Broiling and Grilling Broiling, cooking with radiant heat from above, is wonderful for single servings of steak, chicken breast, or fish with a little more fat such as salmon, tuna, or swordfish that can be served immediately. The more well done you want the product, or the thicker it is, the longer the cooking time and [...]

Stir-Frying Stir-frying, cooking small-sized foods over high heat in a small amount of oil, preserves the crisp texture and bright color of vegetables and cooks strips of poultry, meat, or fish quickly. Typically, stir-frying is done in a wok, but a nonstick pan can be used. Steam-jacketed kettles and tilt frying pans can also be used [...]

Sautéing Sautéing, to cook food quickly in a small amount of fat over high heat, can be used to cook tender foods that are in either single portions or small pieces. Sautéing can also be used as a step in a recipe to add flavor to foods such as vegetables, by either cooking or reheating. Sautéing [...]

Roasting Roasting, cooking with heated, dry air, is an excellent method for cooking larger, tender cuts of meat, poultry, and fish that will provide multiple servings. When roasting, always place meat, poultry, or seafood on a rack so the drippings fall to the bottom of the pan and the meat therefore doesn’t cook in its own [...]

Healthy Cooking Techniques Healthy cooking methods and techniques either do not add fat or add moderate amounts of primarily monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fat. Before looking at cooking methods, let’s review some techniques that are used often to develop flavor in healthy recipes. Reduction means boiling or simmering a liquid down to a smaller volume. In reducing, the [...]

Weigh Yourself Monthly Weighing yourself daily is a recipe for frustration and doesn’t yield useful information. It’s more important to look for a long-term trend with weigh-ins once or twice a month. If your goal is to lose 1 or 2 pounds a week, you’ll be satisfied to see those full-pound drops when you step on the [...]

Chill on the Drive-Through The drive-through is convenient after a hectic day, and you can always order the salad or other healthier option. But once you’re there, can you resist that milkshake or other treat? And if you allow yourself the ease of fast food once, it could become a habit. According to one long-term study, [...]