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  • A bowl of homemade mashed potatoes, surrounded by extra ingredients and kitchen tools

    Seriously, Try Adding Some Vanilla To Your Mashed Potatoes

    Everything you already love about mashed potatoes is heightened with a touch of vanilla paste, transforming your side dish into the main event.

    By Megan Forrester 8 months ago Read More
  • Pizza topped with vegetables, herbs, and cherry tomatoes

    The Unexpected Way Leftover Pizza Can Elevate Salad Forever

    Leftover pizza is a treat all on its own, but if you want to find more fun ways to repurpose slices, here's how you can craft them into croutons for a salad.

    By Cami Cox 8 months ago Read More
  • Ricotta and cottage cheese sit on a cutting board along with milk, eggs, and other items.

    The Differences Between Ricotta Vs Cottage Cheese (And When To Use Each)

    Ricotta cheese and cottage cheese are delicious in many different dishes, but their subtle differences will help you decide which one is best to use.

    By Carole Mac 8 months ago Read More
  • White bowl of meatballs in tomato sauce is topped with fresh flat leaf parsley

    You're Probably Making These Big Mistakes With Your Meatballs

    Meatballs are a delicious and relatively easy dinner, perfect for preparing in advance, but they're also easy to get wrong. Avoid dry meatballs with these tips.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt 8 months ago Read More
  • Top view of an open can of chickpeas

    The Extra Step To Take For Flavorful Canned Chickpeas

    Chickpeas aren't exactly the most exciting when they're fresh out of the can, but this simple technique instantly adds a hit of bold flavor with little effort.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed 8 months ago Read More
  • Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with fish in creamy white cheese sauce

    For Protein-Packed Stuffed Shells, Reach For Canned Tuna

    You can effortlessly make stuffed pasta shells into a heartier dish - and boost its protein content - by mixing canned tuna into the filling before stuffing.

    By Sharon Rose 8 months ago Read More
  • mashed potatoes in a slow cooker

    Take The Stress Out Of Sides And Make Mashed Potatoes In Your Slow Cooker

    Not everyone is down to boil, season, and mash a pot of spuds on a hectic day, so turn to your slow cooker for the most low-maintenance mashed potatoes ever.

    By Jocelyn Kerr 8 months ago Read More
  • Three halves of a sandwich with tuna salad and lettuce in white paper

    Improve The Texture Of Your Tuna Salad With One Simple Step

    If you think you dislike raw celery in tuna salad, you'll have to try this preparation trick the next time you make lunch for a great textural upgrade.

    By Eli Cohen 8 months ago Read More
  • carved ham on a white platter

    12 Rules For Baking The Perfect Ham

    Baking ham comes with a few standard rules that are good to brush up on. While not as complicated as preparing and making turkey, there's some things to know.

    By Dani Zoeller 8 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of creamy carrot soup in white bowl

    The Absolute Best Substitutes For Carrots In Soup

    When you're fresh out of carrots (or cooking for someone who doesn't like them), try these handy substitutes that add a similar taste to your favorite soups.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed 8 months ago Read More
  • Glass jars of pickled vegetables in a garden

    Next Time You Pickle Vegetables, Give Them A Sweet Vanilla Upgrade

    Vanilla only brings out the natural sweetness in your veggies, but it also contrasts wonderfully with the classic salty, sour notes of pickles.

    By Adam Raphael 8 months ago Read More
  • a piece of raw steak on a cutting board

    Here's How To Tenderize Steak With Nothing But A Fork

    When you have no time to whip up a marinade and no meat mallet in your arsenal, you can use a fork to tenderize steak in possibly the simplest way ever.

    By Danielle Esposito 8 months ago Read More
  • White bowl of ramen noodles with soup and vegetables

    Give Ramen An Extra Punch Of Umami Flavor With One Canned Good

    For a deliciously savory bowl of ramen that's also more filling, grab this canned ingredient that makes for an easy and delicious instant topping.

    By Jennifer Waldera 8 months ago Read More
  • Plate with ham, mashed sweet potatoes, broccoli, and dark gravy

    You're Only 2 Ingredients Away From A Bold Red-Eye Gravy On Your Dinner Table

    Skip the hours of stirring a roux over the stove and try making red-eye gravy, a Southern staple that uses just two ingredients to create a unique flavor.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed 8 months ago Read More
  • Four pieces of sliced vegan quesadillas with melty vegan cheese.

    Canned Chickpeas Are Key For Creamy Vegan Quesadillas

    To make the creamiest, dreamiest vegan quesadilla possible, blend up this one pantry staple: drained canned chickpeas, blended up or mashed.

    By Andy Hume 8 months ago Read More
  • Temaki hand rolls on a plate with pickled ginger and soy sauce

    The Biggest Mistake You're Making With Homemade Temaki

    Chef Shingo Akikuni of the Michelin-starred omakase restaurant Shingo told Food Republic how to avoid the biggest mistake people make when preparing temaki.

    By Adam Raphael 8 months ago Read More
  • Ina Garten smiling

    How Ina Garten Easily Brightens A BLT Sandwich

    When your basic BLT just isn't quite stacking up, take a page from Ina Garten and add an essential ingredient that brightens all the flavors.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed 8 months ago Read More
  • A dark bottle of vanilla extract placed on a wooden board next to whole vanilla beans

    How Does Vanilla Flavor Differ From Extract?

    You might think vanilla flavor is always inferior to vanilla extract, but the differences between these ingredients and their purposes is a lot more complex.

    By Khyati Dand 8 months ago Read More
  • A scoop of creamy chicken sits on a bed of lettuce

    The Unexpected Dairy Addition That Gives Chicken Salad A Sweet Upgrade

    Chicken salad is all about layering flavors and contrasting textures for one satisfying bite. To add just a touch of sweetness and creaminess, use this.

    By Rhonda Cawthorn 8 months ago Read More
  • Tuna salad in a bowl with onions, peppers, and green onion

    The Simple Bread Swap For Gluten-Free Tuna Salad

    When gluten-free bread options keep letting you down, try forgoing it altogether and use avocado for a tasty, filling partner for your tuna salad.

    By Cami Cox 8 months ago Read More
  • Chocolate dessert balls covered in cocoa powder

    No-Bake Cookie Balls Are Only 3 Ingredients, So Why Not Try Them?

    For a super easy dessert that looks just like homemade truffles, make simple cookie balls that can be customized endlessly according to your tastes.

    By Crystal Antonace 8 months ago Read More
  • Scooping a spoonful of bread stuffing out of casserole dish

    Mistakes Everyone Makes With Stuffing: This Butterball Pro Has The Inside Scoop

    Lots of us make mistakes when preparing and cooking stuffing. That's why we've got some excellent insight from one of Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line experts.

    By Lauren Bair 8 months ago Read More
  • Bowl of boiled eggs surrounded by oil, salt, and herbs

    Making A Huge Batch Of Hard-Boiled Eggs Is A Breeze With One Kitchen Tool

    Instead of overcrowding a pot with eggs, which leads to uneven cooking, use your pressure cooker to quickly boil a bunch for all your favorite recipes.

    By Eli Cohen 8 months ago Read More
  • Marry me chicken in sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and pepper

    Swap In Steak To Revamp Marry Me Chicken

    If you thought Marry Me Chicken was good, try using a juicy steak in place of chicken breasts for a seriously upscale twist with an even richer taste.

    By Danielle Esposito 8 months ago Read More
  • A girl holds colorful gummy bears in hues of reds and oranges in her hand

    Homemade Gummies Are Only 4 Ingredients And You Can Use Any Fruit You Like

    Gummies are a delicious and nostalgic candy, and best of all, you can make them and customize how they look and taste with only four simple ingredients.

    By Jordyn Stone 8 months ago Read More
  • A bowl with three scoops of walnut ice cream sits on a plate.

    Start Adding One Savory Snack To Your Ice Cream For A More Unique Bite

    Sweet and salty are a match made in flavor heaven. To really amp up your next bowl of ice cream, add this one savory snack as a crunchy topping.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed 8 months ago Read More
  • Open-faced turkey burger on a sesame seed bun with raw greens

    For Juicy Turkey Burgers, Try Adding One Humble Veggie

    Turkey burgers have a reputation for being dry, but that's only because the lean meat needs some help from extra ingredients, like a juicy and savory veggie.

    By Crystal Antonace 8 months ago Read More
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