How Much Chicken For 100 Kabobs?I'm having a party. How many pounds of chicken, do I need to make 100 kabobs? How much red, yellow and green peppers do I need and how many fresh pineapple do I need for everything?
Finding a Book About Cooking Steak?I want to buy a book to help me improve my knowledge about how to cook steak. I do some research online and there is so many books out there. So I just want to ask can you guys give me some recommend that what book should I buy? Thanks a lot.
Cooking SteakI'm still new to cooking steak, especially beef. My co-worker in the kitchen said you have to cook it more often to get better at this, I know that but, is there any way someone can help me with this? I would like how to know when it is rare/medium/welldone ? I appreciate all the help and advice I can get, thanks you guys.
Cooking a Frozen Roast?How large is the frozen roast that can be cooked for four hours?
Butterflying a Whole Chicken?How do I butterfly a chicken?
Cooking a Frozen Roast?When using your recipe for a frozen roast does it come out well or medium?
Baking Thick Cut Pork Chops?What is the oven temp and how long for a convection oven?
Cooking Bacon in the Oven?Can bacon be cooked on a jelly roll pan in the oven with the cooling rack or without it?
Deep Frying a Turkey and Ham?Can you use the same oil for deep frying turkey and then a ham?
Buying a Ham?What is the best kind of ham to buy? Last year I bought a shank ham (boneless) and it was very dry.
Cooked Liver Has a Greenish Color?I cooked some calf liver and noticed the next day that some of it was a green color. It was well cooked and not expired and had only been in the fridge a few days. Is that normal?
Cooking Tender Corned Beef?Has anyone got a tip for speeding up cooking corned beef to have tender beef? I use meat tenderizers and Worcestershire sauce in my water to boil the meat to make my meat softer, faster. Does anyone have other ideas for faster, soft, cooked corned beef?
Cooking Spare Ribs?I want to cook some spareribs. How long do I bake them and what is a good simple dry rub for flavor?
Buying Wild Game Meat?I am looking to purchase beaver meat from a friend for a non-profit fundraiser wild game dinner. Any clue how much I should be willing to pay, or not pay, for such a thing?
Cooking Time and Temperature for Roasting Chickens?How long do I need to roast two chickens (1.8KG) at the same time? What oven temperature?
Nu-Wave Oven Pro Roast Beef Instructions?I need (2.5 - 4 lb) roast beef roasting instructions and/or recipes for a Nu-Wave Oven Pro.
Can I Smoke Meat Using Sweet Gum?Has anyone ever used sweet gum wood to smoke meat with?
Cooking Lamb in a Slow Roaster?What is the best way to cook a leg of lamb in a slow cooker?
Grinding Meat?I am finally going to try my hand at grinding my own hamburger in the food processor and am wondering if you could share some tips. I have read sirloin is good with a strip of bacon for the fat content, while using chuck is good, also.
Cooking a Ham?I have a ham that will take 10 hours to cook. Can I cook it 5 hours one day and then 5 hours the next?
Heating a Fully Cooked Ham?I am wondering if any one knows if I can bake a half ham. I have the one that is fully cooked, pre-sliced and wrapped in plastic. I believe the one I'm thinking is Hormel brand.
Cooking Turkey in a Convection Oven?I am cooking two turkey breasts. They are each a little over 9 pounds. I am cooking them in a convection oven. What temperature should they be cooked at and how long should they be cooked?
Using a Brinkman Electric Smoker?I was given a used electric Brinkman smoker and would like instructions on smoking fresh pork.
Cooking Instructions for Smoked Ham?Does anyone know how to cook a smoked ham roast? I need to know the amount of cooking time per pound and what temperature? Do I cover it with aluminum foil or does it need to be in a roasting pan? Thanks.
New Ideas for Meatloaf?I am looking for a good meatloaf recipe. If anyone has one they would like to share please do. I do not have one.
Marinating Meat in a Metal Pan?Can you marinade meat in a metal pan?
Cooking Beef Liver?Why does beef liver have gristle (tough chewy areas) in it? Is calf liver more tender and better for frying?
How Much Fat is in a Pork Loin?How much fat is in a boneless pork loin?
Fried Chicken Tips?I've always wanted to fry chicken with flour but it always comes out either burnt or undercooked. Any tips on how to do it just right?
Cooking Pork Chops in a Convection Oven?I need to prepare 170 pork chops in a convection oven. Can anyone help me? I tried four, 1 inch thick chops, at 325 degrees for 25 minutes and they were hard and dry. Is there some way to cook them with a marinade or something? Thanks.
Large Ziploc Bags to Brine Turkey?Can you use a XXL size Ziploc bag to brine a medium size turkey in? I can't seem to find a large 5 gal. pot that will cover my turkey. I have also found some brining bags on Martha Stewart's website for $4 each. Have anyone tried those?
Cost of Ribeye Steak?How much does 1.5 lbs. of ribeye steak cost?
Searing a Steak?Chef Jacques Pepin has a method of searing steak, then cooking in a slow oven for a long time. Does anyone know the details?
Applying BBQ Sauce To Chicken?How do you apply BBQ sauce to your chicken? When I bake chicken I apply BBQ sauce 15 mins before its done. However, when I apply it on one said and try to turn it over the chicken sticks to the pan and some of the meat comes off the bone.
Cooking a Stewing Steak in the Oven?My daughter put stewing steak in the oven without browning it first, will it be edible, tasteless or tough?
Looking for Meat Tenderizers?I am looking for meat tenderizers for beef, (e.g. minute steaks and other less tender meats).
Keeping Turkey from Drying Out When Reheating?I am making a large New Year's dinner and am making as much as I can ahead of time. I cooked the turkey today and put the breast meat unsliced in the freezer. What I would like to know is the best way to reheat it on New Year's day without it being dried out.
Tips For Cooking Steak In The Oven?If you were going to brown a steak on both sides in a pan and then place it in a hot oven to continue cooking, do you have a suggestion for oven temp and minutes for cooking?
Can I Bake Bacon?A reader asked if you could bake bacon. Here are the responses we received from the ThriftyFun community.
Frying Chicken Livers?Can anyone tell me how to fry chicken livers without having grease pop all over. My husband and oldest son love them but I hate fixing them because I get splattered on every time I fry them.
Juicier Hamburgers?Tips for making juicy hamburgers. For a juicy hamburger, add one beaten egg for each pound of hamburger meat.
Cooking a Roast?Tips for cooking a perfect roast. Post your ideas.
What is Hamburger?There are so many mouthwatering recipes on this site that use "hamburger". Is this just ground beef or is it a special mixture? We only know hamburger as a ready made frozen or fresh meat patty.
Baking More Than One Meatloaf?When baking more than one meatloaf, how much longer should I cook them? Should the temperature change?
How Can I Tenderize Beef Brisket?I was trying to buy a flank steak, but accidently bought a beef brisket. My husband says they are very tough and marinating won't help.
Thawing Meat?Tips for thawing meat. Post your ideas.
Venison Recipes and Tips?I'd like to know how everyone prepares vension, tips, recipes or however you use it. My son shot got 3 deer this past season and it's been processed into cube steaks, hamburger and tenderloin. Thanks in advance for any help. - Rebecca
What to Do with 10 Pounds of Ground Beef?Sometimes, you can find a great deal at the grocery store on ground beef. Then comes the problem of how to use it up before it goes bad. Here are some ideas from the ThriftyFun community. Please share your own as well.
Looking for Meatloaf Advice?Does anyone know how to make those dense meat loaves. I always end up with a crumbley slice. I use fresh onion, bread or cracker crumbs, and egg and ground beef as lean as I can get it. I would like to make one you can slice for a sandwich. Like at the store or on TV, right lol
SusanfromHamilton
Outrageous Meat Prices?We just moved to Florida and I noticed meat prices are very high here. I have searched high and low for somewhere to shop for discounted prices. Even the sale items are expensive. Does anyone know of a good website to buy meat or anywhere in central Florida. Our family is about to become vegetarians unless we can get a break on these meats.
Danielle from Florida
Help with cooking chicken?How can I keep chicken from bleeding while I am frying it? Blood seeps from the joints as it cooks. Not good!!
Mary from Missouri
What Size Turkey for Seven People?What's the difference in taste between a hen and a tom turkey? I have to feed 7 people, what size should I buy?