It’s hard to resist the honey-cinnamon butter on the warm buns at Texas Roadhouse. When you think of the restaurant, you probably picture servers doing corny line dances and people throwing peanut shells on the floor. But meat lovers love the chain restaurant because it serves something else that makes our mouths water: juicy steaks. … Read more
Can Salmon Be Part of a Healthy Diverticulitis Diet? Diverticulitis is a digestive condition where small pouches called diverticula form in the lining of the colon. When these pouches become inflamed, it results in the condition known as diverticulitis. Symptoms like abdominal pain, constipation fever, nausea and vomiting often occur. Dietary modifications are frequently recommended … Read more
Perfectly Moist Pork Loin is the BEST recipe for “set it and forget it”! It’s simple to prepare, quick to cook, and tastes great. Do you have reluctant pork eaters in your family? We definitely did. My boys wouldn’t eat any pork that wasn’t covered in BBQ sauce, like these Honey BBQ Pork Chops, which … Read more
When you freeze meat to keep it fresh, you use low temperatures to make the food last longer, mostly by slowing down the rate at which microbes break down and spoil the food. Characteristics of meat that are important to be preserve include tenderness, water holding capacity, color, and flavor. In general, freezing improves meat … Read more
When I worked at Longhorn Steakhouse for almost ten years, I learned a lot as both a front-of-house and back-of-house worker. As someone who has worked as a server, bartender, speed cook, and prep and line cook, I want to tell you a secret about everything Longhorn. Perhaps you want to work there or just … Read more
It’s one of the most elegant cured meats we sell at our traditional pork butchery. Raw ham needs foods that bring out its best flavor. Picking great raw materials that can go with the main dish is the most important thing to remember. For example, the raw ham should be the star of a piadina … Read more
For both novice and experienced cooks, it can be confusing trying to determine whether salmon is classified as a white fish or not. While salmon is often grouped under the white fish category, its color can vary greatly depending on factors like diet, environment, and genetics. To clear up the confusion once and for all … Read more
Anyone with acid reflux can tell you that the symptoms are not pleasant. We’ve all had acid reflux at some point, but for some people it can be a long-term problem. A lot of the symptoms are directly related to our diet. The foods that we eat directly affect the amount of acid that is … Read more
Ground beef is a kitchen staple used in everything from hamburgers to meatloaf But with its processed nature, it begs the question is ground beef still considered a whole food? Let’s examine what defines a whole food, ingredients found in ground beef, and tips for choosing high-quality options that align with whole food standards What … Read more
Beef jerky has become my go-to protein snack lately It’s tasty, portable, and packed with savory flavor But as a health-conscious eater, I need to be sure I’m choosing the healthiest options. One of my favorite brands is Pacific Gold – their teriyaki flavor is so addictive! But I had to take a closer look … Read more
