Cut The Cook Time For Your Sushi Bake In Half With One Simple Swap
The sushi bake is destined to be a keeper, with flexible ingredients that are easy incorporate into a quick weeknight nosh or a dressed up weekend splurge.
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Stories By Peggy Aoki
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The Absolute Best Salad Greens To Pair With Caesar Dressing
You can choose bagged, washed, and pre-cut versions for the easiest salad, but don't be intimidated by the heads you see at the market.
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The Temperature Tip To Keep In Mind For Better Hot Buttered Rum Cocktails
A great hot buttered rum cocktail is all about a piping-hot and perfectly creamy tipple. Our expert mixologist shares temperature tips to get it right.
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How To Drink Cynar In A Cocktail Or On Its Own
You've probably come across a bottle of Cynar, the Italian liqueur with an artichoke-adorned label, before. But how do you drink it? An expert has the answers.
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The 4 Herbs You Need For A Classic French Fines Herbes Omelet
Fresh herbs bring so much brightness and flavor to a dish, particularly something simple like an omelet. Here's what you need for a delicious one.
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All The Makings Of Deviled Eggs Can Form The Ultimate Party Dip
Deviled eggs are a classic party appetizer, but you can put a new spin on this old favorite by making a deviled egg dip to share at your gathering instead.
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The Flavorful Way To Transform Kimchi Into A New Ingredient
With its bold flavor and refreshing crunch, kimchi is great to have on hand - and there's an easy way to turn the Korean condiment into a whole new ingredient.
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Is There Really A Difference Between Beefsteak And Vine Tomatoes?
Two of the most commonly available year-round larger tomatoes you'll find are the individual beefsteak tomatoes and those on-the-vine packaged tomatoes.
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The Pantry Staple That Packs A Punch In Cream Of Mushroom Soup
Mild mushrooms can sometimes get lost in the mix of a cream soup, but adding a bit of complementary umami flavor will punch up that taste.
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Canchita: The Peruvian Popcorn Snack Isn't What You Might Expect
Popcorn is not the only snack that can be made out of corn kernels. Canchita is a crunchy and delightful snack hailing from Peru. Give it a try!
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The Canned Ingredient You Need For Delicious Vegetarian Meatballs
If you want to take your vegetarian meatballs to the next level, grab a can of chickpeas from your pantry. They're packed with protein, fiber, and flavor.
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Keep Your Stanley Tumbler Clean With 2 Ingredients And A Good Shake
Your trusty Stanley tumbler is a useful daily companion. But how do you clean all of its hard to reach places? Luckily, you only need two ingredients to do it.
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This Is What The Very First Nespresso Machines Were Like
Nespresso hasn't always been a giant in the home-brewing space. Here's what the brand's machines looked like when they first appeared on the market.
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What Does Trader Joe's To The Power Of Seven Red Juice Taste Like?
Trader Joe's sells a wide variety of custom drinks. Some are self-explanatory, which others like the To the Power Of Seven red juice are more mysterious.
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The Distinct Difference Between Jasmine And Sticky Rice
Depending on what you're cooking, you may want to experiment with different types of rice, and it's important to understand what you're working with.
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The Unexpected Ingredient For Creamy Deviled Eggs With No Mayo
If you want to skip the mayo in your deviled eggs recipe, you might have overlooked a perfect non-dairy option for making a flavorful filling.
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Balance The Richness Of Steak With A Dirty Martini-Inspired Topping
A martini pairs well with steak. But if you don't feel like a cocktail, you could always create a sauce inspired by the components of a dirty martini.
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This Is The Best Container For Your Sourdough Starter
Properly storing your sourdough starter is key for its longevity if you hope to continue using it long term, and not all storage materials are equal.
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The Part Of Your Nespresso Machine That You May Be Forgetting To Clean
Keeping your Nespresso coffee pod machine clean is an essential part of getting a good brew, but there's one dirty spot you might be neglecting.
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The Exact Difference Between Lemon Curd And Pie Filling
You might assume that thick, yellow lemon curd and lemon pie filling can be used interchangeably. But that's not the case. Here are the differences, explained.
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Our Favorite Zero-Sugar Soda Won't Make You Miss The Original
Although there are a bunch of zero-sugar versions of popular sodas on the market, one soft drink in particular can hold its own against the original.
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You Need To Be Grilling Your Sourdough. Here's Why
There are lots of creative ways to use your grill and improve almost every aspect of a meal, including tossing on slices of yummy sourdough bread.
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Why You Shouldn't Waste Heirloom Tomatoes On A Simple Sauce
Heirloom tomatoes are colorful, flavorful fruits. Cooking them down into a sauce doesn't do them any favors, so here are some better ways to use them instead.
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Vanilla Sugar Is The 2-Ingredient Kitchen Staple With More Uses Than You Think
Vanilla sugar is incredibly easy to make and has nearly limitless potential uses, from baking cookies with it to sprinkling some over oatmeal.
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How The Sous Vide Method Can Take Homemade Syrups To The Next Level
Everybody raves about the way you can cook steak in a sous vide machine, but it can do so much more, like prepare immensely flavorful syrups.
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A Spray Bottle Is Key For A Sparkling Clean Nespresso Machine
No matter how you make your coffee, a crisp, bright flavor depends on having clean equipment, so here's how to clean your Nespresso with a spray bottle.
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The Absolute Best Salt To Use When Salt-Baking
Salt-baking is a time honored technique that results in tasty dishes but requires a LOT of salt. What kind of salt is best to use for salt-baked dishes?
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