Nothing takes the wind out of your sails quite like biting into a hunk of steak only to find out the sucker is chewy. Really, what’s worse than tough meat? Now that we’re at the peak of grilling ...

Summer's here, foodies! And that means one thing: It's grilling season. Get your barbecues fired up and your butchers on speed dial: 'tis the season for juicy, tender, flavorful steaks. Certain cuts — ...

Salts, and enzymes, and aging (and pounding and bacteria and heat), oh my. The idea of earning your keep is nothing new. Paul the Apostle said as much in his letter to the Thessalonians: If anyone is ...

As one of the foundational techniques needed to make several meaty dishes, it's a great idea to learn one of the ways to tenderize tough meat at home. However, if you're visiting the butcher shop and ...

A: I found several sources that recommend using baking soda as a tenderizer for tougher cuts of beef, but not baking powder. You can also use baking soda to tenderize chicken and pork. But baking ...

It’s hard to wage a war against ancient kitchen wisdom. Some techniques are so steeped in tradition that they go largely unchallenged, even if they can work against our culinary best interests. A ...

It's easy to wind up with a kitchen drawer full of outdated kitchen tools that were once popular. So, when it comes to adding one more gadget, you may be asking yourself if you really need it. But ...