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21 Surprising Foods You Should Never Refrigerate
We all want our food to be tasty, but a lot of what determines how delicious our meals are happens before you even turn on your stove. Knowing how to properly store kitchen staples like onions, garlic, and potatoes can greatly improve your food’s taste — and it all starts with not mindlessly tossing produce…
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Dietitians Confirm That Low-Fat Avocados Are Totally Pointless
It’s official: low-fat avocados are just not something we need in our lives. You may or may not have heard the recent rumors that a Spanish company called Isla Bonita had come out with the “Avocado Light”: a brand-new avocado with a third less fat that ripens faster and browns slower. Sounds cool, but according…
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Are Hot Dogs Sandwiches? One Newspaper Says No
While none of us are debating whether hot dogs are delicious (they are), the question of whether a hot dog is a sandwich has sparked a fiery discussion. One newspaper has decided to throw its hat in the ring, and it’s landed squarely on the side that says a hot dog is, in fact, not…
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How to Cook Chicken Wings in an Air Fryer
Air fryers are quickly becoming a favorite appliance in many kitchens, and it’s easy to see why. They’re versatile, user-friendly, and compact, and you can cook a truly endless number of dishes in them. If you want a real crowd pleaser, here’s how to make the best chicken wings in an air fryer. Are air-fried…
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Do Potatoes Really Explode If You Don’t Poke Them With a Fork Before Baking?
Everyone knows that you’re supposed to prick your potato with a fork before baking it, but will a potato explode if you don’t poke holes in it? We did some digging to discover whether this habit was just one of those unquestioned practices we picked up from our parents or a truly preventative measure against…
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You’ve Been Stirring Your Food All Wrong When Cooking! There Is a Better Way To Do It
Whether you’re mixing a tomato sauce or a delicious veggie soup, do you ever think about how you stir that food? For most people, the answer is probably not. And while it may seem like such a small thing to worry about when cooking, it turns out that there is, in fact, a best way…
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This 5-Ingredient Mashed Pumpkin Is a Savory Side Dish Perfect for Autumn
Take a break from traditional mashed potatoes with this simple and delicious mashed pumpkin dish. It’s perfect alongside a tender steak or pork cutlets, or atop a hearty shepherd’s pie. Can you think of a better way to enjoy the seasonal produce this autumn? With just five ingredients, this savory side dish will have all…
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There Are More Types of Vanilla Than You Thought — Here’s How to Use Them
Treasured for centuries as a nerve stimulant, an aphrodisiac, and a scent, vanilla is one of the world’s universally loved flavors. Here, we demystify vanilla and its many forms. Vanilla beans are the long pod-like fruit of the vanilla planifolia (fragrans) orchid, the only orchid producing an edible product. On the vine, vanilla beans look…
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All Out of Allspice? This Simple 3-Ingredient Substitute Will Save the Day
As much as I try to keep my spice cabinet well stocked, it seems like I inevitably run out of an essential ingredient and don’t realize it until I’m midway through a recipe. That’s when I find myself scrambling to find an easy fix – fast! Thankfully, there’s usually something that can stand in for…
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This Simple Trick Will Help You Peel Multiple Hard Boiled Eggs in Seconds
What’s Easter weekend without passing around a platter or two of deviled eggs? Or maybe your family loves to serve up some yummy egg salad. Either way, there’s a good chance you have some tedious de-shelling in your near future — unless that is, you use this simple trick that makes peeling hard-boiled eggs a…