The act of marinating steaks is viewed with equal parts reverence and distrust, though both may be born from people not entirely understanding the process. Marinade composition has three parts: acid, fat, and flavoring. Acid breaks down tough muscle fibers.…
Less can be more when high-quality ingredients are involved, and if you’ve finally gotten your hands on a fresh piece of swordfish, now is not the time to panic. Don’t overthink the preparation of this meaty, tender fish. Instead, keep…
When it comes to cooking steak, the first detail to figure out is which cut of steak to go with — and, specifically, bone-in or boneless? Either option will make for a delicious meal, so you may want to decide…
Make it hot, keep it clean and don’t be afraid of a little oil Few things in life are more frustrating than when you go to flip your burger or chicken breast on the grill and it won’t budge. Scraping…
If you’re a meathead who’s got major beef with paying steakhouse prices, we get it. And we’ve got a solution! Cook your steak at home. Look, we get it. It can seem intimidating to make that perfect charred on the…
There are few things more disappointing than going to the store, picking out a great-looking cut of steak, returning home, and botching it. While there are certainly many affordable steak options, beef is generally a more expensive meat protein, but…
Few cuisines in the United States can rival the cultural importance of barbecue. Distinct regional styles exist across the country, each with a unique history, and a trained barbecue connoisseur could probably tell you which region a certain rack of…
Although people have been grilling for centuries, the pursuit of the perfect sear and smoky flavor has never stopped. Today, the race is still hot in both the backyards of enthusiastic amateurs and the kitchens of professional grill chefs as…
Lobster is one of those foods that simultaneously delights palates and strikes fear in the hearts of cooks who have never worked with it. It can be sweet, buttery, rich, and tender when prepared correctly and bland and rubbery when…
There may be no more iconic barbecue product than ribs, and there is no regional barbecue style more well known than Kansas City. Your preference will vary of course, from dry rubs to mustard-based Carolina gold, but the sweet and…
