Read on, to find out how to use each your cooking. Chris Valdesis a Miami-based celebrity chef and caterer What Is A Green Onion? Green onions are often also called scallions, and areseen in countless dishes. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Here is what they look and taste like. They are similar but younger than spring onions, which have larger white bulbs. The stems of green onions are also hollow, with a slight crunch when fresh....

Cilantro vs. Coriander? Here, learn ways to use the flavorful herb and spice from the entirely edible cilantro plant. What Does Fresh Cilantro Taste Like? Credit: Kitzcorner/Getty Images Sometimes referred to as Chinese parsley or coriander leaves, in most grocery stores the herb is simply labeledcilantro. (Some people experience this herb as unpleasantly soapy. If that’s you, your genes probably play a part in that.) Credit:Halfdark/Getty Images Use fresh cilantro it to make cool, creamy sauces or dips likeCilantro-Lime Cremaorguacamolefor fresh peppery flavor....

What happens if you use regular limes in a Key lime pie? you’re free to serve the pie plain, but many prefer it with ameringue toppingor whipped cream. It just depends on the baker’s preference. Credit:Westend61 / Getty Images But what about substituting regular limes for Key limes in your pie? Is there a real difference between Key limes and the standard grocery store limes? Here’s what you better know....

No, the two are not the same. At first glance, ice cream and gelato don’t look all that different. The recipes and churning process for ice cream and gelato are distinct, resulting in twofrozen dessertswith unique qualities. Credit: Joy Howard Let’s first discuss each of these tasty treats to know the difference between ice cream and gelato. What Is Gelato? Like ice cream, gelato uses milk, cream, and sugar, but it differs in proportions....

They’re similar, but one has a bit more molasses. Your recipe forsweet potato casserolecalls for dark brown sugar, and you only have light. Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What Is Brown Sugar? Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox The darker thebrown sugar, the more molasses it contains. The Difference Between Light And Dark Brown Sugar Light brown sugar usually contains 3.5 percent molasses. Dark brown sugar has nearly double that amount, usually containing 6....

Spoiler alert: Your pancake syrup probably doesn’t have any maple in it. There is truly nothing sweeter than syrup. After all, a true syrup is made by dissolving sugar in boiling water. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle But when it comes to maple syrup and pancake syrup specifically you may wonder, is there a difference? The short answer is yes. It also comes down to personal preference when deciding what to put on yourfavorite pancakesand waffles....

Quartz and quartzite countertops have taken kitchens (and bathrooms) by storm. Cyndy Cantleyis the co-owner ofCantley & Company,a cabinet and design firm located in Birmingham, Alabama. What is Quartz? Credit: Chris Edwards; Styling: Kendra Surface Ten percent of quartz countertops are synthetic, while the rest of its makeup is ground quartz. What is Quartzite? They’re also a bit harder and resistant to scratching than quartz countertops. Differences in Appearance Quartzite is known for its all-natural veining that leaves no piece the same....

Win the day in stylish headgear. As with the race itself, Derby fashion has a colorful history of its own. Even Queen Elizabeth wore a vibrant green-and-pink hat when she attended the Derby in 2007. Credit:Bloomberg/Getty Images What Does A Derby Hat Look Like? Often, ladies choose to coordinate their hat with their day-dress to make one colorful statement. Wearing a printed dress? Credit:Lexington Herald-Leader/Getty Images Another idea is to select a secondary color from the pattern and utilize your hat to accentuate that hue....

Etouffee and gumbo are two beloved Louisiana dishes. Sarah Cooper,chef and owner ofThe Carolina Chefin South Carolina. The sauce tends to cling to the shellfish and rice, creating a rich and indulgent dish. Credit:Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Gumbo often has a pronounced okra flavor or is thickened with file powder, adding complexity to its profile. What Is Etouffee? (The name) literally translates to smothered, Cooper says....

North, South, East, or WestIs one direction better than the rest? But maybe its time all that changed. Should your house face north, south, east, or west? Credit:Getty Images But theres more to consider than whether you take your morning porch coffee with a side of direct sunlight. It can also help you sell your home for top dollar. But, Trapasso is quick to point out it really comes down to what a buyer is looking for....

Was a little girl in Mobile, Alabama, the only person on earth who actually ordered it? Brandon Bell/Staff/Getty Images We all have embarrassing elements of our childhoods wed rather not revisit. Sometimes though, were forced to do just that. Credit:Brandon Bell/Staff/Getty Images Yes, I was the strange child who was in love with Chick-fil-As Carrot & Raisin Salad. This was all my doing, and I was hooked. My sweet mom even made it at home for several of my birthday meals growing up....

Technology can be convenient, but pass the paper menu, kindly! Theyve become a go-to for everything from customer surveys and payment methods towedding RSVPsand menus. Its time to return to the old fashion menu that doesnt require scanning anything with yourphone. Credit: Photo: Robbie Caponetto LeoPatrizi / Getty Images Have We Gone Too Far With This Menu Trend? What if I want to ask the waiter Which do you recommend between these two dishes?...

Read these do’s and don’ts for the best park experience ever. The Dollywood Company As Tennesseesnumber one ticketed attraction, about three million people pass through Dollywoods gates every year. But it doesnt hurt to have a strategy when visiting the park, especially if its your first time. Credit:The Dollywood Company Weve rounded up a few things you should know before going to Dollywood, including some common mistakes. Consider this your cheat sheet to having the best park experience ever....