An old-fashioned pub in London was one of my favorite places to spend a Sunday afternoon when I lived there. I would order a Sunday roast with all the fixings. It was so nice to be able to sit at a cozy corner table next to a roaring fire and eat food that I would … Read more
The culinary world is full of heated debates. Is a hotdog a sandwich? Should chili have beans or no beans? But one of the biggest questions that home cooks wrestle with is what cooks faster – chicken or beef? With so many factors involved, it can be tricky to definitively settle this meaty matter. In … Read more
Beef is a versatile menu item whether you’re cooking for one, two or a crowd. Beef provides protein, vitamins and minerals. Most beef and other meats come in 3-ounce servings, which is about the size of a deck of cards. About 180 calories, 10 grams of fat, and 15% of your daily iron needs are … Read more
There are few types of food more synonymous with luxury than ”wagyu. ” Translated from the Japanese, the word means “Japanese cow. On the market, wagyu beef can cost anywhere from $99 to $200 a pound at Costco. A cow can sell for as much as $30,000. There have been stories about “wagyu” cows being … Read more
Get ready to transform your comfort food game with this Baked Lobster Mac and Cheese. Imagine the creamiest mac and cheese you’ve ever had but with a twist. Lobster chunks that are soft and cooked just right in a buttery, mildly spiced seasoning that brings out the lobster’s natural sweetness. And what’s mac and cheese … Read more
Let’s face it, meat is expensive nowadays. Especially if you are watching your weight or trying to eat healthier. It is possible, but not easy, to find healthier, lower-fat ground beef at the store to make ground beef patties for burgers. You can use your favorite beef, whether it’s Kobe, grass-fed, or regular, and follow … Read more
Since McDonald’s sells more hamburgers than any other company, it’s no surprise that people are interested in their beef. A long time ago, there was a rumor that McDonald’s bought its burger meat from a mysterious company called 100% Beef. This let them say that their burgers were beef when they weren’t. Others claimed that … Read more
Instead of buying a pre-mixed cure, you can use Prague Powder to make your own blend to make a certain type of cured meat. When you mix Prague powder with more salt, sweeteners, or herbs, you can make your own cure that fits your needs. Prague powder is a mix of salt and curing salts. … Read more
Pork is a versatile meat that comes in many flavors, which makes it a great protein for many recipes. The flavor profile of pork is important to know when pairing it with desserts so that the flavors go well together. We will talk about the sweet, salty, and umami tastes of pork, as well as … Read more
There’s something special about a perfectly smoked pulled pork sandwich. The tender juicy meat flavored with spice rubs and infused with wood smoke topped with tangy barbecue sauce, all piled high on a bun. It’s the type of sandwich that draws crowds and gets people lining up. So if you’ve mastered the art of smoking … Read more