Everything You Need To Know About Paprika
Paprika spice is well known for its vibrant color and mild to hot taste, but do you know what paprika actually is or what fruit it's made from? Find out here.
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The Absolute Best Ways To Keep Carrots Fresh
If you want to keep your carrots fresh, there are two methods for doing so, and they are actually complete opposites of one another, though both use the fridge.
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Is It Safe To Cook Raw Shrimp In A Microwave?
Microwaves have many uses, popping popcorn to reheating frozen dinners, but if you've ever wondered if you can cook raw shrimp in one, you may be surprised.
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Alex Guarnaschelli Has A Secret Technique For Thickening Gravy
Guarnaschelli's secret ingredient can help your gravy to become smooth and develop a good consistency. Here's everything you need to know about the technique.
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This Surprising Fruit Will Take Your Pork Chops To The Next Level
When it comes to selecting a co-star for this main attraction, this go-to fruit for the cut of meat is sure to elevate your dish. Here's what you should know.
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The Marinating Hack That Will Take Eggs To The Next Level
With this simple marinating hack, your eggs will gain an additional layer of flavor that is equal parts salty, savory, creamy, and complex.
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The Funny Story Behind Why Trader Joe's Bananas Are Sold Individually
Trader Joe's is well-known for its quirkiness and its single bananas are the perfect example, as is the story behind the store's banana policy.
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Signs Your Blue Cheese Has Gone Bad
You can rely on your sight, smell, and sense of touch to find signs your blue cheese has gone bad. You should also keep in mind that blue cheese can spoil fast.
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Is It Possible To Cook Raw Chicken In A Microwave?
Microwaves are handy, and our kitchens wouldn't be the same without them. But is it possible to use your microwave to cook main proteins, like chicken?
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Why You Shouldn't Store Cake In The Fridge
While it's only natural to want to preserve your cake and the refrigerator seems like the best way to do so, you should be aware of why this isn't exactly so.
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The Ingredient That Will Change Your Apple Pie Forever
When creating your filling for your apple pie, there is one ingredient you need to add because it will change your pie forever, and for the better.
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Why Are Charcuterie Boards So Expensive?
Charcuterie boards are expensive appetizers but while their price tag might give some pause, there is a reason for their relative high cost to other snacks.
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Why You Should Use A Milk Marinade When Cooking Fish
Rather than having to cook a stinky piece of fish, there is actually a way to neutralize much of the unwanted smell. Unexpectedly, the method involves milk.
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Can You Safely Eat Green Potatoes?
Potatoes are nutrient-rich and have a wealth of vitamins and minerals, but what about green potatoes? Are they even safe to eat to begin with?
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The Ingredient That Will Take Your Chicken Dinner Up A Notch
As tasty as they are, eating chicken dishes on repeat can quickly become monotonous. Luckily, there's a way to add some zip back into your chicken dinners.
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Are Hairy Carrots Safe To Eat?
What happens when you go into the crisper drawer and pull out a bag full of hairy carrots? Are hairy carrots safe to eat? Here's everything you need to know.
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You Should Reconsider Using The Defrost Button On The Microwave. Here's Why
Your microwave's defrost button: Quick and easy, or too good to be true? Here's why this button could actually be the worst choice for thawing food.
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Here's How To Tell How Hot A Jalapeño Is
How can you tell if a jalapeño will be hot or mild? Predicting spice can be a guessing game if you don't know what to look for. Here's what you need to know.
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Here's Why You Need To Start Soaking Ground Meat In Heavy Cream
If you like cooking meat, you know about the qualities of buttermilk. So, it's no surprise that heavy cream, a fellow dairy, is perfect for meat. Here's why.
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The Perfect Temperature For Soup, According To Science
Too hot? Too cold? The ideal temperature for soup can be pretty elusive. Luckily, science has some guidelines on how to achieve that perfect spoonful.
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The Simple Bagel Shaping Method You Need To Try
Often a project reserved for seasoned at-home bakers, bagel-making is possible for anyone with this simple bagel shaping method from Instagram.
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How A Cold Oven Could Take Your Pound Cake To The Next Level
There's a version of pound cake that owes its height and fluffiness to the cold oven technique. If you want to take your pound cake to the next level, try this.
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The Real Name For Banana Strings And What They're Actually For
Banana strings have a name and purpose other than being annoyingly tricky to peel off. If you've never given them much thought, you're in for a nice surprise.
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Why You Should Never Use Regular Paint For Easter Eggs
There's no denying the fun of dyeing Easter eggs. The best part is using them in recipes after Easter festivities, but all eggs aren't okay to cook. Here's why.
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The Egg Trick Grocery Stores Use To Make You Spend More Money
Eggs rank among shoppers' top supermarket purchases. They're not outrageously priced, but there's a way grocers take advantage of customers shopping for eggs.
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Why Does Expensive Pasta Taste So Much Better?
You're not imagining it: Expensive pasta really does taste better. Here's why.
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Stop Substituting Butter For Egg Wash. Here's Why
Butter may not work the way you want it to if you're using it as a substitute for egg wash.
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