With the holidays almost on us, it’s time for that holiday season prime rib roast. It is an impressive cut of beef that takes center stage in most people’s homes. But what will you do if you forget the prime rib roast and it’s still in the freezer? Don’t panic; there are ways to thaw…
It’s been a contentious issue for a long time. The confusion seems to be present when it comes to mayonnaise. Does mayonnaise need to be refrigerated, or is it perfectly ok to store it in the kitchen cabinet with the other condiments? Does mayonnaise come under the two-hour rule from the FDA? Did you know…
From eye-popping expensive sushi to restaurants winning top awards for their crab dishes, this humble crustacean has been feeding us since the 1200’s when the earliest crab festival was recorded. They come in all sizes, and some you eat whole like soft shell crabs to the delight of those who are around through the season….
While lobsters are hugely popular seafood, some of you may be daunted by the fact that your dinner may still be moving around, making the lobster a challenge to cook. But when cooked, this delicious buttery meat can be dense and filling, so can you successfully store lobsters in the fridge? If you are feeling…
Conventional wisdom dictates that beef should be thawed and cooked but why? It may seem incredulous to cook brisket from frozen, but a weighty piece of beef in a solid brick of ice is a formidable challenge to defrost, let alone cook from frozen. Surely brisket lends itself to being cooked best from frozen. It…
Tacos, you either love them or hate them, but after so many debacles with the biggest taco chain, taco lovers have moved to make homemade tacos to ensure the ingredients are as they should be. But making enough tacos meat for one taco is not a viable proposition, and you always have taco meat leftover….
Golden brown cooked chicken wings are like sunshine on a rainy day. Still, if you have made a big batch of these deliciously tasty morsels, you may be faced with the dilemma of how you will keep them and, more importantly, how long you can keep them in the fridge without spoiling. Did you know…
Kool-Aid is part of American culture and has its own expression, “drinking the Kool-aid.” Before powder, there was liquid. Still, market forces changed the product into the familiar powdered drink in the American Psyche. You can do more with Kool-Aid than just drink it. Did you know Kool-Aid lemon can be used as a substitute…
If you want pancakes but don’t feel like making them from scratch, you will probably head for Bisquick. Its promise of no kneading or rolling is music to the ears of many domestic cooks. But Bisquick is not a new idea; it hit the grocery store’s shelves way back in 193. Bisquick has changed over…
Hot Pockets have been with us for decades, and for many of us growing up, it was a staple food in the home and a great way to grab a tasty snack at lunchtime. You may think the hot pocket’s calzone appearance and somewhat surprising filling is an Italian iceman, but you would be wrong….