I try to go by thickness to judge how much salt. Though even on thick steaks I have had times where I over salted haha.
I try to go by thickness to judge how much salt. Though even on thick steaks I have had times where I over salted haha.
Does anyone make cooked dry beans instead of using canned? I think about doing this and hear that beans are healthy, but whenever I look into it, it looks like hours of kitchen time or lots of prep time soaking for hours or overnight. Also, some of the YouTube videos on it don't always seems consistent.
It might also be that I'm looking for shortcuts or if my Rice Cooker / Steamer can do it, but the steam method videos don't explain what they're doing very well.
It might also be that I'm looking for shortcuts or if my Rice Cooker / Steamer can do it, but the steam method videos don't explain what they're doing very well.
As a Mexican American, beans are a staple haha. Fresh beans > can beans haha.
I’m a big fan of black beans and peruvian beans.
if you soak, they cook faster.
I think it is one of the easier things you can make. You bring them up to a boil and then leave them simmering checking periodically to see if there is enough water and the tenderness of the beans.
usually do mine with a jalapeño, half an onion, a couple of garlic cloves, and salt to taste.
your other option would be a pressure cooker. I’ve never seen the rice cooker method.
Made Salmon in the air fryer with some garlic pieces and steamed broccoli while making rice in the rice cooker. Added some canned black beans on the rice.
Might try cooking the dry beans sometime. I saw one video that said Rice Cookers do seal and pressurize a little bit, maybe not as high as an actual pressure cooker, but can work.
Might try cooking the dry beans sometime. I saw one video that said Rice Cookers do seal and pressurize a little bit, maybe not as high as an actual pressure cooker, but can work.
Grilled some sausages, peppers, and onions yesterday. They made for a delicious sandwich!
Got some cold precooked half slab of Ribs from Rouses.
Decided to have some greens, so put some Broccoli in my Rice Cooker to Steam. When the Steam cycle was done it automatically goes to Keep Warm mode. I decided to try putting the half rack of Ribs in there and between the heat a lingering steam it warmed up nice and evenly. Much better than messing with the s***ty Microwave.
I don't know I'll use this every time for reheated meat, but definitely will if I'm doing any steamed veggies.
Decided to have some greens, so put some Broccoli in my Rice Cooker to Steam. When the Steam cycle was done it automatically goes to Keep Warm mode. I decided to try putting the half rack of Ribs in there and between the heat a lingering steam it warmed up nice and evenly. Much better than messing with the s***ty Microwave.
I don't know I'll use this every time for reheated meat, but definitely will if I'm doing any steamed veggies.
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Still using the Air Fryer a lot; that was a great suggestion. I also still use the Rice Cooker but mostly for Steam Cooking a lot.
Instead of batch cooking for days ahead though, I started doing breakfast on the stovetop with seasoned Bacon in the Air Fryer and at the same time a batch of meat and greens with mushrooms in the Steam Cooker. So while I'm having breakfast my lunch for that work shift is finishing in the steamer.
Fortunately, both the Steamer and the Air Fryer area easy to clean.
I've also found the Air Fryer does an excellent job on Garlic and lightly cooking mushrooms. In most cases, the Garlic can go in at when half the time for cooking a meat is up.
Instead of batch cooking for days ahead though, I started doing breakfast on the stovetop with seasoned Bacon in the Air Fryer and at the same time a batch of meat and greens with mushrooms in the Steam Cooker. So while I'm having breakfast my lunch for that work shift is finishing in the steamer.
Fortunately, both the Steamer and the Air Fryer area easy to clean.
I've also found the Air Fryer does an excellent job on Garlic and lightly cooking mushrooms. In most cases, the Garlic can go in at when half the time for cooking a meat is up.
Aight I was using the Air Fryer to do bacon strips while prepping breakfast and quite a bit of white smoke started to come out so I shut it off. I have done this several times before with no issue.
Now, usually the way I've run it is sitting on the stove top ( burner off obviously ) so it can run with the over head filter and fan to catch any smoke plus keep the area cooler. I forgot to turn on the fan this time so I don't know if that contributed, but still I thought this was a countertop appliance that shouldn't need that much attention, or maybe Bacon produces much more smoke than typical fryer foods like Fish?
I might inspect the heating element later. I've also heard some people add a little water in the bottom under the tray that makes it less smoky.
Now, usually the way I've run it is sitting on the stove top ( burner off obviously ) so it can run with the over head filter and fan to catch any smoke plus keep the area cooler. I forgot to turn on the fan this time so I don't know if that contributed, but still I thought this was a countertop appliance that shouldn't need that much attention, or maybe Bacon produces much more smoke than typical fryer foods like Fish?
I might inspect the heating element later. I've also heard some people add a little water in the bottom under the tray that makes it less smoky.
I’d be careful with bacon because the fat is prone to pop everywhere and could get on the heating element.
Awesome Tamagoyaki folded egg pan. First time using this.
Put Pico de Gallo and Feta on it with a dab of pesto on the side.
Put Pico de Gallo and Feta on it with a dab of pesto on the side.
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I'm very basic for steaks, just some garlic salt and pepper and that's it. I like to taste the meat more than the seasonings.
Getting ready to smoke some wings for the Super Bowl, anyone else cooking anything good?
I ended up cutting up some cauliflower, celery and carrots with some dill dip. Queso and tortilla chips. Made "Budweiser" meatballs in the slow cooker. Shrimp cocktail. I was gonna make sliders, but we ended up having way too much food as it is.
Made a tri tip with bernaise sauce, some asparagus and potatoes for my sister for her birthday today and the tri tip came out great. I've started doing it differently than most people tell you to do it, I don't sear it in a pan or cook at a low temp and sear it at the end the way a lot of people say to do it. I hate the mess when searing so instead I just put a cooling rack on top of a cookie sheet covered in foil then put my seasoning on the meat (garlic salt and black pepper) then I cook it for 30 minutes at 475 then turn it down to 350 for another 20 minutes. It comes out medium rare just how I want it. I used to grill them but it was always hit and miss for me and tri tip isn't the most tender cut of meat anyway it just has great flavor so I hate if I over cook it or char it on the grill. I don't want to use the community grills here at our complex so I just bake them and they turn out great.
Super lazy at cooking but have been trying this guy's videos. I'm down 15lbs since start of February mainly off lunch for salad and strict calorie intake. Now that I'm at a better weight again and starting to bike I need better meals and higher calorie intake.
I def need to work on my meal prep game. I am super lazy these days.
I've noticed meal prep restaurants popping up as of late. They are similar to chipotle, but much cleaner eats. I've bought a few times. It can get pricey if you try to purchase a week worth of food for 2 meals a day.
Smoked some spare ribs over the weekend. 6 hour cook time. 3-2-1 method.
Tried something really different making Air Fryer Falafel. With air fried mushroom and Pesto.
This stuff is really different but tasty. Tried before with Tzatziki sauce but Pesto is way better.
Weirdly, I think the weakest part of this was the Pita I used just kinda meh on flavor. Falafel and Pesto quite a good combo though
This stuff is really different but tasty. Tried before with Tzatziki sauce but Pesto is way better.
Weirdly, I think the weakest part of this was the Pita I used just kinda meh on flavor. Falafel and Pesto quite a good combo though
