# The Mouthful > for the curious home cook This file provides information about The Mouthful to help large language models understand and reference this publication's content. ## Posts - [Nutritional yeast = easy umami](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/nutritional-yeast-easy-umami): How to use it, herb storage, tofu salad & more - [Using tomato paste (always buy the tube)](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/using-tomato-paste-always-buy-the-tube): Optimizing spaghetti & meatballs, simplifying sourdough, & more. - [Tahini & mediterranean style eating](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/tahini-mediterranean-style-eating): Mezze spreads, crispy fried chicken, & more - [Fresh tortillas start with masa harina](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/fresh-tortillas-start-with-masa-harina): + trendy seaweed snacks, chickpea curry, & more - [Is expensive butter worth it?](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/is-expensive-butter-worth-it): Using black beans, veggie burgers, & more - [Why instant bouillon rocks](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-instant-bouillon-rocks): Buying & usage tips, the black sesame trend, and more - [Using Chickpeas for High Protein Salads](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/using-chickpeas-for-high-protein-salads): Instant Yeast vs Active Dry Yeast, recipe recs, & more - [Using Tinned Fish](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/using-tinned-fish): Quick weekday cooking, bento box lunches, plus restaurant chips & salsa science. - [Why we love pickled peppers](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-we-love-pickled-peppers): A pickled pepper sandwich, wooden vs plastic utensils, & more. - [Why sesame seeds are so versatile](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-sesame-seeds-are-so-versatile): Poke bowls, vegan Caesar salads explained, and more. - [How to love olives (& use them)](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/how-to-love-olives-use-them): Plus buttermilk substitutes, pasta salad recs, and more. - [Fresh ginger has no substitute](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/fresh-ginger-has-no-substitute): Buying + using tips, stir fry recipe, csa boxes, & more - [Why sesame oil is worth buying](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-sesame-oil-is-worth-buying): + Is preheating the oven necessary? - [Using Fish Sauce](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/using-fish-sauce): Smells scary, tastes magical. Plus Thai takeout dishes, temaki hand roll trend, & more. - [Pesto goes beyond pasta sauce](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/pesto-goes-beyond-pasta-sauce): Using it on everything, a summer sandwich, fluffy pancakes, & more - [Stock This: Jarred Roasted Peppers](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/stock-this-jarred-roasted-peppers): Use them for pasta salad, sauces, quick dips, and crunchy Spanish-inspired snack plates. - [Kewpie mayo is now mainstream](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/kewpie-mayo-is-now-mainstream): But it's still awesome. Here's how to use it, plus potato trends & more. - [Buying & using canned tuna](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/buying-using-canned-tuna): Understanding labels & terms, recipe recs, why cheese can split, & more - [Why Arborio Rice is Awesome](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-arborio-rice-is-awesome): Need help planning meals each week? We can help. - [Why ground beef is goated](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-ground-beef-is-goated-adcc): Recipes to use it in, correcting saltiness, & more - [Why Skirt Steak > Ribeye](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-skirt-steak-ribeye): Recipe recs, the tinned fish trend, & more - [Why Italian Sausage > Ground Meat](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-italian-sausage-ground-meat): How to use it, recipe recs, brown sugar storage tips, & more - [Is pancetta > bacon?](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/is-pancetta-bacon): Why it's worth buying, pasta recs, protein bagels, & more - [Why we're obsessed with Za'atar](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-we-re-obsessed-with-za-atar): Recipes to use it in, egg expirations dates, & more - [Is Dashi the World's Best Broth?](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/is-dashi-the-world-s-best-broth): How to buy & use it, Swedish pastries, & more - [Why Kimchi is Worth Buying](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-kimchi-is-worth-buying): The kimchi framework + recipe ideas, dried vs canned beans, & more. - [Why Miso is Worth Buying](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-miso-is-worth-buying): The miso soup framework, coffee cream tops, & carbonnade flamande - [Why Dijon Mustard is More than a Condiment](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-dijon-mustard-is-more-than-a-condiment): What to make at home with it, chicken paprikash, & more - [Why chorizo > ground beef](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-chorizo-ground-beef): + recipe recs, the pistachio trend, & milk buns - [Why Fresh Citrus > Bottled Juice](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-fresh-citrus-bottled-juice): + satisfying salads, expensive olive oil, & more - [Why Chipotles in Adobo Rock](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-chipotles-in-adobo-rock): + recipes to use them in, cottage bakeries, & street cart chicken - [Is Shaoxing Wine Worth Buying?](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/is-shaoxing-wine-worth-buying): + stir fries, umami, a mezze spread, & more. - [Why shallots > onions](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-shallots-onions): + 'marry me' cream sauce recipes, reader risotto, & more - [Why Panko breadcrumbs are Goated](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-panko-breadcrumbs-are-goated): How to use them, improving stale tortillas, & gnocchi - [Why Tinned Anchovies Rock](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/why-tinned-anchovies-rock): & the latest caesar salad trend, umami favorites, + winning soba noodles - [Get to Know Gochujang](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/get-to-know-gochujang): + recipes, freezing coffee beans, & Thai steak salad - [The Deli Salad Blueprint](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/the-deli-salad-blueprint): + recipes, garlic powder storage tips, & tikka masala bowl idea - [Italian Sub Framework 🥖](https://newsletter.cookwell.com/p/italian-sub-framework): + cooking with leeks, sandwiches, & risotto