Category: Cooking

  • Any good steak seasonings?

    Any good steak seasonings?

    Looking for steak seasoning recommendations! I love cooking steak but have had trouble finding seasonings that don’t end up being too salty. I’ve tried a few brands, and no matter how little I use, they always seem to overpower the flavor. Does anyone have suggestions for seasonings that can help me achieve that delicious, restaurant-quality…

  • How to cook shrimp without cooking it in the pasta sauce

    How to cook shrimp without cooking it in the pasta sauce

    How to Cook Shrimp Separately from Pasta Sauce I usually enjoy incorporating shrimp into my pasta sauce as the finishing touch, but since I’m preparing this dish for an event where some guests have allergies, I need a different approach. What’s the best way to cook the shrimp so that it keeps its tender texture—similar…

  • Cheap beef cuts in slow cooker?

    Cheap beef cuts in slow cooker?

    Looking for budget-friendly beef cuts for the slow cooker! What are your thoughts on seasoning a variety of inexpensive beef cuts (like top sirloin) and tossing them in a slow cooker for the day? I know this alone won’t make a complete meal, but the goal is to have a stash of tender, seasoned beef…

  • What is your quick midnight dish ?

    What is your quick midnight dish ?

    What’s your go-to late-night snack?

  • Any recommendations on what stones are best to buy to properly sharpening my kitchen knives?

    Any recommendations on what stones are best to buy to properly sharpening my kitchen knives?

    I’m looking for recommendations on the best sharpening stones for my kitchen knives. I’ve tried the Kitchen IQ knife/scissors sharpener, but it barely gets the job done. I’m leaning towards whetstones since they allow for adjustable blade angles. Right now, my knives are so dull that cutting a tomato feels more like juicing it! I…

  • How to make chicken quarters very tender

    How to make chicken quarters very tender

    How to Achieve Tender Chicken Quarters I’ve been buying chicken quarters from a local farm, but I can’t seem to nail down a technique that results in that delicious fall-off-the-bone tenderness. I’ve experimented with several braising recipes, but I must be missing something. Should I be cooking them longer? Do I need to brine them…

  • Low carb breakfast, NOT smoothies or eggs? 🚫💩

    Low carb breakfast, NOT smoothies or eggs? 🚫💩

    Looking for a low-carb breakfast that won’t upset my stomach! 🚫💩 I need something quick and easy for work that won’t leave me running to the restroom. I usually enjoy smoothies and eggs, but they just don’t work for me during the week. I save them for the weekends when I have more time. Since…

  • Are there any foods that help with nausea besides things like toast, rice, crackers, etc.?

    Are there any foods that help with nausea besides things like toast, rice, crackers, etc.?

    I’m wondering if there are any foods that can help with nausea beyond the usual options like toast, rice, and crackers. Just to add a bit more context—I’m dealing with nausea related to long-term medication, so I need to keep cooking and eating. I’ve been enjoying ginger tea and broth, but I’m on the lookout…

  • Stop Eating it Wrong Zagat

    Stop Eating it Wrong Zagat

    Title: Where Did “Stop Eating It Wrong” Go? I really enjoyed the show and recently noticed that it’s nearly vanished from YouTube. Does anyone know what happened to it or how I can track down those videos again?

  • What to do with pork belly skin?

    What to do with pork belly skin?

    What can I do with pork belly skin? Check out the photo here Hey everyone! I just bought a piece of pork belly for stir-frying and ended up removing the skin because it can be pretty tough to chew. Instead of throwing it away, I’m curious if there are any ways to use it or…