If you’ve ever stood in the meat aisle staring at those numbers on a ground beef label (75/25, 80/20, 85/15, 90/10), you might have wondered: What’s the deal with fat in ground beef? Does more fat mean more flavor? Is it unhealthy? And what’s the difference between all these ratios anyway? At Schweid & Sons, …
Ground beef is a weeknight hero, a Burger essential, and a freezer staple—but like all fresh food, it has a shelf life. Knowing how to tell if ground beef is still good and when it’s time to toss it can make all the difference between a delicious dinner and a regrettable one. At Schweid & …
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Learning the art of How to Scale Recipes is an essential kitchen skill that will help you avoid waste, save money, and ensure every meal turns out delicious. Unfortunately, beloved recipes aren’t always written with the precise number of servings we have in mind—sometimes we’re only feeding ourselves, while other times we’re feeding the whole …
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Summer squash season is right around the corner, so we couldn’t wait to share our favorite way to eat them—Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Ground Beef! This deliciously simple recipe is a snap to throw together on weeknights and is super versatile, so you can use whatever you have in the pantry. Why You’ll Love These …
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Whether it’s the spicy koftas of the Middle East, hearty Italian polpette, or Swedish köttbullar, meatballs are a beloved comfort food staple in cuisines around the world. Regardless of the culinary tradition that guides you, though, the heart of any exceptional meatball is a combination of both technique and high-quality ground meat—an area where Schweid …
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