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Why do we Love Spicy Food? The Science Behind the Heat

Spicy food is a total drama queen. It sets your mouth on fire, makes your nose run like it’s training for a marathon, and yet… you keep going back for more. You’re not... Read More

5 mins read Sep 09, 2021

Is Air-Frying a Better Way to Enjoy Fried Foods?

In America, we love our fried foods. From chicken wings and French fries all the way to corndogs and mozzarella sticks, we’ll eat just about anything that came from a deep fryer. But... Read More

2 mins read Sep 02, 2021

Holding Events During the Pandemic: Why a Private Chef is a Safer Way to Celebrate

One of the hardest things about the pandemic is that we haven’t been able to celebrate the significant events in our lives the same way. Gathering for birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays has become... Read More

2 mins read Aug 25, 2021

Understanding USDA Beef Grades

When you walk through the meat section at the grocery store, you will often find steaks labeled with a small shield in the right-hand corner, denoting a USDA grade and claiming the steak... Read More

2 mins read Jul 29, 2021

Healthy Ingredients – Tahini

If you’ve ever dipped a carrot or pita chip into a bowl of hummus, you’ve likely been the lucky beneficiary of tahini — an extremely common, yet not commonly known ingredient that serves... Read More

2 mins read Jul 14, 2021

Find Delicious Gluten Free Meals with CookinGenie

The Challenge of Eating Gluten Free For many Americans, trying to find good gluten free meals is a never-ending struggle. It’s estimated that about 30% of Americans follow a gluten free diet. A... Read More

2 mins read Jul 06, 2021

Trying to Eat More Vegan and Vegetarian Food? CookinGenie Can Help

One of the most dominant food trends over the past several years has been the rise of veganism. Back in 2004, there were only about 300,000 vegans living in the U.S. But in... Read More

2 mins read Jun 02, 2021

Take Your Taste buds Around The World With CookinGenie

In my time as a chef, I’ve been lucky enough to travel around the world and immerse myself in different cultures and cuisines. I’ve learned from amazing local chefs how to prepare traditional... Read More

2 mins read May 19, 2021

Wondering Which gift Really Makes The Day for mom? A Home-Cooked Meal (That She Doesn’t Have to Make Herself)

“All that I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.” —Abraham Lincoln The second Monday of every May is dedicated to the women (Mother’s day) who take care of us the other 364 days... Read More

2 mins read Apr 26, 2021

What Makes Bibimbap The Ultimate Korean Feast?

CookinGenie lets you travel with food all around the world. Next stop: Korea. Sometimes, the humblest foods are the best foods. That’s certainly the case with bibimbap, Korea’s answer to fried rice, and—if you ask us—one of the top must-try foods... Read More

2 mins read Apr 07, 2021