The Cultural Reason Sweets Are Savored On Diwali
No celebration is complete without food, and Diwali is all about sweets. Here's the cultural reason why sweets are important on this special holiday.
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It Only Takes 3 Ingredients To Make A Lemon Drop Shot
A lemon drop shot is one of the easiest drinks you can make at home. With just three ingredients, you can have this simple '70s shot whenever you want.
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The Original Version Of Barbecue Sauce Was Way Different Than What We Use Now
While there are several regional variations of barbecue sauce today, they all share one thing in common -- they're very different from the early recipes.
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What Is That Odd Orange Paste On Raw Shrimp?
Raw shrimp sometimes have orange dots or paste on them. What is this substance? and is it safe to eat? Here's everything you need to know about it.
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How To Decide Whether To Blind Bake Or Par-Bake Your Pie Crust
You ought to have all the tools in your pie baking toolbelt you can manage. Blind baking and par-baking are tools for making pie crust that're worth having.
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The Type Of Canned Vegetables You Should Avoid
Canned vegetables are a great way to add more nutrients to your diet, but when you're at the grocery store, you need to check the labels for this ingredient.
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Alton Brown's Add-In For Egg Salad Proves He's A Genius
Celebrity chef Alton Brown has his share of quirky and eye-opening recipes, but his updated egg salad may be his most surprising recipe ever.
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Chefs Put A Cap On The Mistakes Ruining Your Mushrooms
Mushrooms give such a delectable umami flavor -- but there are plenty of cooking mistakes you might be making. Here's some excellent advice from chefs.
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The Key To Safely Frying Donuts In Hot Oil
Frying homemade donuts in hot oil can be messy and hazardous, but one handy tool allows you to safely immerse your dough in the oil while avoiding splashes.
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TGI Fridays Closes More Restaurants With Bankruptcy On The Horizon
TGI Fridays, like many casual sit-down spots recently, has closed the doors of a number of its locations to try to salvage the business. See more details here.
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McDonald's Has Finally Solved Its Broken McFlurry Machine Epidemic
A copyright exemption now allows McDonald's franchises to repair their ice cream machines themselves, instead of waiting for the manufacturer to repair them.
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Review: Sonic's Winter Menu Delivers Some Hot Hits And Cool Misses
Sonic's new winter menu has some pretty tasty items, as well as some you might want to skip. Here's everything you need to know about the chain's menu.
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Out Of Sour Cream? This Hack Could Save You In A Pinch
Sometimes the mood or the recipe calls for sour cream but you haven't got any in the fridge. Luckily homemade sour cream is surprisingly easy to make.
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Here's How You Can Make Pumpkin Puree From Scratch
There's just something so satisfying about DIY pumpkin purée. You can first use the pumpkin for decorative purposes and cook it when Halloween is over.
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The Blend Of Beef That Makes Up Gordon Ramsay's 'Perfect' Burger
If you are a Gordon Ramsay fan and also a burger lover, here's the blend of beef he believes makes the perfect burger so you can make it at home.
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McDonald's Quarter Pounder Returns To The Menu. Here's Why
After quick action on the part of the fast food chain as well as health authorities, McDonald's put the Quarter Pounder back on the menu, minus one ingredient.
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The Fix For Acidic Canned Tomatoes Is Already In Your Pantry
Tomatoes are king of the nightshades, but too much acidity in the wrong dish can be a real bummer. See how you can mellow that harshness with some bicarb.
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What Does A Free-Range Label Actually Mean?
A free-range label on chickens or eggs might not be what you think it means. The quality of these outdoor spaces for chickens isn't always so ideal.
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11 Mistakes You're Making When Reheating Foods In The Air Fryer
The air fryer can seemingly do it all, but when it comes to reheating leftovers, there are some tips you'll need to get the best out of the appliance.
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Is There A Difference Between Soy Sauce And Tamari?
Tamari has been around for ages, but it really came online in the West when those that adhere to gluten free diets needed a good alternative to soy sauce.
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Spooky Halloween Candy-Coated Popcorn Recipe
Just in time for Halloween, this spooky orange candy-coated popcorn is great for parties and special seasonal treats for the kiddos.
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Why You Should Never Open A Fast Food Sauce Packet With Your Teeth
Yes, we've all done it, and none of should. See the compelling case for keeping ketchup, hot sauce, and horsie sauce packets far away from that gob.
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What Types Of Apple Make The Best Pie?
Apple pie is a classic dessert, but there are thousands of types of apples to choose from. If you want to pick the right one, you have to know what to look for.
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8 Best And 5 Worst Steakhouse Chains In The US
With so many steakhouse chains out there, it can be hard to choose the right one to go to. These are the best and the worst steakhouses in the U.S.
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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 Best Type Of Beer To Make Barbecue Sauce With
If you haven't yet made barbecue sauce at home you're missing out on a lot of potential creativity. Beer is a popular ingredient to include and here's the best.
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Strain Your Canned Pumpkin Before Baking Or Suffer The Texture Consequences
Canned pumpkin puree can help elevate your baking game and take it to a whole new level. However, you always need to be weary of how watery things can get.
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