The Buffet Red Flag To Watch Out For On A Cruise Ship
The cruise ship buffet is the part many people look forward to most on holiday. Here's what to be wary of when dining onboard a luxury cruise.
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Stories By Creshonda A. Smith
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It's Time To Give Baked Salmon A Breakfast-Inspired Upgrade
Baked salmon is a classic meal option that has a bit of a dull reputation. Change things up with this breakfast-inspired baked salmon dinner.
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Is The Whiskey Smash Cocktail The Same As A Whiskey Sour?
These two classic whiskey drinks come from similar times and feature similar ingredients, do the differences between them warrant their separate classification?
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The Right Time To Add Butter To Pasta Sauce
Rich and silky pasta sauce is the stuff kitchen dreams are made of and adding some butter can really elevate the texture. Here's the best time to drop some in.
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Add A Crunchy Coating Of Nostalgia To French Toast With One Ingredient
French toast is tasty with many toppings. In case you don't want to go for the traditional ones, there's an ingredient that can upgrade this breakfast favorite.
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The Missing Ingredient For Better-Tasting Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are perfect snacks for all sorts of gatherings. Even if you're a pro, you can take deviled eggs to the next level with this extra ingredient.
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Why Creamy Ingredients Are The Fix For An Over-Salted Dish
It may seem like all is lost if you taste your latest creation and it's too salty but a creamy addition is the simple way to fix it.
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What Is The Actual Difference Between Cured And Uncured Ham?
Ever wondered what sets cured and uncured ham apart? See how their preservation methods impact flavor, shelf life, and the best ways to enjoy them.
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Keep Those Leftover Ham Bones To Enhance Winter's Most Comforting Dish
Your leftover holiday meals hold the secret to hearty, delicious winter dishes. Discover how a ham bone brings big flavor to cold weather meals.
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Do Starbucks Gift Cards Expire?
Whether purchased and forgotten, or given as a gift, you may have an older Starbucks card laying around and wonder if it has expired.
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The 'Big Mac' Ordering Hack To Save You Money
According to a former corporate chef at McDonalds, there is an easy way to order your burger to get a tasty Big Mac dupe while saving money.
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Can You Use Glass Cookware On The Stovetop?
Glass cookware has a chic aesthetic look that's popular with style-savvy home cooks, but is it safe to use on a hot stovetop? We take a look to find out.
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Why Not Every Vegetable Should Be Used For Meal Prepping
Meal prepping is a great way to take the work out of weekday lunches or weeknight dinners. These are the best vegetables to use when making food in advance.
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Here's How To Season Your Brand New Wok
If you've ever wanted to cook authentic Asian food, you've likely considered purchasing a wok. But before you load up your first dish, you'll need to season it.
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Here's How Long You Should Cook A Roast In The Crockpot
Being able to toss beef roast in the Crockpot and walk away for a few hours is a beautiful thing. For perfectly tender roast, here's how long to cook it for.
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Here's How Many Apples You Need For Your Apple Pie
Apple pie is relatively straightforward, but that doesn't mean you can't mess it up. One common problem is using the wrong number of apples for the job.
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The Key Topping You Need For Dessert Nachos
If you've never tried dessert nachos, you don't know what you're missing. And even if you have, you probably haven't had them with this delicious ingredient.
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Why There Are So Many Variations Of Akara, The Nigerian Plant-Based Fritter
Originating in Nigeria, Akara is a West African dish made from black-eyed peas. However, as the fritter traveled to different cultures, variations emerged.
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How To Make Bottled Caesar Dressing Taste Restaurant-Worthy
If you'd like an easy shortcut when making authentic, homemade Caesar salad dressing, you need to pick you up a tube of this ingredient, stat.
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Bacon Belongs In Your Chocolate Bark (We're Serious)
If you're a meat eater, it's hard to imagine bacon not being a great addition, but chocolate? Of course it's a win there too -- so how to bind the two.
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Avoid Tough Reheated Steak By Breaking Out The Air Fryer
Whether you brought it home in a doggy bag or grilled yourself, occasionally you’ll have some steak leftovers. Save the hassle and reheat it in the air fryer.
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Pink Velvet Vs Red Velvet Cake: What Is The Difference?
Red velvet cake is a gold standard for desserts, but have you tried its brighter, bubble-gummy-looking sidekick, pink velvet? We explain the key difference.
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The American Origins Of The Yum Yum Sauce We Love Today
Yum Yum sauce is such a mainstay of Japanese takeout these days, it's easy to forget someone had to come with it. Someone did, and relatively recently at that!
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The Frozen Ingredient That Gives Scrambled Eggs A Lift
For an unconventional (but not radical) take on breakfast, consider tossing a bit of this vegetable into your eggs. It's simple, tasty, and always available.
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