Set Up Your Kitchen for Nutritious and Delicious Cooking

Cooking beef can be as satisfying as the savory pleasure of eating it, when you have key tools at hand. But before you start to picture yourself biting into that juicy steak or burger, take a few steps back.

A little preparation will go a long way to making your cooking time more effective and efficient.

• Organize your kitchen for the types of cuts you prepare most often. Your options increase exponentially when you have an assortment of cookware, seasonings, and a level of comfort with different cooking methods and techniques.
• Remember proper food handling will ensure you bring a safe and wholesome meal to the table each and every time. But even the most experienced cooks sometimes need a reminder about safety rules.

Can you refreeze meat that’s already been thawed?  Do you know the optimal temperature for safe burgers, steaks and roasts? Review the answer to these and other food safety questions.