We're always looking for ways to make prepwork in the kitchen a little easier. If you do a lot of baking, you definitely want to keep phyllo sheets stocked in your pantry. They're a lot quicker and easier than making your own pastry, and there are plenty of different ways you can use them.
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Quick refresher — shabu-shabu is a Japanese take on hot pot with a kombu (dried kelp) and dashi (Japanese soup stock) base. While there are a variety of meats that you can use (pork, chicken, or lamb) there's just one that you'll find at high-end Japanese restaurants: beef.
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The Rusty Nail is a cocktail that you may not hear a lot of people ordering up at the bar when you are out with friends, but it's a classic drink with a past to match made with scotch and Drambui — an amber colored liqueur with a Scotch-whisky base.
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If you've been to Starbucks in the last few days to pick up your long-awaited Peppermint Mocha, you've likely seen or heard about the holiday Color Changing Cup that everyone is raving about. The cup turns from green to red when hot liquid is added.
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The Santa Claus drink isn't an official Starbucks menu item, so you'll need to order it step-by-step. Even though this drink doesn't require any wild requests, it's still important to be patient and polite with your barista. Once you have your Santa Claus Frapp in hand, you'll feel merrier.
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The health differences between chai and green tea start at the core of each of these fan-favorites. At the core of the comparison, the question boils down to comparing a cup of simple, unprocessed green tea to a complex glass of fermented and blended black chai.
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There are a number of things we do with eggs to get them ready to be eaten. The one thing we don't think about doing, is burying them in quicklime, salt, and ash, and coating in rice chaff. Read on to learn more about century eggs.
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Burfi, also known as barfi, is a sweet treat especially common in Northern India. This dessert is similar to fudge in texture, but made with milk rather than not chocolate that's found in traditional American recipes.
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If you're not one for home confectionery, you have probably noticed how pricey white chocolate can be when you go to purchase it from the store. Here's why that is, and a few other things you should know about it.
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Pizza-loving vegetarians rejoice. There are two new pizzas in town thanks to Pizza Hut, and both include plant-based meat toppings from Beyond Meat. As of Tuesday, November 10th, Pizza Hut launched their partnership with Beyond Meat to bring two new vegetarian-friendly pizzas to the menu.
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Any experienced home cook has struggled with the in's and out's of trying to cook a chicken breast like a thigh and vice-versa. Navigating the best ways to prepare these favorites appears daunting before you even consider the health benefits of each cut.
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Water boils at a lower temperature than oil, however, so it'll quickly reach its boiling point and turn to steam if you add it to a pot of frying oil. The gas at the bottom pushes the oil above out of the pot, making it splash everywhere, and it can easily catch fire.
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Mustard greens -- tough, leafy -- have come full circle over time, and with a new generation of cooks discovering the vegetable's unique flavor and nutritional background, mustard greens have found their way back onto the dinner table in a much friendlier form.
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If you've ever thought of making bacon in the oven, we have two words for you: Do it. Though the less common way to prepare everyone's breakfast meat, it really is the best way. Oven cooking requires no flipping or monitoring — just set the timer and go about your business.
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Since admitting his political leanings to Twitter less than 24 hours ago, Newsweek reported the subsequent Twitter scandal, the celebrity chef demanded an apology, the outlet then hurried to clarify their story accordingly, and The Wrap wrote thirstily about Brown's offense.
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Wendy's has reintroduced its 2 for $5 Meal Deal. For a limited time in participating stores, $5 will get you two of the following options: a Dave's Single, a Spicy Chicken sandwich, a packet of 10 Chicken Nuggets, or the Classic Chicken.
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TikTok is more than just viral dances and silly videos. It actually has some pretty cool tips for fast food fans. These TikTokers are using the platform to share their Taco Bell menu hacks and DIY tips for creating and upgrading some favorite Taco Bell menu items.
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Leave it to Arby's to offer a special meal inspired by an apparent TikTok trolling. TikToker @h1t1 posted a video to the social media platform, alleging that a flat screen television he'd just bought would only show the Arby's menu. The video went viral, racking up 16.5 million views.
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Equally surprising about this beverage's origin is that there isn't a specific recipe for root beer. Makers of this drink kind of do their own thing. Though each brand is unique, what is the common ingredient that gives root beer its distinctive flavor?
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While it largely comes down to personal taste, we have some suggestions for which ones you should definitely try and which you're better off avoiding.
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If you don't feel like firing up the griddle but need a little something extra for your next meal, bacon bits have got you covered. In fact, you probably already have a stash of bacon bits in the cupboard for when the craving hits. Here's everything you need to know about them.
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KFC just announced its latest holiday offering: the Christmas Gravy Burger, which is an Original Recipe Fillet topped with cheese and a special hash brown. But there's one ingredient that has some people excited and others confused.
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In celebration of the show's 2,500th episode, Ray invited her entire audience to cook with her. On the menu: beef pot pies (a vegetarian option was available). Eight Rachael Ray super fans joined Ray during the Zoom broadcast to follow along with the recipe live.
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Long gone are the days of french fries cooked in beef tallow, McDonald's just announced the new McPlant line of plant-based burgers. This news is giving veggie lovers something to celebrate, as this will provide some real offerings to vegans and vegetarians beyond french fries or salad.
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Panera Bread was the first national brand in the country to make calorie counts available to its customers and has taken additional measures to make its menu items healthier. However, if you love the brand's bread bowls, we have bad news for you.
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Renowned chef and television personality Ina Garten has some major tips on how to get turkey lasagna right when you're cooking the delicious meal at home. She once called lasagna the ultimate comfort food, perfect for riding out the storm after a nasty breakup when you need to cheer yourself up.
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Trader Joe's keeps drawing us back in with their seasonal goodies. Here are the absolute best holiday treats you should be buying from Trader Joe's this year.
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