Not all ham sandwiches are created equal. Depending on what type of ham, mayonnaise and bread you use, your sandwich can either be a fatty, calorie-laden choice or one that provides fewer calories and more nutrition. Choose ingredients that give your sandwich the flavor you want while reducing the fat and calories that can make this an unhealthy lunch option.
Chili sauces are almost infinitely variable in potency. Their heat can vary widely according to the peppers used, the cooking process and ultimately the freshness of your individual bottle. This makes it entirely too easy to ac...
Lump crab meat is composed of broken jumbo lump pieces, taken from the muscles that connect the swimming legs to the crab’s body. Lump crab meat also can contain flakes of crab meat taken from other areas. It is bright wh...
Har gau is a type of Cantonese dumpling commonly served during dim sum, similar to hors ď oeuvres. It is part of the traditional Cantonese cuisine first developed in Guangzhou, a Chinese province. It is also known as cryst...
The secret is to start with tender steaks like rib-eye or strip and marinate them in a tenderizing buttermilk brine that also enhances the flavor and keeps the steaks moist once they hit the grill. A water-based brine is versat...
Gulab jamun, or fried milk balls, are popular sweets in many parts of India. You can get them in a restaurant or make them yourself, but if you eat too many, they can turn a well-intentioned Indian meal into a high-calorie splu...
The USDA uses an elaborate grading process to evaluate the quality of meat and poultry. A "choice" cut of meat is one that is deemed high in quality but does not have as much marbling as a "prime" cut. The r...
Processed turkey breast is low in fat, low in calories and a good source of protein. It comes in many shapes, sizes and varieties and may have been preserved by smoking, curing or salting. Some brands contain preservatives. Dep...
