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Steak Recipe - How To Make Steak Tender

Steak Recipe - How To Make Steak Tender   You invest a lot of time and money into the steaks for a special occasion and when dinner time comes, they are tough. What happened? How can you cook steaks as tender as your favorite restaurant? The first step to cooking a good steak is to choose the right grade of steak. The top quality beef is graded USDA Prime and commands top prices. USDA Prime grade meats are sold to the restaurant industry and specialty markets and are not as likely to be found at your local grocery chain. The next grade of beef is USDA Choice. USDA Choice is tender, flavorful and only slightly lower in quality than USDA Prime. The meat is well marbled with fat and will be tender and juicy when properly prepared. USDA Choice makes up about 70% of all graded beef and is readily available in your supermarket. USDA Good graded beef is an acceptable grade of beef that has only minimal marbling of fat. It is leaner, but may not be as tender as USDA Prime or Choice. Next, ...
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Quick And Easy Everyday Desserts

Quick And Easy Everyday Desserts 

Quick And Easy Everyday Desserts


Quick And Easy Everyday Desserts. Creamy yogurt dip can be a terrific accompaniment to all sorts of fresh-cut fruit, cookies and cake.

For many people, dessert is the best part of any meal. But even in these health-conscious times, it’s still possible to satisfy a sweet tooth with quick and easy confections. All it takes is some yogurt and fresh-cut fruit.

Yogurt is a terrific way to get vitamins, calcium and other nutrients in a smooth, creamy treat. It’s also an excellent accompaniment to fruit, complementing the natural sugars of pineapple or orange with a touch of tartness.

One yogurt product that’s perfect with fruit is Litehouse Yogurt Fruit Dip. It comes in three popular flavors: Vanilla (with all-natural flavor), Chocolate (made with real Hershey’s chocolate) and Strawberry (made with real strawberries). These delicious refrigerated dips are low in fat and contain no preservatives. They can be enjoyed throughout the day or in these simple dessert ideas that combine a variety of fresh seasonal fruit.

• Cookie Pizzas: Set out packaged or homemade sugar cookies, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry Litehouse Yogurt Fruit Dips and bowls of your favorite fresh fruit, such as bananas, peaches, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, pineapple and grapes. Ask family or friends to top a cookie with the yogurt dip, then any combination of fruits for a one of a kind dessert pizza.

• Berry Wonderful Cake: Drizzle slices of pound or angel food cake with strawberry Litehouse Yogurt Fruit Dip and top with fresh strawberries, blueberries and/or blackberries.

• Fruit on a Stick: Thread chunks of fresh fruit on wooden skewers, alternating colors, textures and flavors of the fruit. Serve with any flavor Litehouse Yogurt Fruit Dip. For a change of pace, try grilling fruit such as pineapple slices, peaches or mango before serving.
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