How To Pick All The Good Figs At The Supermarket
Fresh figs are only available for brief periods of time, so when you do see them at the grocery store, here's how to select the very best fruits.
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Stories By Iva Sorsa-Sunic
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What To Look For When Buying Store-Bought Pasta, According To Giada De Laurentiis
Giada De Laurentiis knows Italian food. Even if you're not buying from her line of Giadzy products, here's her advice for purchasing store-bought pasta.
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The Key To Removing Tough Kitchen Grime Is Sitting In Your Laundry Room
Grease can feel nearly impossible to clean. But if you have a clothing steamer in your laundry room, the days of endless scrubbing might just be behind you.
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The Sweet Way To Keep Your Fruit Salad From Turning Brown And Mushy
If you've ever prepared fruit salad too far in advance, you know that it often turns brown, or even worse, mushy, quicker than your guests can eat it.
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Pick The Ripest Strawberries At The Store With A Simple Smell Test
How do you tell which carton of strawberries at the store has the tastiest and sweetest berries? Learn what to look for with our simple smell test.
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Give Your Grilled Corn On The Cob A Handle With This Quick And Free Step
The only downside to corn is that it's messy to eat, especially when you've slathered on the butter. But there's a solution: turn your corn husk into a handle.
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Ina Garten's Simple Tip To Caramelize Onions Faster Than Normal
Caramelizing onions is challenging even for the most experienced home chefs, but fortunately, Ina Garten has a super simple tip for making them quickly.
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The Super Easy Way To Find Hot Spots On Your Grill
Knowing exactly where the hot and cool spots of your grill are can be a challenge. That's why you need this ridiculously simple grilling hack.
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Freeze Your Summer Berries Without Clumping Using Martha Stewart's Method
Berries don't last long, which is why freezing them works. However, they often clump together in the freezer. Luckily, Martha Stewart knows how to avoid this.
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The Tortilla Reheating Trick That Will Change Taco Tuesday Forever
To avoid ruining your taco with a poorly reheated tortilla that's dry or cracked, spritz or brush the tortillas with a little water before heating them.
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The Surefire Way To Ripen Peaches At Home
Chances are you have a few under-ripe peaches at home. So, if you want to enjoy your peaches sooner, rather than later, pop them into a paper bag.
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Is It Safe To Eat Raw Elderberries?
You won't find a container of elderberries next to the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries at the supermarket because they are actually quite poisonous.
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The Secret To Irresistible Brownies Is This Tasty Retro Powder
Bakers are often looking for ways to make their brownie recipe richer, chocolatier, and chewier, and one old school powder can give your sweets extra oomph.
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Keep Cheese Fresh For A Whole Lot Longer With A Simple Vinegar Hack
Bacteria tend to attack exposed cheese quickly, making it tricky to use up before it spoils. Thankfully, white vinegar is all it takes to keep it fresh.
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Toss This Breakfast Staple Into Your Waffle Mix For A Savory Sweet Bite
Waffles are always a tasty breakfast option, but if you want to switch up their traditionally sweet flavor profile, we have some expert tips for you to try.
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The Super Simple Baking Tricks That Make The Fluffiest Muffin Tops
If you want bigger and better muffins, this baking expert has a few key tips that'll help you turn out tender results in no time.
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Give Bland Potato Salad An Umami Makeover With This Underappreciated Canned Protein
You might've tried smashing the potatoes instead of boiling them, or changing the dressing, but there's an ingredient that can truly transform: anchovies.
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The Part Of Your Microwave You Should Be Cleaning (But Probably Never Have)
A proper deep cleaning of all your kitchen appliances is necessary for routine maintenance, so you better be sure your microwave is getting 100% clean.
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Why There's A Crispy Film On Top Of Your Rice Cooker Rice
It's a bummer to find a brittle, plasticky, cloudy film on top of a batch of rice cooker rice, but this result is actually very easy to avoid.
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How To Steam Carrots Without Making Mush
Steamed carrots are a perfect side dish for any number of main courses as long as you know how to cook them. Here are some helpful tips from an expert.
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This Is How Much Your Burgers Should Weigh
When it comes to burgers, measuring the weight of the patty might seem like overkill but it's actually a crucial step if you want good, consistent results.
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The Best Plant Milk To Use For Creamy Mac And Cheese
Whether you're minimizing your dairy intake or trying to make the perfect vegan macaroni and cheese, this is the plant-based milk that's best for the job.
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Don't Just Cook With Chili Oil, Use It To Infuse Your Drinks With A Spicy Kick
Chili oil is the secret ingredient you need to transform cocktails. If you love fiery, savory, and complex flavors, here's how to add chili oil to drinks.
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For Perfectly Tender Kabobs, You Need To Grab This Kitchen Tool
Even when kabobs look pretty, they can feel like such a waste if the meat ends up dry and tough. Here's how to make sure your kabob meat is tender every time.
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For The Best Grilled Zucchini You Have To Prep Them Right
Zucchini cooks up pretty quickly, but it's still important to prepare it correctly before you throw it on the grill. Here's what to do, according to an expert.
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You Could Be Ruining Your Martinis With This One Fatal Mistake
Classic cocktails like the martini are hard to mess up, right? Wrong. You're probably mixing up a bad martini at home if you're making this common mistake.
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How To Char Hot Dogs To Perfection Without A Grill
Hot dogs seem made for the grill, but that's not the only way to cook them. While it may seem like you have to sacrifice the char, there's another way.
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