Trae’s Food Tips

04/20/2024

A quick and safe method for quickly thawing small cuts of meat: Bring water up to 140° on the stove, place your frozen meat in a ziplock bag. Turn off heat. Place meat in water. Chicken will take about 10 minutes (and will look a bit pink, but it’s fine. Chops and steaks, about 12 minutes. Do not exceed 45 minutes, and don’t use large or whole meats like roasts.

04/16/2024

What seeds are you planting this year for your garden? Anything exciting?

07/05/2021

Melons belong to the same family as squash, pumpkin, zucchini, and cucumbers. Melons reach ripeness in late spring through summer.

Main subtypes: Watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew.

Best pairings: Mushrooms, vanilla, toasted nuts, mustard, ham/bacon, and wine.

Surprise pairings: Clams, Olives, corn, and mustard.

Substitutes: Apricots, grapes, and berries.

07/01/2021

It gets annoying when you run out of propane in the middle of grilling. If your grill doesn’t have a gas gauge try this trick!

Take some boiling water and pour on the side of your propane tank. Put your hand on it afterwards, if it’s hot to the touch it’s empty. If it’s still cold- there’s propane in it.

06/12/2021

Want to elevate your avocado salsa? Add grapefruit for a punchy, bright lift!

06/03/2021

04/23/2021

Stuff a small marshmallow in the bottom of the snow cone to prevent leakage!!

04/22/2021

“Cool as a Cucumber” is a saying because on a hot typical day, the inside of this fruit is cooler than it is outside. It’s also 96% water- great to snack on if you’re on a foodie lifestyle change!

04/15/2021

Spray your steak with apple juice before searing/grilling...you’ll get a better crust and a hint of sweetness!😉 🥩

04/07/2021

Forgot to use gloves with spicy peppers? Got the spice on your fingers, and in your fingertips? Squeeze lemon juice over it- to neutralize the burn!

04/06/2021

If onions are too harsh for your salad, slice them. Put them on a plate covered with plastic wrap. Microwave for 15-30 seconds, and let cool. They’ll be seeeter without that harsh flavor.

03/23/2021

My Meatloaf recipe:

80/20
Paprika
Worcestershire
Liquid smoke
Fresh garlic
Fresh parsley
Sage
Oregano
Fresh thyme
Eggs
Milk
Panko
Red pepper flakes
Diced onions
Celery
Green bell
Chili sauce
Bay leaf
Scallions

Ketchup/honey/mustard/fresh cracked pepper