Level Up Basic Rice And Cook It In One Briny Liquid
If you want to give your rice a serious flavor boost, then you need one uber-briny secret ingredient to help you season any kind of rice with ease.
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Stories By Kurt Suchman
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The One Step You Shouldn't Miss When Microwaving Your Food
Planning on reheating some leftovers in the microwave? There's one crucial step that you absolutely can't skip when you're microwaving your meal.
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Making Crispy Rice At Home Is Easier Than You Think
If you're looking for a great way to use up leftover rice, you should try making some delicious crispy rice -- here's how to do it yourself.
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Bread Flour Vs All-Purpose Flour: What's The Difference?
Making it rain sweet treats in your kitchen? Your cookies and cakes called, and they want you to make sure you've been using the right flour for your baking.
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How To Reheat Biscuits So They're Not Dry And Crumbly
Warm, buttery heaven can be yours, even on day two. Bring your bread back to life using these tips for reheating biscuits so they don't dry out.
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The Easy Way To Transform Bologna Into A Creamy Sandwich Topping
There is no reason to let bologna be boring. Instead of slapping some slices onto a basic sandwich, easily transform bologna into something a lot more exciting.
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The Jarred Ingredient You Need To Give Tuna Salad A Little Crunch
Tuna salad: a sturdy but boring lunch option. It doesn't have to be that way - there's an ingredient that up your tuna salad game, and it's in your fridge.
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Ditch The Water And Start Boiling Pasta In This Flavorful Liquid Instead
Next time you’re cooking pasta, switch the salted water for another liquid that will add bold flavor to every bite.
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Switch Up Your Next Pizza Night With Cornbread — Yep, You Heard Us Right
Although delicious, pizza can get repetitive. If you want to shake things up, you should reach for the cornbread mix. Trust us, this bizarre swap works wonders.
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Balsamic Vinegar Is The Secret To Elevating This Breakfast Favorite
Balsamic adds a unique tanginess to all kinds of dishes, but have you ever tried it for breakfast? The condiment transforms one particular dish.
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Here's How To Know When Your Bulk Fermentation Is Done
Wondering about bubbly bits or puffy dough? Here's how to tell when your sourdough's first rise is done, using the signs of a flawless bulk fermentation.
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What Part Of The Turkey Is Turkey Bacon Made From?
Anyone that's even tucked into a braised pork belly certainly recognized it as the same protein used for bacon, but where does its poultry cousin come from?
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Here's What KFC Mashed Potatoes Are Really Made Of
For many, the side dishes that accompany a fried chicken meal are the highlight, though some take pause when they learn how the mashed potatoes are really made.
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Amp Up Sad Cabbage And Start Making It Japanese-Style
There are no boring ingredients, only boring ways of preparing them. If you're sick of sad cabbage, take a page out of Japan's book and cook it like this.
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Is There An Easy Way To Steam Milk Without A Steamer?
When you hear that attractive hiss and see a wisp of steam, you know you're in for a treat, but can you replicate the cafe steamed milk experience at home?
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Is There A Difference Between Clementines And Mandarin Oranges?
Sweet, tart, bright, and easy to eat, clementines and mandarins may seem like one in the same. However, there are actually some key differences.
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You Only Need 3 Ingredients To Whip Up Morning Pancakes
Your next breakfast is selling like hotcakes. BYO maple syrup along with the only ingredients you need for the fluffiest short stack in town.
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Can Powdered Eggs Ever Replace Real Eggs?
With egg prices on the rise, many people are looking for alternative ingredients. But can powdered eggs really replace the taste of fresh eggs?
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Punch Up The Flavor Of Plain Ol' Egg Salad With A Briny Addition
Your egg salad is getting very sleepyyy. Wake it up with a briny ingredient that goes gangbusters with creamy egg yolks and a couple slices of white bread.
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The 2-Step Trick To An Elevated Bologna Sandwich
The idea of a bologna sandwich might conjure sad images of cold deli meat on white bread, but it only takes a couple tricks to make that sandwich spectacular.
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Can You Save Butter That's Been Melted?
If you’ve softened or melted butter for a recipe, can you put it back in the fridge, or is it all a big waste? Here's what you need to know.
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The One Step You Can't Miss Before Reheating Tacos
Whether made with hard or soft shells, tacos can actually be easily reheated without being soggy, but there is a trick to it.
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What Makes Starbucks Reserve Coffee Different From The Regular Stuff?
With the upscale atmosphere at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery (and the price tag to match), you might wonder what actually separates this coffee from the rest.
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Here's Where You Should Be Storing Your Cookbooks
Your home shouldn't be where cookbooks go to die. Here's how to store your cookbooks so they last longer than it takes to make that cassoulet on page 52.
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Why A Scooped Bagel Can Be Sacrilege For A New Yorker
Some say that ordering your bagel scooped is a sure-fire way to prove you are not a New Yorker. But what is it, and why is it so controversial?
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Get An Extra Fresh Chick-Fil-A Sandwich With One Easy Ordering Trick
As long as they are fresh, Chick-fil-A sandwiches are wonderful. Thankfully, there's one ordering trick that ensures you'll get a fresh sandwich every time.
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Stop Leaving Open Cans Of Tomato Paste In The Fridge
Leaving an open can of tomato paste in the fridge is a great way to make sure it quickly gets crusty, dry, and unusable. Here's a better way to store it.
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