Mastering main dishes requires techniques for moisture retention, safe reheating of seafood, and adapting recipes for Keto or low-sodium dietary needs.
Piping hot pork chops are not only tasty, they are also good for you. A 3-ounce serving contains almost 23 grams of protein, but be sure to trim away the fat or you'll add a lot of saturated fat to your meal. Instead of baking pork chops every time a craving strikes, make a large batch ahead of time.
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Ready-to-eat food are foods you don't need to cook food that has already been cooked. You store these on your pantry shelf, or in the refrigerator or freezer, until you are ready to use them. Although ready-to-eat food is convenient, some require special handling to ensure food safety.
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Smoking, as a mode of food preservation, is probably as old as cooking with fire. Heat and smoke infuse a delicate flavor into fish, ham, poultry and meat and can prevent the growth of microbes.
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While oysters are nutrient-rich, you take a significant risk by eating them raw. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that raw oysters may be contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus, also known as V. vulnificus, which is a pathogen that can cause life-threatening sickness.
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You have good intentions about healthy meal planning, but at the end of a long day, a box of macaroni and cheese is the path of least resistance. Before you can adopt new eating habits, it may help to visualize a healthy meal and learn about the recommendations compiled by nutrition experts.
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A baked potato smothered with melted cheese ranks high on the list of comfort foods. While this side dish can certainly rack up the calories, there are ways to make your spud healthy. Opt for low-fat cheese and eat the whole potato -- skin and all -- to get the maximum amount of dietary fiber.
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When you're in the mood for ham with all the fixings but don't want to wait all day for a whole ham to roast, a steak is the perfect solution. Ham steaks are thick, juicy and surprisingly low in fat and calories. Three ounces of a boneless, cured ham steak has only 105 calories and just over 3 grams of fat.
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You won't find eye of round roast on the menu at many fancy restaurants because it is an inexpensive cut of meat. Eye of round is quite lean and will turn to shoe leather if cooked improperly. With proper preparation, however, you can make eye of round as succulent and juicy as prime rib.
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Corned beef, a salt-cured, seasoned beef brisket, is a favorite in Irish-American culture. Thinly sliced corned beef makes an excellent sandwich filling. It also works well in a potato hash. Corned beef is extremely high in fat and sodium, so save it for special occasions.
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