For budget-friendly cuts of meat that become meltingly tender when prepared properly, it’s hard to beat beef shanks. Often overlooked, beef shanks transform into a delicious, fork-tender meal with the gentle, moist heat of sous vide cooking. But to get the best results you need to know the perfect sous vide time and temperature for … Read more
A few simple, everyday ingredients are used to season this tender and juicy pork loin, which is then roasted to perfection in the oven. Ready in about an hour, it’s excellent for a family dinner any night of the week. Pork roast is very versatile and can be seasoned any number of ways. The main … Read more
Ground beef is a versatile meat that can be used in everything from burgers to tacos to meatloaf. While the beef itself has great flavor, proper seasoning is key to making ground beef dishes truly delicious One of the most important seasonings for ground beef is salt But how much salt should you use per … Read more
As someone who grew up loving those little square packages of instant ramen noodles, I was shocked to learn recently that pork flavored ramen seems to have disappeared from store shelves. Ramen noodles were a staple of my college diet – they were tasty, easy to make, and above all, cheap. But I have vivid … Read more
Shrimp are sold by count per pound in the United States. The number on the label will indicate the number of shrimp in the package. If it reads 21/25, you know there should be from 21 to 25 shrimp in each pound. Here is a general list of sizes and weights per pound. The “U” … Read more
shrimp, any of the approximately 2,000 species of the suborder Natantia (order Decapoda of the class Crustacea). Close relatives include crabs, crayfish, and lobsters. Shrimp have a body that is partly clear and flattened from side to side. Their abdomen is flexible and ends in a fan-shaped tail. The appendages are modified for swimming, and … Read more
Few things are tastier than slow-roasted pork shoulder. It’s easy to pull apart this tough cut of meat because the connective tissue is broken down by slow cooking. It’s great for dinner and for making pork sandwiches too. Actually, it’s great for making lots of things and feeding a large crowd with good, wholesome food. … Read more
How Much Potassium Is In Lobster? The Complete Breakdown Lobster is one of those decadent treats that we love to indulge in every once in a while. With its sweet succulent meat and satisfying crunch it’s no wonder why lobster ranks as one of the most popular crustaceans out there. But how healthy is lobster, … Read more
In my kitchen, busy days often mean easy, one-pan dinners that I can assemble in a flash. You can do all of those things with a simple salad, but it still needs protein to be a full meal. That’s where my easy and healthy taco salad recipe with ground beef comes in. It’s so fresh, … Read more
I hate chunky beef stew so much that I’m just going to say it. I know it might be controversial. Because as a child I was served too many pot roasts with dry meat and soggy vegetables (sorry Mom!). Unfortunately beef stew became associated with bad food and was put in the “hard pass” recipe … Read more