The majority of these pads are made from one of two absorptive materials: Silica gel (a purified sand) or cellulose (a purified plant fiber), which are then coated in a non-toxic plastic wrapping that’s perforated, allowing the liquid to seep in and stay there. What is the pad on the bottom of meat? They are…→Continue reading←
Unfortunately, it doesn’t work like that. Always brown your meat on the stove first—it takes minutes and adds a layer of flavor you can’t get otherwise. Besides imparting flavor, searing makes your meat attractively golden brown. How do you sear beef in a slow cooker? Top Tips for Searing Meats Take the chill off. Pull…→Continue reading←
While it’s completely safe to eat uncooked, the taste of raw halloumi is reminiscent of “a firm, dry feta cheese,” says The Spruce Eats. What does halloumi taste like? What Does Halloumi Cheese Taste Like? Uncooked, halloumi cheese is salty and bitter from the brine. Cooked, however, halloumi is stripped from its strong, salty flavor…→Continue reading←
The meat that’s used for Wendy’s chili might never have been frozen, but it wasn’t browned specifically for a batch of chili. It’s actually leftover meat — but that’s even more reason to love it. Does Wendy’s reuse meat? Wendy’s Chili Meat is Repurposed Burger It would admittedly be a bit of a waste to…→Continue reading←
Using baking soda to tenderize ground beef for chili is quite simple. America’s Test Kitchen (via AP News) recommends using 3/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt to treat 2 pounds. The beef is mixed with these dry ingredients, plus 2 tablespoons of water, before being used in your chili recipe. What does adding…→Continue reading←
While meat marinara can pop up on menus, it’s typically a lighter fare with small amounts of ground meat (via Chowhound). In most cases, an authentic marinara ditches the meat in favor of bringing out the acidity of the tomatoes in a thinner sauce, the site explains. Are marinara and spaghetti sauce the same? Wondering…→Continue reading←
The official reason, as reported by Food Navigator, was that, despite the brand’s pleasure in working with farmers to raise quality meat, the sales volume did not warrant the initiative’s continuation. Unacknowledged was the yearlong campaign waged by animal rights activists and rabbit advocates, in particular. Why dont they sell rabbit meat? First, rabbit isn’t…→Continue reading←
WHY WE LOVE THIS: Our sandwich steak, also known as chip steak is super thinly sliced chuck steak , think- Philly Cheesesteak. But, don’t get hung up on the sandwich thing. You can use this for tacos, ramen, steak salad, bulgogi, you name it. This comes pre-sliced so it’s ready to turn your weeknight dinner…→Continue reading←
While neither brands are especially sinister, both types of bacon bits are highly processed—which definitely isn’t good to shovel into your body. So if you’re craving bacon bits, it’s probably best to crumble nitrate-free strips of the real deal, or try making coconut bacon bits if you don’t eat meat. Are bacon bits real meat?…→Continue reading←
The only proper Chinese dish offered at Panda Express is the Kung Pao Chicken, which did originate from mainland China. Is Panda Express owned by China? That first Panda Express opened in 1983, launching a stir-fry empire. “We’re a Chinese American company,” Cherng said. Family business: Panda is one of the largest privately held restaurant…→Continue reading←
