With hundreds of different beef cuts, it can get confusing. Some are great on the grill, some are better oven roasts, and others need marinating or slow braising. And then there are all the crazy marketing names – what we call a NY Strip at Tony’s is also called Kansas City Strip, Top Loin Steak,…
Recently Westword Magazine asked their readers what a Tony’s Meat Bundle was, and only a few folks knew. Most of the answers were hilarious, and a few were definitely not fit to print here! A Tony’s Meat Bundle is an assortment of meats and other dishes offered at approximately a 20-30% discount. Stocking your freezer…
I love fried shrimp, but save them as a special treat… And these fried shrimp are the most special treat ever! My wife taught me how to make Ebi Furai (Japanese Fried Shrimp), and there are simply none better! It’s actually pretty easy, you’ve got to try it! Keys to success with this dish: Start…
The Beef Rib Roast is the most popular roast for the Christmas season, and why not!? It’s the juiciest and most flavorful of all the beef roasts – if you get a few key things right. Read on for the facts and tips for choosing and preparing the Ultimate Beef Rib Roast! (AKA Standing Rib or…
If I could only give you one tip when it comes to cooking meats and cooking in general, it would be “Don’t overcook it!” Overcooking makes foods tough, dry and tasteless – and it’s easy to avoid. Follow along to see how useful a thermometer really is! One of the most common questions I get is…
Chefs do have a few tricks up their sleeves, but when it comes to holiday ham, all we can really do is heat it up. Sure we can put a fancy glaze on it, but there’s no way to improve the taste, tenderness, juiciness or flavor – so it’s important to start with the best…
Holiday meals are the most special of the year, so this is no time to be guessing or skimping on lesser ingredients! Here are some turkey facts to help you choose the right bird and make it extra special. Insist on a Fresh, Natural Turkey This is our most popular turkey; they’re raised naturally without cages, antibiotics,…
Meat package labels contain words that are regulated by the USDA, as well as enticing words to get you to buy. The goal of the USDA is to protect the consumer from marketing terms designed to mislead and sway your purchase. Unfortunately deceptive marketing terminology is common, but understanding labeling can help! Below you’ll find my personal…
Is snacking our friend or foe? Well, it can be both! Choose the right foods at the right time and you are doing your body a big favor – but if you don’t have healthy snacks within arm’s reach, you’re probably already munching on those chips… What are the Right Foods? There are actually hundreds…
I’ve been a huge fan of the Tri Tip ever since I started cutting meat in the late 70’s. It may not be the most tender steak in the case, but proper cooking and thin slicing cures that. Its flavor is fabulous, especially when marinated and grilled – and since it’s a fraction of the price of…
