Mastering main dishes requires techniques for moisture retention, safe reheating of seafood, and adapting recipes for Keto or low-sodium dietary needs.
Zucchini and summer squash are light, earthy flavored vegetables. When they are raw they have firm, white flesh and a smooth, hard green of yellow skin. When cooked correctly, they take on a whole new flavor and texture.
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Shoulder steak is a boneless cut that's taken from the shoulder or arm portion of a side of beef. Because it has very little fat, shoulder steak requires a moist cooking method, such as braising, to tenderize the meat. Oven-braising a shoulder steak is a simple process that produces fork-tender results.
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Chicken leg quarters are an inexpensive and practical protein choice for large families, parties or to stock your freezer with convenient, pre-cooked chicken. Skip the messy clean up by roasting chicken leg quarters in an easy-to-use oven cooking bag.
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When cooking hamburgers, the juices in the ground beef expand, causing the top of the burger to become domed.
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Because shrimp is highly perishable, it is often sold frozen in large bags. Shrimp defrosts quickly during the cooking process and retains its flavor. Buy deveined frozen shrimp if you plan to cook it without thawing it first. Otherwise, thaw the shrimp and devein them yourself prior to cooking.
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A tuna steak is a thick cut of fish suitable for grilling or baking. Tunaβs naturally oily texture makes it an ideal choice for cooking over an outdoor barbecue, because the fish retains its texture and juiciness when grilled. Bake tuna in the oven on its own, or brush it with a marinade.
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A countertop electric roaster can be a great convenience for busy cooks. You can use it for extra cooking capacity during holiday meals or family get-togethers, or use it as an alternative to your regular oven for roasting chickens or other meals.
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The key to cooking fish in a slow cooker without making your house smell like seafood is to wrap the fish in foil. You're essentially baking the fish in the slow cooker, and the foil traps not only the odors but also moisture and seasonings, leaving you with a tender, flaky entree.
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The Crock-Pot, which is a trademarked name by the Rival corporation, is a slow cooker that cooks or reheats food without constant supervision. Slow cookers are a small kitchen appliance that consists of a metal housing unit that features controls, a ceramic or porcelain cooking pot, and a lid.
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Salmon is not only easy to prepare but also packed full of important nutrients. Large quantities of omega-3 fatty acids are perhaps is most beneficial quality. These healthy fats reduce inflammation, improve cholesterol and reduce blood clotting.
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Nearly all hot dogs come precooked, so the major steps required in the cooking process are heating them to an appetizing temperature and charring the outside as dark as you desire.
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There are many health benefits to selecting an eye of round cut of steak. The Mayo Clinic says the eye of round is one of the leanest available cuts of beef, meaning it is low in fat and calories.
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Frozen tuna, providing it was frozen at sea, is often better than fresh tuna steaks, which can be 7 to 10 days old when you buy it at the store. Tuna is a large oily fish with a strong flavor and meaty flesh, well-suited to being served as a thick steak.
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Rabbit is one of the easiest game animals for novices to work with, because of its compact size. Rabbit is easy to cut up and doesn't require a lot of complicated preparation, and ordinary methods are usually all that's required to cook it.
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Lamb meat is much more tender than beef or pork, and when the lamb is ground into a burger, you can put a whole new twist on the traditional burger process. Lamb meat gives a different flavor that you can mix with toppings you do not normally use on a burger.
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Like any shellfish, crabs are highly perishable and their quality deteriorates quickly once they're taken from the sea. In populous coastal areas it's possible to buy good quality fresh crab, but in much of the country, the best option is frozen snow crab or king crab legs.
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If you've bought more steaks than you can possibly eat, it's safe to marinate the lot of them and then freeze anything you won't prepare immediately. Proper food handling is imperative, especially when dealing with meats and other perishables.
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Cooking chicken breasts in simmering water, or poaching them, produces tender, delicately flavored meat suitable for use in a wide variety of recipes. Chef Darin Sehnert explains that boiling chicken can overcook the proteins and dry it out, and poaching is a gentler cooking method.
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A warm, roasted chicken makes a satisfying and hearty meal. If your oven is out of commission, you can make roast chicken on your stovetop. Use minimal fats to prepare the bird and you'll cut back on the amount of fat and calories in this high-protein dish.
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When you need a smaller, faster alternative to a whole roast turkey but prefer something less messy than drumsticks, turkey thighs are the perfect solution. These tender, flavorful poultry pieces roast beautifully in the oven, and they're a cinch to prep and season.
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