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Your boring tuna salad needs a spicy citrus kick. Just a dash of this popular Japanese condiment brightens up every ingredient to make your tuna salad shine.
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Craving larger than life meatballs? Discover the Guy-Fieri-approved New York restaurant where a single meatball is large enough to serve as your whole meal.
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Puffy marshmallows and rich hot chocolate are a classic pairing, but this creamy riff might be even better. Here's the best ingredient to top off hot cocoa.
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Simple is often the most effective approach to a problem. And in the case of ground beef burger patties, one very simple mix-in means maximum flavor.
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If you want a quality pasta dish at home that rivals any restaurant's, there's one crucial factor you cannot overlook when choosing your ingredients.
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If you've been toggling between dicing and chopping ingredients depending on your mood, that's a mistake. The different cutting methods can impact your dish.
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Browning beef adds depth of flavor to almost any recipe, but this relatively simple process can easily go awry. Learn how to avoid the biggest browning mistake.
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Slicing a loaf of bread without pulverizing it would be the best thing since, well, sliced bread. Our expert has some thoughts on how to accomplish that goal.
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The pie crust isn't just there to keep the filling in place. If the texture is off, the whole dish is ruined. Say goodbye to soggy pie crusts with this trick.
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Once apple season rolls around, grocery stores are stocked with ciders. But the best store-bought apple cider elevates crisp apples to be well worth the money.
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It's a fact of life that restaurants are often better at making food than home chefs. Why is it that diner pancakes taste so much better than homemade?
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Before you go out and grab chocolate for the holidays, check to see if the company actually cares about its workers and customers by looking for these signs.
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Can you guess America's favorite holiday cookie? Outpacing shortbread and sugar cookies, this spicy treat got Target's prize for top holiday cookie in the U.S.
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It is almost impossible to apply frosting to a cake that is sliding all over the place. Here's how to keep it steady, according to a baking expert.
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It's temping to add a splash of your favorite brew, but here's what you need to nail down before you start cooking with beer, so you can hit the right flavors.
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A pint of frothy should be served cold, so drinking beer on the rocks isn't that wild of an idea. Just make sure it's the right type of beer.
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Cakes look their best when you've done a good job decorating them and edible flowers are an excellent choice. Here's how to 'glue' those edible flowers on.
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Jell-O shots have earned a reputation for being the go-to for raunchy college parties, but you can turn them into a classy treat for adults with this swap.
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If you're looking for a simple but delicious holiday appetizer, these spicy meatballs from Costco get rave reviews online. Here's what to look for.
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Look beyond classic frosted sugar cookies and straightforward shortbread when doing your holiday baking this year. Try these nutty southern treats instead.
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Cold brew is tasty, but it benefits greatly from some extra attention. This bold way to spice up cold brew doesn't require much but makes a big difference.
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Some historical culinary tricks are built to last, but this old-school method of preserving cheese impacts flavor and texture, and could invite bacteria.
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Potato soups are one of the simplest to make, but it's crucial to add the spuds at the right time. Use this expert's advice on the optimal time.
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The best peach pies start with the right peaches. Some are easier to pit and prep, while others balance sweetness and tartness for the perfect flavor.
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Soup is best when it's bursting with flavor. If you're adding herbs but still struggling to get the soup recipe to pop, try using this technique.
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If you've been a fan of Aldi, you might know that it's a German brand and assumed the name is a German word. Close, but you're not quite right.
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Lobster meat is a delicacy, but that doesn't mean you always finish what's on your plate. Here's how to properly store it for later and how long it stays fresh.
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