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How to Ripen an Avocado In Less Than a Minute With a Simple Hack
Every couple of days I treat myself to my favorite breakfast: avocado toast with a fried egg. The avocado needs to be just ripe enough to be creamy and delicious, pairing perfectly with a runny yolk. But disaster struck this morning when I realized my avocados were completely green! Not wanting to derail my plans,…
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Adding This Surprising Ingredient to Your Coffee Will Make It Tastier and Healthier
Everyone has their favorite coffee add-ins: half and half, oat milk, flavored syrups, sugar, artificial sweeteners, or whatever else makes their java hit the spot. Something most people probably don’t reach for? Hot sauce. As strange as it sounds, one chef swears that grabbing the spicy condiment can elevate our morning coffees to flavorful new…
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3 Things We Eat All the Time That Are Banned in Other Countries
While the U.S. government has guidelines and rules in place meant to protect consumers from eating potentially harmful foods, several everyday snacks — including boxed mac-and-cheese — are banned in other countries due to potential health risks. Obviously, mac-and-cheese isn’t poisonous on its own, but the yellow food colorings #5 and #6 have been shown…
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2 Yeast Substitutes for When You Don’t Have Any on Hand
Whether you’re tossing together a homemade pizza or making some dinner rolls, yeast is one of the ingredients you need in order to get your bread to rise perfectly. And while we’re all trying out some fun new quarantine recipes, grocery stores are running out of yeast pretty fast. So we set out to find…
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How to Freeze Avocados So You Can Enjoy Them Later
Accidentally bought too many avocados? We’ve got a freezing technique that will ensure none of that precious produce goes to waste. (Psst: If you think you will be able to eat your avos within the next couple days, here are the preferred methods for keeping your favorite fruit fresh until then.) The best way to…
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8 Slow Cookers for Your Most Delicious Holiday Season Yet
There’s nothing better than coming home after a long day to a delicious, hot meal. On days when you don’t feel like ordering-in and whipping something up is just not an option, preparing things ahead of time with a slow cooker can be a simple way to get a homecooked dinner with minimal effort. But…
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How to Save Burned Toast Without Making a Huge Mess
After recently scorching my morning bagel in the toaster, my first impulse was to grab a knife and start scraping away. Of course, that immediately resulted in a huge mess of crumbs before I had even really made much of a dent in the charred carb. Although I don’t mind the taste of crisped food,…
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These Antioxidant-Rich Berries Can Ward Off Age-Related Vision Loss
What tastes like a cross between a cranberry and a sour cherry, brightens trail mix, and boosts vision health? The answer: Goji berries, the bright red fruit found at your local health-food or grocery store. The superfood originates from the northwest regions of China, where it was traditionally used in soups and herbal tea. Now…
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How to Reheat Sunday Pancakes for the Fluffiest Breakfast All Week Long
If your weekends routinely include a tall (or short) stack of hotcakes, then it’s worth your time to learn a few cooking tips about how to reheat pancakes — because let’s face it, nothing says Saturday morning like the delicious smell of home-cooked pancakes. It’s easy to mix up some extra batter and throw a…
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Alton Brown Swears By This Simple Fix for Bitter-Tasting Coffee
For those of us who rely on a piping hot cup of coffee every morning to get us going (or cold brew, depending on your preference), there’s nothing worse than taking a sip and being greeted by an extra bitter taste. We aren’t just talking about the normal level of bitterness we expect from a…