All good Southerners and their friends know that the secret to a prosperous New Year is to eat black eyed peas on New Year’s Day! Cooking Instructions: Check beans for debris and organic matter. Rinse thoroughly. Mix beans with aromatic vegetables (celery, carrot, onion, etc.) and a few spoonfuls of olive oil. Cover with two … Lucky Black Eyed Peas Read More » The post Lucky Black Eyed Peas appeared first on Tiny New York Kitchen ..read more

When cooking meats, it’s important to know the various temperatures. Beef: Rare 120F to 125F (45C to 50C), Medium Rare 130F to 135F (55C t 60C), Medium 140F to 145F (60C to 65C), Medium-Well 150F to 155F (65C to 70C), Well Done 160F and above (70C and above) Pork: Medium Rare 145F (63C), Medium 160F … Cooking Temperatures & Using A Digital Meat Thermometer Read More » The post Cooking Temperatures & Using A Digital Meat Thermometer appeared first on Tiny New York Kitchen ..read more

Halloween Halloween is a complicated mix of traditions. Its traditions reach back to Samhain, an ancient Celtic festival during which people lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off ghosts. Another big influence is All Hallows Eve, the evening before All Saints Day (a day to honor all saints, set as November 1 in the … Halloween Read More » The post Halloween appeared first on Tiny New York Kitchen ..read more

Look for thicker pork chops (about 1/2-inch-thick) for roasting as they are less likely to dry out in the oven. Save cutlets and thin cut chops for searing and stir fries. “Work With What You Got!” ©Tiny New York Kitchen © 2021 All Rights Reserved The post How To Buy Pork Chops appeared first on Tiny New York Kitchen ..read more

The heat of late summer calls for lighter meals packed with fresh produce. Fortunately, there is an abundance of delicious, seasonal produce to pick from. Not only are seasonal items packed with flavor and beneficial nutrients, they tend to be more affordable as well. Finding unique ways to use summer favorites can help combat any … Lighten Up With Fresh Summer Meals Read More » The post Lighten Up With Fresh Summer Meals appeared first on Tiny New York Kitchen ..read more

Use a cherry pitter to pit olives. If you don’t have a cherry pitter (or an olive pitter) use a flat meat pounder or the bottom of a small skillet to squash the olive on a work surface, crushing the flesh so that you can remove the pit. There are very few recipes that all … Olives Read More » The post Olives appeared first on Tiny New York Kitchen ..read more

Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Butter, Avocado Oil, Sesame Oil, and Walnut Oil are the fats that you should be cooking with. Try to avoid Canola, Soybean, Corn, Peanut, Sunflower, Safflower, Cottonseed, and Grapeseed Oil as they go through intense processing. Extra Virgin Olive Oil The benefits of this mainly monounsaturated, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, … Cooking With Fat Read More » The post Cooking With Fat appeared first on Tiny New York Kitchen ..read more

English peas (sometimes called garden peas or pod peas) have a fresh, slightly grassy flavor that is the essence of spring. English peas are wonderful puréed and made into a creamy soup or spread. They add bright points of color and flavor to pilafs, risotto, fried rice, pasta, and soups. Steamed and sprinkled with fresh … English Peas Read More » The post English Peas appeared first on Tiny New York Kitchen ..read more

Though they are available year-round in grocery stores the best strawberries are to be found in farmer’s markets in spring and early summer. Look for smaller berries, preferably organic ones, with a rich, glossy red color and shiny green leaves. Avoid berries with white or green shoulders and brown or limp leaves. Never buy them … Strawberries Read More » The post Strawberries appeared first on Tiny New York Kitchen ..read more

Crunchy, juicy, nutrient packed jicama is an unsung hero of the produce aisle. Technically a cousin to green beans, jicama is a root vegetable from Mexico available year-round that is delicious cooked or raw. With a mild, earthy, slightly sweet flavor and an apple like consistency. It’s a great addition to salads, salsas, slaws, and … Jicama Read More » The post Jicama appeared first on Tiny New York Kitchen ..read more