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While most empanadas are made with corn or maize dough and are thus gluten-free, Argentinian empanadas call for the use of flour-based dough that does have gluten in it (with the exception of Northern cassava flour empanadas). Argentinian empanadas are usually not gluten-free, however, you can modify Argentinian empanada recipes to make them gluten free, […]

Baking the perfect cheesecake is a complex art, but once it’s done, you have to worry about storing it. You should not immediately refrigerate a cheesecake once it is done baking. It’s not good for your cheesecake, and it’s not good for your refrigerator either. The main reasons you shouldn’t do this have to do

When it comes to Italian food, you may have heard the term “contorni” thrown around from time to time. but what does this actually mean? Contorni, in Italian, refers to vegetable side dishes that are generally served alongside the main course. Such side dishes can be things like salad or vegetables.  When in an Italian

Most of the time eating sushi is considered halal. Because of the debate over whether or not seafood is halal, it’s important to make sure that the type of sushi roll follows the rules of your Imam. For some, non-fish seafood such as clams, oysters, and lobster may not be halal. Which Sushi Rolls are

Takis brand chips are a favorite amongst hot chip enthusiasts nationwide, but if you’re looking for some serious spice there’s only one flavor to go for. Fuego, marked by the classic purple bag, reigns supreme as the spiciest Takis flavor that the brand offers. So if you’re going for spicy, you’ve heard it here first!

Sacks of crawfish, or crayfish as some call them, are heavy. Each sack weighs between 28 and 35 pounds, depending on who is selling the crawfish.  Some people refer to crawfish as little lobsters. Other terms are mudbug and crawdads. They look like small lobsters and, like lobster, can be cooked by boiling or steaming.

There are plenty of hidden benefits to boiling lemon and grapefruit peels. They help your body’s overall health including digestive system, immune system, and oral health. Additionally the peels contain a high concentration of Vitamin C, which more northern populations of the world is severely lacking during the winter. Are Lemon and Grapefruit Peels Edible?

Fortune cookies are a fun treat after a meal, but there are some serious superstitions about eating them and making the fortunes come true. However, when a fortune cookie does not have a fortune in it, it can potentially mean 2 things: something good will happen soon or that you may have bad luck.  Overall,

Many diets tell you that you should eat a certain number of ounces of protein daily. But, many recipes tell you the amount of protein in cups instead. So how do you know how much chicken to use? There are two ways to convert ounces into cups. But, Texas A&M discovered the average cups for

Most people get confused about the difference between butter and margarine, and this can be even more confusing when a brand is not particularly clear about what it is offering. In the case of the Imperial brand, however, you are buying margarine, not butter. Naturally, there is a notable difference between the two. The primary