Category Meat, Fish, & Dairy

A well-prepared roast should separate when it has finished cooking. If you recently cooked a roast that did not fall apart, we can help your next meal be a success. We researched expert cooking methods for roasts from multiple professional…

There’s nothing better than a juicy steak fresh off the grill or skillet. Thyme and rosemary are two of the most popular herbs to use on steaks. Is one better than the other? We have searched several sources to answer…

Goat cheese can offer a nice break from your everyday cheddar and jack, but not everyone knows how to best serve this funky fromage. You may wonder if you should serve it straight from the fridge or at room temperature.…

Spam is processed canned meat that is a quick and easy meal option. But is it so quick and easy that it can be consumed raw? Let’s take a look to see if this is a viable way to eat…

There’s no denying it: Spam is a salty food. While the high amount of sodium is necessary to preserve pork, it can be unpalatable in some recipes. Plus, people on a low-sodium diet may put off eating Spam due to…

Spam is a quick and easy food solution for many households. However, getting the hunk of meat out of the can be challenging. Let’s take a look at a quick and easy solution for getting Spam out of the can.…

Spam musubi is a popular dish that you will find all over Hawaii. But if you want to make the dish at home, then you will need to know how long the leftovers will last. Let’s take a look at…

Spam is a fan favorite in many households across America. But is Spam a halal food item? Or is it haram? Let’s take a look below. Since Spam contains pork, it is not a halal item. Pork is haram or…

Believe it or not, spam is used in several recipes that can be found online. If you want to use spam for a recipe, you will want to know how long it will last when stored in the fridge. Let’s…

Spam has been a quick and easy meal solution for decades. However, like other processed meats, there are concerns about how healthy it is, thus the creation of Spam Lite. But what are the differences between the two? Let’s take…

Luncheon meat and Spam are both meat products you can find in the canned food aisle. But is there a difference between the two canned types of meat? Let’s take a look at the key differences below. Luncheon meat can…

If you’ve got goat cheese and parmesan in your fridge, you may well wonder if you can use both of them to whip up something satisfying. But do their flavors play well together? We’ve got the solution for this dairy…

Cooking is a fun experience, but it can be stressful if you don’t have all of the ingredients you need. If you are planning to cook a dish that you would usually use Italian sausage for but you only have…

Goat cheese is a popular cheese that can be used in a variety of dishes. However, it’s not the easiest cheese to crumble if you want to add it to a salad or other dishes. If you want to know…

Things don’t always go according to plan, and you may have a meal kit that you’re not ready to use before it goes bad. Can you freeze the meat included in a HelloFresh meal kit for later? We’ve researched this…

Finding the perfect recipe can sometimes be more challenging than you’d think. For example, do you want to make butterscotch from scratch but don’t know if you need dairy? Does butterscotch typically have dairy in its recipe, or is this…

If you’re faced with smelly turkey sausage you bought from the grocery, you might wonder if it’s safe to eat. We did the research to find out if turkey sausage that smells like eggs is safe to consume. In this…

Sausage casings are an essential part of the sausage-making process. But what causes sausage casings to become tough? Is there a way to fix this issue? Let’s take a look below. Sausage casings can be tough due to the following…

When you’re famished, and that smoked turkey sausage is already calling for you, you may want to eat it directly without cooking. But can you? Is it even safe for you to do so? We won’t let your stomach continue…

Boudin can be a temperamental sausage to cook due to its tendency to explode. While this isn’t the end of the world, it can certainly be a hassle. To help you out, let’s take a look at how to cook…

Air fryers can cook just about anything, and that includes burgers! But do you need to flip your burger in the air fryer? Let’s take a look below so you can make the best decision for your next air-fried burger.…

Ham is cured, so you are able to cook it in many different ways. If you’re baking ham, you might not know if you should or shouldn’t cover it. We searched high and low and found satisfying answers from experts.…

Finding new ways to cook food can be an exciting process. Do you enjoy fishing or trying new types of seafood and wonder whether the horseshoe crab is edible? If you can eat this crab species, what will it taste…

Prime rib is one of the most popular and delicious cuts of beef. But if you are hosting dinner and your prime rib is frozen, don’t worry! Here are a few ways you can defrost your prime rib quickly and…

Maybe you are out of parmesan cheese right now or you are looking for a new recipe to try. Either way, if you are wondering whether or not you can use mozzarella instead of parmesan, you have come to the…

Do you love every bit of that savory salmon sushi? And now you suddenly wonder what type of salmon sushi restaurants are using to produce such an incredible dish. We did our homework, and here’s the answer to your question.…

There’s nothing quite like a crispy piece of chicken, is there? Well, believe it or not, baking soda can actually help you achieve that perfect level of crunchiness. Fortunately, we researched this cooking technique and compiled all the info onto…

Are you trying to make a recipe that calls for kielbasa but you only have sausage or vice versa? You’re probably wondering if you can substitute kielbasa and sausage. Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together this…

When you want to elevate your cheese game, start using fresh cheeses! Mozzarella pearls and balls are a couple you can use. It raises the question—do they melt? If that’s your concern, we’ll show you how! Mozzarella pearls/balls melt, but…

Oven-baked chicken is an easy and delicious way to make a healthy meal. But do you need to flip the chicken over during the cooking process? Let’s take a look at whether this is necessary. Some believe that flipping chicken…

Baked brie cheese can be enjoyed plain or with various toppings, and it never disappoints as an appetizer or main course. But does brie cheese have to be baked? Let’s take a look if there is another way to enjoy…

Fish is one of the world’s most popular seafood, but what if you ingest a fish scale by accident? Are they edible or safe? Fortunately, we have the answers, and here is what we have discovered. Fish scales are generally…

Barnacles are an exotic type of sea creature to add to your recipe repertoire. These little guys have a sweet and slightly salty taste that makes them perfect for savory and sweet dishes alike. But you will need to know…

There are numerous salt and freshwater fish, and branzino in particular has been growing in popularity. But what kind of fish could it be, and is it edible? We’ve done the research, and here’s what we’ve found. Branzino is more…

Chuck roast is a common crockpot meal because it is a tough cut of meat that benefits from slow cooking. Even though it’s on the tougher side, can chuck roast be good for grilling? Let’s take a look to see…

Black drum fish can make for a delicious seafood feast. But before you can enjoy this succulent fish, you’ll need to know how to prepare one. Let’s take a look at how to fillet a black drum fish. In order…

Who doesn’t love a crab boil? The succulent seafood, the aromatic spices, the steaming hot broth…it’s no wonder this dish is a summertime favorite. But if you are hosting, how many pounds of crab legs do you need per person?…

There’s a saying most people would agree with — fresh ingredients taste better! Fresh ingredients in a dish could enhance its appeal a lot more. One dish this saying would apply to is lasagna. Should you use fresh over packaged…

Finding new ideas for recipes can sometimes take doing a little research. Do you love crab and want to see if an Atlantic sand crab can make its way into your kitchen but don’t know if they’re edible? What does…