What Is The Point Of An Egg Wash When Baking Pies?
Many baking recipes include the instruction to brush the dough with egg wash. It's a key step which improves your pie in several ways.
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Stories By Dennis Lee
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Sweet Vermouth Vs Dry: What's The Difference?
Sweet and dry vermouth are both types of fortified wine, but they look and taste different and can be used in distinctly different cocktails.
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Brut Vs Extra Dry Champagne: What's The Difference?
Splashing out on a celebratory bottle of bubbly and want to understand your terms? We explain the difference between Brut and extra dry Champagne.
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Gelson's Market Left With One Wall Standing After Tragic Palisades Fire
The fires sweeping through Los Angeles are still ongoing but already we're receiving reports of the devastation, including the destruction of Gelson's Market.
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What Trader Joe's Sugared Rice Cracker Stars Taste Like
Trader Joe's new limited-time Sugared Rice Cracker Stars are a sweet-and-salty snack that tastes similar to traditional Japanese senbei rice crackers.
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For Traditional Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, Don't Skimp On One Ingredient
If you don't use a large quantity of this essential creamy ingredient, there is absolutely no way your Hawaiian mac salad will turn out right.
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2025 Is The Last Year We Have With 2 Iconic Girl Scout Cookie Flavors
This year's Girl Scout Cookie season is the last time you'll be able to get your hands on S'mores and Toast-Yay! cookies, which are both being discontinued.
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The Popular Potato Chips That Are Burnt On Purpose
What's with all the love for dark russet potato chips? A growing legion of fans have found that the darker the chip, the greater the flavor.
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Here's Why Chick-Fil-A's Iconic Waffle Fries Have Been Tasting Off
Chick-fil-A has tweaked its waffle fry recipe to try to make them stay crispy for longer, and customers on social media are not happy about it.
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Never Skip One Step For More Flavorful Canned Tomato Paste
Have you ever tasted tomato paste straight from the can? It tastes a little flat, but you can make it way more flavorful with one easy step.
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Here's What Happened To Taco Bell's Seafood Salad
For a brief moment in time, Taco Bell tried to get in on the fast seafood game with the introduction of its Seafood Salad. It didn't last long and here's why.
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Alton Brown's Favorite Cocktail Is A Mix Of Some Seriously Strong Liquors
Alton Brown is more known for his love of solid food, but he's certainly not above a good tipple. His favorite cocktail is a spirit-forward classic.
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The Step You Should Never Skip For Mess-Free Meat Tenderizing
Tenderizing meat is a great way to step up your kitchen game, but unless you want to clean little chunks off the wall you ought to follow this one simple rule.
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Can You Put Your Stanley Cup In The Dishwasher?
Stanley cups are incredibly popular and regularly feature on social media. Here are the rules when it comes to safely cleaning your cup in the dishwasher.
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Are Sausage Casings Still Made From Intestines?
It used to be that all sausages were made by stuffing meat inside cleaned animal intestine, but not everyone likes the sound of that. So what do they use now?
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What Exactly Are Turkey Giblets?
If you've ever bought a whole turkey, you've likely noticed the little bag inside full of turkey giblets. So what exactly are they and how are you to use them?
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The Brand New Espresso Drink Headed To Starbucks
To ring in the new year, Starbucks is debuting a drink that puts espresso front and center. Here's what the coffee chain has in store for its fans.
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How Does Wendy's Flavor Its Frostys?
Wendy's has been pumping out all kinds of seasonal, limited time flavors for its Frostys. But how exactly are they getting those flavors into the mix?
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How To Reuse Leftover Spinach And Artichoke Dip In New Dishes
Spinach and artichoke dip is one of those buffet spread must-haves of the holiday season. But what do you do with all the leftovers? Try these recipe ideas.
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Yes, You Can Make Chocolate Fudge Right In The Microwave
Fudge is a classic dessert to share with friends and family, but you don't need to bust out every dish in the house to make it. Just use a microwave instead.
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Why Should You Let Cooked Chicken Rest?
Whether you're cooking up a whole bird or just making some cutlets, you don't want to forget to let the meat rest after it's done cooking. Here's why.
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The Pizza Restaurant Chain Available In Red Robin
The gourmet burger spot Red Robin is in the process of reinventing itself and part of that transformation has involved partnering with a legendary pizza chain.
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Transform Frozen Tater Tots With A One-Ingredient Upgrade
This may be a simple hack, but it is definitely a good one. Add one pantry ingredient to frozen tater tots to give them pizzazz and delicious flavor.
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The Chocolate Chunks Ina Garten Uses For Her Cookies
Want to know Ina Garten's secret for the most delicious chocolate chunk cookies? Here's a hint: You can easily find it at your local supermarket.
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The French Connection Cocktail Only Takes 2 Ingredients To Make
It's hard to beat a 2-ingredient cocktail when it comes to speed and efficiency. Try making a classy French Connection for your next cocktail hour.
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Why You Should Save Your Crab Shells
After you've enjoyed a delicious crab supper, you may wonder what to do with the leftover shells. Turns out, these crustaceans have a whole host of uses.
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Here's How To Make Scrambled Eggs Like Bobby Flay
Scrambled eggs are a beloved breakfast classic but celebrity chefs all seem to approach the dish differently. We explore celebrity chef Bobby's Flay's method.
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