A highly versatile plant, nearly every part of the celery plant is used in cooking, either as a spice or as an ingredient in a variety of dishes. However, normally, it is the stalk of this marshland growing vegetable that is thought of when the word celery is mentioned. With a strong and somewhat astringent taste, certain individuals may find ...

The Jicama, more commonly known as the Mexican turnip in the United States, is a potato-like tuberous root with a distinctly nutty and slightly sweet taste, oftentimes compared to that of a pear.  The resemblance ends at the jicama’s taste, however, as the texture of a jicama is somewhat stiff and quite juicy, much like that of an unripe apple. ...

Pepper jack cheese is a unique take on Monterey jack cheese wherein various spices, herbs and peppers are incorporated into the cheese as it is forming, giving it a uniquely spiced flavor and a variable texture that is not easily found anywhere else in the dairy aisle. However, pepper jack cheese may require substitution for a variety of reasons, such ...

Wasabi is a paste ordinarily created from the root of the Japanese horseradish. Usually used as a condiment, wasabi is a pungent addition to sushi or similar dishes that require a unique kick to their particular flavor profile. Wasabi is primarily characterized by its spicy flavor and aroma, and as such the majority of its substitutes are of similar chemical ...

Orange juice is an extremely common form of orange wherein its fluids are pressed or extracted in some way out of the orange fruit, occasionally further processed by removing any pulp that may also be extracted as the juice is removed from the fruit. However, there are a variety of reasons why home chefs or restaurateurs would desire to alternate ...

While the term mushroom refers to a variety of macrofungal growths that may or may not be edible, in a culinary sense, mushrooms are the edible growth bodies of mushrooms that are safe to eat and generally available throughout the world. Mushrooms may come in a variety of colors and shapes, wherein they are consumed for their flavor and significant ...

While the exact color of your food has little effect on its actual nutritional profile, this is not entirely the case when organic produce and similar foods are concerned.  The vast majority of orange fruits and vegetables are found to be rich in vitamins and minerals, and as such eating plenty of orange foods is an advisable dietary choice for ...

The persimmon is an orange fruit with a uniquely soft flesh and a tomato-like appearance. Originating primarily from the country of China and subsequently farmed in mass numbers there, the persimmon has propagated throughout much of the world owing to its sweet and mild flavor. However, just like tomatoes, the persimmon is in large part primarily made of water and ...

The dish of sauerkraut is one of European origin wherein shredded cabbage and various other vegetables are fermented together to produce a distinctly sour and unique taste, making it high in demand in countries such as Germany, wherein it is assumed to have first been created. While sauerkraut is often fermented in controlled temperatures and subsequently stored in air-tight containers ...

The name plum refers to a soft fleshed and skin covered fruit primarily found in hues of red and purple. Originating from nearly every major continent on the planet, plums are known for having a distinctly sweet taste and a juicy texture. Like most organic fruits and vegetables, plums can expire quite quickly when left exposed to the elements, with ...