Those of us on the USDA’s Meat and Poultry Hotline can always tell when St. Patrick’s Day approaches. We start getting a lot of questions about corned beef in early March. How do you cook it? How do you know when it’s done? How long can you store it? If you eat corned beef and … Read more
Would you like to know how to quickly and safely thaw beef? There are four easy ways to do it: in the fridge, with cold water, in the microwave, or by cooking it frozen. Let’s talk about how to thaw meat. The following subject isn’t very interesting, but it’s something that every home cook should … Read more
Beef heart is a nutritional powerhouse, being high in protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins However, it does require some special preparation before cooking Learning how to properly clean a beef heart ensures you can enjoy this tasty, affordable cut of meat. Why Clean Beef Heart? While butcher shops try to provide clean hearts you’ll … Read more
If you’re craving easy comfort food, look no further than this French Onion Chicken recipe. This midweek meal is quick and easy, and it tastes just like traditional French onion soup, but it’s heartier and higher in protein. It might seem strange to cook chicken in beef broth, but it can add delicious new flavors … Read more
We’ve all been there: eating a delicious Sunday roast with the family when all of a sudden, someone farts. Even though going to the bathroom is a normal bodily function, it can be embarrassing when it happens when you don’t want it to. But why do some foods, like roast beef, give you gas? Is … Read more
When I get together with fellow food blogger Tintin Samsyudin from Tinsyam, I make two recipes. The first is Slow Roasted Lamb Leg Steak with Barbecue Sauce. The second is Grilled Wagyu Beef Steak with Roasted Pepper Sauce. She purchased Tokusen Wagyu Steak for us from Hypermart Supermarket on Pejaten Village Mall. This tokusen wagyu … Read more
There are types of meat that have been tied with string on both the length and width. If you’ve ever bought a beef roast, chicken, or pork from the store or a butcher and found one that was trussed, that’s just another word for it being tied with string. You might wonder why some meat … Read more
Does Beef Have Calcium? Getting Your Calcium Fill from Beef Calcium is an essential mineral that plays many important roles in the body. It helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth regulates muscle contractions, ensures normal heart rhythms and supports nerve function. Since our bodies cannot produce calcium, we must obtain it from dietary … Read more
Bouillon cubes have been used for more than 100 years to add flavor to soups, sauces, casseroles, and any other dish that needs a spicy, umami-rich kick. Though hard and square, these small cubes are actually made from stock and/or dehydrated meats and vegetables. They can be mixed with water to make broth right away, … Read more
Products that are dairy-free don’t have milk, butter, cheese, sour cream, yogurt, whey, casein, ghee, or lactose in them. There isn’t a single, regulated, or agreed upon definition of paleo when it comes to diets, but we use the term “paleo-friendly” to refer to foods that are low in fat and high in protein, like … Read more