Chuck steak can be a budget-friendly cut of beef, but thin slices present unique cooking challenges With the proper techniques, you can transform inexpensive thin-cut chuck steaks into tender, juicy perfection In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through how to select, prep, cook, slice, and serve thin-cut chuck steaks for mouthwatering results every time. Choosing … Read more
Tuna has long been a favorite among consumers. The National Fisheries Institute actually says that Americans eat a huge one billion pounds of canned (or pouched) fish every year. But as many people know, eating too much of this lunchtime favorite can be bad for you: it can expose you to mercury. Eating more than … Read more
Stuffed salmon is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for entertaining or a weeknight meal. While it may seem intimidating stuffed salmon is actually quite easy to make at home with high quality ingredients from Whole Foods Market. In this article I’ll walk you through step-by-step how to cook stuffed salmon like a … Read more
This Pork and Chicken Stock has appeared once already on the blog––in my Shanghai Wonton Soup post. Because I think this stock is not only good on its own, but also very useful, I’m sharing it today as its own recipe! The simple reason of course is the flavor. Clear, delicious pork and chicken goodness. … Read more
In our home we absolutely love a slow cooker dinner. My little girls now like this slow cooker pulled pork too. They love to eat it in a gluten-free brioche bun. For this recipe I love to use a boneless pork leg or boneless pork shoulder. These cuts are often cheap, and work perfectly for … Read more
Humans love meat. In the African savanna, where meat consumption helped Archaic Homo sapiens evolve into smarter people with bigger brains and smaller guts who could fully communicate verbally, our desire for calorie-dense foods began. The brain needs a lot of nutrients, and it wasn’t until our earliest ancestors started eating foods that were high … Read more
Kraft cheese products like cheddar American and cream cheese are staples in many refrigerators. But for those avoiding pork for religious, ethical, or health reasons, an important question arises do Kraft cheeses contain pork-derived enzymes? In this comprehensive article we’ll explore how cheese is made the types of enzymes used, Kraft’s specific cheese ingredients, and … Read more
If you like smoked sausage, you know that a little can go a long way and that it can be bitter. Don’t throw away extra sausage that you know won’t be eaten all. Smoked sausage varieties like kielbasa, andouille, and bratwurst from Eckrich are always a hit at backyard barbecues and tailgates. But left with … Read more
Whip up a gorgeous holiday centerpiece with this easy glazed ham recipe. Inside, our Test Kitchen chefs share their best ideas on how to cook a ham for a special event. Want a picture-perfect glazed ham recipe for a holiday or special occasion? You’ve come to the right place! This juicy ham goes well with … Read more
Find out everything you need to know about How to Cook Smoked Ham and get our recipe for our holiday Smoked Ham with Maple Spice Glaze, which is naturally gluten-free and sugar-free. When it comes to cooking a whole smoked ham, there are a lot of options and questions. A few years ago, when I … Read more
