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10 Fascinating Food Facts. Seasonal fruit and vegetable calendar. The Different Types of Pasta: What Kind is on my Plate? Top 10 Skills to Master Your Grill. @jonny6pak: AFAIC, marinades are NEVER the way to go. I've never had a piece of meat that was somehow made better by soaking it in something.

A brine will help tenderize and will flavorize to the extent that you like salt (and yes is much better than any marinade I've had), but honestly, I think a good homemade rub is all you need 99.9% of the time. I rub chicken, pork, and beef with consistently good results. I also coat the outside of beef and pork with olive oil to help with searing. The only meat that gets anything wet at all is ground beef, which gets egg white and Worcestershire (along with oatmeal, cheese (grated or sometimes stuffed with blue cheese), (usually) onion flakes, salt and spices—and a coating of olive oil). The Perfect Pantry Article. Common Ingredient Substitutions Article. Creative School Lunch Ideas. Feed The Freezer: Freezer Cooking Guide. Are you ready to cook once, eat for a month?

Feed The Freezer: Freezer Cooking Guide

Time to try freezer cooking! The concept of freezer cooking goes by many names. The Finger Test to Check the Doneness of Meat. Print.

The Finger Test to Check the Doneness of Meat

Foods to Improve Moods - Healthy Living Tips at WomansDay.com. While that tub of ice cream in the back of the freezer may be what you crave when you’re feeling blue, there is a long list of other (healthier!)

Foods to Improve Moods - Healthy Living Tips at WomansDay.com

Foods that can cure a grouchy morning or a stressed-out afternoon. We talked to the experts to get the scoop on what to eat to make you feel better no matter what your mood. Kitchen Tips. 1.

Kitchen Tips

Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips. 2. Use a meat baster to "squeeze" your pancake batter onto the hot griddle - perfect shaped pancakes every time. 3. To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes. Catabolic Foods. Measurements. Herbs and Spices - Health Benefits of the Spices at WomansDay.com. Chances are you sprinkle cinnamon into your morning oatmeal or add a dash of oregano to pizza without giving the spices much thought.

Herbs and Spices - Health Benefits of the Spices at WomansDay.com

But did you know your favorite flavors can actually do your body good? According to Christina Suarez, master herbalist and owner of TheGoodHerbCo.com, while spices are only effective when eaten at least daily, each has its own specific health benefits. Read on to find out which additives can burn fat, ease a sore throat or help you get to sleep, and how you can incorporate them into your daily diet. Cardamom Fruit of the Elettaria cardamomum plant in the ginger family.

Health Powers: Eases belching, flatulence and indigestion; treats respiratory conditions like coughing, asthma and loss of voice; aids in the elimination of toxins through your skin. Daily Dose: Stir a few freshly ground pinches of cardamom pods into a shot of OJ or your morning fruit salad, or mix it with white or brown rice before you boil it. Photo by Shutterstock. Cayenne Cinnamon Cloves Nutmeg. Cooking on a Himalayan Salt Plate. How would you like a piece of cookware that is 300 million years old?

Cooking on a Himalayan Salt Plate

These Himalayan Salt Plates are cut from ancient salt deposits and are considered the purest form of salt. They are becoming very popular right now to cook on and for good reason - they impart a rich flavor to anything you cook on them and not just a salty flavor. The plates contain mineral deposits that add a richness that you can't get with just salt. There are a few ways you can use your salt plates. You can either cook on them, chill them, or serve foods on them at room temperature. 6 DIY Spice Combinations to Give Home Cooking a Facelift (Recipes Included) - Planet Green.

Sushi-etiquette.jpg (JPEG Image, 500x791 pixels) - Scaled (81%) 10 techniques every cook should know. Breading This easy, three-step technique ensures an even crumb coating.

10 techniques every cook should know

It's commonly used on thin cuts of chicken, pork or veal that will be fried or baked. To begin, set up your breading station. Fill the first of three shallow dishes with flour. In the second dish, make an egg wash by whisking eggs with a little bit of water, milk or other liquid or seasoning. ‪Apple Swan - How to Make an Apple into a Swan‬‏

Healthy Food List. ↓ All Related Articles This healthy food list will provide a solid outline of what you should be eating more of. This list is not all encompassing. There are other fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc. that you may not see listed here. For your convenience, I have only listed the most well known, affordable and available types for each category. Ingredient Substitutions. A list of current publications from NDSU Extension Service. The materials on this site are organized by topic. Use the menu to browse for materials related to the listed topics. Fruit - Exotic Foods at WomansDay.com. They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what about a cherimoya?

Fruit - Exotic Foods at WomansDay.com

Never heard of it? Cherimoya is a fruit native to the highlands of South America that Mark Twain once called "deliciousness itself. " While you may be a pro when it comes to pears, avocados and mangos, there are plenty of fruits considered delicacies in other countries. From durian to salak, discover 10 exotic fruits that are cherished around the world. Rambutan This Ping-Pong-ball-size red fruit is indigenous to Malaysia, and has also been cultivated throughout Thailand, South Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, India and Sri Lanka. Durian This Southeast Asian delicacy is known first and foremost for its potent odor, which is said to be similar to rotting food or garbage. African Cucumber Also known as the horned melon, jelly melon, kiwano or hedged gourd, the African cucumber is a vibrant fruit, featuring a mosaic of green and yellow colors on the inside and bright orange on the outside.

Ackee. Common Ingredient Substitutions Article. Print - Eat Your Way to Better Sex. Ingredient Substitutions. Know your apples: The spectrum of apple flavors. Anonymous said...

Know your apples: The spectrum of apple flavors

Saved to my iPhone for future reference. THANKS! July 20, 2010 at 4:39 PM the only one i like is granny smith ha ha.. August 11, 2010 at 4:48 AM granny smith for the win! August 11, 2010 at 5:22 AM. Foods to Improve Moods - Healthy Living Tips at WomansDay.com. Cooking conversions. Science of Cooking: Food Science, Recipes & Projects. 12 Home Hacks for Your Microwave. Cook's Thesaurus.