Cooking & Baking Tips: Healthy Fats, Grain Prep & Substitutes

Mastering the kitchen involves understanding healthy fat profiles, variety-specific grain preparation, and safe food handling techniques.

Sesame

Are Sesame Seeds Good Sources of Protein?

The tiny sesame seeds that you find on rolls, cookies and broccoli stir-fry originated in Africa, according to Chow.com. They have now traveled throughout the world, adding texture, nutrition and flavor to a variety of dishes. You have a choice of three colors, white, tan and black.

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Black-Eyed Pea

How to Cook Dried Black Eyed Peas

Black-eyed peas traveled to the Americas and the Caribbean with slaves from their home in Africa. They are one of the world’s most widely-eaten peas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Also known as cowpeas, black-eyed peas are nutritious and cook faster than many other bean varieties.

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Bean Salad

How Do I Make Vinegar & Olive Oil Dressing?

Whether you are ordering a salad out or creating a salad at home, one dressing you may enjoy is the classic balsamic vinaigrette. When you are following a low-calorie diet, though, this dressing may not be your best bet. A traditional vinegar and oil dressing contains approximately 200 calories per 2-tbsp.

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