Stew Meat
You can buy stew meat at the market already cut up. If you want to make your own, however, you will have more control over the trimming and cutting, and maybe save some money besides. I usually start with a pot roast. In the meat section, it’s normally labeled...
Separating Eggs
There are times when you need to treat the egg whites differently than the yolks, and that will require you to separate two parts. For example, to make the batter for chiles rellenos, you need to beat the egg whites until they’re stiff, and then gently fold in...
Peeling and Deveining Shrimp
Whenever I can, I buy either fresh or frozen shrimp that are raw, peeled, deveined, and with the tail on. For some recipes, it is necessary to leave the shell on, but then the eater has to cope with the shells. If you have enough beer, it can be messy and fun to peel...
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