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Basmati Rice, the queen of rice - learn how to buy, store, and cook with it

'Basmati' means fragrant, and white basmati rice is fragrant, long grain rice produced in northern and central parts of India. It is the most popular rice out of India. It is widely used worldwide, particularly for its nutty aroma and the long grains that, when cooked, stay separate. Buy When looking to buy basmati rice, look for these indicators: Made in India, and it can be packaged anywhere in the world Long grain, and then it will be categorized by it's length - classic, extra-long, and supreme. Ideally, you would want to buy supreme. I recommend Tilda, Royal India, Laxmi brands. Buy in small quantity, approximately 2 lbs per person in your household. Store Store basmati rice in an airtight container or a sealable bag....

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Zucchini is a versatile vegetable, learn how to buy, store, and cook

I was introduced to zucchini when I moved to the United States in the year 2000. I was amazed at the versatility of this cucumber-like vegetable. This vegetable has been a part of my diet ever since. Especially helping me with weight loss when I replace rice with zucchini. The only thing that I am not a big fan of is using zucchini pasta. Something feels so wrong about it.

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Plant-based Meatless Burgers vs Traditional Burgers - Who Wins This Race?

There are so many plant-based burgers (meatless) in the market. Impossible Burger and Beyond Burgers, both meatless, are now available at corporate chains all over the United States. While it is great to find a substitute for a meat burger, are these burgers really healthy? Let's check.

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