The best way to identify the direction of the grain on a steak is to look at it raw. Depending on the cut, the parallel lines will be quite obvious or slightly perceptible. “Different cuts of ...

Chef, restaurateur and TV cooking judge Tom Colicchio offers "Sunday Morning" viewers a recipe from his latest book, "Why I ...

Quick cooking and full of flavor, skirt steak is one of our favorite cuts. Skirt steak is one of our favorite ...

A raw cut of flank steak on a cutting board clearly showing its grain structure - Mironov Vladimir/Shutterstock Both flank steak and skirt steak have a distinct grain, which means it can be tough ...

Sometimes I'll add raw cucumbers at the end ... and basil and mix. Dry the skirt steak with paper towels and cut crosswise into pieces that will fit in the same heavy-bottomed sauté pan.