Meaty Hacks Archives - Page 3 of 4

meat and seafood pairings

Two To Tango

Pairings with Meats & Seafoods ‘Love me like you do, La La! Love me like you do.’ If Ellie Goulding’s song was not enough to impress your bae, try to woo your beloved in a new way this Valentines. Plan for a meaty and hearty dinner with your loved one. […]

Tips and Treats For An Easy Christmas Table

T’was the night before Christmas. The house was quiet, the precious tree with its twinkling lights was bright and shining, there was red and green decor up in the hall, and the Christmas tree with its decorative charms dancing in the breeze. Everywhere in the home was an expectant sigh, […]

I Roast My Case!

I Roast My Case! We can learn to be cooks, but we must be born knowing how to roast-said the French culinary philosopher Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. Closet cooks have famously shied away from Roasting meats. What is it about Roasting that has solicited reactions ranging from fear of the unknown […]

Storing the meat right!

When subjecting meat to the myriad musings on health and nutrition, taste and temperament, it is imperative to understand the various factors that contribute to the final constitution of any good produce. While in effect freshness is a great talking point, when it comes to all categories of meat, we […]

(W)hat (T)he (F)ood – Velveting Meat

One of the best things about Chinese restaurant food is the meat—the pieces are bite-sized, the flavours are addictive, and it’s always tender and easy to chew. But if you have ever tried to replicate any of your favourite Chinese dishes in your kitchen, you would have noticed that the […]

When life gives you lemons, squeeze them over meat

The lemon is said to have originated in the Indus Valley because of a lemon-shaped earring from 2500 BC found by archaeologists in the area. Since those days of yore, this wonderfully juicy and nutritious fruit has written Tangy Tales of terrific proportions. It has saved thousands of sailors’ lives […]

Do Not Want To Chew? Go Ahead And Stew

Meat Stew is one of the world’s favourite comfort foods. Nothing beats getting cosy in a blanket while having tasty meat stew to beat the cold and dampness of a rainy day. Let’s take a look at this tasty method of cooking meat today. In stewing, meat cut into smaller […]

Toasting To Roasting

Having a ravishing roast for dinner with family is one of the best possible ways to enjoy a non-vegetarian lifestyle. With every bite oozing with intoxicating flavours and juicy goodness, it’s hard not to fall in love with a great lamb or chicken roast. Let’s explore the process of roasting […]

Chilling N’ Grilling

Summer is generally the season for grilling in the minds of most people. For another good many of us, grilling happens year ’round.  Whichever group you belong to, it’s time to get off the lighter fluid! First of all, some basics. There’s a big difference between a ‘cookout’ and a […]

Braise For Impact!

A lot of the times when you are ordering your meat from Licious, you will be planning to host a lavish feast for your friends and family, utilising the best cuts of meat and seafood in town. At Licious, we do not just want to provide you with the highest […]

Poaching Your Way to Good Health

Poaching is a very gentle, moist heat method of cooking using a minimum amount of reduced liquid or stock that is kept at just below simmering point, approximately between 90 to 94°C (194 to 201°F). Poaching liquid should show very little movement – a mere “murmur” or shimmer at the […]

Smoke on the Platter

Smoking is one of the tastiest and most indulgent ways of cooking meat. Properly flavoured smoke is the best friend that meat can have. Here are some tips to make your meat really smokin’ good! START EARLY: Many of the flavour compounds in smoke are fat and water soluble, which […]