating it raw! Yes, eating raw salmon is a thing - one that made it gain popularity as a common ingredient in many recipes all over the world. Salmon is a versatile fish; it is one of the most common ingredients in sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and other sushi dishes. Many people have reservations as to whether…

How to Make Krusteaz Waffles Better – Step-By-Step

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Food Guideskrusteaz waffles

How to Make Krusteaz Waffles Better – Step-By-Step

Whether you consider breakfast the most important meal of the day or the meal of champions, we can all agree that everyone loves a good waffle for breakfast. Waffles make great meals but boxed waffles tend to be seen as a bit plain by some. It’s a good thing then that boxed mixes don’t have to always be equal to boring waffles and I’m here to show you how. Although one of the best brands, there are still ways to make Krusteaz waffles better such that you’re not only left wanting more, but your waffles are just as good as…

6 Best Pizza Stones with Handles and Racks

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Food Guideshandles, pizza stone, racks

6 Best Pizza Stones with Handles and Racks

When Cooking with handy kitchen utensils, you don’t have to worry about positioning your hand in a certain way to pick up or put the utensil in place. That sounds like bliss if you ask me. In a Hurry? Here’s Our Top Three If you’ve used pizza stones that did not have handles or racks and you suddenly got a pizza stone that came with handles or racks, you’d agree with me, that it does get easier. Here’s a list of our best pizza stones with handles and racks, should incase you consider going in that direction. Best Pizza Stones…

By Johny

Food Guides, Taste Testsfrog legs

What Do Frog Legs Taste Like?

When you hear the term ‘frog legs” you might be picturing slimy green skin that is in no way edible. However, that mental picture is far from the truth as frog legs are simply a delight to eat. Although, it is not out of place to wonder what frog legs might taste like and also if people eat them. Frog legs contain nutrients such as Vitamin A, protein, healthy fats like Omega 3 fatty acids, and proteins. With all these listed benefits, frog legs do not disappoint the taste buds as well. What Do Frog Legs Taste Like? Frog legs…

10 Best Cheese for Turkey Sandwiches & Why We Love Them

By Luong Tan

Food Guidessandwiches, turkey

10 Best Cheese for Turkey Sandwiches & Why We Love Them

Turkey and cheese sandwiches have become a classic, be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a delicious meal that is ideal for the whole family. When making a turkey and cheese sandwich, you would want it to attain a drool-worthy taste. Different types of cheese would go well, but because cheese is such a flavor booster, picking the right cheese for your turkey sandwich is your best bet. To make your next turkey sandwich meal an absolute 10/10, we made you a list of the 10 best cheese for turkey sandwiches and why we love them. 10 Best Cheese…

By Johny

Food Guidesbrine, butterball turkey

Should You Brine A Butterball Turkey?

A well-flavored turkey meal is always one to remember, and the secret to making it often lies in how carefully it is prepared with spices, salt, and other condiments. However, in the case of a butterball turkey, it comes with a prepackaged reminder that states that it had already been treated with an 8% brine solution which contains salt, spices, and water. And that begs the question, should you still go ahead to brine a Butterball turkey or you just skip the brining part and go on with the rest of the cooking preparations. The answers to these questions are…

Is HelloFresh Worth It for persons, families and vegetarians?

By Luong Tan

Food Guideshellofresh

Is HelloFresh Worth It for persons, families and vegetarians?

If you're reading this, it's probably because you've heard about the HelloFresh meal kit delivery service, complete with prepackaged ingredients and recipes. Of course, having someone take the stress out of planning your meals, measuring ingredients, and selecting which recipe to use can be a very attractive offer, and a lot of people would agree that it certainly makes cooking a lot more enjoyable. However, there seems to be one catch; the price. If you’re on a budget, you might wonder if it’s such a great idea to invest in a plan when you could easily run to the grocery…

By Luong Tan

Food Guidesbraces, cereal, Pizza

Can You Eat Pizza with Braces?

The effect of braces on your smile depends greatly on the types of food you eat during your treatment. Not paying attention to your diet could make you a regular visitor to the dentist, which is why in this article, we will be answering some popular questions about food restrictions. For example, can you eat pizza with braces? If yes, then what kind of pizza can you eat with braces? The answers come with good news and bad news – you’d have to keep reading to find out. We will also be discussing some junk foods that you can still…

By Luong Tan

Food Guidesbraces, doritos

Can You Eat Doritos with Braces?

It can be such a struggle to eat right when you have braces on. You can't always be sure of what you should or should not have. Your dentist will try to keep you informed, but you can't always remember all of it. So once in a while, you might ask questions like 'can you eat Doritos with braces’ or ‘can you eat chips with braces’. This article will highlight several braces-friendly chips and explain the effect of other types of chips on your braces. Can You Eat Doritos with Braces? No, it is not advisable to eat Doritos with…

By Luong Tan

Chicken Guides, Food Guidesbraces, chicken

Can You Eat Chicken with Braces?

'Can you eat chicken with braces' is one of the most popularly asked questions amongst those undergoing treatment or those about to. While there are people who dislike chicken, the majority just can’t get enough and we understand that it might be difficult to avoid it. Luckily for you, there may or may not be some conditions that allow you to eat it with braces. Curious? Keep reading to find out. Can You Eat Chicken with Braces? Yes, you can eat boneless chicken with braces. You can pair soft and boneless chicken with easy to chew vegetables. Chicken noodles soup…