How Long To Boil Fresh Broccoli For The Perfect Texture
Broccoli is a nutrient powerhouse and a great side dish, as well as being the star of many salads and soups. Find out the perfect broccoli boiling time here.
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Stories By Megan Shoop-Volz
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What's The Distinction Between A Coffee Percolator And Moka Pot?
Your coffee can taste a bit different depending on whether you brew it with a percolator or a moka pot. Here are the pros and cons they bring to your brew.
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What Makes Oklahoma-Style Chili Unique?
Different states are known for their signature dishes, so what's the deal with Oklahoma-style chili? Here's what to know about the Southwest staple.
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The Victorian Era Fork That Used To Rule Ice Cream Eating
Back in Victorian England, etiquette and manners were of utmost importance, and with them came specialized cutlery like the ice cream fork.
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Switch Up Your Regular Cobbler With A Sweet Potato Filling
While classic peach cobblers are omnipresent from May to August, September carries cravings for seasonal treats like baked sweet potatoes.
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Cornmeal Vs Sawmill Gravy: What's The Difference?
Whether used to top biscuits or smother a chicken-fried steak, gravy can really hit the spot, but do you know what distinguishes the different types of gravy?
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What The Seasonal Yellow Caps On Coca-Cola Bottles Mean
If you live in an urban area, seeing the caps on Coca-Cola bottles switch from red to yellow might be your first indication of spring.
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The Trick For Slicing A Large Block Of Cheese Evenly
What's the trick to cutting a block of cheese into even slices? It's all down to using the right tool for the job in a unique -- and easy -- way.
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Elevate Vanilla Ice Cream In A Pinch With Everything Bagel Seasoning
Feeling bored with your bowl of plain old vanilla ice cream? Head to your spice rack for flavorful inspiration in the form of everything bagel seasoning.
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Give Your Pancakes A Savory Twist With A Breakfast Hash Filling
Pancakes don't have to be sweet, and savory pancakes don't have to be boring. Instead, you can stuff pancakes with breakfast hash for an all-in-one bite meal
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Add Boursin To Your Next Grilled Cheese For A Pop Of Flavor
You can make a case for serving grilled cheese at celebrations and gatherings, especially if you give them a savory upgrade with herby Boursin cheese.
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The Easiest Method For Homemade No-Churn Ice Cream
With three basic ingredients and no specialized equipment, our super-simple ice cream recipe starts with a base of homemade whipped cream.
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The Soaking Tip To Enhance The Flavor Of Your Freshly Caught Fish
Doing this helps keep fish fresh longer, adds a layer of seasoning, and helps it retain moisture during the cooking.
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Give Salmon A Spicy, Bold Twist By Glazing It With This Sauce
If you're looking to add some zing to your weekly salmon bake or fish taco Tuesday, we suggest literally spicing things up with this tangy sauce.
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Your Instant Pot Is The Best Kitchen Tool For Easier Homemade Yogurt
When using an Instant Pot to make yogurt, you can set the Instant Pot to hold a specific temperature for long periods of time.
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What Exactly Is The Warner-Bratzler Shear Test For Meat?
The toughness or tenderness of a meat cut is not solely based on personal taste. In the 1920s and '30s scientists got involved to standardize things.
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Your Rice Cooker Is The Secret Weapon For Easy Mac And Cheese
There's no need to boil pasta or hand whisk bechamel sauce. Simply add your ingredients to the rice cooker to get homemade mac 'n cheese in 30 minutes.
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An Immersion Blender Is Key For Creamier Dips
Sometimes we want a chunky guacamole, but more often than not we're going for smooth and creamy when it comes to dips - that's where this handy tools comes in.
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Add Mini Marshmallows To Enhance The Flavor Of Your PB&J Sandwich
Your next peanut butter and jelly sandwich can be so much more than the usual in regard to flavor as well as texture with this simple addition.
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