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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There's a lot to love about onion rings at Burger King, and there's a good chance it's the side you get with your burger. In fact, they might even be on top of your burger too. Fortunately for mega-fans, you can make them at home pretty easily.
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If rendering your own fat seems like more trouble than it's worth, you've definitely never cooked with duck fat. This silky fat adds a rich, savory flavor to anything cooked in it. All you'll need is some duck.
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Sometimes you might think it could actually be worth buying a vacuum sealer. However, it's entirely possible that it really isn't a necessity for you if you wouldn't use it often enough. Thankfully, you can avoid buying yet another kitchen appliance with a simple trick.
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Cauliflower was the vegetable of the moment for a long time, and it's still a really popular pick for many. But, if you struggled to work with a whole head of the veggie in the kitchen, you were not alone. The Barefoot Contessa has all of the solutions though.
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On those hot, sunny days, when all you want to do is sink your teeth into a perfectly grilled, mustard-topped hot dog, you know just what to do to make those dogs fat and juicy. Wait, what? There's a trick to making hot dogs plumper? Yes!
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If there are two things the internet loves, it's recreating fast food menu items at home and using products from discount grocery chain Aldi. This trick from Reddit is the best of both worlds, showing us all how to replicate Whataburger's Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit using an Aldi fan favorite.
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Thinking about grilling pork chops? You may want to think again. It turns out if you're grilling, you might be drying out your chop and depriving yourself of that perfect golden crust you get on a well-cooked pork chop.
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Soft pretzels aren't particularly difficult to make, so long as you follow one necessary step. Soft pretzels have to be boiled in baking soda before they're baked. Why is that?
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Rice is something of a universally satisfying dish because it's so versatile. You can add tons of different ingredients to make it more flavorful like herbs, vegetables, or even different sauces, and you'll create an incredibly comforting and delicious meal or side.
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If Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's 'WAP' is your new favorite empowerment anthem, then you'll want to get in on the Starbucks' WAP latte action.
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Pumpkin spice latte season has arrived, and that's good enough for plenty of people. However, with pumpkin spice season comes a slew of other secret menu drinks that you can order from your favorite coffee chain. Here's another amazing one to try.
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In the hands of a dessert master, the icebox cake becomes a form of self-expression. The heart of the icebox cake is a recipe that is still provided on the yellow Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers package.
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Lifestyle guru and kitchen queen Martha Stewart built her empire on dishing out seriously good advice. More recently, Stewart has taken to the social media video platform TikTok. One video features Stewart de-ribbing a leaf of kale so fast it's like magic!
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