Oh, baked salmon. It’s the healthy dinner that can — and does — do it all. It’s my busier-than-ever-weeknight dinner. It’s my I-have-guests-over dinner. It’s my I-want-something-light dinner. It’s my I-don’t-feel-like-cooking dinner. Sometimes it’s even my holiday dinner. This oven baked salmon recipe is the every possible occasion staple that I make over and over. … Read more
Beef ages in one of two ways – dry aging or wet aging. Both techniques enhance flavor and tenderness, but does freezing maintain these qualities? Let’s find out if you can freeze aged beef. What is Aged Beef? Beef aging refers to storing cuts of beef at refrigeration temperatures for prolonged periods before consumption This … Read more
Smithfield pork tenderloins are easy to cook and only take 5 minutes to prepare. You can have a family dinner in 30 minutes or less. I gave you three easy ways to get the roasted pork tenderloin and different side dishes to the table hot and ready to eat. For easy dinners all year, I … Read more
Pulled pork sliders are a delicious and easy recipe when you want something hands off. These are perfect for a family dinner, a game day party, or summer bbqs. Dry-rubbed with spicy and smoky flavors, pork butt or boneless pork shoulder is slowly cooked until the meat is soft and falls apart. Serve them on … Read more
As a Costco shopper, I often take advantage of their deals on large, delicious hams. A tasty ham is perfect for holiday meals or anytime you need an easy protein to feed a crowd. But what do you do when you don’t need a 10-pound ham right away? Can you freeze a Costco ham? The … Read more
There’s nothing better than a rack of ribs straight from the smoker, but sometimes it’s just not possible to finish a big piece of smoked meat, and you don’t want the good meat to go to waste. The good news is that smoking meat makes it last longer. In fact, people have been smoking meat … Read more
Being active, drinking enough water, and eating vegetables at every meal are probably things you don’t think about much when it comes to adding iron-rich foods to your diet. That’s a mistake. Iron is an important nutrient. Not getting enough can lead to health issues, including iron-deficiency anemia. Luckily, incorporating foods that are high in … Read more
You can grill, cook in a cast iron skillet, or bake the pork chops in the oven with this easy garlic rosemary brine. The meat will always be moist, tender, and full of flavor! Brined pork chops are delicious – the salt solution infuses the lean meat with flavor and moisture, ensuring juicy and tender … Read more
When buying sliced deli ham it can be tricky to figure out the slice-to-ounce ratio. The number of slices it takes to make up a full ounce can vary quite a bit based on the thickness shape, and source of the ham. This comprehensive guide will cover everything you need to know to find out … Read more
Seashells have been used as money, jewelry, decorations, and sometimes even containers for as long as people have lived. This is also true for abalone shells. They have a unique beauty that comes from having very high iridescence, and they have a long history of being used as spiritual symbols. In the next few paragraphs, … Read more
