Enter the cake baking hack that you can pull off when you are short on time or ingredients. The boxed cake mix and soda baking trick is easy, and it could become your new best friend the next time you need to whip up some cupcakes for a school bake sale, or bring a cake for a potluck.
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For those practical shoppers who take convenience to the next level by buying in bulk, shopping wholesale just got even easier. Sam's Club is now offering curbside pickup to all members for a limited time.
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We love candy, but sometimes it goes terribly wrong. Here are some of the worst candies that we should have never had to try. Whether you were introduced to these at school, through your parents, or in a goody bag after a child's birthday party, there's a good chance you were less than impressed.
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We all love fresh herbs. They are fragrant, aromatic, and just taste better in our opinion, especially when a recipe calls for green basil or sweet smelling oregano or mint. But when can you use fresh herbs in place of dried?
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It's easy to overbake a cheesecake in the oven, which can leave a bunch of unsightly cracks on top. However, you can make near-perfect cheesecake every time just by switching from using your oven to using a slow cooker.
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The problem with poached fish is that it's not very exciting, is it? In fact, it can seem more like a punishment when everyone else around you is chowing down on thick, juicy steaks and heaping plates of marinara-topped pasta and you're facing a plate of...plain fish.
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Sticky rice is just one of those things that seem so simple, yet it always seems to have that extra something at a restaurant that you just can't recreate at home. But here's the key: you must soak it.
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Over the years, McDonald's has seen more than its fair share of special edition menu items come and go. But one of the most unique — and one of the most loved among Chicago basketball fans — was the McJordan burger.
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Lefse hails from Norway and it has roots dating back to the early 19th century, when Norwegians began planting and harvesting potatoes to combat famine. The dish remains a Christmas tradition for many Norwegian-Americans today, using recipes that have been passed down through generations.
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Creamed corn is both delicious and filling and creamy (naturally) and sweet to the taste buds. However, one of the biggest pitfalls of making creamed corn is getting the consistency right. Often times you may find that your creamed corn is too runny. Here's how to fix that.
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It's paramount to only salt after the potatoes have roasted. Don't skimp on the salt -- potatoes require lots of it to be perfectly seasoned. Any type of salt is fine, but kosher is preferred. Next time you're looking for an incredibly crispy and delicious potato side, try this method.
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Yogurt and spices are at the heart of the dish -- they will make or break it. It's important to marinate the chicken well. Though in many ways it's basic, simple (and delicious) cuisine, nevertheless, there's something else that you need to keep in mind while preparing the meal.
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It's possible to experiment and come up with your own seasonal favorites using ingredients from Chick-fil-A. Here's one example: with fruits like oranges, strawberries, apples, and blueberries, you can present your guests with a Chick-fil-A special fruit tray. Oh, but there's more.
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If you have a lot of ricotta cheese left over from a recipe and don't want to waste it, you can always freeze your ricotta. However, there are certain steps you need to take to make sure you free ricotta cheese the safe and best way to preserve its taste and texture.
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Making the best baked pasta, however, isn't quite as simple as cooking the noodles, mixing in your sauce, cheese, and meat, and baking it. For the most delicious baked pasta, you might actually want to skip boiling the noodles and just let them bake in the oven.
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Burritos tend to be one of those meals where our eyes are bigger than our stomachs. There's probably a good chance you might end up with some leftovers in the form of a half-eaten burrito.
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A big problem with cleaning glass stovetops is it's tempting to just treat them like the rest of your countertops, but your stovetop needs different cleaning supplies in order to stay in tip-top shape. Once you know which mistakes to avoid, a glass stovetop can be easy to care for.
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Every cook or chef that has ever made a biscuit has a secret for making these flaky quick breads that can defy gravity and melt in the mouth. This biscuit making hack changes everything, and all it takes is a little overnight preparation and a box grater to get the flakiest biscuits.
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If you have an air fryer at home or even like the idea of testing one out, you have to try air-crisped roasted potatoes. This is the secret to making roasted potatoes in an air fryer. All you need for air frying potatoes is the equipment, potatoes, spices, and oil.
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Sticky rice is a perfect addition to Japanese, Chinese, and Thai cuisine, but it can be really difficult to make well at home. While many choose to cook rice on the stovetop, there is one secret to making sticky rice in a rice cooker. Your rice cooker doesn't even need a sticky rice setting.
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If you're trying to make a cup of cold brew coffee at home, you might miss the sweeteners easily available at cafes. Here are creative ways to sweeten cold brew coffee at home, from making your own simple syrup to indulging in some unique creamers.
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We have to warn you that it may sound a little unorthodox, but once you try it, this method may be your new guilty go-to dessert. You need to start freezing your Oreos, but before you pop them into freezer, there's one thing you need to do.
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Admit it -- it's been far too long since you really inspected your stove and gave it some much-needed TLC. Chances are, there's a stubborn grease stain or two that just won't quit. No matter how many times you try to wipe things down after your latest one-pot meal, the issue stands.
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It's hard to imagine that something as soft, sweet, and sinfully satisfying as whipped cream could be made even better, but, if there's one thing our kitchen experiments have taught us: where there's a will, there's a way. Here's how to infuse whipped cream to make it even better.
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Keebler's iconic little cookie making mascot, Ernie the Elf, is spreading his elfish magic this holiday season as he celebrates 50 years of bringing joy to families with a special (and dare we say, uncommonly good) opportunity for you to win 50 weeks of cookies.
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Cutting a bagel can actually be an incredibly dangerous kitchen task. The safest and easiest way to cut your bagels is either with a specialized tool such as a bagel slicer or with this quick and easy at-home cutting technique.
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If your busy day consists of a jam-packed schedule with sticky notes reminding you to eat a snack, or if you simply choose to steer clear of the stove these days, it's quite possible that your go-to kitchen appliance is one of the best inventions to grace this world -- the microwave.
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