Master professional cooking techniques like slow-cooking a ribeye roast or pressure-cooking dried chickpeas. From ingenious hacks like making onion rings with pancake mix to reheating Chinese food, improve your kitchen efficiency.
Lamb sirloin is the cut of meat located just in front of the lamb leg and is sometimes sold along with the leg. Often cut into steaks or chops, it can also be purchased as a boneless roast. A 3-ounce serving of roasted lamb sirloin is an excellent source of protein, vitamin B-12, niacin and zinc.
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Chicken and rice is a classic pairing -- nearly every cuisine in the world combines the two in one form or another, from arroz con pollo to fried rice to creamed soup casserole.
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A staple in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and African diets, couscous is made from semolina and water. Cooked couscous has a fluffy texture and mild flavor that pairs well with a variety of seasonings and dishes.
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Germany has more than 50 varieties of bratwurst; each region of the country specializes in its own type, from the 10-inch Coburger bratwurst traditionally seasoned with nutmeg and lemon zest, to the 3-inch Nurnberger served with potato salad and horseradish.
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A serving of cooked fresh tuna is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, high in protein and rich in nutrients like selenium, vitamin B-12, vitamin B-6 and niacin. It is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, providing more per serving than cod, tilapia or catfish.
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Ciabatta is a traditional Italian bread that supposedly gets its name from its resemblance to house slippers -- "ciabatta" being Italian for slipper. Crusty on the outside with a soft texture on the inside, ciabatta bread takes well to toasting.
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Chicken is modern America's favorite meat: The average American consumes over 20 pounds more chicken than beef per year, reports Business Insider. Much of this chicken is boneless, skinless breasts, but you'll save money and get juicier meat if you choose chicken thighs.
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Deep-frying onion rings at home can be a time-consuming, messy business. It's also not good for your heart or your waistline: A typical serving of fried onion rings can have more than 900 calories, 50 grams of fat and nearly 9 grams of saturated fat.
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Fajitas are a classic dish in Tex-Mex cuisine, having originated in the Rio Grande Valley. They consist of sliced, grilled meat and vegetables wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and topped with salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese, lettuce and guacamole.
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Making hot dogs for a large group or buffet can be challenging: Whether hot dogs are grilled, broiled, boiled or microwaved, it's tough to keep them warm long enough for everyone to be served without a lot of effort from the cook. One solution is to use a slow cooker.
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Chicken is replacing beef as America's go-to meat: According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes about 82 pounds of chicken per year compared to 54 pounds of beef.
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Grilling spare ribs can take up to six hours, says AmazingRibs.com, while baby back ribs may take as long as four hours to grill. To cut down on the grilling time, you can steam ribs up to two days in advance. Pre-steamed ribs can be grilled in approximately 15 minutes, according to Good Housekeeping.
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Learn how to cook Mayocoba beans, a type of South American bean, with our simple step-by-step guide. Discover their mild flavor and creamy texture, perfect for soups, stews, and salads.
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Chicken that's been seared, then baked in the oven has a deep brown color and a rich, caramelized flavor, says The Kitchn recipe editor Emma Christensen.
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