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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