TIP OF THE DAY: Food Safety Myths, Part 1

According to a survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation, 82% of Americans say they are confident they prepare food safely. But the data also showed that many people do not follow the simple guidelines for safe food handling. How much do you really know about keeping food safe? Here are some common myths…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Cook Your Steak The Way Steakhouse Chefs Do It

Those who like their meat rare to medium rare should choose filet mignon. Photo courtesy MackenzieLtd.com.   Yesterday we discussed the best cuts of steak to choose at a steakhouse. What if you want to grill at home? Whether at home or at a restaurant, how rare or well done you like your meat can…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Debunking Myths About Bacteria & Food Safety

Are you using enough microwave heat to kill all harmful bacteria? Photo © Barry Schwartz | Flickr.   Whether you heat, nuke, zap or other favorite word, using a microwave oven to cook or reheat foods is fast and convenient. But it’s not effective at killing harmful bacteria if the food isn’t heated to a…
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COOKING VIDEO: How To Mince An Onion

  Many recipes call for minced vegetables and herbs. Unless you’re a committed chopper, it can be annoying to cut things so small. Yet, there’s an easy way to create those tiny pieces—the way professional chefs do. Here, chef Jim Davis shows us the correct way to mincing onions. It’s well worth your time to…
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COOKING VIDEO: How To Cook A Steak On The Stove

  If your steaks don’t taste as good as restaurant steaks, it could be the quality of the meat. Or it could be your cooking technique. Restaurant chefs start with searing the seasoned steak in a cast-iron skillet or grill pan. Sometimes they finish cooking the meat in the oven. In this demonstration, the seared…
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