Half of 1/4 cup equals 1/8 cup, which is 2 tablespoons or 1 fluid ounce in US customary.

A veal chop comes from a young bovine calf, typically raised for 16 to 18 weeks and weighing up to 450 pounds before harvest.

Skirt steak is a long, thin, ribbon-like cut of beef taken from the plate (belly) section just below the cow’s ribs.

To prepare tamale dough (masa), whip room-temperature lard until fluffy, mix in masa harina, baking powder, and warm broth.

Eating meat can be a beneficial part of a healthy diet because it provides high-quality protein, highly absorbable heme iron.

Use frozen zucchini directly in soups and sauces without thawing, but for baking, thaw and blot it dry first to remove excess moisture.

A 5-pound pot roast cooked at 275°F takes about 4 hours to become fork-tender, with an internal temperature of 195–205°F as the most reliable.

Frying chicken in olive oil takes 8 to 15 minutes depending on the cut, with the oil held between 325°F and 350°F until the internal temperature.

For fish and chips, use cod or haddock dipped in cold beer batter, deep-fry at 365°F until golden. Fry thick-cut potatoes twice for extra crunch.

Dark green leafy vegetables like kale, spinach, collard greens, and Swiss chard are excellent sources of vitamins A, C, E, and K.