Beef Fat Popcorn

You don’t need a fancy popcorn popper to make this traditional, back-to-basics recipe. Today we are also going to give your microwave a break. Toss out the artificial butter-flavored bags of kernels, and make this recipe the old-fashioned way – on the stovetop! This snack is perfect for movie or game night. It is simple…

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Fried Corn Fritters

Whether you call them hush puppies or fritters … these tasty deep-fried treats are an easy-to-make appetizer, snack or side dish. The batter is similar to a thick corn muffin mix that is dropped by the spoonful into hot oil and fried to a golden brown. Fritters only take about two to four minutes to…

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Know Your Cooking Fats

When cooking your favorite foods, it’s important to know your ingredients. Not only is it important to select the freshest vegetables and protein, it is also important to choose wisely when it comes to what you cook with as well. What oils should I use to pan fry versus deep fry? Will the taste of…

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Sugar Cookies: Perfect Edges Every Time

This is an easy to make, basic sugar cookie recipe that is great for any holiday! Halloween, Christmas, and of course Valentine’s Day!! This is a pretty forgiving recipe. It will work even if you are not super accurate with your scaling, or don’t want to get out the digital scale or measuring cups. The…

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Potato Rolls – The only dinner bread you’ll ever knead!

These are super tasty dinner rolls that are very light and fluffy. They can last for a couple days, make great sandwich buns, or just great by themselves. They are a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes, or make from scratch for the perfect side to your dinner! Prep: Preheat your oven to about…

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Lard: The Secret Ingredient of Grandmas!

You hear this all the time, right? That your grandmother, and generations before her, used lard for everything! Frying, baking, and cooking with lard was a thing of the norm dating back to the early 1400’s. It was readily available, easy to render in the home kitchen, and the performance and flavor of lard in…

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Honey Tender Biscuit Sandwich

A sandwich that needs no sides… it can stand on its own! This little beauty is one of our favorites here to whip up in the office. It is so easy to make your own version, and we’ve got the secret recipe below for delicious yeast raised lard biscuits and fried chicken! Just use a…

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Whole 30, Paleo, & Keto: Bring on the Animal Fats

These three diets have been all the hype lately… but what is the difference between them? Some have grains, some don’t… you can eat cheese on one, but not the other… you can have potatoes here, but not there. They can be confusing to follow, or decide which one will be best for what you’re…

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Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are a readily available and nutritious vegetable that can still be found in the fall and winter months. They can yield great flavor and are easy to make. Animal fats and proper seasoning with salt can make them a great side dish to enjoy. We blanch them in well-salted water, cut into quarters…

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How To: Pan Fry Potatoes at Home

Is there anyone out there that doesn’t love a good French fry? I mean we’re talking cripsy gold outside, fluffy potato inside, with that perfect seasoning of salt and your favorite dipping sauce… heaven! There are so many ways to eat French fries too! Melt a mountain of cheddar jack cheese on top, sprinkle on…

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