4 Substitutes For Cumin In A Recipe
Cumin is a spice pantry staple but all that time spent in the spotlight means sometimes you're gonna run out. Here are four quality substitutes you can make.
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Stories By Nika Renee
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5 Beer Pouring Techniques To Achieve The Perfect Head
Although it's an easy thing to overlook, the way you pour beer has an outsized impact on how much foam is produced. Here are five different pouring methods.
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Don't Throw Out The Lids To Parmesan Cheese Bottles — Here's A Hack To Reuse Them
Some containers are obviously reusable, while others aren't. Parmesan cheese lids are something most folks toss out, but you can actually use them again!
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Is It Dangerous To Eat Lychee Seeds?
Lychee fruit is sweet, delicious, and can be used in a wide range of desserts. But is it dangerous to eat lychee seeds or unripe lychee berries?
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The Kitchen Tool You Can Use As A Back-Up Grill Basket
Grilling is the ultimate summer pass time for cookouts and get-togethers. You don't need fancy equipment and this back-up grill basket is a great grilling hack.
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Don't Throw Away That Cardboard Six-Pack. Use It To Organize The Fridge Instead
Revolutionize your fridge! Learn how to upcycle beer six-pack boxes into handy organizers for snacks, drinks, condiments, and meal-prep essentials.
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Enhance Soups With A Liquid You Normally Toss Out Immediately
Wintery soups get us through the colder seasons. Enhance your cozy cooking game with this one surprise ingredient that usually gets thrown away.
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How To Pick And Prep Jicama
Jicama is a rising star in the world of root vegetables thanks to its bright taste and crisp texture. So, how do you pick the best one and prepare it?
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Make Shot Glasses With Cookie Dough For A Sweet Booze Chaser
Chocolate chip cookies are the stuff that snack dreams are made of. Improve the classic recipe even more by turning your cookie into a shot glass.
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White Vs Brown Rice: Which Is Actually Better For You?
The debate between white rice and brown rice is one of those age-old food rivalries. Out of this tale of two grains, which is really better?
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What Does It Mean When A Fruit Or Vegetable Is An 'Heirloom'?
Many of us know the term 'heirloom' when it comes to fruits and veg, but a lot of us don't know what it means. We explore what makes a plant 'heirloom.'
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Celery Stalk Vs Celery Rib: Is There A Difference?
Celery can be a great crunchy lunch snack and is perfect for juicing. But what's actually the difference between a celery stalk and a celery rib?
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The Portuguese Stew That's Cooked By A Volcano
Portugal has a unique food culture that's perfect for meat lovers. This Portuguese stew cooked by a volcano is a truly unique culinary experience.
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The Key To Keeping Pesto Green For So Much Longer
Pesto is a deliciously fresh and versatile sauce, but it can lose its green color over time. This hack helps keep your pesto looking bright and vibrant.
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The Upgrade That Gives Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice A Flavor Boost
Trader Joe's Chicken Fried Rice heated straight from the bag is just fine, but you can make it way more flavorful with one simple addition.
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Start Cooking Frozen Veggies In Your Air Fryer And Thank Us Later
Frozen veggies are perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Make the process even simpler when you cook your favorite vegetables in the air fryer.
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Yes, You Can Freeze Your Pecan Pie. Here's How
Pecan pie is a classic Southern dessert with a sweet, caramelized filling. If you don't want to eat a whole pie in one sitting, you can freeze it.
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Are Metal Or Plastic Cookie Cutters Better For Your Bakes?
Making holiday cookies is one of the best parts of the festive season. But, how should you make the choice between metal and plastic cookie cutters?
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Is There A Difference Between Green And Red Cabbage
Some things stay the same, no matter what color they come in. But red and green cabbage have just as many differences as they do similarities.
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The Best Olive Garden Soup To Choose For Your Soup And Salad Combo
Olive Garden has a number of excellent soups, but if you're looking to get the best one for your soup and salad combo there is a clear winner.
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The Secret Ingredient You Need For Protein-Rich Smoothies
A typical way to add protein into your diet is with protein powders, but not everyone likes the taste. This underrated ingredient is a great substitute.
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Can Onions Be Stored In The Fridge?
From hanging baskets to specialty containers, there are many ways to store onions, but some question if they should be kept in the fridge.
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Here's How A Cheese Pull Works
When a grilled cheese sandwich is cooked to perfection, it can be split apart with the gooey cheese center stretching and pulled, but there is a science to it.
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After Discovering Cottage Fries, We Won't Be Roasting Potatoes Any Other Way
There's waffle, crinkle cut, curly and shoelace. But today, we're all about cottage fries. See how you can get them crunchy and perfectly golden.
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Here's How To Properly Mix Add-Ins Into Homemade Ice Cream
Regular old vanilla doesn't cut it these days. You gotta get some tasty, chunky bits of something in there for variety. But be careful how you incorporate!
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Use Tater Tot Rounds For The Most Adorable Slider Appetizers
Are you looking to impress your family with cute comfort food? It'd be hard to do better than these tater tot sliders -- stack 'em up and down the hatch.
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The Best Stove Top Popcorn Is Not Made With Oil
Try this classic Indian ingredient to amp up your next stovetop popcorn. It gives you that buttery flavor while having a high smoke point to avoid burning.
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