I like my steaks med/med-rare but either get them too done or still cold and raw. I need the approximate Cooking times for the different levels of done for steaks 1/2 to 1 1/4 inch. I’m cooking in 30 minutes, help!

First if your steak is cold that’s a problem – Always let your steak come to room temperature before going on the grill

Second – Big variance between 1/2 inch and 1 1/4 inch thickness

Third – Test your steak for firmness to determine how done it is

Press on steak

Rare – feels like pressing on your cheek
Med Rare – feels like pressing on tip of your nose
Well – feels like pressing on your forehead

And why does Success rice look prettier and more uniform than regular rice in general?

I have trouble cooking rice and this brand always comes out okay.

Any help or suggestions Cooking rice would also be appreciated.

Hi Dawn!
yes, I recommend Texmati Long Grain American Basmati White Rice
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I left some food in there, then forgot about it for a few days. I washed the Cooking pot, but the smell is still there. How can I get rid of the smell?

I would worry about any surface that retains a smell after being thoroughly washed.
I seem to be able to remove almost any order with either white vinegar or with baking soda. Use full strength.
You should also be careful about leaving Food around for days. It will attract pests like insects and mice.

I am 36 and live by myself and I usually don’t go to much trouble when preparing meals.

I also don’t have very advanced Cooking skills, and I am always taken aback when I see recipes that need 10 ingredients, etc, and an hour to cook them.

Would you have any simple recipes that you enjoy, which involve only a small number of ingredients?

For example, is there anything that you taught your children to cook, before they left Home?

All the best and thanks very much for your help!!

PS I need to eat more vegetables!

This is not a joke but maybe you should go to the bookstore or library & buy the book
"A Man, A Can, & a Plan"

try sloppy joes- 1lb ground meat browned add a can of sloppy joe mix heat thoroughly slop on a roll or bun

Hot dogs – boiled tastes best

chicken cutlets slapped on the good old George Foreman Grill.

I am teaching my boys how to cook for themselves. They make a wicked Pancake breakfast. & they know how to use the oven (Brownies) & Toaster oven (great for small meals -1 person)

good luck I like your honesty