How to Cook Salmon Fillets in the Microwave

When you have a sunny weekend with plenty of time to spare, grill salmon on the barbecue for its crusty exterior and smoky flavor. But if you want a fast and fool-proof cooking method with easy clean-up, choose the microwave for your salmon fillets and steaks.

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Raw steak in a cast iron pan

How to Pan Sear Then Bake Steak

While a steady diet of steak is not a healthy choice – your calories and your risk for some cancers increase when you eat steak, according to the Harvard Family Health Guide -- a steak dinner or sliced steak in salads and fajitas makes a tasty, if occasional, treat.

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How to Make Cod Fillets Without a Deep Fryer

Use a batter-coated cod for fish and chips with coleslaw or a breaded version served with lemon wedges. Either way, cod contains high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids and is a healthy choice for dinner when you pan-fry it instead of using a deep fryer.

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How to Cook Pork Tenderloin Slices

Classic flavor pairings for pork tenderloin include Chef Bobby Flay’s Greek tenderloin marinated in garlic, lemon and oregano and Chef Emeril Lagasse’s German pork tenderloin with red cabbage. Often called pork medallions, pork tenderloin slices cook quickly and lend themselves to a variety of sauces, and marinades.

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Creamed Corn in Skillet

How to Make Cream-Style Corn out of Canned Corn

If you buy creamed corn from your local grocery, you miss the pleasure of making your own and eating a more creamy, fresh version of this classic dish. Make it straight-forward, highlighting the corn flavor, or add additional flavor with cheddar cheese, cooked onions, or coconut milk.

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How to Make Gravy Out of Bouillon Cubes

Bouillon gravy works perfectly well for gravy lovers such as comedian Erma Bombeck who said she came "from a family where gravy is considered a beverage." If you take care when making the gravy, it will also work well for everyone else.

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French Onion Soup

What to Eat With French Onion Soup

French onion soup has epitomized rich taste and hearty fare since the first written recipe in 1651 in France. Balance the rich, savory cheese, sweet caramelized onions, hearty bread and salty beef broth with the tastes that are missing from the soup: sour and bitter.

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What Is the Difference Between Oat Bran & Whole Grain Oats?

Oats are one of the most popular grains worldwide. They're nutritious, provide numerous health benefits and are a versatile cooking ingredient. Oat bran and whole grain oats both begin as oat groats, the product that results after oat grain is cleaned, toasted and hulled.

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Pork loin on cut board

Ways to Cook a Pork Loin in a Skillet

With only 3 g of fat in a 3 oz. serving, pork tenderloin counts as a healthy, high-protein meat, reports the University of California Berkeley "Wellness Letter."

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The Best Ways to Cook Boneless Top Sirloin Steak

Top sirloin occupies a special place in the hearts of many steak-lovers. In the grand scheme of beefy things, it holds a middle position between tender but costly premium cuts and tough but tasty value cuts. That balance of flavor, tenderness and economy makes top sirloin an alluring option for everyday meals.

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Bowl of Wheat Cereal

How to Eat Wheat Bran

Wheat bran, which is also found in whole wheat flour and a variety of whole-grain wheat products, is a key component of a healthy diet. The fiber in wheat bran not only prevents constipation, it can also reduce blood pressure, control blood sugar levels, help in weight loss and may reduce colon cancer.

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