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With grilling season in full effect, you might be in need of an all-purpose marinade. If that's the case, OnSugar blog Mad Physics has you covered with his delicious-sounding marinade. The most epic marinade I have had: 3/2/1 balsamic vinegar/brown sugar/Worcestershire sauce, complements of Katie of the "A Hungry Bear" blog. Cooking consisted of 2 minutes on each side over hot grill followed by Read more
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The savory scent of rosemary can perk you up and boost your memory, and it also adds flavor to just about any marinade. Marinating meat will not only help keep your meat moist, it also significantly decreases the amount of carcinogenic heterocyclic amines (HCAs) produced when meat is cooked at high temperatures. In fact, rosemary is full of the antioxidant carnosol, which might have some specific Read more
Source and Source Do You Use Marinades? Of course! Marinades are great for giving grilled foods flavor. No. I hate having to wait for the food to marinate over night. Sometimes. Only when I read a recipe and realize it needs time to marinade. I don't cook. Other — see my comment below. Read more
I've been eating a lot of chicken lately, so right now I'm craving nice slices of steak. I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted, but when I came across this recipe for a juicy chuck steak marinated in a tangy chimichurri-style sauce, I knew I'd found this week's Sunday BBQ recipe. Pair this bbq dish with a nice crisp salad and you'll be set. And, if you don't have access to a grill, this dish will Read more
Barbecue season is upon us, so let's celebrate by grilling, since it's an easy and low-fat way to cook. If you're grilling, protect your health by marinating your meat. Here's why marinating is good for your health and tips on how to keep it safe. Marinating meat, fish, and poultry significantly decreases the amount of carcinogenic heterocyclic amines (HCAs) produced when the meat is cooked at Read more
It's fun to host people for a barbecue, but it can also get quite pricey when everyone isn't chipping in. Consumer expert Andrea Woroch provides suggestions to cut your grocery bill when shopping for your Memorial Day meal: Prepare most of your meal. Woroch says, "The general rule for prepared foods is that they are more expensive, and it's cheaper to buy the ingredients to prepare yourself." Read more
Michelle Obama exudes elegance, so it's no surprise that her recipe for chicken salad with herb vinaigrette is simple and sophisticated too. In honor of the First Lady's first cookbook, American Grown, coming out on May 29, I whipped up this easy and healthy dinner salad. This salad celebrates Summer greens, herbs, and grilling season, though if you don't have a grill, the chicken is just as Read more
Source: Flickr User jlastras While mustard's always delicious slathered onto your favorite sandwich, there are so many ways to go beyond the basics and get creative with this common yet versatile condiment. From marinades to mix-ins, there are plenty of ways to make the most of mustard for your next meal. Give your casseroles a bit of bite. From shepherd's pie to mac and cheese, a spoonful of Read more
There's little better than a tall glass of fresh-squeezed OJ, and there's no better day than today to enjoy it. The reason? Today, May 4, is National Orange Juice Day! While this beverage has graced our breakfast lineup for years, there are lots of ways to incorporate its delicious flavors and properties to some of our favorite foodie traditions. If you need some ideas for ways to make the most Read more
