How Long Peppercorns Really Last — And The Warning Signs To Look For
Peppercorns come in all kinds of colors, each with unique flavors, so how can you tell if they're still good? There's one test you can use.
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Stories By Josie Dlugosz
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The Best Store-Bought Pound Cake Comes From A Beloved Grocery Chain's Bakery
In our store-bought pound cake ranking, we named this item as the winner for a couple of reasons, but first of all, for its incredibly good value.
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Make A 'Phenomenal' Breakfast With Your Texas Roadhouse Leftovers
We have a soft spot for leftovers that can be transformed into something completely new. This idea takes minimal effort and is ripe for variations.
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The Simple IHOP Ordering Tip For Guaranteed Fresh Eggs Every Time
IHOP works with large-scale ingredient formulas to streamline the cooking process and times, but if you want something fresher, all you have to do is ask.
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If You Order Steak With Texas Roadhouse Family Meals, This Rule Applies
If you go for a steak pack at Texas Roadhouse, be aware of one rule that might cause some tension among your party.
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Why LongHorn Steakhouse Brussels Sprouts Are So Good (And How To Recreate Them At Home)
Longhorn Steakhouse makes deliciously crisp and flavorful Brussel sprouts, and you can, too. Here's how to recreate the dish at home.
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What Happens When You Use All-Purpose Seasoning On Your Barbecue (And Why To Avoid It)
Barbecuing is a great way to cook delicious meat. Using an all-purpose seasoning is not the best way to extract great flavor and you want to avoid it.
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The Wildly Popular Lenox Spice Village Returns With 3 New Sets
After a brief hiatus, Lenox Spice Village is partnering with McCormick for three three new sets of its wildly popular vintage-inspired house sets.
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For A Spin On The Classic Root Beer Float, Reach For This Zesty Bubbly Drink
Root beer floats a classic treat, but with one simple swap you can enjoy a refreshing take on this old-school favorite. Here's how.
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The 'Essential' Ingredient Martha Stewart Squeezes Into BBQ Sauce For Unbeatable Flavor
Whether you're making your own barbecue sauce or looking to spruce up a store-bought option, there's one key ingredient Martha Stewart recommends.
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Alton Brown's Cooling Rack Trick Rids Fried Food Of Excess Oil In Seconds
Frying food doesn't have to create a mess. Your cooling rack is an important tool when it comes to draining the oil, but you've probably been using it wrong.
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For Bakery-Worthy Boxed Cake, These Are The Only Pans To Use
Boxed cake can be an easy way to enjoy homemade cake at home, but the pans you use matter more than you'd think. Find out which you should use and why.
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This 30-Second Step Gives Boxed Cake Mix Bakery-Level Texture
It's incredibly easy to make a boxed cake mix taste like it came from a bakery without adding any additional ingredients, and it only takes an extra 30 seconds.
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Jamie Oliver's Easy Trick For Seasoning Steaks Without Wasting Spices
Jamie Oliver shares an easy steak seasoning trick that will boost flavor without wasting your spices, saving time and reducing kitchen mess.
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How Cutting Sweet Potatoes Into 'Accordions' Turns Them Into A Restaurant-Level Side Dish
By carving into thin slices instead of the entire potato, each piece becomes flexible and springs back and forth, making them perfect for dipping.
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This Cookout-Ready Pasta Salad Brings All The Flavors Of A Classic Brunch Staple To Your Fork
Pasta salad is a deliciously easy recipe to follow, and with this little twist, it brings all the flavors of brunch to your picnic. Here's how to make it.
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You Can Make Dutch Bros' Signature Golden Eagle Coffee In Your Kitchen (It's Easy)
Dutch Bros' famous Golden Eagle drink is beloved for a reason, but you don't have to venture outside of your home to enjoy it.
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I Lived In Rome For Years. This Is The Italian Food Rule Americans Break Most Often
Some unspoken food rules can only truly be absorbed by living and spending time in Italy. Here's the one American's get wrong most often.
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12 California Restaurants Were Just Added To The Michelin Guide — And Stars Could Be Next
The Michelin Guide only adds new restaurants to its list twice a year — and 12 in California were just announced as potential Star receivers.
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The Coffee Cocktail That Rivals The Classic Espresso Martini
If you want to step beyond espresso martinis and white Russians, there is one coffee cocktail you need to try. It requires only three core ingredients.
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The 1950s Throwback McDonald's Location You Can Find In Massachusetts
There are a few McDonald's locations that pay homage to the chain's vintage roots, but one Massachusetts spot pulls out all the retro stops.
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Walmart's Lasagna Is Even Better Than The Brand Name, According To Shoppers
Shoppers online seem to prefer Walmart's Great Value frozen lasagnas over name brands like Stouffer's.
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The Best Store-Bought Cold Brew Concentrate, According To A Coffee Expert
To step up your at-home coffee game, you need to try cold brew concentrates. They're easy to work with, and this one is expert-approved.
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This Is What Actually Happens If You Forget To Score Your Sourdough Bread
If you're a sourdough afficionado you may be an expert at scoring loaves in arty ways, but will it ruin the loaf if you forget to cut the design? We find out.
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The Insider Trick From Katz's Deli To Upgrade Your Pastrami Sandwich
Katz Deli has been serving up it’s legendary pastrami sandwiches the same way for generations, but insiders know this ordering trick that gives it an upgrade.
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Anthony Bourdain Said This Is The Worst Thing To Do When Cooking Steak
Anthony Bourdain might be best known for his food travels, but the chef's tips for cooking steak hold up. Here's his tip to avoid the worst thing for steak.
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The Controversial Thing Bobby Flay Does With Raw Chicken
Celebrity chef Bobby Flay might be a star in the kitchen, but many food experts agree this step he takes when prepping chicken is super dangers.
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