Prefer the healthier option of chicken over beef? Keep it juicy and flavorful and become an expert with these quick tips. Chicken isn’t just chicken. There’s bone-in, boneless, skin-on, skinless, white meat, dark meat, and can someone please tell me what spatchcocked is??? (Kidding, I know what it is). So, let’s get into the nitty-gritty,…
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This is The Meal the Kimpeturin Next Door Really Wants
Are you preparing a meal for your “new mom” friend who just had a baby? Keep these tips in mind. Mazal Tov! Your friend, sister, cousin, neighbor just had a baby– a first time new mom or new mom again– and you hop aboard the “How Can I Help You” Train. Aside from offering to…
How to Cut Your Massive Watermelon and Tricky Mango
Cutting fruit might be simple, but it’s just those simple techniques that stick with us the longest. Back when we showed you this cutting board hack, a couple of you asked for instructions on cutting the mango shown in the photos. I didn’t think at the time that I was cutting the fruit in any…
The Mess-Free Sticky-Free Way to Freeze Mini Freeze Pops
Does your mini person need mini freeze pops (or else the whole freeze pop will just end up melted somewhere)? Try this trick. Do you remember this hack we shared to keep the freeze pop mess to a minimum? Well, now we have a little extra twist. Do you have a little one that can’t…
How to Grill a Perfect Rib Steak
You know it’s the best. But after you invested in rib steak, how do you make sure they’re perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked through? Follow these simple instructions. This is the perfect rib steak recipe you’ve been looking for. Basic Grilled Rib Steak Save Print Ingredients 6 1-inch thick bone-in rib steaks Olive oil,…
How to Make the Most of Inexpensive Meats on the Grill
Clueless when it comes to choosing meats to grill, beyond those expensive never-fail rib steaks? Read up and learn how to choose and grill even the cheaper cuts. In the meat department, we have ever-creative and colorful titles given to meats by our butchers. Sandwich steak, family steak, finger steak, and my all-time favorite –…
Wait – Am I Supposed to Put Food Directly Over the Fire or Not?
Confused about where to cook different types of meat on the grill? Here’s the lowdown on direct and indirect grilling. Now that your grill is sparkling and ready to go, the next step is to know how to get the most out of grilling. More bang for your buck. Return on investment. More bounce for…
8 Quick and Easy Tips for Grilling a Perfect Burger
It’s your go-to on the grill, but just how do you get that burger just right? The best meat for burgers has an 80/20 ratio for meat/fat. Use 1/3 lb meat per patty. Make sure the grill is clean (brush it, if necessary) and the grate is oiled. High heat is crucial for juicy patties,…
Top 10 Essential Grilling Tips for Summer from Evergreen’s David Asovski
Stop! Before you grill, there’s some basics you need to know. These essential tips will leads you to better meat, chicken, burgers, and franks in no time. It was hard to pin down Evergreen Meat Manager David Asovski to pick his brain on his essential grill tips. After all, it’s summer season now, when the…
The Best Way to Roast an Eggplant
Want an eggplant with a soft, silky, tender flesh and smoky charred skin? Here’s how to achieve it. Roasted eggplant is one of my staples, and today I’m going to show you the best way to get those eggplants roasted. I use my eggplant boats in lots of different ways – you can stuff them…
