Why You Should Always Let Food Rest After The Microwave
The microwave oven can be a powerful tool to heat (or reheat) meals with speed and ease, but you should always let your food rest before eating.
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Stories By Whitney Bard
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The Absolute Easiest Tomato Variety To Grow In Your Garden
For a simple tomato that you can grow in record time in your garden, look no further than this miniature variety full of great flavor.
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Which Types Of Fish Have Edible Bones?
Usually when you see a bone on your dish, you try not to eat it. But many different preparations of fish have edible skeletons, including tinned fish.
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This Vintage Cheese Dish Used To Be A Jiggly Favorite — Now It's Practically Vanished
During the 1960s, it was impossible to go to a party without seeing one of these dishes straddling the line between dessert and side dish.
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The Safe Way To Clean Your Slow Cooker In The Dishwasher
Slow cookers are excellent appliances for an easy set-and-forget dinner, but they can create a caked-on mess to clean. Fortunately, you can use the dishwasher.
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If Your Dishes Still Feel Greasy After Hand Washing, Here's Why
There are some important techniques when it comes to hand washing that will ensure your dishes actually come out clean. This why it doesn't always work.
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Does Molasses Actually Expire, And How Long Is Its Shelf Life?
Sweet and smoky molasses has a much longer shelf life than you might expect. The trick is simply knowing how to properly handle and store the sugary stuff.
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Next Time You Deglaze A Pan, Reach For Orange Juice
Deglazing your pans is incredibly useful to do while you are cooking, but if you haven't tried doing so with orange juice, you are missing out.
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Canned Vs Fresh Tomatoes: Which Are Actually More Nutritious?
Canned vegetables get a bad rap, but they can rival their fresh counterparts in the nutrition department. This is how to assess tomatoes in various forms.
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The Homemade Pesto Mistake That'll Lead You To An Unappetizing Dish
There's nothing like homemade pesto, but making one common mistake will turn your heavenly green sauce into a discolored mess. Luckily, it's easy to avoid.
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Why Parchment Paper Is Your Friend When Traveling With Baked Goods
After putting lots of care and attention into homemade baked goods, it's important they arrive to your destination in one pieces. Parchment paper is the key.
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Ditch The Milk! This Sweet Breakfast Staple Will Taste Even Better With An Eggnog Bath
Giving this breakfast staple a dunk in eggnog instead of milk turns ordinary mornings into festive holiday-flavored feasts and makes meal prep super simple.
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Why You Should Keep Silver Cutlery Out Of Your Dishwasher
Fine silver cutlery is often passed down. One needs to take special care to keep it beautiful, but does that mean avoiding the dishwasher?
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The Aromatic Kitchen Trick That Keeps Rodents At Bay
Your kitchen is no place for rodents, but deterring these pests can be tricky. Luckily, a certain kind of essential oil can get the job done with ease.
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Prevent Soggy Slow-Cooker Veggies With Just One Simple Step
Soggy and limp vegetables are never ideal. So the next time you make a slow cooker recipe, remember one rule to keep produce firm, flavorful, and aesthetic.
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Why You Should Be Cleaning Greasy Kitchen Cabinets With Cooking Oil
You need to fight oil with oil; the very same oil you keep next to the stove (no need to use fancy olive oil for this).
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The Biggest Mistake You're Making With Your Cheese Grater
A box cheese grater is an essential tool for most kitchens, but there's one way of using it that you've probably overlooked. Here's how to make the most of it.
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Not Sure How Much Pot Roast You Can Fit In Your Slow Cooker? Here's How To Figure It Out
Making a slow cooker pot roast requires a bit of preparation, like finding the right size roast for your appliance. Here's how to tell if it's too large.
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You Can't Just Use Any Pan To Make Shepherd's Pie — Here's Why
Using the wrong baking dish for shepherd's pie can lead to uneven cooking, but these tips can help you pick the right pan for crisp, satisfying results.
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The One Rule To Follow For An Organized Fridge 100% Of The Time
A messy, smelly, and otherwise chaotic fridge is a recipe for confused cooking - but this tip ensures everything has a place, and stays there.
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The Simple Mistake That Can Leave Brussels Sprouts Firm And Mushy At The Same Time
There's nothing better than a plate of roasted and crispy Brussels sprouts, but this common cooking mistake can ruin even the tastiest dish.
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Season Your Roasted Broccoli With This Punchy Leftover Ingredient
If you want to take your roasted broccoli to the next level, toss this umami flavor bomb into the mix. Its salty, savory, briny punch will upgrade your florets.
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Keep These Cooking Liquids In Your Freezer — You'll Thank Yourself Later
While seasonings and marinades are crucial in developing flavor, having these cooking liquids on hand will add a new dimension to your food.
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Is It Safe To Store Food Outside In The Winter?
When the weather outside is frightful, one may believe that the back porch can double as a freezer. Here's what you need to know to store food safely.
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The 4-Ingredient Cabbage Dish That Doubles As A Main Or Side
This underrated vegetable is versatile and complex. It adds a great crunch, and its natural flavor absorbs other notes well. This dish is sure to please.
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This Condiment Has Probably Been In Your Fridge For Way Too Long
We can be lenient with how long we let condiments sit in the fridge, assuming everything is okay. The truth is, this condiment probably needs to be replaced.
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How To Easily Remove Stubborn Stains From Cutting Boards
If you're having trouble with stains on either wooden or plastic cutting boards, here are some tips to remove them with little effort.
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