Cooking 101 – Tips
and Tricks
Here are a few things about cooking that I have learned along the way. Somethings I have learned on my own, and some things I have learned from those who came before me and chose to share their knowlege.
So in that spirit I am passing on to you things I think you need to know to make your meals as successful as possible. Enjoy.
Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Review
Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet: Cast iron skillets are a long-term investment. People have inherited them from grandparents and great-grandparents. The longer they are used the more seasoned and non-stick they become. If you are not lucky enough to have inherited some cast iron then the key is to start with a pan that has been pre-seasoned. This is important because it can take many years to properly season a pan. The pan that I like is the Lodge Logic pre-seasoned 15-inch skillet. This is what I use to get a good crust on any meat and to brown and bake many other dishes. Castiron is essential in getting the grill-like crust on your meat. This crust is the Maillard reaction (/maɪˈjɑːr/ my-YAR) is a chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned food its distinctive flavor. Achieving this flavorful crust can not be done to the same extent with other pan types....
The new Instant Omni Plus Air Fryer Review
Today, I am reviewing the Instant Omni Plus and the Emeril Everyday air fryers. Air-fryers have gained in popularity in the last two years, and it is easy to see why. It makes cooking at home quick, easy, and air frying is a very healthy way to eat some of your favorite "fried" foods at home. Here on the Coffee Homestead I love that with my air fryer I don't have to be the only one who cooks. The homestead is nearly a two-hour trip to a restaurant, so I cook every meal at home. That's a lot of work! But my air fryer gives my family the opportunity to quickly make themselves some lunch and saves on dishes! But what options and functions should you be looking for when purchasing an air fryer for your family? Let's start with my pick...... The Omni Plus air fryer from Instant. I have had mine for almost 2 years and the style has changed a little bit, but the size and the functions are the...
Air Fryer Seasoned Chicken Legs
Quick and delicious air fryer chicken is as tasty as it is economical!
Castiron Steak
Pan seared steak with a flavorful crust, tender and juicy inside and cooked in 10 minutes. Weeknight meals just got a whole lot fancier!
Welcome to my Homestead!
Hi, my name is Kara Coffee, welcome to my homestead! I live on a cattle ranch in South Eastern Oklahoma with my husband and brood of kids. We raise our own beef, sometimes pigs, and with our large family lots of fun and trouble! I love the old fashioned home skills that I have learned over the years and I hope to share some of them with you! I will share recipes, crafts, work from home and gardening tips and much more with you. So get comfy, grab your coffee and lets get started!
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All Things Baking
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Meal Planning
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