Interestingly having done some research, the chicken pot originated in Greece; back then it was an open pastry shell filled with cooked meat. The Romans were the ones that then added the top crust that made it into an actual pie. The fondness for pies spread worldwide, and now there are many variations and fillings. …
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The scallop is a saltwater clam found in the ocean worldwide. Pan-fried until golden and until just cooked; you want to keep them tender and not overcook them. They have a sweet buttery flavor with the taste of the ocean but without tasting fishy. They are juicy and delicious. In Japanese cuisine, scallops are even …
Brisket is one of the toughest cuts of meat and needs to be cooked low and slow. Whether brined, plain or smoked, slow-cooked brisket is hard to beat. Braised for hours until the meat melts in your mouth tender. The marbling of fat ensures it does not dry out and is full of flavor. When …
One of my favorite meals of all time is beef steak served with cafe de Paris butter melted over it, and my choice of steak side dishes would be a simple salad and chips. My pick of steak would be a ribeye done medium-rare; it’s got a great flavor with a bit of fat, and …
Prime rib is an excellent cut of meat; it’s juicy, tender, and has a good marbling of fat, resulting in great flavor. Also referred to as the standing rib roast, it is best cooked on the bone; the prime rib is usually roasted whole and then sliced up. Be sure to factor in the resting …
The loin chop is the most flavourful and tender of the lamb chops; they are like mini T-bone steaks, with one side having the loin and the other side having the fillet. But all the lamb chops are delicious in their own right, serve them up with the right sides, and they can be even …
Pork tenderloin, also known as the pork filet and gentleman’s cut, is the most tender of all the meat cuts, but it has very little to no fat, and if overcooked, it can be very dry. It’s always a good idea to serve a sauce with your pork; a honey and mustard sauce is always …
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Pulled pork is a classic American barbeque dish. Pulled pork is usually made from the shoulder cut, which is cooked low and slow. The meat is then pulled off the bone, shredded, and mixed with a sauce. The result is melt-in-your-mouth moist meat. Pulled pork, for me, is best served in a boa bun with …
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There is something quite special about a roast glazed ham. It’s generally always shared with a gathering of friends and family to celebrate something or prepared for the traditional Sunday lunch. It would be a shame not to serve ham sides that do the roast justice. What goes well with ham? Or are you not …
Firstly, let’s distinguish the difference between chili and chili con carne, and it’s not just a shortened abbreviation as one would think. Chili is classic American comfort food, full of spice, and it can be made up as a vegetarian dish or with chicken or turkey. Chili con carne is made explicitly with meat as …
