Protein Cooking Guide
Learn how to perfectly cook eggs, chicken, fish, beef, pork, and lamb with our easy guides.
Meat Preparation
Should you wash your meat before cooking?
The answer is; No, you should not wash raw meat before cooking, as it can spread bacteria to other foods and surfaces, increasing the risk of foodborne illness.
While cooking meat properly kills harmful bacteria, washing it doesn't remove them, and it actually increases the risk of spreading them.
Tips to avoid cross contamination
Always keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood separate from other foods as harmful bacteria or allergens from meat can come into contact with another foods such as fruits and vegetable.
Pan-seared Steak
This is a foolproof method for a delicious steak with a beautiful crust.
Prep: Pat 1 steak (like a sirloin or ribeye) dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides
Cook: Heat a skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter to the hot pan.
Sear: Place the steak in the pan and sear for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Adjust the time based on your preferred doneness.
Rest: Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing.
Learn to cook eggs, chicken, fish, beef, pork, and lamb with our simple guides.
Pan-Seared Pork Chops or Pork Stake
Cooking pork chops in a pan keeps them juicy and tender.
Prep: Pat 2 boneless pork chops dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Cook: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Sear: Place the pork chops in the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they have a nice golden-brown crust and are cooked through.
Baked Chicken Breasts
Baking is a simple, hands-off way to cook chicken that stays moist and tender.
Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts on a baking sheet.
Season: Drizzle the chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs (like dried thyme or oregano).
Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C).
Cooking Made Easy
Simple Baked Fish
This recipe is for a firm white fish like cod or tilapia.
Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 2 fish fillets on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Season: Drizzle the fish with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
Bake: Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is flaky when you gently poke it with a fork.
Pan-Seared Lamb Chops
A quick sear is all you need for tender and flavorful lamb chops.
Prep: Season 4-6 lamb chops generously with salt, pepper, and a pinch of dried rosemary or oregano.
Cook: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Sear: Place the lamb chops in the hot pan and sear for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer if you prefer them more well-done.
Rest: Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
