The egg folded "envelope" technique made famous by TikTok's @sunnycusine seems like it's the answers to egg lovers' prayers. The problem, though, is that many home cooks are complaining that this technique isn't all that it's cracked up to be.
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Jalapeños are considered one of the world's most popular peppers and clock in as high as 10,000 Scoville Heat Units. Despite their spiciness, there is a simple trick that can be used to find jalapeños that are slightly lower on the Scoville Scale.
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Air fryers are one of the hottest kitchen appliances right now, and if you're thinking of buying one (or already have one), you've probably heard that this handy tool can cook almost anything. However, leafy greens are one of the few foods your air fryer probably can't handle.
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The method is just what it sounds like -- a piece of wood that goes on your grill, and then your meats and vegetables are placed on top. Beyond the flavor, it also can help keep your meats moist, keep tender filets from falling apart, and these wooden boards can makes for easier grill clean-up.
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If you're a fan of a savory American breakfast, chances are you love breakfast potatoes on the side of your eggs. But if you've ever wondered what the difference is between hash browns and home fries, it really comes down to the cooking technique and the texture of the potatoes.
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Glazes are shiny, thick, luscious additions to any dish -- and turns out, they're pretty much the same thing as sauce, just with different amounts of water and sugar. The basics of making a glaze are simple, but to perfect the technique we have a few tips that will take you a long way.
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In the United States, when you hear the work pancake, your mind is flooded with these images of airy, fluffy golden stacks of doughy disks piled high with oozey syrup. While Americans dream of pancakes for breakfast, the Dutch dream of pannenkoeken for dinner
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For people who want to avoid excess fat but still feel like keeping things crispy and delicious, the air fryer might very well be a game changer. However, because the kitchen appliance has only recently hit the mainstream, this potentially revolutionary cooking method still comes with a few caveats.
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Going vegetarian or vegan can be quite simple these days thanks to the abundance of information online. However, there are some dishes you might crave that seem difficult to substitute ingredients for. There's one vegan ingredient that's actually a perfect swap for fresh fish -- banana blossoms.
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You might've heard before that brown sugar is healthier than white sugar. Part of this myth might come from the color, since raw sugar is typically brown as well, and could lead to some people believing that brown sugar is less processed and refined than white, and therefore healthier.
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Tempering chocolate is much easier in theory than it is in practice, even for a professional pastry chef. It's still important, however, to understand the theory before breaking down the steps and adding in tips to get a better outcome.
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Iced coffee fanatics, meet TikTok, your new best friend. In early October, TikTok cuisine influencer, Katie Lopynski, posted a how-to that will put to rest your iced-coffee-making anxieties from here on out. The only thing hard about this hack is the forethought you need to put into it.
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Have you ever gone on an ambitious grocery store run only to leave your fresh produce, neglected, to wilt away in the fridge drawers? Of course you have. This one easy trick can bring your carrots back from the dead just in time for Halloween.
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Though Stranger Things might not be releasing more episodes anytime soon, there's a new way you can enjoy old episodes of the spooky Netflix original. Totally the Bomb's latest drink is all about the Demogorgon this time, and is perfect for sipping on while you binge-watch previous seasons.
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If you've ever made pesto at home, then you might have encountered a phenomenon if you didn't use the pesto quickly enough. The bright green sauce might have faded into a dull brown color. Though it's easy to see why the sauce could be perceived as having gone bad, it's actually still good.
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Hot chocolate is one of the most comforting and delicious drinks you can enjoy during the cold months of fall and winter, but for those following the keto diet, the seasonal drink can be a carb-loaded bomb if there is a lot of sugar packed into the cocoa powder mixture .
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Everyone loves a good slice of pie. Still, in this hectic modern life, who has time to actually hit the kitchen and bake them on the regular, let alone eat giant slices on a daily basis? Fortunately, Sam's Club has offered its members a convenient way to make tiny, delicious mini-pies to die for.
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If you're a homegrown Southerner, then chances are you've at least heard of Hoppin' John, even if it isn't part of your annual New Year's Day meal. The classic New Year's dish includes peas, pork, and rice, and it's been around since the 1800s.
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The Chopping Block reminds us of the old adage that you should only flip a steak once, whether cooking it on a stovetop or a grill. According to Serious Eats, science states otherwise, which is great news for multi-flip steak cooks everywhere.
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Chances are you might not be totally clear on the difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa. And yes, there really is a difference. Though most people use the terms interchangeably, hot cocoa and hot chocolate are not one and the same. Each is made of similar, yet different ingredients
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Hours upon hours and countless cups of flour have been dedicated to achieving the perfect chocolate chip cookie. But, crinkled chocolate chip cookies might be the ones to beat them all. It turns out, there's an easy way to achieve crinkled chocolate chip cookie perfection.
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Red pesto, green pesto. The difference? Simple: the tomatoes. The tomatoes not only affect the color of the sauce, but they also alter the taste, making it richer.
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According to the New York Times, truly traditional Irish stew contains only a few ingredients: mutton, onions, potatoes, and sometimes carrots, instantly distinguishing it from a stew made from beef. Irish stew is also typically thickened with mashed potatoes.
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There's something so special about peanut butter cups. Whether you prefer these treats in holiday shapes or the original cup design, you don't want to be caught without one when you're hit with a craving. Fortunately, this recent TikTok gives you just the hack to satisfy without leaving your home.
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If you know how you like your breakfast, but the meal doesn't always arrive on your plate the way you expect, it might be down to how you are ordering your eggs. It's surprisingly easy to get confused by the difference between eggs cooked over easy and sunny-side up.
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The Starbucks secret menu just got a little bit longer, thanks to the work of Totally the Bomb. The newest drink they've come up with is a Frappuccino that is Apple Jacks-flavored, and it's just in time for apple picking season.
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Once you've secured your filet mignon, how do you make that tender, juicy meat taste even better? According to Eat This, Not That!, it's all in the seasonings and basting you do during the preparation of the meat.
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