Too many times, gravy turns into a last-minute stumbling block when it comes out all lumpy and gluey with a texture strangely reminiscent of that Elmer's paste that used to be a staple of every elementary school classroom.
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We all have our recipe stand-bys -- dishes that we can whip up, with little effort, which will win us applause at the holiday dinner table or a picnic potluck. It could be an easy cake box hack, or that fabulous salad that just takes opening a can or two and tossing in some fresh veggies and Ranch.
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Trying to get cozy this weekend with some delicious, toasty hot chocolate? Here's one hack that will take your cocoa from good to great. All you'll need is some hot milk, a bunch of mini marshmallows, and for the chocolate — here's the clincher — a Kinder Surprise egg.
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Should you actually be eating the kind of cranberry sauce that comes out of a can? We spoke with two food experts, dietitian Emily Wunder, MSCN, RD, LDN, and chef Seamus Mullen, and both of them gave us the same answer: no, you should probably give it a pass.
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Starbucks’ Candy Cane Frappuccino may not be on the coffee chain's official menu this year, but don't let that hold you back. Candy Cane Frappuccinos have been a star on Starbucks ' menus in holiday seasons past, so most of Instagram and Twitter have already tried them.
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As anyone who has experienced a grilled hot dog on a sunny summer day might attest to, one of the best aspects of grilled hot dogs are their crispy, charred outside. If that's your goal, then this quick technique will make your hot dogs so much better.
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We know we really should be eating more veggies as well as inflicting them on sharing them with our loved ones. Without resorting to threats, bribery, or hypnotism, perhaps the most effective way to get more veggies into everyone's diet is by resorting to good old fashioned subterfuge.
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Slow cookers are incredibly convenient tools that can aid your meal prep, but you shouldn't try to cook most green vegetables in them. According to professionals, green vegetables just can't stand up to being heated for low periods of time in the slow cooker.
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If you love seafood as much as we do, it's hard to fathom how much of it someone would actually need to be in possession of to have enough for leftovers. If you have ever actually been in this incredulous situation, then you know the reheating of shellfish can be a tricky dilemma.
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If you've put in the time and didn't leave out any ingredients or mess up the instructions, why shouldn't your cookies look Pinterest-perfect? Blame your recipe rather than yourself because more often than that, the ingredients list and instructions are just too vague.
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If Snoop Dogg isn't the first name that comes to mind when you're in search of a great chicken wing recipe, you're missing out. Snoop may be a high-ranking member of hip-hop royalty but he possesses some pretty impressive prowess in the kitchen, too.
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Nothing beats the dramatic presentation of a whole roasted duck with tender, juicy meat and crispy skin. So what could ruin the big reveal? When prepared incorrectly, however, duck can be greasy, stringy, and have a "gamy," flavor. Fortunately, you can prepare duck without the pitfalls.
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Did you know that dark chocolate is even more magical than milk chocolate? Okay, maybe not magical, but healthier. In fact, the next time you decide to bake some brownies, you might want to consider doing so with dark chocolate. Here's why.
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Stuffing doesn't get the same love as other Thanksgiving staples, but it's always a must-have. Read on to learn how to avoid these stuffing mistakes.
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A warm slice of pie is truly a dessert delight and a beautiful lattice pie crust just adds to the visual appeal. With practice, it's not hard to make lattice pie crusts worthy of Instagram snaps. Break out the rolling pin, because we're going to show you how to make the perfect lattice pie crust.
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Ina Garten is a beloved star, so when Garten recommends a holiday gift, you'll want to listen up. Well, that's exactly what she did in the short tour of her kitchen that she filmed as part of her Times profile. So here's how to make Garten's holiday treat.
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Why you may prefer to cook with fresh herbs, dried herbs are still a good substitute in a pinch. Dried herbs can still be potent when they are properly stored, but you still need to know the correct amount to use when substituting them for fresh herbs.
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The simple egg hack that will make breakfast easier involves a common household item. From overnight oats to meal-prepped smoothies, the Internet is full of quick breakfast hacks that will change your life, including this one with a mason jar lid.
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While knives can be quite expensive and it can be tempting to buy a set, you really only need three knives. But with so many options and materials ranging from stainless steel to ceramic, here is everything you need to know about shopping for a new knife.
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Smoking your turkey is a wonderful way to achieve a delicious aroma, texture, and color to your poultry. The type of wood you use to smoke your turkey is important. This is what chefs say is the best type of wood for smoking a turkey.
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Imagine that the day for your special turkey dinner has arrived and your turkey is moist, delicious, and ready to be pulled out of the smoker, but you haven't a clue about how long it should sit out for. Should you give it any time at all to rest before serving? Here are the best tips.
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Everyone loves finding shortcuts in the kitchen, but there are some steps you definitely shouldn't skip, even in the interest of saving time. Tenderizing chicken, especially chicken breasts, is one of them, and if you haven't been tenderizing your chicken before now, you should definitely start.
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The holiday menu at Starbucks is full of everything from peppermint mochas to caramel brûlée lattes, but it's the secret holiday menu that really steals the show this season. And there's one drink in particular for 2020 that mixes coffee with the flavor of hot chocolate: the Hot Cocoa Cold Brew.
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Most people who pick up a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner purchase a frozen whole bird. That means millions of Americans each year share a common goal: getting their turkey from frozen up to 165 degrees Fahrenheit as safely as possible. This is the best way to thaw your Thanksgiving turkey.
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Are you planning to go really over-the-top with Thanksgiving dinner? Watching too many Food Network holiday specials can have that affect, and nothing says opulence like food stuffed inside of other food. If you love turducken, you'll be thrilled to know it\ has a dessert counterpart: the piecaken.
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Call it a sauce, a dip, a spread - toum is basically the jack-of-all-trades of the condiment world. Toum is like mayonnaise without the eggs (yes - it's vegan!) and it's rather ubiquitous in Lebanese cuisine.
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Typically, quiche calls for a lot of eggs - up to a dozen sometimes - which are whisked with milk and heavy cream. Calories and fat add up really quickly as you add other ingredients. The simplest way to reduce the amount of fat and calories in your quiche is actually to eliminate the heavy cream.
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