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Mustard - largely thought of as the condiment reserved for burgers and dogs - has a long history and a long list of benefits. Mustard's close cousins include healthy heroes, like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.
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The Big Mistake You're Making With Your Fruit Crumble
Crumbles are one of the easiest desserts to make. Done right, they're also among the most delicious. Beginning bakers beware, there are several pitfalls that can ruin your crumble. Here's one way to help guarantee a crispy topping. -
This Homemade Jam Hack Changes Everything
Homemade jam is a process that requires finesse in the kitchen. There's an easier way to make jam, though. Try this hack to improve your jam making skills. -
The Real Reason You Should Add Coffee Grounds To Your Ice Cream
Coffee ice cream is like the dessert version of your favorite cup of joe. No strangers to a typical cup of coffee, sugar and milk are once again paired with the robust flavor of coffee in this well-loved sweet treat. If you truly love coffee ice cream, though, why not make your own? -
Whatever Happened To Taco Bell's Enchirito?
Part enchilada, part burrito — Taco Bell's Enchirito offered the best of both worlds. That is, until it was dropped from the taco titan's menu. First introduced to five establishments on a trial run in the 1960s, Taco Bell's enchilada-burrito swept the nation by 1970. -
Here's How Much It Really Costs To Open A Subway Franchise
With more than 21,000 Subway franchises in operation across the U.S., opening up a branch of the well-loved sandwich business for yourself must appeal to the entrepreneurial spirit. But just how much does it cost to open up a Subway franchise? -
The Real Difference Between Clarified Butter And Ghee
The terms clarified butter and ghee are often used interchangeably. While similar in many ways, clarified butter and ghee are not actually the exact same thing. -
Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying The Mayonnaise At Costco
How much mayonnaise is too much? For many, the one-gallon jars of mayonnaise sold at Costco max out their mayo quota. While Costco employees have varying opinions on products they'll never take home from work, big jars mayonnaise are definitely on the list (via Business Insider). -
Add These Spices To Your Cake And Watch What Happens
Want to liven up a box of cake mix? Look no further than your spice drawer. -
The Real Reason Wegmans Produce Is So Fresh
It's no secret that Wegmans is a fan favorite among grocery shoppers lucky enough to live near a location, and perhaps it has to do with its fresh produce. -
This Is Wendy's Most Underrated Menu Item
Healthy and fast food aren't often used in the same sentence. Even fast food salads get a bad reputation, thanks to the addition of high-fat, salty ingredients like bacon, fried chicken, cheese, cheese, and more cheese. If you're searching for an alternative, look no further: Wendy's has your back. -
Why You Should Think Twice About Buying Butter From Aldi
While many great deals abound at Aldi, budget shoppers beware: Butter isn't one of them. Here's your explanation as to why. -
The Secret To Making Perfect Chips And Salsa At Home
Chips and salsa at your favorite Mexican restaurant puts the bagged tortillas and jarred salsa you typically eat at home to shame. How can you elevate your at-home chips and salsa? -
The One Ingredient That Will Change Your Bacon Forever
There's a growing consensus that sugar - and brown sugar specifically - is the one ingredient that will change your bacon for the better. -
Add Mayonnaise To Your Cake And Watch What Happens
Made from eggs and oil, which are pretty standard cake ingredients, mayonnaise will boost the moisture level in a cake recipe when added to batter. -
The Big Mistake You're Making When Grinding Coffee Beans
In your quest for brewing a flawless cup of coffee, there are lots of factors to consider. Going for pre-ground coffee is a surefire way to a stale cup. -
The Real Reason You Won't Find A Lot Of Variety At Costco
Costco has built its brand and its massive following around offering it all, from groceries to gasoline, at everyday low prices. Their shopping carts are extra-large to accommodate for the average customer's stockpiling. But does Costco really offer a lot of variety? -
The Cheese Hack Your Pasta Has Been Missing This Whole Time
Sure, when you are starved for time — and just plain starving — you can always boil spaghetti and crack open a jar of your favorite sauce for a hearty (albeit boring) meal in under 20 minutes. But there is a better way. The cheese hack you've been missing calls for one ingredient: ricotta cheese. -
The Secret To Cooking The Perfect Ham
Unless you're buying from the butcher, the ham you just added to your grocery cart is likely already cooked. Here's how to cook city ham without drying it out. -
You Should Add Chocolate To Your Scrambled Eggs. Here's Why
Believe it or not, chocolate eggs are not just for your Easter basket. As it turns out, there is also a fan following for chocolate in everyday eaten-for-breakfast eggs, too. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate — there are endless options, should you decide to ride this breakfast train.