The Kitchen Tool That Can Peel And Mash Potatoes At The Same Time
Whichever way you like your mashed potatoes, there is a common kitchen tool that does the double duty of peeling and mashing your cooked potatoes all at once.
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The 20 Best Olive Oils For Cooking
There's no shortage of olive oils to choose from, ranging from cheap to expensive. But which ones are really worth buying? Consider this list your EVOO guide.
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What Daniel Boulud Loves About Lyon's Food Scene
Chef Daniel Boulud's accolades have reached lofty heights. But, his roots lay in the French city of Lyon where he eeked out his trade from the age of 14.
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Is Meat More Affordable Outside The US?
While meat prices continue to rise, many are left wondering if the U.S. consumer market is paying more than other countries. A study reveals the answer.
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Where The Pasta Term 'Al Dente' May Have Come From
While it isn't clear who devised the term al dente, its origins appear quite logical.
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The Mistake You're Making When Cooking Bacon In The Oven
Everyone makes mistakes when cooking bacon, and when you make your bacon in the oven, you might be making this one.
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The Maximum Amount Of Eggs You Can Safely Eat Each Week
Eggs have a pretty scrambled reputation. So, what's the maximum amount of eggs that should be eaten per week?
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17 Tips You Need When Baking With Brown Sugar
Sugar is as versatile as it is varying. From white to light brown, from dark brown to turbinado, check out these tips you need when baking with brown sugar.
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The Condiment In Your Refrigerator That Might Contain Insect Eggs
How would you feel about eating insect eggs? The truth is, you're probably already eating them, depending on which condiments you keep on hand.
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What Are The Best Types Of Fish For Ceviche?
Ceviche is one of those dishes that grips the senses. It's bracing in the best ways possible, cold and evocative of the sea with an electrifying citrus ting.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes When Roasting Food
If you've ever wondered why your best efforts to roast a dish still came up short, there are a few factors at play. Stop making these common roasting mistakes.
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Thomas Keller's Culinary 'Law Of Diminishing Returns' Explained
Of course, sometimes less is more -- even when it comes to food. Here's why famed chef Thomas Keller believes in a culinary "law of diminishing returns."
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Martha Stewart's Boozy Ingredient To Sophisticate Bundt Cake
Celebrity chef Martha Stewart uses one variation to spruce up her bundt cakes. The result? A dessert best suited for adults and packed with flavor.
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Your Truffle Oil Contains No Real Truffles
It’s time to face the music: The truffle oil fries you’ve been paying a premium for aren’t actually that premium.
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The Biggest Mistake You're Making When Draining Pasta
Don't let pasta sit in the strainer for too long, as starch on the pasta surface will cause the pasta to stick together. Hot pasta also absorbs sauce better.
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It's Time To Stop Sleeping On Chicken Powder
Chicken powder is the new chicken bouillon but without mirepoix flavors. Here's why it's time to stop sleeping on chicken powder and start using it in recipes.
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A Sweet Way To Use Up Your Extra Basil
Basil is a brilliant green and fragrant herb that can leave you with leftovers. Here's an ingenious way to revitalize those loose basil leaves lying around.
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The Old-Fashioned Way Tabasco Measures The Ripeness Of Its Peppers
To make sure the peppers are ripe before picking, a test was developed many years ago that is still used today.
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The Best Time To Stop By Trader Joe's When You're In It For The Free Samples
Want to taste test all of Trader Joe's new specialty products? Here's the best time to shop to get your hands on some free samples, according to an employee.
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How To Easily Pick Out A Pound Of Apples Without A Scale
If you're buying apples for a recipe and find yourself at a shop without a scale, here's an easy trick to make sure you wind up with about a pound every time.
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Why Gordon Ramsay Salts Garlic Before Mincing
Few things add more flavor to a dish than garlic. But according to chef Gordon Ramsay, the way you prepare your garlic can change how it tastes.
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New Survey Reveals The Most Popular Picnic Food In The US
Picnics are a summer treat that has a long history. Now, the results are in as to which item on the hallowed blanket is the most popular among Americans.
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14 Ways To Elevate A Box Of Instant Mashed Potatoes
Instant mashed potatoes are probably one of the most versatile shelf staples out there. Here are ways to elevate a box of instant mashed potatoes.
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Should You Sift Flour Before Or After Measuring? Here's What Ina Garten Says
If you've decided to sift the flour in your recipe, the question remains — should you sift before or after measuring it out? Here's Ina Garten's tip.
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You May Be Surprised By How Much Salt Is Really Used At Steakhouses
A few of steakhouses' long-held secrets are finally starting to leak out, and as it turns out, a very liberal use of salt is one of them.
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Why You Should Never Stack Untrimmed Cake Layers
Aside from letting the cake cool completely before you frost it, it's also important to start off with trimmed cake layers.
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Why Some People Believe Avocados Aren't Vegan
Believe it or not, avocados have been the target of some strict vegan criticism. But why? Definitively, are avocados actually vegan?
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