Pernod is a form of alcoholic beverage deriving from the country of France. Originally meant to be a replacement for absinthe during the era of its prohibition, Pernod is now considered an entirely separate alcoholic drink, known for its distinctly anise flavored body and unique appearance when diluted. However, individuals may desire to find a replacement for this particular type ...

A vitally important ingredient in a variety of Asian and South East Asian recipes, turmeric is most often encountered in its ground and dried form, wherein it may be evenly distributed throughout a meal so as to impart either its signature yellow color or earthy yet bitter flavor to the dish. There are certain instances, however, where the addition of ...

A specific kind of clarified butter primarily used in the Middle East and India, ghee is a form of butter that has undergone the process of simmering and skimming so as to isolate the particular fat compounds present within said butter. Ghee’s particular texture and flavor may depend on a variety of factors such as the milk source of the ...

Traditionally a French cheese ripened through the use of mold cultures, Neufchatel cheese is divided into two distinct types depending on its country of origin, with Neufchatel cheese originating from the United States supposedly having a lower fat percentage and higher relative moisture content. Owing to its low availability and relatively short shelf-life, Neufchatel cheese is often in short supply, ...

Among one of the most popular cheeses around the world, gouda cheese is known for its distinctly sweet flavor that pairs well with a variety of less intense flavors so as to create a unique flavor profile, such as in pasta or even in sampler platters. There are a large variety of other cheeses or cheese-like products that can be ...

A type of cheese produced from cows’ milk, provolone is best known for presenting a semi-hard texture despite its relatively short aging time as well as a distinctly varying test depending on its age, the location it was made as well as the particular curdling enzyme used during the provolone’s production. Provolone is rather easy to substitute owing to the ...

Kitchen bouquet is a type of seasoning sauce known for its distinctly savory and otherwise umami flavor, of which it imparts to a variety of dishes that it is normally added to. Consisting of many different aromatic spices, vegetables, caramel and certain flavorant compounds, kitchen bouquet is somewhat commonly found in pantries throughout the United States. However, certain situations may ...

Produced from the milk of a goat as opposed to that of a dairy cow, goat cheese can come in a variety of forms and shapes that are commonly found in many countries throughout the western hemisphere and parts of Asia. With a similar lipid content and appearance, goat cheese otherwise presents a somewhat more tart flavor than cow’s milk ...

Contrary to popular belief, white pepper is in fact sourced from the exact same plant as black pepper itself, with the peppercorn’s flesh being removed through the use of mechanical friction and various other techniques that allow the internal seed to remain intact as the darker flesh is removed. Commonly used in a variety of cuisines spanning the world, white ...

Wheat starch is an extract of the wheat plant separate from that of wheat flour wherein the majority of other compounds present within the flour have been mechanically or chemically separated from the polysaccharide compounds, of which are usually referred to as the starch of the flour. Wheat starch is used in a variety of dishes and food additives in ...