Salting Vegetables: Why do we do it?
The last long form article discussed the effects of salt on meat via brines and marinades. The purpose of salt usage in meat is to help the meat retain moisture to yield…
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Breakfast Greens: Fried Eggs with Swiss Chard and Bell Pepper
Swiss Chard is a colorful cousin of spinach native to the Mediterranean, though a bit heartier. This is a nutrient-dense vegetable with a similar nutritional profile as kale. Of particular note, 1…
Awesome Garlic-Braised Hearty Greens Recipe
For this week’s recipe, we’ll focus on a hearty greens vegetable side dish that is versatile enough to adapt to any hearty green available and neutral enough to pair well with any…
Brining vs Salting vs Marinades: Which is The Best Way to Prepare Your Meat
There are many different ways we can treat meat before (and after) cooking to impart a huge variety of flavors, but how often have you considered the principles at work? You brine…
The Crispiest Chicken Wings to Fuel Muscle Growth, 2021
I’ve cooked chicken wings quite a few different ways searching for the best method. Frying is the worst method; accounting for the messy oil (which I have since eliminated), the expense of…
Carne Deshebrada: a Mexican beefy treat: how to prepare this delicious dish in 2021
Carne deshebrada is a tasty and exciting dish you’ve probably never considered choosing before, but we will go over how to prepare this treat and to reap the gains from a nutritious…