Salmon sashimi and poke bowls have become popular menu items, showcasing thick slices of raw salmon. For seafood fans, seeing fresh raw salmon fillets for sale at the fish counter in Whole Foods or other grocery stores can be tempting. But is it safe to eat raw salmon straight from the supermarket? Let’s dive into … Read more
This healthy take on ground beef vegetable soup has a spicy, tangy, umami broth, lots of vegetables, and extra lean ground beef. It will blow your mind. There are 14 grams of protein, 5 grams of fiber, and only 185 calories in each big batch of this recipe. It’s perfect for Sunday meal prep and … Read more
This Beef Stroganoff is the perfect example of gourmet convenience. It has a perfect balance of rich flavors and comforting textures, and it can be made in 30 minutes in just one pot. With its rich sour cream sauce, succulent rib eye steak, earthy mushrooms, and hearty egg noodles, this dish promises a high-quality, home-cooked … Read more
With over 36,000 locations worldwide serving 68 million customers daily, it’s no secret that McDonald’s goes through a massive amount of food on the regular But have you ever wondered just how much beef the fast food giant uses per day? The quantities involved are simply staggering In this deep dive, we’ll uncover the incredible … Read more
Conecuh sausage is a beloved regional specialty in the Southern United States, especially in Alabama where it originated. This smoked pork sausage is known for its distinctive flavor and texture that develops during the hours-long smoking process over hickory wood. But like any perishable food, Conecuh sausage has a limited shelf life. So how long … Read more
When properly dehydrated, pork skin can be turned into deliciously crispy, crunchy pork rinds. Removing the moisture from the skin makes it shelf-stable and gives it the famous texture we all know and love. Dehydrating pork skin into pork rinds is easy to do at home with just an oven. Here is a complete step-by-step … Read more
Red meat is often on the list of foods to avoid, especially if you want to lose weight or improve your heart health. But red meats, if eaten properly, can also be great sources of amino acids, protein, iron and vitamins. Heres how to eat red meat in moderation. Red meat is a great way … Read more
Things have been pretty busy here at Mortadella Head lately. Our catering division has really been growing. I’ve been spending a lot of time talking to people who are planning parties and events. What I’ve learned is that everyone wants to make sure their event is perfect. They want to make sure that the food … Read more
Bob Flay’s famous Italian Meatball Recipe calls for three types of meat, and you can cook them on the stove or in the Crock Pot. Simmer the meatballs in his homemade marinara sauce and serve with spaghetti or in a sub!. There are thousands of meatball recipes out there, I know. This recipe, with its … Read more
A lot of people think that eating an animal’s liver is like eating the filter out of a car, to quote Dick Gregory. If the liver is the main filter in the body, then it must hold all the toxins it removes from the blood, right? Wrong. All the toxic compounds that the liver removes … Read more
