Cooking Basics: Defrosting, Slicing & Healthy Substitutes

Essential cooking basics include safe defrosting methods for steak and chicken, along with precision slicing techniques. Discover healthy substitutes for common ingredients like cayenne powder or beer to enhance your home-cooked meals.

How to Cook Tri Tip in an Iron Skillet

Tri tip is a rarer cut of meat that comes from the bottom end of the sirloin. It gets its name because it is triangular in shape. It is a fairly tender cut of meat and well suited to quick cooking over high heat. While often grilled, you can also cook tri tip in a cast iron skillet.

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