A petite filet of beef is typically between 4 and 6 oz. of steak cut from the center of the tenderloin. Many people consider it to be the most tender cut of steak, and the petite portion makes it a more waistline-friendly red meat option.
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A whole pork tenderloin typically weighs 1 and 1/2 lbs. and is generally considered to be the tenderest part of the pig. It comes from beneath the ribs, along pig's backbone. Acceptable methods of cooking pork tenderloin include roasting, sauteing, braising and indirect heat grilling.
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Braising is classic cooking method where you pan sear meat, then partially cover it in an aromatic and flavorful sauce to finish cooking it via indirect heat cooking. By only partially covering the meat, the browned outside remains crispy and texturally pleasing.
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If you are baking a cake that needs to be round or dome-shaped, use a mixing bowl instead of a traditional cake pan. This will save yourself the time and effort of carving your shape. When selecting a mixing bowl to bake in, be sure it is oven-safe. There should be indication of this on the bottom of the bowl.
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Saturated fat is a non-essential nutrient found in animal products and in coconut and palm oils. They are called saturated fats because hydrogen is attached to all of the available carbon bonding sites, saturating the fat molecule.
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Swimming, shampooing your hair and showering can all result in water inside the ear. Typically, water drains out of the ear canal unaided. Moisture trapped inside the ear can cause congestion and hearing difficulties. If ignored, water in the ear may result in pain and inflammation.
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Many people mistakenly believe that all bottled water is spring water. Most bottled water, however, comes from other types of sources. The website, My Spring Water describes spring water as originating from an underground water supply that flows upward to the earth’s surface.
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According to the National Institutes of Health, gallstones occur when crystalline deposits of digestive fluid form in the gallbladder. The most common types of gallstones tend to result from an excess of cholesterol in the bile.
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After an intense bout of exercise, the body naturally produces lactic acid, but it clears it out when oxygen becomes available. Several strategies can clear it efficiently and thereby improve workouts, such as incorporating a cooldown, hydrating and consuming a balanced diet.
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Essential for life, dietary protein can come from many different sources. Whey protein is an animal source derived from milk, and hemp protein is a vegetable source derived from the Cannabis sativa plant.
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Technically, the land speed record for a bicycle is held by Bruce Bursford, who pedaled to an astonishing 208 mph in August, 1995. Bursford's record carries a caveat, however: He was sitting on a specially designed, stationary bike with helium-filled tires and a two-foot chain ring, set on rollers.
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Bone-in pork roasts cook more quickly than boneless roasts because the bone helps conduct heat to the center of the meat. Common bone-in cuts include the shoulder, loin, leg and rib roast. A bone-in ham is a cured pork leg; those you find for sale in your supermarket meat case are usually fully cooked.
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Arrachera beef is a savory Mexican specialty that may have originated with vaqueros driving their herds to south Texas in the 1930s. Tex-mex cooks eventually reinterpreted arrachera beef, or "arracheras," as the beef fajitas frequently on menus in U.S. restaurants.
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Culinary references commonly cite the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, N.Y., as the birthplace of chicken wings as a bar snack.
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The hind leg is one of the four primal cuts of pork, the other three being the loin, shoulder and belly. Also called the ham -- and often by that name already cured -- a full pork leg can weigh about 20 lbs.
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Sales of gluten-free foods are expected to reach more than $5 billion by 2015, reports the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. A protein found in wheat, rye and barley, gluten is blamed for the symptoms – including diarrhea and weight loss – of Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.
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Whey protein can help you lose weight, build muscle and recover after exercise, according to the National Dairy Council. Optimum Nutrition's 100 Percent Whey Gold Standard powder contains mostly whey protein isolates, a pure form of whey protein in which almost all of the lactose has been removed.
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Triple-boiled sugar cane syrup yields blackstrap molasses, a thick syrup that is rich in nutrients. One tablespoon provides up to 20 percent of your daily needs for calcium, potassium and iron, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Brewers and distillers use it to make stout beers and rum.
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Prunes are known for their contribution to healthy bowel habits. This benefit was outlined by a 2011 article in "Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics," in which the authors concluded that prunes were more effective than psyllium fiber at relieving constipation.
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Fall is prime season for juicy, crisp and golden-colored Asian pears, also known as apple pears, sand pears or Chinese pears. Unlike with other pear varieties, you don’t have to wait until Asian pears are soft -- you can enjoy them when they’re crisp, right from the store.
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