For More Flavorful Box Cakes, Swap Out The Plain Milk
There are so many ways to doctor up boxed cake mix, but one of the absolute easiest things to do is swap out water (or milk) with something more flavorful.
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If You're Not Dry-Charring Asparagus, You're Making A Huge Mistake
What's worse than soggy, limp asparagus? Not a whole lot. Avoid the disappointment by dry charring the asparagus for crispy, delicious results.
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Make Ice Cream Boozy At Home With Just One Easy Step
If you want to turn your ice cream into a tasty adult treat, you don't need a blender. All you need is the liquor and the tub of ice cream itself.
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What Is Cowboy Coffee?
Cowboys (and girls and, well, general cowfolk) often don't get to take much with them out in the field, and so cowboy coffee was born out of necessity.
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How To Reheat Lasagna In The Oven For Crispy, Bubbly Results
Before you reach for the microwave, turn to your oven for bubbly and crispy reheated lasagna that won't leave you with cold spots or burnt noodles.
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Ina Garten Cuts Her Bagel Into Thirds, And You Should Try It Too
Want to make your bagel easier to bite, or do you simply want to stuff more filling into your bagel? Then you need to try Ina Garten's trick for slicing bagels.
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Open Stubborn Jars Easily With The Back Of Your Knife
Got a stubborn jar that won't open no matter how you twist and turn the lid? You don't need a fancy gadget to get it open: just a knife is required.
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How To Clean Your Kitchen's Greasy Exhaust Fan With Baking Soda
If you're like us, you probably haven't (ever) cleaned your kitchen's exhaust fan - and like us, you probably should. Fortunately, all it takes is baking soda.
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How To Store Royal Icing
Leftover royal icing should always be stored in an airtight container to keep it hydrated, and protect it from bacteria and absorbing smells from nearby food.
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Break Up Ground Meat Easily With An Unconventional Kitchen Tool
Once the meat hits the heat, it's a balance between letting things brown and breaking up the clumps. Make your life easier and reach for this tool.
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How (And When) To Substitute Ketchup For Tomato Sauce
Because of ketchup's sweetness, it can only really stand in when the recipe calls for tomato sauce as one of several ingredients - not the star of the show.
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The Muffin Tin Hack For Delicious Cookie Cups
Want to know what makes any day of the week a whole lot better? A scoop of ice cream inside a cookie cup. You don't need fancy tools to make one, either.
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Skip The Meat And Make Meatballs With Ricotta Cheese
Want to stretch your budget just a bit or simply try something new and delicious? Swap out the meat in your meatball for ricotta and enjoy polpette di ricotta.
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3-Ingredient Bang Bang Sauce Is Too Versatile To Ignore
Bang bang sauce is simple to make, but all it really needs to take just about any meal from good to stinking fantastic is a whopping three ingredients.
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The Simple Method To Properly Clean Collard Greens
You may have heard that you're meant to soak your collard greens, but that can actually risk spreading disease and germs. Clean them this way instead.
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How To Dye Easter Eggs With Whipped Cream And Kool-Aid
Follow our easy steps for turning whipped cream or Kool-Aid into edible dyes, so you can make classic pastel Easter eggs or even rainbow tie-dyed versions.
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How To Destem Kale Like A Professional
While buying de-stemmed kale seems like a time saver, it is very easy to do at home. Plus you save yourself the hassle of picking out stems or slimy leaves.
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The Bacon Alternative Gordon Ramsay Uses For His Vegan BLTs
Gordon Ramsay has gone vegan -- for lunch. To make some truly stellar 'facon,' the celebrity chef combines two things: rice paper and tofu crumbles.
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Mix Cool Whip And Cream Cheese For An Easy, Decadent Frosting
Frosting -- it's the delicious topper on your cake, but gosh it can be a pain to make. Want an easy mix? Simply blend Cool Whip and cream cheese.
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The 2 Inexpensive Beef Cuts To Mash Up For Perfect Meatballs
We can all recognize that beef is getting pricier. However, you don't need to compromise on flavor with these two inexpensive cuts when making meatballs.
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Ina Garten's Tangy Secret Ingredient For Next-Level Smash Burgers
Ina Garten is known for her simple yet elegant meals. Her dishes are no-fuss but flavorful masterpieces, and her smashburger is no exception. The key? Mustard.
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Toasted Flour Is The Key To Bakery-Worthy Dough
If you want your home-baked goods to take like they came straight from a professional bakery, you need to start toasting your flour before you cook.
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The Fork Hack To Shape Gnocchi In Seconds
You don't need a gnocchi paddle or rolling board to make deliciously perfect gnocchi. All you need to make the pasta is your thumb and a fork.
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The Step You Should Never Skip To Prevent Soggy Coleslaw
So, you made your grandmother's world famous coleslaw for the potluck only to find that it's a soggy, watery mess at arrival. What gives? The answer is salt.
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Leave The Tails On Shrimp To Avoid A Common Overcooking Error
Do your shrimp turn out rubbery? Curled up into tight messes that are difficult to eat? The problem -- you're likely removing the tail before you cook them.
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Mayonnaise Is The Secret To Unbelievably Moist Tuna Steaks
Want to ensure you get a perfectly cooked tuna steak that's positively juicy? You don't need fancy equipment -- just a touch of mayonnaise on the outside.
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The One Type Of Sauce To Keep Far Away From Your Instant Pot
If you're cooking your dinner in an Instant Pot, you absolutely need to keep anything with dairy away from the pressure cooker, as it will curdle fast.
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