If You Love Aperol Spritzes, You Need To Try A Paper Plane
For a taste of Aperol in a drink that feels refreshing and new, try the easy-to-make paper plane, a trending drink for the summer that's similar toa spritz.
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Sweet Corn Is The Underrated Ingredient That Belongs In Ice Cream
Sweet corn is no stranger to barbecues and cookouts. It's at home in cornbread and stews -- but ice cream? You might be surprised by how delicious it is. -
How To Make Homemade Crunch Bars With Just 2 Ingredients
Crunch bars, chocolate candy bars that are speckled with puffed rice, are as delicious as they are easy to make at home -- and with only two ingredients. -
Easily Cut Watermelon Into Cubes With This Hack
Cutting up a watermelon can be intimidating, but we have a hack that makes it way easier and less messy: Cross hatch the inside like you would an avocado. -
Franklin D. Roosevelt's Favorite Sandwich Was A Comforting Classic
Franklin D. Roosevelt served as president during one of the most difficult periods in American history; this is the food he turned to for comfort. -
Should You Be Storing Olive Oil In Plastic Bottles?
Plastic olive oil bottles may be cheaper and lighter than glass ones, but are these convenient containers are really protecting your oil, or are they a sham? -
What Makes Costco's Rotisserie Chicken A Step Above The Rest
No one can deny that Costco chicken is both affordable and pretty darn tasty. We know why it's cheap, but how do they get it to be so yummy? -
A Baker Weighs In On If Professionals Really Use Boxed Cake Mix
When we order a cake from a professional, many of us wonder if we're secretly paying for well-dressed boxed mix, but a baker is here to put your fears to rest. -
The Easy Sandwich Storage Hack That's Perfect For Summer Picnics
Want to plan a picnic but take the hassle out of meal prepping? Use Hawaiian rolls -- and the bag they came in -- for easy, mess-free sandwiches. -
For A Softer And Creamier Egg Salad, Ditch The Boiled Eggs
To take your egg salad to the next level and make it luxuriously soft, creamy, and delicious, skip boiling the eggs and try scrambling them instead. -
The Bougie Ingredient Ina Garten Tops Her Toast With
Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa and queen of our hearts, knows about the finer things in life, and her easy breakfast toast topper is no exception. -
Why Costco's Rotisserie Chicken Ditched The Clamshell Container For Bags
Costco's rotisserie chickens are iconic, and, until recently, came in clamshell plastic boxes. However, to reduce its environmental impact, it switched to bags. -
Martha Stewart's Favorite Tip For Storing Lemon Zest
Martha Stewart knows a thing or two about storage, and she embraces the idea of keeping your lemon zest fresher for longer by keeping it in her freezer. -
Giada De Laurentiis' Tip For Making A Restaurant Reservation In Italy
When dining in Italy, take a tip from Giada De Laurentiis and make a restaurant reservation for a very specific hour if you want the best experience. -
Why Bobby Flay Prefers To Serve His Food Family-Style
When entertaining, Bobby Flay enjoys serving his food family-style because it is easier for the host and offers a better experience for the guests. -
Cottage Cheese Is The Easiest Way To Beef Up Boxed Oatmeal
Cottage cheese is the secret key ingredient for the creamiest, heartiest oatmeal that will brighten your morning and keep you energized all day long. -
How To Store Dill So It Stays Fresher Longer
Do you have an abundance of fresh dill on your hands, but you don't want it to go limp and sad? Then you need to store it one of two ways in the fridge. -
Think Twice Before Cleaning Your Wooden Cutting Boards With A Lemon
Lemons can be effective for cleaning for various areas in your kitchen, but here's what you need to know about using lemon to clean a wooden cutting board. -
Why You Should Be Drinking Red Wine With Burgers, According To An Expert
You may not think red wine and burgers go together hand in hand, but, according to bar manager Cody Freed at the Infinite Monkey Theorem, they just make sense. -
Don't Worry, Bobby Flay's Dessert Pizza Still Has Cheese
When you picture dessert pizza, you probably don't picture it covered in mozzarella, but Chef Bobby Flay has a recipe incorporating another delicious cheese. -
The Seasoning Mistake You're Probably Making When Cooking Rice
Cooking rice seems so simple that you may not think to consult a recipe - which is why there's a chance that you're making a mistake when preparing this grain. -
The Myth You Should Stop Believing About The Tequila Worm
Impress your friends with this fun trivia fact next time they break out the tequila, and know what you're buying when you see a bottle with a worm on the shelf. -
Serve Pork Tenderloin With Fruit For The Perfect Mixture Of Sweet And Savory
For pork loin dish that feels fancy and exciting, trade the ho-hum garnishes for fruit in all its delicious forms, the perfect complement to the savory meat. -
The Best Way To Reheat Cookies For A Soft, Chewy Result
If you prefer soft and chewy cookies, make sure to wrap them in a damp paper towel and then reheat them in the microwave for delicious results. -
Lemon Juice Is Your Ticket To Upgrading Jarred Spaghetti Sauce
Using jarred sauce for your pasta dishes is a fantastic shortcut, but you are missing out on serious flavor if you don't add some lemon juice to the mix. -
To Sip Or To Stir — What Are Those Tiny Cocktail Straws For?
Those tiny little stir sticks that can double as straws if you really, really need them to -- just what are they actually there for and how do you use them? -
The Fingertip Trick You Should Know For Perfectly-Cooked Rice
Using your fingertip can help regulate the amount of water you use to cook your rice, which ultimately influences the texture of each grain.
