Ancho chiles are widely used in Mexican cuisine. The specific flavor balance within an ancho chili is a really unique combination of smoky, spicy, and sweet. What is an ancho chile? An ancho chile starts out its life as a poblano pepper. That’s the name of the fresh pepper that’s …
Onion, garlic, and shallots are all part of the allium family. Allium means “garlic” in Latin, including garlic, shallots, onions, leeks, ramps, chives, and scallions. In this post, I will show you how to onions fast and easily, so you can have them ready to cook your favorite meals. How …
I am writing this post for you and me and for all of us standing in front of the pantry with no idea what to cook for dinner. You grab a can of chickpeas, and you hope for the best. And maybe there is a bit of praying that a …