The title could be longer, somewhere along the lines of…say…the ultimate, out-of-the world, maybe the best chocolate, stout & ancho chili con carne with refried beans…as yet. This recipe is a combination of many chili con carne recipes I came across over the past few months. Many recipes like Nigella’s involve chocolates, and instead of …
If you’ve ever been served up tender, flavorful hibachi chicken at a Japanese restaurant, you might have wondered what it would be like to make it at home and how difficult it would be for you. You can serve these up with some fried rice or lo mein noodles and then cover with yum yum …
Italian sausage is a juicy, flavorful sausage that can be added to rice and bean dishes as well as served up on its own as part of a robust breakfast. I like mine dry fried on the stove in a skillet, but there are lots of ways to use this meat, and I want to …
Have you ever had the Hawaiian food manapua and wanted to learn how to make it yourself? This traditional dish can we make from scratch at home, and it’s a great way to use leftover bread dough and barbecue pork. What Is Manapua? This dish is essentially a dinner roll that’s filled with steaming hot …
The tasty, tender, and juicy marry me chicken is about the best kind of food you could give someone if you want to propose to them. It’s sure to delight anyone who takes a single bite, and I’m going to share with you how to make it at home. What Is Marry Me Chicken? When …
You could pay plenty of money for a honey glazed ham in the grocery or you can learn how to make it yourself. The honey glaze takes an already sweet type of meat and makes it even sweeter and tastier. I’m going to share with you a method for how to make honey glazed ham …
What are porcupine meatballs? They are similar to regular meatballs, except that they are made with rice as well as traditional meatball ingredients. When the porcupine meatballs are cooked, sometimes the rice grains can stick out of the meatballs, making them look kind of like spines on a porcupine. You don’t have to worry about …
One of my favorite ways to have turkey is to cook it in a smoker. I love the way this affects the flavor and the texture and particularly how the smoky scent works its way through the meat. If you’ve never tried to smoke a turkey, you should definitely give it a try. I think …
If you’re the kind of person who likes their chicken to be juicy and tender and rich in flavor, then cream of mushroom chicken is for you. This is a pretty simple dish to make, but you’ll be amazed at how much flavor is packed into it. It’s a great dish to serve for dinner, …
If you take piece of steak and marinate it for hours in spices and seasonings and then broil it in the oven, you end up with a London broil. I’ll show you how to make this really tender and juicy meat dish at home. It may take some time for marination and broiling, but the …
Pâté, like caviar, is a dish people often associate with affluence. It’s one of those elegant-sounding French hors d’oeuvres that is a staple in most artsy charcuteries. Though quite popular, many people are clueless about what Pâté is. So, what is a Pâté made of? How do you make a Pâté? How long does Pâté …
Did you know that you don’t need to cook uncured ham? Unless there’s some warning label telling you otherwise on the ham, uncured ham is usually cooked all the way through. If you are freezing ham for then we have a guide for freezing cooked and uncooked ham. Uncured meat of any kind tends to …
A proper steak marinade takes some work, but it can really enhance the flavor and make for an incredible dish. I want to show you how to marinade steak the right way, giving you step by step instructions, and I also want to show you a recipe you can use to marinade steak. How to …
I’ve been going out a few times for that fancy dinner, and I’ve found steaks to be as interesting as they are delicious. I have learned that there are various kinds of steaks like the T-bone, ribeye, flank steak, and tri-tip, depending on where the cut of meat is taken from. In particular, tri-tip is …
Some people find oxtail pretty hard to cook with, but when appropriately prepared, oxtail is a great meat cut, especially when soups and stews. Oxtail is pretty hard to work with, even from the preparation stage, which needs a lot of skill to skin and butcher, and it’s no wonder why it’s one of the …
Outdoor family gatherings always call for a celebration quite no other—from fishing trips at the lakehouse amidst a cloudy day, to a funky poolside party underneath the searing sun, or a jazzy dinner on a terrace with the moon and stars sparkling up above the sky. No matter what the setting is, only a few …
To add flavour and depth to curries and other Indian dishes, make masala sauce. The secret to this rich sauce is to cook onions slowly until they turn dark brown. Masala sauce is also great on pan-fried prawns and vegetables. Ginger garlic paste and oil are also essential. Prepare a paste and store it in …
Popcorn chicken is a fast food sensation that consists of bite-sized pieces of breaded, fried chicken. It was developed by KFC and has since spread to other fast food chains. The name “popcorn chicken” is a pun, but it definitely has a meaning. Its unique, crispy texture evokes the crunchy feel of a chicken wing. …
If you’re thinking about making your own Corned Beef Hash, but aren’t sure how to start, this article will provide you with tips on how to cook the hash and get the perfect crispy texture. Read on to learn how to cook corned beef hash in a can! How to Make Corned Beef Hash Making …
When it comes to making a chicken pot pie, there are many basic steps you need to follow. Here are some of them: how long to cook the pie, what to serve with it, and how to make the crust. If you don’t have leftover chicken, you can also use leftover turkey instead. But no …
I want to introduce you to a really rich and flavorful dish that comes from the Middle East called lamb korma. You can make it in a couple hours using ingredients from your local grocery store, and if you’ve never had it before, I think you’ll be delighted at how complex the flavors are and …
Your favorite Enchiladas Verdes recipe doesn’t have to be served around Thanksgiving or Christmas or any occasion to make you long for its mouthwatering tastes. Enchiladas bring a smile to my face just thinking about them. They are a source of comfort for me because they are healthy, tasty, and beautiful all at once. I …
Meatballs are a very versatile dish! It is also a versatile ingredient that you could add to dishes ranging from soups, pasta, pizzas, sandwiches, and even tacos. That is why my family and I really enjoy digging in on these very juicy balls of meat. However, there is one particular variation of meatball that the …
A mild and rich Thai curry, massaman is a fusion dish with ingredients from the Indian subcontinent, Persia, and the Malay Archipelago. Despite its Thai origins, massaman curry can be enjoyed by all foodies. The curry paste is a blend of Thai ingredients and the spices of the Indian subcontinent. The result is an exotic …
You’ve probably heard of meatloaf– ground meat made into the shape of a loaf, either baked or smoked. Meatloaf is a relatively easy dish to prepare and easy to mess up when undercooked and overcooked. Meatloaf traces its origins back to Ancient Rome, where chopped meat is combined with spices, bread soaked in wine, and …
Whenever I come across Mexican restaurants, I never make it out 4 out of 5 times without getting myself some enchiladas. I wanted a burrito at one point and realized they’re so similar yet so different at the same time. When I tried to make my own enchiladas at home, I enjoyed every bit of …
When someone talks about taco meat, you may be wondering what kind of meat they are referring to. Is it beef, chicken, pork, or something else? Is there a standard taco meat? Traditional taco meat is ground beef, though there are several types of taco meat. This is cooked up and seasoned several different ways …
Duck can be a challenging meat to cook, not just in the cooking part of the process but in preparing and cutting the bird. It seems like everyone has a different way to cook duck, and it can get confusing trying to figure out which method to use. I’ll break down how to cook a …
If you cooked up roast beef for dinner but you didn’t eat it all, you may be wondering what else to do with it. The idea of having roast beef the same way again and again until it’s all gone might not appeal to you. You might have enjoyed it the first time, but it …
If you’re fortunate enough to have access to venison meat, you may be interested in learning a few different ways to cook it. Venison can refer to most kinds of wild meat, but more specifically, it’s usually deer meat. It has a taste and texture that’s very similar to beef or goat, and I want …
If you love chicken tacos as much as I do, then you will want to make sure you use the right kind of chicken when you’re preparing homemade tacos. If your chicken isn’t prepared and seasoned the right way, it can have the wrong texture or taste, and that can get in the way of …
Baked chicken breast is a family favorite here, and it’s really easy to make on a pan in the oven. There are plenty of ways you can flavor it and use the same basic recipe with a few different changes to keep the dish exciting. No matter how you change up the dish, there are …
Pork chops have a lot of advantages as a lunch or dinner meat (you could even use them for breakfast, though that can be kind of heavy). They are somewhat thin, so they cook up quickly. You could cook them in a fraction of the time it would take you to cook a piece of …
When prepared properly, lamb shanks should be so tender and juicy that they fall right off the bone. These tasty morsels of lamb meat can be cooked in a few different ways, and your preference may be based on the cooking setup you have available at home or how you want the lamb shanks to …
How does KFC get its chicken to taste so good? Part of it is their proprietary blend of herbs and spices, and there are plenty of KFC copycat fried chicken recipes online you can find that help you to mimic the taste of KFC chicken by figuring out which seasonings are used to flavor it. …
Ham steak makes for an excellent dinner as the main dish. The advantage of cooking a ham steak is that there’s no need to cook an entire ham and go through that long process. And if you are cooking your ham from frozen then check out our guide here. How long to cook ham steak …
Baking chicken with Italian dressing is one of the simplest and easiest way to make chicken. It gives it a delightfully appealing flavor and makes the chicken come out tender and juicy. You don’t have to be a professional cook to pull off this dish, and I’ll share with you a very straightforward recipe for …
Beef stew is a meal in a bowl, full of comforting veggies cooked to tender perfection and hearty, slow cooked beef. While you can serve some sides with this soup, you probably won’t need to. Between the beef, potatoes, and other ingredients, it’s a very filling dish that’s certainly worth the long prep time involved. …
Cube steak are delicious breaded steaks, dipped into a batter and then usually fried. There a Southern food favorite, sometimes called country steak or Southern fried steak, as well as chicken fried steak. However, you may be looking for a healthier option, and you might be interested in learning some ways to cook cube steak …
White chili is a smooth and creamy type of chili it’s usually served with chicken, compared to ground beef for a red, tomato-based chili. Usually, white chili will be made from white beans and then get a lot of its flavor from the chilis. It’s usually a milder chili than the red one, but it …
The Instant Pot works like pressure cooker that cooks food very fast. Anyone who has tried to cook frozen chicken before knows that it takes a long time not to just thaw but also to cook all the way through. Using the Instant Pot speeds things up considerably, and I’ll show you how to cook …
Prime rib makes for great addition to your dinner, complementing potatoes, bread, and veggies nicely. But cooking prime rib can be a little tricky for someone who’s never done it before. You may be wondering how to cook boneless prime rib or maybe you just want ways to cook prime rib that you’ve never tried …
Most steak marinade sauces include soy sauce, but you can make steak marinade without soy sauce. I’m going to share with you a few different recipes you can use for marinating your steak, to make it succulent and flavourful, none of which include soy sauce. These kind of recipes can be helpful when you just …
You’re probably used to cooking bratwurst on the stovetop or the grill. That gives it a really nice charred look, but can you get the same effect and cook them properly in the oven? You can, and it’s a simple and easy way to cook your bratwurst. The advantage to using the oven for cooking …
When it comes to cooking meat, the steaks have been raised! A juicy steak that’s tender and moist is a delicacy guaranteed to make you the star of your next barbecue. Do I hear you asking how? The answer is ageing the meat. There are two techniques for meat ageing. These are dry-ageing and wet-ageing. …
Do you have a frozen bag of chicken wings in your freezer that you want to cook for dinner? You’ve landed in the right place! In this article, we’ll show you the recipe for the best frozen chicken wings. Your family is in for a delightful meal tonight! Or maybe you have some chicken leftovers, …
Do your pork chops turn out a little on the dry side when you cook them? Do they sometimes come out tough and chewy when you would prefer them to be soft, tender, and juicy? It’s a problem a lot of people have when they cook pork chops, and the solution is to brine them …
Thanksgiving is one of the big food holidays for the year, and as it approaches, you may be thinking about what you need to cook for the big meal. Of course, you have to have a turkey, but do you know how to cook it? If you don’t get the turkey right, the rest of …
Steak is a high-quality beef that includes high muscle fiber attached to the bones. People started consuming steak in the mid 15th century, representing a thick slick of meat suitable for cutting, grilling, and frying. Today, people around the world consume steak. Made in festive seasons, a lot of Americans depend on steak as their …
Did you know that round steak got its name from the portion of meat used for it and not the shape of the dish? Round steak is the dish prepared with the meat from the ’round’ of the hind leg of a cow. There are three different cuts of this portion of the beef. You …