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Marbled ribeye steak on butcher paper with rosemary, pepper and coarse salt

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Steak tartare with egg yolk beside Korean yukhoe with pear and pine nuts, two raw beef dishes plated

10 Famous Raw Beef Dishes from Around the World to Make You Drool

According to a 2006 report in the Molecular Nutrition & Food Research Journal, cooked meat is harder to digest than raw meat. But on the other hand, the most obvious advantage of cooking is safety. Cooking meat kills bacteria, parasites, and viruses that can make you very, very sick if you ingest them.

Sliced beef Wellington served with mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, and glazed carrots

Side Dishes to Serve with Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington is a classic dish that brings joy to the person who makes it, but more so to the one who devours it. However, when it comes to making it for family or friends, the person is often overcome with the question, i.e., what to serve with beef Wellington? The following article answers this question once and for all.

Sliced pastrami and corned beef arranged side by side on a wooden deli counter

The Difference Between Pastrami and Corned Beef We All Should Know

When comparing pastrami vs. corned beef, one thing is clear that the traditional ways of cooking these beef products is different. For instance, the cut of the beef used in the preparation of corned beef is taken from the chest area of the cow, while the belly part of the cow is used for making pastrami.

Sliced prime rib warming on a wire rack with a bowl of au jus beside it

How to Reheat a Prime Rib Without Harming its Taste or Texture

Dry-roasting prime rib with salt and spices at low temperature is one of the most preferred beef cooking methods that can retain its juicy taste. However, reheating the leftover prime rib can be quite tricky as it tends to become dry. This Tastessence post gives you some handy options on reheating prime rib without affecting its taste and texture.

A wooden board displaying four types of Italian cured ham: prosciutto, pancetta, speck, and coppa, thinly sliced

A Ridiculously Tasty Discussion on the 4 Types of Italian Ham

When you think of Italian ham, the first thing that comes to mind is the thin, smooth, crumpled slices of what we know as prosciutto. However, there’s more to the varieties of Italian ham that are well-known for their flavor and texture. Tastessence runs a profile of the different types of Italian ham.

Sliced pork jowl bacon on parchment paper with cinnamon sticks and bird's eye chilies

4 Delicious Recipes to Make with Pork Jowl

Pork jowl is a fond delicacy in Southern cooking. If in case you haven’t cooked one yet and want to try something new this year you might like to try the following pork jowl recipes.

A jar of rendered bacon grease beside a skillet of crisp roasted potato wedges on a wood counter

21 Ways to Use Leftover Bacon Grease to Make Inviting New Dishes

Many of you will agree that bacon, in any form, has power to make anything and everything taste better. So, when you have some bacon grease leftover, why not put to delicious use rather than throw it away? Tastessence gives you 21 mouth-watering ways to use it that’ll leave you speechless.

Crispy fried chicken crispitos stacked on a plate, one sliced open to show the chicken filling, with dipping sauce

How to Make Delicious Chicken Crispitos - A Crunchy Delight

Crispitos are those crisp rolls that you must have seen in different cafés or eaten in your school. You get to buy it as well, but Tastessence teaches you how to make them. Easy recipes are given to you so that you dish out yummy crispitos at home.

A spoon lifts a thick, hearty scoop of chili from a steaming bowl packed with beans and meat

8 Exotic and Exclusively Easy Ways to Thicken Chili

When the weather turns really cold, and all you feel like doing is to sit in front of a fire, and gulp down a delicious dish of chili. But the whole experience can turn sour if the dish turns out too thin. Now, you need not cook it longer to thicken it. We, at Tastessence, have provided some easy ways to thicken chili.

Crispy fried chicken pieces resting on a wire rack, steam rising after reheating

5 Easy Ways to Reheat Fried Chicken and Make it More Crispy

Have fried chicken leftovers at home? Bake it or braise it to have a crispy texture on the outside, and juicy munch on the inside. Tastessence jots down the best ways to re-heat fried chicken, without compromising on its taste and flavor.

Classic hot dogs simmering in a pot of gently boiling water on a stovetop

Learn to Boil Hot Dogs in 5 Easy Steps

How popular hot dogs have become over the decades! You will find a hot dog vendor on every corner of every street, selling your favorite dog just the way you like it. But how do you like them? Roasted, fried, baked, or boiled?

A sliced eye of round roast on a wooden board showing an evenly cooked pink center

How Long Does it Take to Cook Eye of Round Roast

One of the most tender piece of beef is eye of round roast. If you do not know the cooking time for eye of round roast, then the chances are high, that the roast may not be cooked appropriately. It may either be dry and overcooked or undercooked.

Raw sirloin tip steaks marinating in oil and vinegar with garlic, onion, and Worcestershire sauce nearby

Sirloin Tip Steak Recipes to Give Your Loved Ones a Special Treat

Proper preparation of sirloin tip steaks and cooking for the correct time are the basic tricks to make delicious steaks. You can always opt for grilled and pan-fried sirloin tip steak recipes for serving a meaty main course. Read on to find out more.

Sliced roasted eye of round steak with pink center, roasted onions, and horseradish sauce on a wooden board

Learn How to Properly Cook an Eye of Round Steak in the Oven

The eye of round steak also known as eye steak is one of the leanest cut of meat. It is flavorsome but can turn tough and chewy if not cooked properly. In this article we are going to learn how to cook an eye of round steak in oven.

A smoked cut of meat resting on a rack inside a warm oven, wrapped in thin curls of smoke

How to Smoke Meat in the Oven

Smoking meat in the oven is quite possible at home when you know the process correctly. It’s no doubt a time taking process and is also tricky. You will need a lot of patience to maintain the correct temperature while the meat gets cooked.

Uncooked seasoned hamburger patties on a baking sheet, ready for the oven, with breadcrumbs and egg nearby

Oven-baked Hamburgers

Although the sound of a burger extends our imagination to meat and ham which is slightly an over-weight food (you know that); oven-baked hamburgers are an imperative option to losing weight. Here is the page to know the reason how? And also find out the easy ways to bake these mouth-watering meat buns in an oven!!

A golden roasted turkey with a meat thermometer inserted into the thigh, resting on a carving board

Turkey Cooking Time Per Pound

If you are cooking turkey, then you should be aware of the exact cooking time needed to cook per pound of it. This will ensure that the meat is not under or over cooked. Along with turkey cooking time per pound, it is also a good idea to make use of a meat thermometer to know if it is cooked to perfection.