Sausage isn't exactly a health food; it's filled with fat, preservatives and fillers, and it's a relatively high-calorie item. Opting for turkey sausage over a more traditional variety made with pork or other red meats is healthier since turkey is leaner and lower in calories.
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Tuna is one of the fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids that the American Heart Association suggests eating twice or more weekly. However, because tuna runs relatively high in mercury, have it only as an occasional part of your seafood rotation, along with salmon, mackerel, cod, trout and other fatty fish.
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Skinless chicken breast is a healthy source of protein with less saturated fat, cholesterol and calories than red meat. You sacrifice some built-in flavor for going healthier, but don't despair. Chicken has such mild flavor, you can do pretty much anything to it to please your palate.
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Freezing shredded carrots works best with young, fresh carrots. By properly preparing them, shredded carrots keep up to a year in the freezer without considerable changes in taste. The key to freezing shredded carrots, as with most fresh vegetables, is blanching them first.
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Ground beef with onion is a flavorful combination called for in a number of recipes. Sometimes -- as with sloppy Joes or beef casseroles -- you can just toss diced onion into the pan with the meat while you cook it. This doesn't work for solid preparations, though, such as meatloaves, meatballs and hamburgers.
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Goose breast, unlike chicken and turkey breast, is dark meat. In fact, it's quite dark, with a considerably stronger flavor than dark leg meat from more familiar poultry.
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Roasting or baking is one of the few safe ways to cook a chicken directly from its frozen state. Roasting it thaws and starts cooking it fast enough to prevent potentially dangerous rapid bacterial growth; never slow-cook a whole frozen bird.
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A fan-assisted oven, otherwise known as a convection oven, roasts a turkey with moist meat and crisp skin in less time than a conventional oven. Convection ovens circulate the heat with fans to more evenly and efficiently cook food.
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Shallots have a distinctive taste that might best be described as a garlic-onion hybrid, although this bulb isn't a genetic mix of the two. Shallots have an onion-like flavor with a bite that approximates garlic's, but with a sweeter and milder taste.
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A thick veal rib chop is best prepared using a two-step pan-roasting process. Begin by frying it over high, direct heat to create a nicely seared exterior crust, then finish it more gently with indirect heat in the oven to cook the inside all the way through without charring the outside.
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Lamb steaks have a milder flavor than beef, which allows for stronger, more elaborate or more adventurous preparations. Pan-frying them is a quick and simple procedure even novice home cooks can pull off successfully. The toughest part is figuring out how you want to season the steaks.
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Swordfish steaks provide heart-healthy unsaturated fats, protein, vitamin A, potassium and other nutrients. They are relatively low in calories and saturated fat, though they contain significant amounts of cholesterol and sodium.
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The center cut half-boneless loin is considered one of the prime pork roast cuts. This cut includes part of the backbone. The bone adds flavor to the meat and accelerates cooking a bit.
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Freeze an uncooked beef roast within three to five days of purchase if you aren't preparing it. Keep it frozen in its unopened packaging for up to a year.
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For many people, onions cause heartburn or other digestive discomfort. If onions interfere with your enjoyment of a meal, or if you don't have one when preparing a recipe that calls for it, onion powder works as a substitute.
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In the U.S., filet mignon is a beef cut taken from the larger end of the cow's tapered tenderloin muscle. The cut is boneless, relatively lean and typically 1 to 2 inches thick. Its tender texture makes it ideal for broiling.
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Clove tea is a good option for a flavorful, nutritious hot beverage. A potent spice available year round, clove offers a variety of health benefits, according to the June 2007 issue of "Phytotherapy Research," and its oil is widely sold as a nutritional supplement.
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A heavy heart rate, bounding heart or a rapid heart rate is a serious medical concern. Minimal exertion can sometimes cause a heavy heart rate when you are suffering from an underlying medical condition.
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Castor oil comes from the castor plant, Ricinus communis, which commonly grows in tropical regions. Castor oil is often used as a laxative, but it is also beneficial for delicate facial skin. It can be an effective emollient for dry skin and can even help to detoxify and cleanse skin.
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Learn about the potential side effects of consuming carbonated water, including digestive problems, peptic ulcers, and flatulence. Understand why it can be bad for you and how to enjoy it safely.
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