Are Diced And Crushed Canned Tomatoes Interchangeable In Recipes?
Diced and crushed tomatoes may sound and even look similar, but they yield different textures in your recipes that might make a substitution tricky.
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How To Take Boxed Cornbread Mix From Bland To Gourmet With One Ingredient
Pre-made cornbread is known for being a little bland, but you can instantly elevate the boxed stuff and make it taste gourmet by adding one ingredient. -
Cocoa Powder Is The Secret Ingredient Your Chili Needs
If you find that your chili lacks depth or complexity, use our tips to add cocoa powder for the perfect complement to the earthy, smoky, and savory spices. -
Why Buy A Cake Turntable When You Can Use A Lazy Susan?
Are you serving caked to guests and don't want to use a cake turntable? Why use a rotating turntable when you can use a lazy Susan to dazzle your guests? -
Swap Bread For Waffles For A Crunchier Breakfast Sandwich
Craving waffles and a breakfast sandwich? Why not combine the two and have the best of both worlds. Toss that bread and use waffles for a crispy sandwich. -
The Difference Between Pasta E Fagioli And Minestrone Soup
Two of Italy's oldest soup recipes are pasta e fagioli and minestrone. Though the two could look similar at a glance, there are key differences. -
The Sweet Ingredient That Improves Store-Bought Coleslaw (Hint: It's Not Sugar)
When you're bored of bland coleslaw from the store, this sweet and spicy condiment can come to the rescue by adding depth of flavor and a richer texture. -
How Dump Cakes Got Their Weirdly Iconic Name
A dump cake consists of taking a handful of pre-made ingredients and literally dumping them into a baking dish, but how did they get this iconic name? -
The White Wine Substitute You Need For Booze-Free Cooking
Since white wine brings flavor and acid to a recipe, it's important to consider all of these elements when thinking about what you can use to replace it. -
How To Make Sour Cream Easily At Home
Almost everything tastes better homemade, including sour cream. Here’s a quick guide to making your own batch, perfect for topping baked potatoes or nachos. -
The Secret Smoky Ingredient For An Award-Worthy Bowl Of Chili
To take your chili up a notch and leave everyone wondering just how you got it so flavorful, simply add just a dash of this one easy ingredient. -
How Many Slices Are In A 12-Inch Pizza?
Ordering a pizza should be a simple operation, but there's often fights over how many slices are in each size pie. Luckily, we did the math for you. -
Your Canned Beans Are Begging For Aromatics
Canned beans are notorious for being a bit flavorless once they're opened. If you want to add them to a meal, there are ways you can spice them up. -
The Best Flour For Egg Vs Egg-Free Pasta Dough
These difference between these two types of pasta isn't just defined by eggs; you need completely different and specific types of flour for best results. -
Are Cheese Curds And Cottage Cheese The Same Thing?
Cheese curds may be less familiar to some of us than cottage cheese, but these two dairy products are actually more similar than you'd think. -
The Best Food City In The World, According To Andrew Zimmern
"Bizarre Foods" host Andrew Zimmern has tried food around the world, but what would he say is the city with the best meals? His top pick might surprise you. -
The Spicy Addition Bobby Flay Uses To Give His Breakfast Sandwiches A Kick
Bobby Flay is well-known for his love of spicy and zesty flavors, and he upgrades a classic egg sandwich with a hot condiment that's super versatile all around. -
The Difference Between Shakshuka And Eggs In Purgatory
Shakshuka and eggs in purgatory both feature gorgeous poached eggs gently simmered in a tomato-based sauce, but the two dishes are actually different. -
The Magic Ingredient For Crispier Roasted Potatoes Is Already In Your Pantry
There's a magic to making the crispiest roasted potatoes, and it's actually quite easy to pull of; in fact, the secret ingredient is in your pantry. -
The Saucy Tip You Should Know Before Grilling Ribs
There's nothing better than a delicious, succulent rib straight off the grill, but make sure not to make this one saucy mistake for the best results. -
The Textural Difference Between Chowder Vs Bisque
Chowder and bisque soups are both very filling, creamy, and full of lots of hearty ingredients, but there's a big difference when it comes to their texture. -
The Economical Reason You Should Be Buying Whole Chickens
Buying a whole chicken at the grocery store may sound intimidating but, once you learn how to cut it all up, you'll be saving a whole ton of money. -
When It Comes To Grilling Fruit, Size Matters
Grilling fruit can be a delicate endeavor, but using slices of the right size can help you avoid the biggest pitfalls, like losing them to gaps in the grates. -
The Proofing Tool You Actually Don't Need For Great Bread
Baking a great loaf of bread does require a few special tools, but this one purchase that aids with proofing can be replaced by something you already have. -
Souvlaki Vs Kebabs: Is There Really A Difference?
Souvlaki and kebabs both feature chunks of marinated meat that have been cooked on skewers, but the two dishes actually have some major differences. -
Aperitif Vs Digestif: What's The Difference?
Apertifs and digestifs are spirits or cocktails that people drink before or after meals to encourage appetite or break down food but what are other differences? -
What Ingredients Are In Italian Seasoning?
Italian seasoning is a great flavor blend for meatballs, marinara sauce, and other Mediterranean dishes, but what ingredients is it actually made of?
