The collagen in the recipe comes in powder form. It’s a hydrolyzed powder obtained from grass-fed and pasture-raised cows. It’s hormone-free and 100 percent natural. The good thing about the collagen powder is that it makes the beverage healthier without changing the taste since it is unflavored.
All the ingredients used in making the smoothie taste delicious and are very healthy. Banana is rich in nutrients, including vitamin C, manganese, and potassium. It helps in regulating blood pressure and aids in digestion. Cucumber is ideal for hydration …
Corn Pancakes – Venezuelan Cachapas
Cachapas are similar to corn cakes filled with cheese. Venezuelans love having them as treats or breakfast dishes. It’s buttery, sweet, and oozing with the corn flavor. In Venezuela, they traditionally use queso telita or queso de mano. However, they may be hard to find when you live outside the country, so you can use other cheese that suits your taste.
Mozzarella is a good choice for cheese since it melts quickly. It still provides a contrasting flavor to the cachapas even though it is less salty and stringy. You can also add protein-rich ingredients to…
Baleadas with Eggs
Baleadas are among the most popular street foods in Honduras. They are easy to make and full of flavor. You can also tweak the recipes to suit your taste. You can substitute or add other ingredients depending on your preference. Traditionally, baleadas are flour tortillas warmed and filled with egg, cheese, and creamy bean paste. You will only need these three to start whipping up baleadas in your kitchen.
You can eat them as snacks, but you can also …
Calamari and Penne – Squid Pasta
This easy-to-do pasta dish is perfect for dinner, especially when you want to prepare something quick. You can use any tomato brand of your choice. But since they will make or break the taste of the sauce, you have to choose the brand that thickens quite well and is juicy.
As for the seafood, fresh is always the first choice if you have easy access to it. If not, frozen seafood will taste good as well. However, you have to get the brands that will retain the seafood’s freshness even when chilled for days.
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Quick Ideas for a Pantry Makeover
The most important rule in designing or redesigning your kitchen pantry is having as much space available. It has to look organized and functional.
Here are some ideas you can try if you are planning on a pantry makeover:
1. Be creative with labels
Labels make it easier to find ingredients in the pantry, and you can also write down the expiration dates of the items. You can be as creative as you want in doing the labels. You can make or buy labels that will complement your pantry’s…
Kitchen Trends You May Want to Think Twice About
When designing or giving your kitchen a makeover, you may want to prefer the classic styles or themes that would look good even after several years have passed. You have to be careful about what’s trendy because they may no longer look appealing after the popularity has waned.
Here are some kitchen trends that you may want to think twice about before making them part of your kitchen makeover:
1. Overhead pot racks
While the design may look cool, especially if it …
Choosing the Right Baking Sheets for your Collection of Cookware
You can efficiently cook your favorite meat cut, bake bread, or roast vegetables in your own kitchen. You only have to find baking sheets that will suit your requirements. They are categorized under baking pans along with pie plates, muffin pans, and cookie sheets.
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Tips in Choosing the Best Non-stick Cookware Sets
Non-stick cookware is practical and favored by many kitchen enthusiasts for its ease of use. The products’ prices depend on their make and brand.
Here are some tips on how to choose the most suitable non-stick pans and pots depending on your requirement:
1. Material
The most common material used in making non-stick pans is aluminum. These pans feel light, so you can easily maneuver them, and they absorb heat fast and work in most cooktops. However, if the pan doesn…
Cabinet Color Recommendations for Fresh-Looking Kitchens
If you want to get your kitchen a makeover, make sure that you don’t only focus on the appliances and furniture. You must also consider repainting your kitchen cabinets. Aside from being a storage area, cabinets also serve as accents to your kitchen. You may want to give them a cleaner and fresher appeal.
Here are some color suggestions you can look into:
1. Pantone’s 11-0602 TCX – Snow White
This is ideal for dark kitchens or areas with no windows. Snow …
Quality Brands of Cookware – Honorable Mentions
There are a lot of good brands out there when it comes to cookware. If you are still trying to find the right items that will suit your kitchen taste and requirements, you may want to look into the following honorable mention cookware brands:
Caraway. This is another brand that uses the direct-to-consumer model, making their products cheaper than similar cookware. The brand offers superior quality aluminum …