Bacon is thinly cut and designed to cook hot and fast, to get it crispy on the outside and slightly chewy in the center. This makes it a bad candidate for slow-cooking, since over-cooking it will cause the meat to dry out, which no one wants.
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Starbucks secret menu is really not that secret at all, however if you're trying to order one of these imaginative drinks, make sure you go with a recipe to avoid confusing your barista. Help is at hand if you want to try this all new Starbucks pumpkin secret menu drink but aren't sure how.
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After a while, scrambled eggs can become pretty mundane, even if they're made to perfection. While there are plenty of other ways you can enjoy your eggs -- whether you like them over easy or sunny-side up -- there is a new TikTok egg trick going viral on that's definitely worth giving a try.
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Overripe bananas happen and seemingly overnight. But what to do with that mushy mess? Banana bread is always an option, but what if you've had all the banana bread you can stomach? Well, leave it to cookbook author and wife of NBA superstar Stephen Curry to come up with a banana fritter recipe.
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If you keep meat in your freezer at all times, you are probably familiar with the slight change in flavor that occurs after defrosting it. This is frustrating because you paid for that flavor and it feels a tiny bit like you're being punished for planning ahead and buying in bulk, right?
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When done right, aioli elevates a simple hamburger to a gourmet meal fit for Gordon Ramsay. When attempted and failed, however, aioli is a sad reminder of what might have been, a slop of runny, garlicky disappointment that slides, unsatisfyingly off your expectant french fries.
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Brussels sprouts have been the butt of jokes forever. Kids notoriously hate them, while well-meaning parents continue to serve them for dinner. Most can agree that Brussels sprouts are good for you, but they also emit a weird aroma. What's with the smell?
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Is there anything more disappointing than overcooked vegetables? You set out with good intentions and then in a matter of minutes, your hopes and dreams are reduced to a mushy mess. As there's little chance of eliminating all distractions, let's take a look at how to rescue overcooked vegetables.
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The fall season of secret menu drinks is officially in full swing, and at the rate they're going, you'll likely have enough Starbucks secret menu drinks to get you through a whole month of spooky (or not-so-spooky!) Halloween movies. The newest addition to the lineup is the Ghostbusters Frappuccino.
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Crushed fresh basil, finely grated parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil are basic ingredients for a simple, delicious pesto sauce. All that's missing is a bit of miso paste, right? What's that now?
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When eggs need to be scrambled fast - no ifs, and, or buts, about it - consider cooking them in the oven. Granted, you won't end up with perfect, puffed egg curds. But if fluffiness isn't your first priority, oven-cooked scrambled eggs are guaranteed to give you rapid and plentiful results.
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Honestly, there are not too many ways we can ameliorate what is already almost pure perfection, but trust the internet to step up to the challenge and not let us down. This one might come as a surprise, but you should be grilling your donuts.
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Mountain Dew pickles are the new novelty snack and as adventurous food explorers, we have to check out new innovations at least once. Whether pickles can count as a dessert is a debate we'll let you decide for yourself.
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When it comes to chicken — and Halloween, come to think of it — don't be scared of a few bones. And if you already appreciate the humble chicken thigh's superior taste, flavor, and texture, you can save a few bucks by de-boning it yourself.
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You're probably thinking, "What could be easier than scooping ice cream?" But as fate would have it, we can make a lot of mistakes when we open up a carton of our favorite cookies and cream ice cream or raspberry sorbet and prepare to scoop it.
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Struggling to master the perfect, cloud-like, melt-in-your-mouth pancakes? Take a deep breath. Like growing pains, pancake pains are rights of passage that all of us go through in the quest for the fluffiest 'cakes. Let's review the basics. If your batter is too wet, your mix could be missing flour.
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Oh no! It finally happened! You were approached by a smiling neighbor or coworker bearing a gift: it's the unspeakable summertime surplus zucchini! If the thought of a zuke makes you want to puke, you may find yourself in somewhat of a dilemma. Here are some ways to make your zucchini tolerable.
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Good, fresh fish can be a delicious and nutritious meal option, but if you're buying the highest-quality fish, it's not cheap. When you're springing for some fresh caught tuna, you want to make sure you know what you're buying and you don't end up with the wrong cut.
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Air fryers are a great tool for cooking your favorite foods in the crispiest (and healthiest) of ways. Like many cooking tools, it's important to properly grease the frying chamber so the food doesn't stick to the surface.
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Guacamole, in any of its hundreds of variations, has a good shot of achieving these heights. But (just like overly mashed or under-seasoned guacamole can turn a heavenly experience into something disappointingly mundane) there are things you can do to elevate your everyday guac.
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Do you remember when whipped coffee was fixing all our pandemic lockdown woes? Well, you are in for a treat with this new take on whipped beverages. This frothy goodness has come to hot chocolate and we now realize chocolate foam was supposed to be on our bucket list.
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The moment you hear anyone mutter the words "air fryer" in a group setting, a cacophony of people automatically shout out, "I love my air fryer." And with good reason. One great reason is that you can use your air fryer to cook the perfect egg.
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Herbs are delightful in a lot of things, adding incredible flavor to dishes. However many of us dread seeing them listed as an ingredient in recipes because take forever to remove properly or to cut up. One TikTok user may have just solved this problem for us once and all.
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If there's one side dish that's way too easy to mess up, it's mashed potatoes. That's because overworking the potatoes can result in an unpleasant, gummy texture. After picking the right potatoes and rinsing them in cold water, the way to control the texture is by choosing the proper mashing method.
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Whether you love Moscow mules or just enjoy ginger beer all on its own, we have exciting news for the drink's enthusiasts -- you can make your own ginger beer at home! Be warned, this recipe is no lunchtime soft drink, as it contains slightly less alcohol than your average light beer.
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Chef Michael Ollier, who works with the Certified Angus Beef ® brand, is a huge fan of filet mignon. What beef eater wouldn't be? Ollier admits that he does, however, harbor some mixed feelings when it comes to cooking this particular type of steak via the grill method.
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Tired of lumps in your béchamel keeping you from enjoying your pasta-eating experience? Your creamy sauce should be a luxurious treat, not an unfortunate reminder that, when it comes to cooking, you're no expert. No need to worry — with this one trick, you'll keep your cream sauce lump-free.
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