Guides
Instant-Read Meat Thermometer: Why 2 Seconds Matters
2–3 second readouts, ±0.5°F accuracy and a display that rotates — what to check before you buy.
· 3 min read
Steak House Diaries Editorial Desk
Guides, techniques and kitchen advice
The Editorial Desk writes our long-form guides on technique: marinating, open-fire cooking and roasting a whole bird, and links each one to the recipes that put the advice to work.
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Articles
GuidesDigital Kitchen Scale: Weighing Ingredients the Accurate Way
11 lb capacity, 1 g increments and a tare function — what to check before you buy.
· 3 min read
GuidesUnder-Grill Mats: How to Protect Your Deck and Patio
Keep grease, embers and heat off your deck with the right mat under your grill.
· 4 min read
GuidesGriddle Accessories Kit: Everything You Need for Flat-Top Grilling
Spatulas, covers, a press and egg rings — the full kit for flat-top griddle cooking.
· 3 min read
GuidesCharcoal Grill with Side Tables: What to Look For
343 sq. in. of cooking space, two side tables and a smoker mode — what to check before you buy.
· 3 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Onions
Tender pork tenderloin slices coated in garlic butter sauce with golden caramelized onions and fresh thyme.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsSlow-Cooked Beef Pot Roast with Caramelized Onions & Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Tender, fall-apart beef slow-cooked in rich savory gravy with sweet caramelized onions, served over buttery mashed potatoes.
· 3 min read
Cooking TipsSticky BBQ Glazed Ribs with Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Coleslaw
Tender, fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs in a rich smoky-sweet barbecue glaze, with garlic mashed potatoes and creamy coleslaw.
· 3 min read
Cooking TipsHoney Garlic Beef Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers & Onions
Tender beef pieces tossed with colorful bell peppers, sweet onions and a rich, glossy honey garlic sauce.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGolden Garlic Butter Chicken & Seasoned Rice Bake
Juicy, golden-brown chicken pieces over fluffy, flavorful yellow rice with tender carrots, sweet bell peppers and aromatic herbs.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCreamy Garlic Butter Chicken Bites with Crispy French Fries
Tender chicken bites smothered in rich, velvety garlic butter cream sauce, served alongside golden, crispy French fries.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCreamy Paprika Chicken with Garlic Herb Rice
Tender chicken bites simmered in rich, velvety paprika cream sauce with sweet red bell peppers and aromatic garlic.
· 3 min read
Cooking TipsCrispy Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders
Golden, crunchy chicken tenders coated in a sticky, sweet and savory honey garlic glaze with irresistible crispy edges.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCheesy Spinach & Garlic Puff Pastry Pockets
Golden, buttery puff pastry pockets filled with creamy spinach, melted cheese and aromatic garlic.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Rosemary Lamb Chops with Caramelized Pearl Onions
Juicy, perfectly seared lamb chops infused with garlic butter, fresh rosemary and herbs, served with sweet caramelized pearl onions.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsDecadent Chocolate Tiramisu Layer Cake
Rich layers of moist chocolate sponge, silky chocolate mousse and fluffy mascarpone cream, finished with cocoa and chocolate curls.
· 3 min read
Cooking TipsCheesy Steak & Mushroom Grilled Wraps
Juicy steak strips with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions and gooey melted cheese, wrapped in a perfectly toasted tortilla.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCreamy Chicken Salad with Sweet Corn, Green Peas & Fresh Vegetables
Shredded chicken, sweet corn, green peas and fresh vegetables in a rich, velvety herb dressing.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsJuicy Grilled Steak Salad with Sweet Corn, Cherry Tomatoes & Blue Cheese
Perfectly grilled steak slices, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes and crumbled blue cheese over mixed greens.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCreamy Garlic Dill Chicken Salad with Fresh Cucumbers & Cherry Tomatoes
Grilled chicken, crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and red onion in a rich, creamy garlic dill dressing.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCheesy Garlic Butter Meatloaf with Rich Brown Gravy
Perfectly seasoned ground beef meatloaf with melted cheese and a rich, buttery brown gravy.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsSlow-Cooked Tender Beef Short Ribs in Rich Garlic Herb Gravy
Slow-braised beef short ribs in a savory garlic herb gravy, finished with fresh parsley and thyme.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Steak with Creamy Parmesan Mushroom Sauce
Golden-seared steak topped with garlic butter mushrooms and a rich, velvety Parmesan cream sauce.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsJuicy Garlic Butter Meatballs in Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Tender, perfectly seasoned meatballs in a rich, velvety Parmesan cream sauce with buttery garlic.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCreamy Rigatoni Pasta with Juicy Chicken Meatballs, Spinach & Ricotta
Tender chicken meatballs, rigatoni and baby spinach in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce, topped with ricotta.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCheesy Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken
Perfectly seasoned baked chicken in a rich Parmesan cream sauce with gooey melted mozzarella.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCheesy Ground Beef Stuffed Flatbread
Crispy golden flatbreads loaded with seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, fresh salad and creamy garlic sauce.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Steak & Eggs with Crispy Potatoes and Avocado
Perfectly seared steak, buttery scrambled eggs, crispy potatoes, fresh avocado and juicy cherry tomatoes.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsJuicy Salisbury Steak with Creamy Mushroom Gravy & Crispy Bacon
Perfectly seared Salisbury steak in a rich mushroom gravy, topped with crispy bacon strips.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Steak with Creamy Scrambled Eggs & Crispy Breakfast Potatoes
Perfectly seared steak strips, fluffy creamy scrambled eggs and golden, crispy roasted potatoes.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCheesy Baked Rigatoni with Savory Ground Beef & Mozzarella
Tender rigatoni, juicy seasoned ground beef and rich tomato sauce under golden, bubbly melted cheese.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCrockpot Creamy Tuscan Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Tender slow-cooked chicken in a rich Tuscan garlic Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCrockpot Creamy Ranch Chicken & Cheesy Potatoes
Tender shredded chicken and baby potatoes in a creamy ranch sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and cheddar.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCheesy Baked Lasagna Pasta with Savory Ground Beef
Tender baked pasta, juicy seasoned ground beef and flavorful tomato sauce under golden melted cheese.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCheesy Ground Beef Skillet with Melted Cheddar & Mozzarella
Juicy seasoned ground beef in a creamy cheese sauce, finished with gooey melted cheddar and mozzarella.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Herb Chicken with Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans
Juicy chicken in garlic herb butter, served with crispy roasted potatoes and buttery green beans.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGrilled Chicken Wraps with Creamy Spicy Sauce
Perfectly seasoned grilled chicken with crisp vegetables and a creamy spicy sauce in warm toasted tortillas.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCreamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta with Rich Tomato Sauce
Tender fusilli in a rich, creamy tomato sauce loaded with sautéed mushrooms and aromatic garlic.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Shrimp Fried Rice with Scrambled Eggs
Golden-seared shrimp tossed with fluffy fried rice, tender scrambled eggs and fresh green onions.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsHoney Garlic Butter Salmon with Rice & Roasted Broccoli
Perfectly seared salmon in a honey garlic butter glaze, served with fluffy rice and tender roasted broccoli.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Steak Bites with Sautéed Bell Peppers
Tender steak bites seared to golden-brown perfection, coated in garlic butter and tossed with colorful bell peppers.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Steak with Crispy Roasted Baby Potatoes
Juicy seared steak in rich garlic butter, served with golden crispy roasted baby potatoes and rosemary.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsClassic Tomato Basil Penne Pasta
Penne tossed in a savory tomato sauce bursting with fresh garlic, juicy tomatoes and aromatic Italian herbs.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCreamy Garlic Chicken with Mashed Potatoes & Honey Glazed Carrots
Juicy chicken breast smothered in a buttery garlic cream sauce, served with mashed potatoes and honey glazed carrots.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCreamy Grilled Chicken & Avocado Rice Bowl
Seasoned grilled chicken over fluffy rice with sweet corn, fresh avocado and crisp greens, finished with a creamy dressing.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsHoney Garlic Glazed Chicken Breasts
Tender chicken breasts coated in a rich, sticky honey garlic glaze with beautifully caramelized edges.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCheesy Garlic Butter Bread Bombs
Soft, fluffy bread rolls stuffed with gooey melted cheese and brushed with rich, flavorful garlic butter.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCheesy Beef Macaroni Lasagna Bake
Tender macaroni layered with juicy seasoned beef, tomato meat sauce and creamy cheddar for the ultimate cheesy comfort dinner.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCreamy Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Parmesan Sauce
Tender steak bites seared to a golden crust and smothered in a rich garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCrispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Butter Sauce
Juicy chicken breasts in a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb crust, smothered in a rich buttery cream sauce.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Steak & Shrimp Cajun Rice Skillet
Juicy steak bites and seasoned shrimp seared golden, tossed with fluffy Cajun rice and colorful bell peppers.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsSlow Cooker Sticky Honey Garlic Beef Bites
Tender beef bites slow-cooked in a rich, sticky honey garlic glaze for an irresistible comfort dinner.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Spaghetti
Golden-seared chicken bites over spaghetti tossed in a velvety garlic Parmesan cream sauce.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCheesy Pepperoni Pizza Stuffed Bread Roll
Crispy golden-baked bread stuffed with marinara, pepperoni and layers of stretchy mozzarella cheese.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCreamy Garlic Parmesan Shrimp & Spinach Pasta Bake
Seasoned shrimp nestled in penne with fresh spinach and a rich, creamy garlic Parmesan sauce, baked golden.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Pepper Steak Stir-Fry
Juicy beef strips seared with bell peppers and onions in a savory garlic butter glaze.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCreamy Garlic Shrimp Stuffed Shells Casserole
Tender shells filled with juicy garlic shrimp, smothered in creamy Parmesan sauce and baked golden.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Rosemary Ribeye Steaks
Juicy thick-cut ribeyes seared with a caramelized crust, topped with melted garlic butter and fresh rosemary.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsChoosing Wood and Charcoal for Fire Cooking
Learn how lump charcoal, briquettes, and hardwood differ, and how to match fuel to each fire-cooked meal.
· 4 min read
Cooking TipsResting, Slicing, and Serving Fire-Cooked Meat
Learn how long to rest each cut, how to rest it without losing its crust, and how to slice against the grain.
· 4 min read
Cooking TipsHoney Garlic Glazed Salmon Fillets
Pan-seared salmon fillets coated in a sticky honey, garlic and lemon glaze, with a bright citrus finish for a fast weeknight dinner.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCheesy Pepperoni Pizza Pockets
Golden baked pockets filled with gooey mozzarella, savory pepperoni and rich marinara, served with warm sauce for dipping.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsUltimate Pimento Cheese and Bacon Sandwich
Golden toasted sourdough layered with creamy pimento cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce and ripe tomato for a warm, filling sandwich.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCranberry Glazed Chicken with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Roasted chicken sliced over sweet potatoes, drizzled with cranberry glaze and finished with goat cheese, walnuts and thyme.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCrispy Rice Paper Beef Rolls with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
Rice paper rolls filled with spiced ground beef and fresh herbs, pan-crisped until golden and served with sweet chili sauce.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Honey Chili Glazed Lamb Chops
Seared lamb chops coated in a sticky garlic butter, honey and chili glaze, with sweet heat and a gorgeous golden crust.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsUltimate Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Pie
Spaghetti tossed in rich meat sauce, layered with melted cheese and baked until golden, then sliced like a pie for family dinner.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsClassic Salisbury Steak with Rich Onion Gravy
Tender beef patties seared until browned, then smothered in a rich mushroom-free onion gravy.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Steak Bites with Creamy Mac and Cheese
Juicy steak bites seared hard and tossed in garlic butter, paired with creamy mac and cheese.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCrispy Mongolian Beef Stir-Fry with Rice
Thin beef strips crisped in a light cornstarch coating, then wok-tossed in a sticky garlic ginger sauce.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsSlow Cooker Salisbury Steak with Peppers and Onions
Beef patties slow-cooked in savory onion gravy with colorful bell peppers until meltingly tender.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCrispy Garlic Butter Hasselback Potatoes
Potatoes sliced hasselback-style and roasted until crisp at the edges and fluffy inside.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsUltimate Bacon-Wrapped Cheesy Meatloaf Skillet
A homemade meatloaf wrapped in crispy bacon, brushed with tangy glaze and loaded with melted cheese.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsGarlic Butter Mushroom Chicken Skillet
Chicken and mushrooms pan-seared until golden, then coated in a rich garlic butter glaze.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsJuicy Garlic Butter Steak with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Learn how to pan-sear a thick steak, baste it in garlic butter, and serve it with fluffy mashed potatoes.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsSavory Beef Chow Mein with Stir-Fried Vegetables
Learn how to stir-fry beef, noodles and crisp vegetables in a rich garlic soy sauce for homemade chow mein.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsRich and Moist Double Chocolate Layer Cake with Creamy Chocolate Frosting
Learn how to bake moist chocolate layers, whip chocolate buttercream, and finish the cake with glossy ganache.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCreamy Garlic Parmesan Penne Pasta
Learn how to make a velvety garlic Parmesan cream sauce that coats penne silkily in one pan.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsClassic Homemade Meatloaf with Sweet and Tangy BBQ Glaze
Learn how to bake a tender classic meatloaf, glaze it in two stages, and serve it with mashed potatoes and green beans.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsUltimate Cheesy Meatball Pizza with Fresh Basil and Bell Peppers
Learn how to top a golden pizza crust with sliced Italian meatballs, tomato sauce, bell peppers and melted mozzarella.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsSticky Honey BBQ Chicken Drumsticks with Smoky Glaze
Learn how to roast chicken drumsticks in a sticky honey BBQ glaze until caramelized with crispy, charred edges.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsLoaded Buffalo Chicken Fries with Creamy Ranch Drizzle
Crispy golden fries piled with spicy Buffalo chicken bites and cool ranch drizzle — crispy, spicy, tangy and savory in every bite.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCrispy Cheesy Veggie Grilled Sandwich with Garlic Butter
Buttery toasted bread stuffed with gooey cheese, tomatoes and bell peppers, grilled crisp and served with tangy tomato dipping sauce.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsSoft Homemade Chocolate Glazed Donuts with Crunchy Toppings
Fluffy golden donuts dipped in rich chocolate glaze and finished with crunchy nuts, sprinkles and a chocolate drizzle.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsHearty Beef and Cabbage Soup with Tender Potatoes and Carrots
Tender slow-simmered beef with potatoes, carrots and cabbage in a rich herb-seasoned broth — a warm, comforting family soup.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsCreamy Avocado Chicken Salad with Fresh Vegetables and Garlic Herb Dressing
Tender chicken bites tossed with creamy avocado, crisp vegetables and a tangy garlic herb dressing — protein-packed yet light.
· 2 min read
Cooking TipsWhole Chicken Cooked Under Hot Coals with Melted Cheese
Foil, charcoal and patience turn a whole chicken smoky and tender, finished with melted cheese.
· 5 min read
Cooking TipsJuicy Grilled Lamb Rib Chops
A short marinate, a hot grill and a butter finish for smoky, juicy lamb rib chops.
· 4 min read
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How to Marinate and Grill the Perfect Steak
Scoring, marinating and grilling goat and mutton steaks so they turn out tender.
· 4 min read
GuidesA Guide to Roasting a Whole Chicken
Getting a whole chicken juicy from breast to thigh, with three different methods.
· 4 min read
Cooking TipsHow to Cook Over an Open Fire
Building the right fire, timing your marinade and checking doneness without a kitchen.
· 5 min read