Why Meat Should Rest Before It Is Served
You're in a very nice steakhouse. Great music is complimenting the rustic décor. You've ordered the King of Steaks, a Prime-Grade Ribeye. You watch in glorious anticipation as they bring the plate to your table. As you take the...
The Best Steak Sauces – A Chefs Opinion
There is nothing like the flavor and aroma of a perfectly done steak. Steak is a complete sensory experience, starting with the beautiful grain of the meat, the colors (red, pink, grey, or any combination, depending on how you...
Pros and Cons of Buying and Eating Farm Raised Fish
One of the hottest on-going arguments in the world of nutrition is whether fish-farming is a viable alternative to commercial fishing. And, it seems, much like Global Warming, there is little relevant information readily available. The majority of websites...
How to Cook a Whole Chicken – Techniques and Tips
Chicken is highly regarded by chefs, cooks, nutritional specialists, doctors, and home cooks. The reasons are many, and varied. Chicken is economical, versatile, healthy, and easily prepared. Poultry figures prominently in world cuisine with dishes such as Chicken Marsala,...
How to Cook a Turkey – Preparation and Cooking Times
I will admit it. I love turkey. It is one of my favorite entrees. There is nothing like the sweet, moist caress of a well-prepared bird on your taste buds. It amazes me how many creative ways some people...
How to Barbecue a Steak – Cooking Times and Techniques
In the U.S., there are two ways to cook a steak: over high heat or low heat. To cook it over high heat, you can cook it in a broiler, in a skillet, over hot coals of charcoal or...
How Long Do You Cook a Medium Steak
If You Like Your Steak Medium, This Is How Long You Should Cook It
Medium is the most popular state of doneness for steak in America. But how do you determine if a steak is medium and how long do...
Cooking Times for Turkey – It Depends on Weight and Temperature
If your cooking times for turkey are exactly right, your guests for dinner will benefit in many ways:
there will be more turkey for everyone
the meat will be moist, not dry
no concern about food poisoning
the leftovers...
Cooking Ribeye Steaks – What you Need to Know
The idea of cooking ribeye steaks sometimes conjures up an image of a blazing campfire with a pot of beans and another of corn on the cob. It’s a hearty meal that excites the taste buds and fills the...
Cooking a Roast in a Crock Pot
Years ago, cooking a roast in a crock pot meant placing a rump roast in a crock pot with potatoes, carrots, celery, salt and pepper and returning hours later to a simple meal ready to eat. The best benefit...
