The act of marinating steaks is viewed with equal parts reverence and distrust, though both may be born from people not entirely understanding the process. Marinade composition has three parts: acid, fat, and flavoring. Acid breaks down tough muscle fibers.…
Less can be more when high-quality ingredients are involved, and if you’ve finally gotten your hands on a fresh piece of swordfish, now is not the time to panic. Don’t overthink the preparation of this meaty, tender fish. Instead, keep…
When it comes to cooking steak, the first detail to figure out is which cut of steak to go with — and, specifically, bone-in or boneless? Either option will make for a delicious meal, so you may want to decide…
When it comes to making perfect homemade waffles, every step in the process matters, from mixing the batter to removing the final golden treat from the iron. Among these steps, one crucial element is properly greasing the mini-appliance. Failure to…
Make it hot, keep it clean and don’t be afraid of a little oil Few things in life are more frustrating than when you go to flip your burger or chicken breast on the grill and it won’t budge. Scraping…
The top of the refrigerator often seems like the perfect spot to stash snacks, cookbooks, or kitchen knick-knacks. After all, it’s a convenient, yet out-of-the-way space. However, what many don’t realize is that storing items on top of the fridge can…
If you’re a meathead who’s got major beef with paying steakhouse prices, we get it. And we’ve got a solution! Cook your steak at home. Look, we get it. It can seem intimidating to make that perfect charred on the…
Wood and plastic cutting boards have enjoyed the limelight for some time, but rubber cutting boards could be the secret kitchen accessory you’ve been waiting for. Certainly one of the best features of rubber cutting boards is how easy they…
The slow cooker is a dream machine for busy cooks. Whether you work from home or in the office, or just don’t want to spend your evenings laboring over dinner, this appliance allows you to dump in your ingredients and…
There are few things more disappointing than going to the store, picking out a great-looking cut of steak, returning home, and botching it. While there are certainly many affordable steak options, beef is generally a more expensive meat protein, but…