Why Bourbon Is The Perfect Substitute For Vanilla Extract
Because of its unique properties, perfect alternatives for vanilla are usually hard to come by, but bourbon comes pretty close.
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Revamp Your Shepherd's Pie With Instant Ramen
There are many ways to revamp shepherd's pie, but if you want to add both a different flavor and texture, consider incorporating instant ramen in your recipe. -
The Most Important Tip You Need When Baking With Honey
Honey and sugar are very similar, but there are key differences that can affect the texture, taste, and time it takes to make your homemade baked goods. -
The New Flavors Coming To Salt & Straw's Thanksgiving Ice Cream Line
Salt & Straw's new Thanksgiving ice cream is based on Hrishikesh Hirway's popular recipe which is the perfect treat for the holidays. -
Grass Jelly: The Herbal Asian Dessert That Will Refresh Any Time Of Year
Grass jelly is popular in drinks and pudding worldwide. Here's everything you need to know about the herbal Asian dessert that will refresh any time of year. -
The Ingredient Ina Garten Uses To Make Pancakes More Tender
During an episode of 'Barefoot Contessa,' Ina Garten shared how she spruces up pancakes by adding ricotta, lemon, and fresh figs. But that's not all she adds. -
Ina Garten's Parsnip Mash Is A Foolproof Potato Alternative
Making the perfect mashed potatoes can be tricky, but Ina Garten has a foolproof alternative with her parsnip mash. -
The Strange Dish Depicted In Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper
Leonardo Da Vinci's painting isn't a historically accurate Passover spread, which includes a seafood dish that gives more insight into his own eating habits. -
How Cheetos Fans Can Help Bring A Flavor Back From The Dead
Announcing the news on Instagram, Cheetos revealed it would be bringing back one of three spicy Cheetos flavors, and fans would be making the ultimate decision. -
Marcus Samuelsson's Go-To Method For Perfect Fried Chicken
Although there are many ways to whip up perfectly fried chicken, Marcus Samuelsson's method may be your new go-to. Here's the celebrity chef's advice. -
The Simple Addition That Transforms Chicken Adobo
There are many regional variations of chicken adobo, but there's one ingredient that many consider key to transforming the dish's flavor and texture. -
Ina Garten's Dough Tip For Perfect Pot Pies
If you don't want to bother chill the filling or freeze the dough, Ina Garten has a time-saving method that will prevent your pot pie crust from sinking. -
Kare Kare: The Comforting Filipino Peanut Stew
Kare kare is a Filipino peanut stew that doesn't hold back with culture or flavor. Here's why you should try this comforting dish for dinner. -
Why It Pays To Use Fresh Garlic In Marinades
When you're marinating chicken or steak for dinner, it's worth a new extra minutes to add fresh garlic instead of garlic powder. -
Ina Garten's Store-Bought Shortcut For Chocolate Tart Crust
There are plenty of pantry staples Ina Garten believes are worth buying from the store, and her Dark Chocolate Tart recipe contains one of them. -
The Dish Alton Brown's Wife Elizabeth Says Is One Of His Best
One of the new recipes Alton Brown and his wife Elizabeth Ingram made together on "Quarantine Quitchen" is now Ingram's favorite dish. -
The Easy Step To Make Your Candy-Stuffed Cookies Even Better
When making cookies, you can't go wrong with mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, and raisins. But here's an easy step to make candy-stuffed cookies better. -
The Reason Milk Is So Important When Making French Toast
Using the right amount of milk to make French toast is pretty important. Using too much leads to soggy French toast, but too little isn't good either. -
How To Fill Your KFC Double Down Void
KFC's double down was a comically indulgent, limited-time item. If you're missing all that fried chicken and bacon in your life, here's how to fill the void. -
The Best Way To Fix Your Taco Bell Beefy Crunch Burrito Void
Since Taco Bell discontinued the Beefy Crunch Burrito in 2011, fans have begged for a comeback. Here's how to fill the void with Frito-packed alternatives. -
The Unexpected Trick For Saving A Stale Baguette
If your baguette is stale, your first instinct might be to turn it into croutons or breadcrumbs, but the truth is, a baguette can return to its original state. -
Michael Symon's Top Tip For Baking Lasagna
Lasanga is one of the perfect weeknight comfort meals, and chef Michael Symon has a tip he learned from his mother to take your lasagna up a notch. -
What You Should Know Before Making Brown Butter Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs seems like the easiest meal in the world to make, but there are a few variations that take it up a notch, like using brown butter. -
The Unexpected Ingredient That Will Elevate Brown Butter
Instead of trying to over-brown your butter with the risk of it burning, add this one ingredient for that extra boost of flavor. -
The Overlooked Kitchen Tools Ina Garten Replaces Yearly
There are two important tools that the Barefoot Contessa, aka Ina Garten, finds herself needing to replace year after year. -
A Simple Addition To Make Frozen Pizza The Perfect Brunch Food
If you want to get creative or want to spruce up the pizza that's been in the back of the freezer, it's possible to transform it into a brunch-quality dish. -
The Basic Egg Dish José Andrés Calls 'Life Changing'
If you're a fan of José Andrés, chances are you're a fan of eggs too. It's one of his favorite ingredients to use, which is evident in his TikTok alone.
