Chefs Recommend 5 Ricotta Substitutes For Lasagna, And 2 You Should Always Avoid
Lasagna is typically made with ricotta cheese. But if you're looking for a substitute, these are some expert-approved options to use (and some to skip).
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10 Cheap Fish That Are Absolutely Not Worth Buying
When it comes to preparing fish, you have a lot of choices, including what to buy. We consulted some experts to find out what fish not to buy.
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You Should Always Skip These Appetizers When Dining Out, According To Chefs
Appetizers can be a crucial aspect of an experience at a restaurant, but there are a number of these dishes that chefs recommend against ordering.
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A Chef Reveals Tips For How To Have The Best Steakhouse Experience
Everyone wants to have a good experience when dining at a steakhouse. These are some top tips from an expert on how to make sure that happens.
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12 Mistakes Experts See Home Cooks Make When It Comes To Burgers
A good burger should be a thing of simplistic beauty. Making a burger isn't complicated, but as we learned, there are plenty of ways to mess it up.
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The Ketchup Brands You'll Find At Your Favorite Fast Food Restaurants
You'll be surprised at how many fast food restaurants use the same brand of ketchup. But despite this, there is some variety. These are the most popular brands.
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13 Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Meatloaf
Meatloaf is an underrated weekday meal, but there are some common mistakes that you're probably making that can ruin the entire dish. We offer helpful tips.
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13 Menu Items You Should Never Order At A Seafood Restaurant
Seafood restaurants typically have a wide variety of kinds of seafood on their menus, but not all of them should be ordered. These are the items to avoid.
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13 Tips For Cooking Frozen Steak
Freezing your steak is a great way to make it last longer, but cooking it from its frozen state can be tricky. Here are some top tips for how to do it.
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14 Ingredients That Will Give You Supremely Tender Pork Chops
Pork chops don't have to be a boring dinner at all. Try using some of these ingredients and you'll get ridiculously tender and flavorful pork chops.
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The Highest And Lowest Quality Tuna Brands You'll Find At The Grocery Store
Grocery chains offer many types of canned tuna, but not all of it is of the highest quality. We did a deep dive to find the best and the lowest-grade options.
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The Most Common Mistakes People Make With Homemade Chicken And Dumplings
Chicken and dumplings are a classic dish for a reason. We help you avoid some of the more common mistakes so that you'll have the perfect meal every time.
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14 Types Of Chowders And What Makes Them Unique
There are so many different kinds of chowder out there, from corn chowder to Irish fish chowder and beyond. These are some types, and what makes them unique.
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15 Ways To Use Salad Dressing That Don't Involve Lettuce
Salad dressing has many other uses beyond, well, just salad. Here are some creative ways to use your dressing, whether it's store-bought or homemade.
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6 Nuts To Stop Eating And 8 To Choose Instead
Eating nuts can be nutritious and tasty, but depending on what you're looking for, some nuts can be better than others. These are the ones to choose instead.
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6 Canned Meats You Should Be Eating And 6 To Avoid
No doubt, canned meat is fast and convenient. But there are some canned meats you should avoid based on a number of nutritional factors.
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Popular Fish With The Lowest And Highest Mercury Levels
How serious is the mercury content in your fish? It all depends on what kind of fish you're buying, as well as where the fish comes from.
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14 Canned Foods People Stopped Eating
Canned foods are long-lasting mainstays in home cooks' pantries. Here are 14 once-loved canned foods that have fallen out of fashion with modern eaters.
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Nutritionists Give Us Vegetables (And Cooking Methods) That Aren't As Healthy As We Thought
Yes, vegetables are healthy. But you might not know there are some veggies that aren't as healthy as you think -- cooking methods can also play a role.
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12 Tricks To Make Jarred Pasta Sauce Taste Homemade, According To Chefs
Jarred pasta sauce can be a bit bland at times, so it's totally worth it to amp it up. Here are some expert tips for how to make jarred sauce taste homemade.
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Times When Using An 'Instant' Version Of A Food Is Just As Good
We often think of instant foods as the easy way out, but that's not always the case. Here are some instant versions of foods that you shouldn't overlook.
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The 14 Most Unhealthy Canned Soups You Can Buy At The Store
Canned soups are great for an easy and tasty meal, but they're not always the most nutritious. Some kinds of canned soup in particular are worse than others.
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12 Foods You Should Think Twice About Reheating
Reheating leftovers can save time and money -- and there's lots of meals that taste great the second time around. But take these precautions when reheating.
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The 5 Healthiest And 7 Unhealthiest Ways To Cook Eggs
Cooking your eggs in the morning can be a sacred practice. If you're looking to make sure you're getting the most nutritional content from them, here are tips.
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Underrated Ingredients That Will Change How You Make Meatloaf
Meatloaf is an American dinner classic, but the same old recipe can get old after a while. These underrated ingredients will switch up your meatloaf.
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14 Mistakes You Are Making With Leftover Food
Leftovers are one of the big perks of cooking at home. But there are some critical mistakes you need to make sure you're not making with leftovers.
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Once Popular Ice Cream Flavors You Hardly Ever See Anymore
Sure, ice cream pretty much comes in almost every flavor imaginable. But some flavors were once super popular and are now hardly available. Here's the scoop!
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