The Grocery Store Red Salsa You Should Avoid Now And Forever
Everyone knows that jarred grocery store salsa is rarely as good as the fresh, homemade variety, but this one product is particularly disappointing.
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Stories By Jonita Davis
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The Trendy Ingredient That Gives Popcorn A Vibrant Upgrade
Boring old popcorn is getting the glow-up it deserves. Hitch a ride on this easy-to-make snack trend with the addition of one ultra-trendy ingredient.
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Can You Actually Eat Fertilized Eggs?
Though it's rare to find fertilized eggs in the U.S., you might still be wondering how to tell if you've bought some -- and whether you can eat them.
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How Much Rust Is Too Much For Canned Food?
If you've got a couple of cans with rust on them in your pantry, you might be wondering whether they're still safe to eat. Here's how to tell.
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The Spices You Need To Make Your Own Pizza-Flavored Potato Chips
If you've ever wanted a pizza but were only hungry for a snack, you know how appealing pizza-flavored potato chips can be. Here's how to make them at home.
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Does Baking Soda Really Remove Pesticides From Produce
For better or worse, pesticides are here to stay. You may have heard that a good solution is to soak produce in baking soda and water, but does it work?
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Don't Throw Out Your Fish Heads, Cook With Them Instead
Unlike the rest of the world, Americans tend to throw out the fish head when cooking, but it doesn't need to be this way. You don't know what you're missing.
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The Burger Bun Swap You Won't Regret Trying
A well-topped burger is a thing of beauty. At least, until you try to eat it. If your toppings keep slipping out, it's time to swap your burger bun.
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The Simple Burger Flipping Mistake You've Probably Been Making All Along
It's tempting to go hard or go home when it comes to your burger game, but this burger flipping trick proves that sometimes less is truly more.
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Keep Frozen Cookies Fresh For A Year With A Simple Layering Tip
Have too many cookies than you can eat in one go? As long as you pack them up this way, they'll stay perfectly fresh in the freezer for a year.
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Why The US Government Has Been Stockpiling Cheese For Nearly 100 Years
Although it borders on satire, the U.S. government has been stockpiling cheese for almost a century and they're still having trouble getting rid of it all.
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The Only Type Of Coupon Trader Joe's Accepts
Trader Joe's does stellar snacks for budget-friendly prices. But here's how low you could go with the one type of coupon Trader Joe's accepts on the reg.
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Generic Vs. Brand Name Canned Food: Is There Really Even A Difference?
Connoisseurs of canned cuisine have long wondered whether there was actually any difference between name brand canned goods and their store brand counterparts.
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Can You Order Just Buns From McDonald's
For one reason or another, you may find yourself wanting to order just a hamburger bun from McDonald's with nothing on it. But is that even possible?
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The Classic Canned Food That Ina Garten Refuses To Buy
Sometimes Ina Garten insists that store-bought is fine but not with this product. Here's the canned good that she absolutely refuses to buy.
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Turn Ketchup Into A Bold BBQ Sauce With Just Two Extra Ingredients
Barbecue sauce can be complex to make but you can get the same results but just adding two simple ingredients you already have to ketchup.
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The Hot Dog Bun Mistake That's Ruining Your Experience
It's a common mistake for hot dog cooks at home to buy hot dogs and buns separately. But this could lead to a subpar dining experience.
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The Key Step For Grilling Dry Aged Beef
A nice cut of dry aged beef is a culinary gem, but there are a few important things to keep in mind when it comes time to slap that steak on the grill.
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Cut Back On Potato Soup Prep Time With One Frozen Ingredient
Potato soup is a hearty dish that's perfect for cold weather, but it requires a fair bit of prep time. Cut down on that effort by using this frozen ingredient.
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Take Frozen Pizza To The Next Level With A Game-Changing Crust Tip
Frozen pizzas are convenient, but they often lack that satisfying crust you get from a pizzeria. Upgrade your crusts with this easy hack and never look back.
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Who Makes Costco's Kirkland Brand Hard Seltzers?
Before you get to the point where you can no longer say Kirkland Signature, find out who's been busy brewing your favorite Costco brand hard seltzer.
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Here's Our Least Favorite Canned Corn Brand On The Shelves
We tried 12 brands of canned corn, and one stuck out as the absolute worst. What caused this canned brand to tank? It might be the ingredients?
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Why Costco Discontinued Its Kirkland Chocolate Chips
With two types and seemingly always available, home bakers swear by Costco's chocolate chips but they suddenly disappeared from shelves.
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The Prep Step You Need For Quicker Brown Rice
Brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice but with this simple step you could be cooking it in a fraction of the time, no matter your method.
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Should You Really Be Avoiding Seed Oils?
These days, seed oils are getting dragged on social media. Find out whether the bad press is deserved, and what oil you should use in your cooking.
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How To Stop Wasting Your Money On Colorful Sanding Sugar
Sanding sugar is often more expensive than regular sugar, but you don't necessarily need to cough up the extra change. This simple hack is almost identical.
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Vegetable Oil Pours So Much Better With The Help Of A Fork
Bottles of oil are well-sealed and meant to be poured, but if you need a drizzle, this hack will keep your oil freshest and give you ease of use.
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