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Wood or Plastic Cutting Board? Here’s the Definitive Answer to Which You Should Use
When it comes to your kitchen cutting boards, you may not have given much thought to whether to make a wood or plastic one your go-to choice. After all, does it really matter? It turns out that science says one type of cutting board is superior to the other: wood. While plastic may seem like…
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6 Dos and Don’ts of Making a Gouda Cheeseboard That Will Brie the Hit of the Party
In the age of Pinterest, Instagram, and social media snooping, there’s no getting away with second-rate food presentation these days — especially when it comes to cheese boards. If you’re looking to impress your guests at your next get-together, or have just always wanted to master the art of a “wow” cheese platter, now’s your…
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49 Cream Cheese Recipes That Will Make You Think Those Blocks Are MAGIC
We found them: the very best recipes using cream cheese. From no-bake cheesecake to pastas that take creamy sauces to new heights, these cream cheese recipes are tops and will keep you coming back for more. Related: Cookies and Cream No-Bake Cheesecake Is the Oreo-Packed Dessert Your Taste Buds NEED Right Now “Crack” Chicken Tater…
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Is It OK to Eat Wrinkled Bell Peppers — and How Can You Make Them Last Longer?
It can be pretty disappointing to reach into your fridge for a fresh, crisp bell pepper to snack on and find a soft, crinkled veggie staring back at you. It also probably makes you wonder, are wrinkled bell peppers OK to eat? We understand if your first instinct is to simply toss out any slightly…
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How to Cook Salmon in an Air Fryer So It Stays Tender and Doesn’t Dry Out
Salmon is a popular fish to prepare because you barely have to season it and it will taste amazing — and learning how to cook salmon in an air fryer will make it even more convenient to enjoy as a weeknight meal! Unfortunately, it’s easy to make a silly mistake like overcooking this fish and drying…
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The Caraway Cookware Set That’s All Over Instagram is On Sale Right Now
If you’re like us, nothing beats a new kitchen gadget or tool to get you excited about making yet another breakfast, lunch, or dinner at home. And when it comes to pots and pans, a pop of color can cheer us right up. That’s why we’re loving this gorgeous Caraway cookware set, which comes in…
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We’ve All Been Using Salad Spinners Wrong — Here’s How to Really Clean Your Lettuce
Salad spinners seem like a totally straightforward kitchen gadget, but sometimes it’s the simplest things in life that can be full of surprises. It turns out, most of us have been using them wrong this whole time. Even seasoned cooking pros like America’s Test Kitchen editor Mari Levine aren’t immune to the salad spinner’s sneaky…
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Eating This Bread (Yes, Bread!) Can Boost Gut Health, Promote Healthy Aging, and Stabilize Blood Sugar
Bread has a reputation for being unhealthy and the cause of stubborn belly fat. But if you love carbs, you don’t have to give it up entirely! Sourdough bread may be the exception to the rule because its unique fermentation process unlocks health benefits for your gut, lowers blood sugar, and helps prevent age-related diseases.…
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A Frozen, No-Bake Lemon Pie to Satisfy Any Sugary Craving
In her recently published recipe book The Kefir Cookbook ($22, Amazon), Julie Smolyansky, president and CEO of nutritious-foods company Lifeway, remembers having a very specific craving while pregnant with her daughter: she desired nothing but lemon curd. While traveling in Mexico, she became so desperate for lemon curd one morning that she called her hotel’s…
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Do You Really Need Different Wine Glasses for Different Wines?
Many of us question whether there really is a legitimate reason to invest in a unique shape of glassware for each grape varietal or if it’s just a marketing ploy. The short answer, for those of us who appreciate wine and want to get the most out of it, is yes: there is a need…