Among the secrets behind a steakhouse's steak, The Daily Meal simply includes, "They use infrared boilers," before commenting on the extreme heat used to cook their meats. The invocation of infrared, however, merely hides the secret of how they cook their the meat behind mystifying technology.
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"We forget how badly eggs smell when they're not fresh. Plus, cold eggs don't taste nearly as good as you'd hope," Ari Banayan, co-founder of Habit Nest, said in an interview with Insider. Having cold, smelly eggs show up at your door doesn't exactly make for a delicious start to your day.
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Why can't you put cheese (especially copious amounts of cheese) into an air fryer? As explained by Food Network, the issue is that the cheese can ooze out before your dish has had a chance to turn crispy -- an air fryer specialty. This is bound to create a hot mess in your air fryer basket.
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As heavenly as homemade waffles sound, there is definitely one catch that can make things trickier for most of us: cleaning the waffle maker after we're done making our delicious waffles. Fortunately, there are a few ways out that will make this task less nightmarish.
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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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While there may be few things as satisfying as dipping your spoon into a custard that has set properly, this classic dessert can be troublesome from time to time. Here's what to do if your custard is too runny.
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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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At first glance, Costco's Kirkland Signature Lobster Bisque seems pretty appealing. It looks rich and creamy, and the package promises "restaurant-quality" with a "sophisticated taste". Before you start making room in your refrigerator for this soup however, there are some things you should know.
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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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