Cooking a Restaurant Style Steak at Home One of my favorite things in the whole world is a hot, thick, juicy steak. Seared golden brown and tasty on the outside, juicy and pink on the inside just waiting to be devoured. While we are dreaming why not add a thin beefy pan sauce ladled on…
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How to Roast Potatoes
Best Roasted Potatoes My favorite potato recipe. Potatoes are an important source of vitamin C, higher in protein than most other vegetables and, cooked with their skins, also a good source of fiber. It always amazes me that potatoes in the grocery store are displayed in bright light, washed and prepackaged in see-through bags. This…
Labor Day Grilling
For many people, myself included, grilling and Labor Day are nearly synonymous. Being a holiday that seems to be focused on not doing any labor at all, we decided to whip up something simple on the grill. Now, it’s important to note that simply isn’t necessarily boring. Take our meal for example; the whole dish…
Red Chicken Marinade
This past weekend, I participated in the biggest Labor Day BBQ ever. I work at a summer camp, and every Labor Day we host a fundraising carnival with fire truck rides, a silent auction, and everybody’s favorite: the BBQ! With 1,400 guests showing up to eat, dominating the grill here is no easy task. The…
The Secret to Perfect Criss-Crossed Diamond-Patterned Grill Marks
“You eat with your eyes”… you’ve heard it a million times. Here in this article, our focus isn’t on making things pretty, it’s on making things that taste good. However, we do have a soft spot when it comes to grill marks… a very soft spot, in fact. Grill marks are very manly and to…
Cooking Safety Tips
Cooking is an everyday task in our homes. Since food is the most important part of the day, most people spend time in the kitchen. It is a routine that most people don’t give much attention to. When neglected, accidents can happen especially the possibility of fire. It is important to exercise caution when cooking…