The Easiest Method To Safely Dice Soft Fruit
Tired of your soft fruit, be it avocado or mango, squishing into mush as you cut it or sliding all over the cutting board? Use this technique.
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Why Giada De Laurentiis Loves Store-Bought Pizza Dough
Giada De Laurentiis is the reigning ruler of Italian fare, and if she says that store bought pizza dough is good enough for her, then it's good enough for us.
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How Jacques Pépin Peels Garlic Without Any Tools
Jacques Pépin is the undisputed king of accessible French cuisine, and he has many useful tricks up his sleeve, including a fast way to peel garlic.
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Microwaving Lunch Meat
Whether it's leftover bacon or some sandwich meat, like bologna, that you want to warm, it's better to not put your processed meat in a microwave.
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The Korean Barbecue Etiquette You Need For Banchan
You may sit down to some gorgeous Korean barbecue and think all those small dishes are appetizers. Understandable, but they are meant to be eaten with the meal.
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Think Twice Before Defrosting Your Bread On The Counter
If you've got some frozen bread you're interested in eating, don't just stick it on your counter to thaw. You'll end up with a sad, dry loaf.
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The Simple Dessert Giada De Laurentiis Ate Every Week As A Child
We all have dishes that fill us with nostalgia, and famed Italian American chef Giada De Laurentiis is no different. This is the dessert she shared with family.
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For Tender Round Steak, Slow Cooking Is The Absolute Best Method
Steak makes a delicious meal, but it can get pricey fast. To keep costs down, use cheaper cuts of meat, like round steak, but you need to cook them differently.
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A Little Lemon Juice Can Make The Best Of Overcooked Shrimp
If you ever end up overcooking your shrimp, you can't make them tender again, but you can make them more palatable by adding a dash of lemon butter sauce.
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The Bizarre Drink-Holding Etiquette Everyone Followed In The 1960s
The 20th century had its fair share of bizarre customs and etiquette to follow. Here's how folks were expected to handle their liquor -- literally.
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The Exact Right Way To Hold Silverware, According To British Royal Etiquette
If you want to eat like a Royal, then you need to follow this very specific protocol for holding your silverware -- and yes, it includes which hand holds what.
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How To Choose The Best Pasta Shape For Your Sauce
We consulted an expert to learn basic guidelines for pairing pasta with sauce, so that both can complement each other and shine with their best qualities.
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Can You Actually Eat Aloe Vera?
Aloe vera is commonly used on the skin to treat sunburn or irritation, but gel from the plant can also be safely consumed with some added benefits.
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Saffron Prices Will Get Even Higher In A Harsh Global Shortage
Saffron, already the most expensive spice in the world, is seeing a huge increase in price due to several factors beating down on global production.
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Europa Geology: The Mocktail That Simulates Jupiter's Moon
For a mocktail that's truly out of this world, try the Europa Geology, the winner of a contest launched by the European Space Agency to celebrate JUICE.
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The World's First 3D-Printed Eel Is On Its Way To Your Table
Whether you love unagi or are a particular fan of jellied eels, you're going to be excited to learn about the sustainable breakthrough Steakholder has made.
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The Best Way To Use Your Leftover Ham Bone, Other Than Soup
If you're tired of soup, try using your leftover ham bone to infuse flavor into hearty greens, various types of beans, or dishes that incorporate rice.
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Meat-Flavored Cocktails Are On The Rise In 2024
There are so many viral ways to enjoy alcohol, but one of the biggest up-and-coming takes on cocktails lies in fat washing, giving your booze the taste of meat.
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How Salting Grapefruit Tricks Your Taste Buds
Grapefruit can be an incredibly bitter fruit but there are ways to make it more palatable including using a bit of salt to trick your taste buds.
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The Steamy Difference Between Italian And French Bread
Italian and French bread may look similar to each other, but each has unique nuances including how they are baked. One uses steam to create its signature feel.
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The Unfortunate Reason Chilean Sea Bass Is So Expensive
Chilean sea bass is among pricier fish because of its biology and several other reasons which come together to create a perfect storm of high costs.
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Giada De Laurentiis' Go-To Gelato Order In Italy
If anyone knows the best of the best of Italian fare, it's Giada De Laurentiis. The Italian American knows her way around gelato, and this is what she orders.
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The Simple Reason You Don't Have To Refrigerate Mayo Before Opening
We all know that mayonnaise contains raw eggs, but the condiment is shelf stable until the jar (or squeezy tube) is opened. What's the deal with that?
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Why It's Actually Important To Check Beer Expiration Dates
While you might think alcohol lasts forever, that's actually incorrect. Your beer has a very short shelf life, and you absolutely need to check its expiry date.
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What Ina Garten Asks Her Butcher While Ordering Lamb Chops
For an elegant presentation, Ina Garten asks her grocery shop butcher to do this one thing to her order of lamb chops or to her rack of lamb.
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Where To Find The Peatiest Scotch Whiskies
For those who love Scotch, undoubtedly you have an opinion on peatiness. Anyone who loves the smoky notes will want to know where to find the peatiest choices.
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Why You Should Store Cut Avocados With Sliced Onions
There are plenty of hacks out there that claim to prevent avocados from browning, but using onion actually has some science behind why it works so well.
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