The Corned Beef Brining Tip Alton Brown Swears By
Alton Brown shared his recipe for corned beef on his website, where he revealed his recommendations for brining the meat.
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Stories By Martha Brennan
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The Best Tip Top Canned Cocktail Has The Highly-Coveted Award To Prove It
Our favorite Tip Top cocktail was presented with one of the most coveted prizes in the industry: The Best-in-Class classic cocktail award.
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There are nearly endless ways to upgrade a cup of coffee, and incorporating spices is one of the best options. Here are two foolproof ways to do it.
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The Biggest Mistake To Avoid When Using A Water Bath In Baking
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The Absolute Best Unsalted Butter Comes From This State, According To Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart highlighted butter from Vermont in a video posted on Instagram, where she told fans to use "the best unsalted butter" when cooking potatoes.
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This Egg Safety Tip Might Sound Icky, But It Will Keep You From Getting Sick
Safety is an important part of working in the kitchen, and some safety tips are more intuitive than others. This one might sound strange, but it's crucial.
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Starbucks Vs Caribou Coffee: Who Makes The More Affordable Latte?
Depending on where you live, Starbucks and Caribou Coffee might be two of the most prominent coffee shops vying for your attention. Here's the cheaper option.
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As explained by an expert, the key to seasoning steak to make it taste like it does at a Brazilian steakhouse is to keep things as simple as possible.
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Make Homemade Vanilla Syrup More Flavorful With One Timing Trick
You can stir vanilla-flavored syrup into coffee, use it to sweeten oatmeal, and incorporate it into cocktails. Luckily, it's incredibly simple to prepare.
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Chipotle's Barbacoa Beef Vs Carnitas Pork: The Flavor Difference, Explained
Chipotle offers barbacoa beef and carnitas pork as two primary protein options, but do you know how they differ in terms of taste and texture?
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How To Zest A Lemon Without A Zester, 3 Easy Ways
You don't need to have a citrus zester on hand to zest a lemon at home and get the most out of its flavor. Here are three quick and simple ways to do this.
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The Best Packaged Starbucks Snack Is Perfect For Dipping In Coffee
Everybody knows they can get a caffeine fix at Starbucks, but today we turn our focus to our favorite of the brand's prepackaged snacks.
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Make Pancakes A Protein-Heavy Breakfast With One Clever Extra Step
There's a very easy way to transform your usual pancakes into protein pancakes, and it's all about adding this ingredient and following a few quick steps.
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The Cheap Steak Cut You Can Substitute For Ribeye In A Pinch
If you're looking for an inexpensive replacement for ribeye steak, one chef offers his suggestion for an easy substitute.
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The Only US State Without A Single IHOP Location
The beloved pancake house IHOP boasts locations all over America. Which U.S. state closed its only location and became the only stackless place in the country?
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This Is Exactly How Much Caffeine Is In A Kirkland Signature K-Cup
There's nothing like waking up with a fresh cup of coffee. And while we like the flavor, we really need that jolt of caffeine.
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Can You Return A Nespresso Machine After Using It?
If you recently purchased a Nespresso machine but aren't sure it's the right one for you, Nespresso has a fairly flexible return policy.
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How To Get 30 Grams Of Protein For Breakfast Without Eggs (Yes, It's Possible)
With eggs continuing to get more and more expensive, turn towards various breakfast alternatives to ensure your breakfast has enough protein.
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Embrace Your Inner Hobbit At One Of Rhode Island's Unique Dining Experiences
Don't miss out on this truly remarkable Rhode Island dining experience, especially if you're a fan of The Lord of the Rings.
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A Splash Of This Ingredient Gives Mushrooms An Umami Boost
Mushrooms' porous nature allows them to soak up the flavor of any marinade, and their natural umami can be enhanced with a splash of this special ingredient.
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The Unique Upstate New York Candy Shop Owned By Paul Rudd
Here's what you need to know about Samuel's Sweet Shop, the upstate New York candy store co-owned by actors Paul Rudd, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Hilarie Burton.
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The 3 Types Of Pepper Alton Brown Uses To Season Brisket
Alton Brown is very precise when it comes to the quality of his herbs and spices, and recommends three specific types of pepper to coat brisket pre smoking it.
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We Started Spiking These Smoothies With Bourbon And We're Never Going Back
If you're finding fruit smoothies too samey, we have an adults-only suggestion to make them more fun - just add bourbon. Read on for some tasty suggestions.
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The Colorado Restaurant That's Housed Inside A Massive Fort
This fort restaurant is in a fascinating building that's historic in more ways than one, and has lots to offer visitors from tours to mountain-man style food.
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3 Unique Whiskey Bottles For A Perfect Whiskey Sour
No matter how well it's mixed, a whiskey sour can only be as good as its namesake spirit. Here are our expert's top three picks for the best bottle.
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The Best Goldfish Cracker Flavor Isn't Original Or Flavor Blasted
Nothing beats the GOAT of fish-shaped crackers. But when it comes to the best Goldfish cracker flavor to hit the shelves, prepare for A-game snackability.
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