This method for making shredded chicken is both quick and easy, plus it keeps the chicken moist and full of flavor. Once you try this method you’ll never make it any other way. Every good home cook should know how to make shredded chicken. Its a super versatile protein that can be used in all sorts of…
Did you know that the propane tanks you use to cook on your gas grill have an expiration date? Using an old propane tank could be dangerous so in this article we’ll explain how to tell if your propane tank is expired so you can be sure it’s safe to use. For many years, I…
In this article we’ll show you how to fix a low flame on a gas grill in less than a minute. (Hint – it’s probably just simple propane regulator problems). You’re all set to grill up some frozen burger patties or a delicious steak for dinner. You’ve fired up your grill but you can’t see any flame…
Trusting pop-up turkey timers can lead to a Thanksgiving disaster. Learn why you should never trust them and how to check your turkey’s temperature the right way. Nothing says Thanksgiving like a delicious turkey dinner. But did you know that 63 percent of Americans prefer Thanksgiving side dishes to the actual turkey? And 47 percent…
Ready to ditch the nasty chemicals you’ll find in lighter fluid and learn to light your grill the right way? Here’s how to use a charcoal chimney. So you’ve got your burger patties prepped and the chicken breast has been marinating nicely. You’re all set to start grilling. But before you can start cooking you’ve…
We’ve done that math to figure out if you’ll get a better deal by exchanging your propane tank or getting it refilled. Let’s see if you’ve been getting ripped off. Key Takeaway Getting an empty propane tank refilled is more cost-effective than exchanging it for a new one. In most cases you’ll actually bring home…
Eating pasta left out overnight is not a good idea. Pasta left out that long at temperatures under 40°F will likely have dangerous levels of bacteria growth that can cause food poisoning. When one of your kids is away at college you sometimes get some pretty random questions when you’re least expecting it. The other day I…
In this article you’ll learn the difference between chicken breast, chicken cutlets, and chicken tenderloins so you’ll know which to choose for any chicken dish you want to cook. What Is Chicken Breast? Chicken breast is a lean cut of white meat taken from the chest muscle on the underside of a chicken. Each whole…
Every home cook needs a few good tricks up his or her sleeve, and knowing how to flatten chicken breast is one of the most important. If you’ve never tried pounding chicken breast flat before cooking it, you don’t know what you’ve been missing. In this article we’ll explain why taking the time to flatten chicken breast…