Sometimes you'll see recipes that call for blanched almonds, either because the skin might come off during cooking or just to make the final product look a little nicer. Whatever the reason, blanching almonds yourself is super simple. It just takes some time to peel away all of the skins.
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There are few things more satisfying than a steak sandwich, and few things worse than biting into a steak sandwich and pulling all the filling out because your teeth just couldn't chomp through a tough bit of meat. There's a fix, of course.
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Piri-piri (sometimes peri-peri) chicken has its roots in two African countries, Angola and Mozambique. Piri-piri refers to the delicious sauce that gives the dish its unique qualities, made with bird's eye chillies. The name comes from the Swahili word for chile peppers.
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With minimal effort and just two additional ingredients -- alguashte, a spice made with pumpkin seeds, and fresh lime juice -- it's easy to transform these tart mangoes into a flavorful snack. It's very popular in El Salvador and Central America, where it's known as mango verde con alguashte.
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To keep your popcorn from going stale, Spoon University recommends putting it in the freezer. Sounds weird, but it works. By using this method, your popcorn will stay good for multiple days -- sometimes even weeks. According to the site, popcorn never freezes, therefore it doesn't go bad this way.
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Cooking clams can seem intimidating at first, especially since they're known for being a little tricky to clean. Without doing some prep work beforehand to get them really clean, you could end up biting into a sandy clam that's filled with grit.
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Katsu, or tonkatsu, is a way of life, and don't anyone tell you that it's just a Japanese chicken or pork cutlet. It's so much more than that. Good news: you can recreate this extra-crispy, juicy staple of Japanese (and increasingly, American) fast-food all on your own at home.
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It may seem like a ridiculous thought to use the vacuum-bags-and-temperature-controlled-water technique on a food that's arguably best enjoyed fried to a crisp. Still, don't diss it until you've tried! There are plenty of foods you never thought to sous vide, and bacon might just be one of them.
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For the true connoisseur of cuisine, knowing how to roast a chicken like a boss is merely the first hurdle. The true challenge lies in creating a meal that's worthy of the delicious bird...and this involves choosing the best possible wine to complement the dish.
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Burger King's Whoppers are undoubtedly in a league of their own... and then there's the Whopper Jr. Quite similar to the original Whopper, the Whopper Jr. is a tad smaller. If you're a fan of the Whopper Jr., you need to know that it's really not your best option at Burger King. This is why.
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Have you ever grown a backyard full of basil, transformed it into a gallon of pesto, and asked yourself what you were thinking? The struggle is real. How much pasta with pesto can you really eat, right? Well, you're in luck. There are a million other ways you can work pesto into your dishes.
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There's more to self-cleaning ovens than magical self-washing. What "self-cleaning" usually means is actually, well — burning. With temperatures upwards of 900 degrees Fahrenheit, an oven on its "self-cleaning" setting simply uses high temperatures to clean grime off.
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If you're a fan of McDonald's ubiquitous offering, the Big Mac, then you need to check this out. One TikToker, user @ryanparkins05, decided to publicly demonstrate their love for the Big Mac by sharing their recipe for a Big Mac pizza on the social media platform. Wait, what?
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If José Andrés tells you he knows the best way to cook eggs, you can believe it's true. And if he can teach you some of his breakfast magic in a 60-second TikTok video, you'd be a fool not to listen. And recently, on his TikTok channel, he shared one of the best ways to make eggs.
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Bacon, while one of the most delightful meats we can eat, is one of our least favorite to make. no one wants to clean up that cooking aftermath. But Rachael Ray's trick ensures you won't have to draw straws or play rock, paper, scissors to decide who gets the dirty job.
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If you're serious enough about your morning cup of joe to buy whole coffee beans and grind them yourself, you definitely want to make sure you're storing them correctly. You might've heard the way to keep coffee beans fresh is by freezing them, but that might not actually be your best option.
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Magic cookie bars have many names, but you probably know them when you see them. This dessert bar is ooey-gooey and has seemingly endless layers of delicious treats packed inside. When all of the ingredients for these bars are combined, you end up with a deliciously sweet, perfectly balanced bite.
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There are plenty of different versions from which to choose. Two similar, yet definitely distinct, options are the classic Victoria sponge and the Madeira sponge. Both the Victoria and the Madeira start with equally weighted measurements of egg, butter, and sugar. That is where the two diverge.
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All you've been craving lately is a sweet, juicy peach, but -- shoot! It's not peach season anymore. Chances are, you can still score some unripe peaches at your local grocery store, but then you're on your own. Luckily for you, it's easy to ripen peaches with this one simple trick.
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Whipped cream is a great addition to many desserts and even coffee. However, incorporating heavy cream into your diet can be a real problem if you're trying to limit your overall fat intake and don't wish to pile on the pounds. The calories aren't low at 400 calories either.
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While it's true there are some foods you should never put in the microwave, fresh fish is not one of them. Sure, "microwaved fish" sounds dry, bland, and boring, but we're talking about micro-steaming, which produces the exact opposite result.
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Canning and pickling are both good ways to preserve extra food and save for later use, but you have to be careful to follow the right process. If you don't and you eat food that hasn't been properly preserved and stored, you could end up getting seriously sick.
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One of life's most satisfying pleasures is digging into a bowl of freshly made tortilla chips with a side of salsa. As amazing as these chips can be, no matter where you are, it's probable that some of the best ones you've ever tried have been from a Mexican restaurant.
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Ceviche is a delicious dish consisting of raw fish marinated in citrus juice, often with added herbs and ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and even other seafood such as octopus or shrimp. While no heat is applied to the dish, the acid of the citrus cures the raw fish, making it safe to eat.
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The White Russian is without a doubt a great drink; however, have you ever heard of the Colorado Bulldog? The Colorado Bulldog is like the White Russian, only better. It has a Laverne and Shirley vibe as well.
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Can you visualize sitting down to a nice meal of fish and chips at dinnertime, perhaps adding your favorite dip to the mix to take things up a notch? Unfortunately, this can mean eating an excessively fried meal. Your answer is the trustworthy air fryer.
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Though you can choose to use a blade grinder, it's true that craft coffee makers, be they professional or simply connoisseurs, use burr grinders to get the perfect, accurate grind day in and day out.
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