Why Even Professional Chefs Use Canned Tomatoes
Canned tomatoes are a pantry staple for home cooks -- and many professional chefs love using them, too. Here's why.
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Stories By Iva Sorsa-Sunic
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Does Coffee Cake Actually Contain Any Coffee?
Coffee cake is a sweet treat that countless Americans love to eat. While many people enjoy the cake, fewer can say whether it actually contains any coffee.
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The Fizzy Addition That Makes Boxed Cake Mix Ultra Fluffy
To make your homemade cakes a little extra fluffy, look no further than the soda cans in your fridge or pantry. Trust us, it's all about the carbonation!
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Just How Thin Should You Be Rolling Out Ravioli Dough?
All too often, homemade ravioli is thick, chewy, and unpleasant. Avoid this by ensuring that you roll your ravioli dough out to the perfect thickness.
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The Unlikely Plastic Tool You Need For The Creamiest Guacamole Ever
Making ultra-creamy guacamole usually requires a fork and a bit of elbow grease. But there's a simple trick you could try which is much less effort.
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The Best Way To Reheat Rice For First-Day Fluffiness
Leftover rice is great for meal prep, but it can sometimes become dry or clump together when reheated. Following one extra step is key for fluffy results.
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3 Ingredients Are All You Need For No-Fuss Oatmeal Cookies
If you really want to simplify the process of making oatmeal cookies at home, then all you need is three easy to use ingredients.
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Why Does Nutritional Yeast Taste Like Cheese?
When it comes to tastes, nutritional yeast boasts a striking similarity with cheese. Naturally, this leads us to wonder: why and how?
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Can You Air Fry Chicken Straight From Frozen?
If you're wondering whether you can air fry chicken straight from your freezer, here's what you need to know.
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For A Hands-Off Breakfast, Reach For Your Rice Cooker
When making breakfast we often turn to skillets, waffle makers, and toasters. However, you can use your rice cooker to create a wonderful, hands-off breakfast.
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Exactly How Long Is Parmesan Cheese Good For After Opening?
If you're wondering how long your parmesan or Parmigiano Reggiano will last, the good news is that you probably have longer than you think.
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How Heat Resistant Is Parchment Paper?
While parchment paper is often used to line cookware, there is a limit to how hot it can safely get. Exceed this limit and it may scorch or ignite.
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Keep Your Guac Bright And Fresh With An Unexpected Juice
Guacamole is a delicious party dip but can be a hassle to make in advance due to browning. This handy juice tip will help keep your guac looking fresh.
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The Simple Rice Cooker Mistake You Can Easily Avoid
Rice cookers are the simplest way to make perfect pots of rice every time, but there's one simple thing you need to do to get the results you want.
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Prevent Annoying Bacon Grease Splatters With An Easy Addition
There is an easy way to fry bacon without getting grease splatters all over your stovetop. All it takes is one simple addition.
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It's Time To Start Cooking With Chopsticks
Put aside your wooden spoons, silicone spatulas, and metal whisks. Cooking chopsticks are the only utensil you need to perform an array of culinary tasks.
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How To Prevent The Chocolate In Your Kitchen From Going Bad
If you have plenty of chocolate in your kitchen, keeping it fresh can be a real issue. How and where you store it depends on what type of chocolate it is.
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The Store-Bought Tomato Soup Brand We'll Always Stock Up On
Find out which store-bought tomato soup brand we love and always keep stocked. Discover the taste, quality, and nutrition that makes it a pantry favorite.
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Can You Easily Freeze Peanut Butter?
While it is possible to freeze peanut butter, there are several steps to follow so you don't risk spoiling the taste and texture. Here's how to do it.
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Why Adding A Little Something Acidic To Soup Is A Game Changer
Do you ever feel like your homemade soup is missing something you can't quite put your finger on? Well, we think it's something acidic.
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What To Do About A Rusty Can Opener
Rusty can openers look unsightly and feel unhygienic to use. Here's why rust builds up, how to clean it, and how you can prevent it in future.
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What Is That Mysterious 'Service Charge' Restaurants Put On The Check?
It is becoming increasingly common for restaurants to include a service charge on their checks, but what does this additional charge actually cover?
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How To Grate Chocolate Without Making A Melty Mess
Grating chocolate is a great way to elevate desserts, but it can often melt and create a mess. There's one easy way to stop this happening.
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How Long It Takes To Make A Baked Potato In The Microwave
Cooking baked potatoes in the microwave is a quick and simple method. But exactly how long does it take to get the best results?
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Stop Tossing Out Empty Peanut Butter Jars And Use Them For Your Next Salad
Near-empty peanut butter jars have many uses but this hack for making this for your salad will have you wishing you knew of it sooner.
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Why You Shouldn't Buy Pre-Shredded Carrots For Carrot Cake
Using pre-shredded carrots for a carrot cake is the same as using fresh vegetables, right? Not at all. Read a baking expert's reasons why here.
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Seriously, Think Twice Before Eating Cut Melon From A Buffet
The platters of fresh fruit like melons are in abundance on a buffet table, looking deliciously inviting, but you should steer clear for an important reason.
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