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, ...
Refrigerated Treats Can Make For A Cool Event It’s always a great time to get “Back to Cool” and enjoy a picnic with family and friends. The refrigerated dairy aisle of your local grocery store can be a great source for tasty, convenient selections for your outdoor gatherings, such as cheeses, breads, jello, dips, puddings, yogurts, juices and much more. Try ideas like these for a very tasty picnic: • Make an easy, scrumptious potato salad with convenient refrigerated potato selections. • Create and bake delicious snacks with refrigerated bread dough and shredded cheese. • Stock up on a variety of yogurt flavors and pack fresh fruit for dipping. • Try the many dips and sour cream selections and bring plenty of fresh vegetables to the picnic. • Remember the individually packed cheese slices to top grilled hamburgers or to enjoy as simple snacks. • Don’t forget the whipped toppings to make any dessert special. While you are planning your menu, also plan for a safe picnic. Food spoi...