Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
A slow cooker is a great way to cook meat at a low temperature in order to produce a tender piece of meat. It also allows you to add other flavors that will work their way into the roast as it cooks.
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Although refrigerators and freezers make it convenient to purchase fresh meat such as a steak and then store it for a period of time before consuming it, the longer your meat is stored the higher the chances are of it spoiling. Common causes of meat spoilage are mold, bacteria and exposure to air.
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Glass pans are easy to use and look attractive on your dining table. They are also safe when users take the appropriate precautions. Oven-safe glass pans have been in regular use since they were introduced in 1915, but "Consumer Reports"
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Black-eyed peas, also referred to as cowpeas, are a type of legume, which is a vegetable class that also includes beans and lentils. Black-eyed peas provide a low-fat source of protein and make a nice meat substitute. Black-eyed peas are a good source of iron, potassium, folate, magnesium and fiber.
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Some of the more inexpensive cuts of beef, such as the chuck or rump, can produce tasty and tender roasts if cooked properly.
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Exercise can enhance your energy levels, body composition, moods and overall health. If you fail to eat properly, however, you can miss out on these benefits. Although eating after exercise is "extremely important,"
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For the harried home cook, appliances such as slow cookers and electric countertop roasters are a boon. Not only are they easy and convenient to use, they won't heat your kitchen the way a full-sized oven does when making dishes that require long, slow cooking.
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A butterflied turkey is flattened and stretched out in a meaty butterfly shape. The entire backbone is removed, making it easier to spread, cook and carve than whole turkeys. The simplest way to cook a butterflied turkey is to roast it in an oven.
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Despite their name, charcoal steaks have nothing in common with charcoal. You don't have to cook charcoal steaks on a charcoal grill, a gas grill or over a fire, for that matter; an oven or broiler works just fine. Charcoal steaks are flatiron steaks with the center seam of cartilage intact.
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Whole-grain oatmeal is a good fit with most low-carb diets, and it’s low enough in calories that you can easily put it on the menu and still lose weight. Oatmeal’s fiber satisfies hunger, and its protein helps you feel satisfied after you eat.
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Pasta serves as the basis for several hearty, economical meals suitable for feeding a crowd. Estimate needing 1 pound of pasta for every four to six guests. Match the pasta shape with the sauce you intend to serve over it.
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The secret to delicate-tasting lamb lies in the cooking time, temperature and marinade. Cooking in an oven-roasting bag helps ensure moistness and enhances your lamb roast's full favor. This self-basting process eliminates the need for additional fat or oil, resulting in healthier cooking.
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From crepes to fritters, a variety of pancakes find their way to dining tables around the world. Evolving from their humble beginning of simply flour and water, today’s pancakes look and taste more like delicious works of art, boasting ingredients such as dark chocolate, shaved lemon and ricotta cheese.
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Penne is a thin tube pasta that goes well with hearty sauces such as pesto and meat-based marinara. "Rigate" in the name indicates that the penne has a ridged surface.
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According to the National Dietetic Association, hot dogs contain somewhere between 10 to 15 fat grams. If you're trying to limit fatty foods, you can use fat-free or low-fat hot dogs instead, which contain about 2 to 6 fat grams.
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Mahi mahi is a large, ocean fish that can be found in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. The fillets have a mild, slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with fruity or citrus flavors. Mahi mahi is low fat, with only 1 gram of fat per 3-ounce serving.
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Tea may have both negative and beneficial effects on digestion. Due to its caffeine content, tea creates a diuretic effect that aids in the removal of bodily waste.
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Steam under pressure gets hotter than steam allowed to dissipate into the air. This is the principle behind pressure cooking, which uses pressurized steam to quickly cook foods while keeping them moist. Pressure cookers are often used to tenderize meat, especially tough cuts of meat.
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Cook a beef rump roast in your slow cooker for the better part of the day and you're virtually guaranteed to come home to a moist, delicious meal.
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Fresh or frozen, breaded or coated with batter, a fish fillet makes for a quick meal. The most common species of fish for filleting is white fish -- cod, sole, sea bass, flounder and haddock -- or any other fish that cooks to a flaky white. Cooking styles for preparing fish fillets are a matter of preference.
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