Quick reference guide: Cooking temperatures for perfectly grilled meats
Achieving the perfect doneness for your favourite meats is an art, and mastering the right cooking temperatures is the key. I swear I Google this information every time I cook or grill chicken, beef or pork. Whether you’re firing up the grill or using your oven, having a quick reference guide can make a world of difference. In this post, I will quickly break down the recommended cooking temperatures for various meats, ensuring your next meal is cooked to perfection. I also won’t bore you with some story ahead of time as I know you are here for the straight goods.
11 Delicious Side Dishes to Pair with Smoked Ham this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving (in Canada) is here again, and if you’re planning to serve smoked ham as your centerpiece, you’re going to need some stellar side dishes to accompany it. After all, a ham without sides is like a turkey without gravy, unthinkable. So, let’s dive into some delicious side dish ideas that will not only complement your ham but might just steal the show.
I Made My Own Primanti Bros. Sandwiches
In the spring of 2024, the family needed to get out of Toronto and experience something different for a change. We narrowed it down to somewhere we could drive to in under five hours. Detroit, Montreal, and Cleveland were all in play, but they did not check the box for the other reason for the trip. To see a Major League baseball game. Thankfully, the Pirates had a home stand, and our road trip to Pittsburgh was born.
If you’ve never been to Pittsburgh, one of the first things you will learn about the city is the Primanti Bros. sandwich. These legendary sandwiches, piled high with meat, cheese, coleslaw, and french fries right between the bread, have been a Pittsburgh institution since the 1930s. Originally, they were a quick, hearty meal for dock workers and truckers who wanted all their lunch components in one hand-held package. Today, they’re iconic, so much so that now they seem to pop up everywhere on TV.
Can ChatGPT Solve Your Meal Planning Struggles? I Tried It for a Week
If you are like me, meal planning can be a dreadful task. Between work, family life, and the everchanging taste buds of the kids, coming up with fresh ideas for weeknight dinners feels like a never-ending loop. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy cooking and nailing a new recipe, but consistently coming up with five to six meals each week gets old.
How to spatchcock chicken on a Big Green Egg
Spatchcocking a chicken is one of the best ways to achieve evenly cooked, juicy meat with crispy skin. When paired with the Big Green Egg, this method produces a flavourful and tender bird that’s perfect for any occasion. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide to help you spatchcock and cook chicken on your Big Green Egg.
My oh my I miss my Mum’s spaghetti pie
You know how certain foods just stick with you? Not just in the “wow, that was delicious” kind of way, but in the “this is a core memory now” kind of way. For me, it’s spaghetti pies. These little foil-wrapped wonders were a staple of my second year at university, courtesy of my Mum.