Make Quick Pickles With This Overlooked Kitchen Appliance
This quick, same-day pickling technique will get you away from the stove top and enjoying homemade pickles with the same ingredients in just ten minutes.
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Stories By Mathieson Nishimura
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The 2-Ingredient Seasoning Blend For Sweet And Spicy Bacon
This weekend, your bacon's about to be the GOAT. Make irresistibly sweet and spicy bacon with two ingredients you already have in your pantry.
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Give Your BLT A Sweet Overhaul With This Tomato Swap That Just Works
A classic BLT is good, but why not switch it up? Just swapping out the tomatoes for another sweet and juicy ingredient turns the volume on this sandwich way up.
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Use The Canned Refried Beans In Your Pantry For The Tastiest Dip
That forgotten can of refried beans in the very back of your pantry is actually your ticket to a satisfying, delicious, and easy-to-make dip.
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For Easy Watermelon Cutting, Break Out This Bathroom Essential
Watermelon may be delicious, but it also has a serious learning curve when it comes to cutting. Luckily, there's a hack — and you have it in your bathroom.
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Copycat Chipotle Sour Cream Is Easy To Make With Just A Bit Of Elbow Grease
Chipotle's sour cream has a unique consistency and a perfectly tangy taste. As it turns out, it's actually super easy to recreate this creamy condiment at home.
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The Trader Joe's Soup That Doubles As A Luxurious Pasta Sauce
Trader Joe's has tons of items that you can simply heat and eat, but if you take one more step, this soup can be transformed into a show-stopping pasta dish.
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Give Lemonade A Rich Flavor Overhaul With This Type Of Sugar
Lemonade is a tried-and-true classic beverage, but that doesn't mean you can't switch it up. This simple sugar swap is a total game-changer.
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Homemade Coconut Yogurt Requires Just 2 Ingredients And A Bit Of Time
It can seem intimidating to make yogurt at home, but it's surprisingly easy, especially if you start with coconut milk. Here's how to make this nondairy yogurt.
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You've Been Ignoring Trader Joe's Dazzling Selection Of These For Way Too Long
Trader Joe's customers go hard for the frozen meals and affordable wines, but don't forget to peruse the store's selection of this tasty item.
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The Most Refreshing Watermelon Cocktail Is Made With This Flavor Of Vodka
Add an extra layer of flavor to your next boozy watermelon drink with this type of infused vodka. This easy cocktail is refreshing and vibrant.
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You Only Need 3 Canned Ingredients To Make This Vintage Black Bean Soup
Here's a winning soup recipe to add to your rotation. Using only pantry ingredients, this three-ingredient black bean dish is satisfying and easy to make.
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The Absolute Best Meat To Serve Alongside A Watermelon Salad
Juicy, salty, sweet, and savory, we won't judge you if you eat watermelon salad straight from the bowl. But for a complete plate, here's the protein we suggest.
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How To Turn Everyday Yogurt Into A Gourmet Treat In Seconds
Plain yogurt makes for a great breakfast or snack, but don't load up that bowl with toppings before adding this simple, vibrant, and impactful ingredient.
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This Kitchen Appliance Is Ideal For Batching Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Making one grilled cheese sandwich in a skillet is easy. Making enough for a crowd, however? That calls for a completely different appliance.
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Our Favorite Store-Bought Chicken Nuggets Are Actually Meatless
When we did our taste-test ranking of grocery store chicken nuggets, we were shocked that the top contender contained absolutely no chicken.
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This Vegetable Saves Cheese Sauce From Being Too Heavy
Cheese sauce is delicious, but it can be a gut bomb. Cutting the dairy with some of this pureed vegetable can give you all of the flavor without the heaviness.
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The Breakfast Leftover That Makes The Tastiest Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
We'll take a gooey grilled cheese any day. But add this breakfast leftover to grilled cheese, and we'll eat it every day of the week and twice on Sunday.
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This Texas Roadhouse Secret Menu Item Is Made For Hot Dog Lovers
You’ll need to let your server know you've got the inside scoop to the secret menu to order this flavor-packed version of the Texas Roadhouse hot dog.
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Transform Your Grilled Skewers With This Zesty Flavor Boost
Skewers deliver the delicious flavor of grilled meat in a tidy but slightly dull package. Add tang and crunch to your grill game with a surprising ingredient.
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The Tuna Salad Upgrade That Will Change The Way You Make It Forever
Never make boring tuna salad again. Grab this jazzy ingredient to shake up your lunch routine, and give your tuna salad the tangy crunch it's been begging for.
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We'll Never Buy This Disappointing Trader Joe's Dip Again
Just want to kick back, crack open a bag of chips, and go to town on the dip? Don't trip on bad snacks, just skip our least favorite Trader Joe's dip.
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Don't Skip Your Fridge When Doing An End-Of-Summer Deep Clean
As we prep for PSL season, here's why your end-of-summer deep clean should include the fridge and freezer that gave you those cold drinks and midnight snacks.
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Our Least Favorite Gas Station Coffee Has An Oddly Sour Taste
You're not expecting the best brew of your life when you buy a gas station coffee, but the flavor of this brew was so bad, we'd avoid it at all costs.
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The Worst Frozen Pizza We Tried Seriously Lacked In The Flavor Department
We don't necessarily expect frozen pizza to taste like it comes from a restaurant, but we'd still like it to have some flavor and a decent texture.
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The Popular Tortilla Chip Brand That Tastes Bland On Every Level
Sure, tortilla chips are meant to be served with a salsa or dip, but that doesn't mean they should be as forgettably flavorless as the chips from this brand.
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Our Favorite Store-Bought Frozen Pizza Comes From A Popular Brand
The best frozen pizza we sampled is made by a brand you've probably had before. The crust, sauce, and toppings checked every single box for us.
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