A marinade adds wonderful flavor and juiciness to any type of meat – whether poultry, beef, fish or other.

But did you know that some marinades are better suited to one type of meat over another?

Once you know the secrets of marinating by meat type, your steaks, burgers, chicken – you name it – will rise to a different level!

Check out this “Marinating 101” lesson from our friends at StartCooking.com.

It’ll open your eyes to a whole new world of marinating. Try it this weekend!

Happy Memorial Day, everyone!

Photo courtesy of KansasCitySteaks.com.

It’s Fat Tuesday!

Get in the Mardi Gras spirit by cooking a delicious Steak with Mardi Gras Marinade tonight!

What is a Mardi Gras marinade you ask?

Why, it’s a blend of sparkling apple cider, cayenne, hot pepper, lemon juice and more. Plus, FUN!

Check out the whole festive steak recipe here and then take advantage of a fab Mardi Gras sale to stock up on your favorite steaks!

Mardi Gras is full of surprises! 🙂

Ever wonder how your favorite celebrities like their steak?

Okay, I’m sure you don’t spend hours each day pondering this. But, admit it, you do wonder.

Well, singer Aaron Carter shared his strange – yet intriguing – steak marinade idea with us. And there are some among us who might just enjoy it.

Who in tarnation is Aaron Carter, you ask?

That’s not important. He likes steak! He’s one of us!

Click here to read about Aaron’s unusual steak marinade. Maybe you’d like to try it yourself. If you do, let me know what you think. Uh, cuz I don’t think I’ll be actually trying it myself. But that’s just me.

Happy marinating!

Photo courtesy of Food Network via blog.zap2it.com.