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5 Easy Ways To Properly Melt Butter

Melting butter doesn't seem like a particularly challenging task, but it is possible to ruin it if you choose the wrong method. Here's how to do it correctly.

Is Garlic Powder Or Salt Better For Your Homemade Garlic Bread?

Savory, flavorful, warm, crusty garlic bread is a treat everyone loves. But it may not turn out delicious if you use the wrong garlic seasoning.

6 Alternatives To Panko You Can Use On Fried Chicken

Panko breadcrumbs are an easy way to get a crisp, satisfying coating on your fried chicken, but if you don't have any on hand, there are plenty of alternatives.

Why You Need To Stay Away From Vanilla Extract When Mixing Cocktails

If you've ever added some vanilla extract to a cocktail, you may have noticed it absolutely ruined things. Here's why and what you should do instead.

What's The Absolute Best Cheese For A Burger?

If you heard that American cheese was the best choice for your cheeseburger, think again. This cheese melts just as well and packs in more flavor.

Have An Old-School Non-Sealable Cookie Jar? Here's How To Keep Your Cookies Fresh Inside

If your cookie jar is on the antique side and doesn't have an airtight seal, preserving your homemade treats can be a challenge - but it's possible!

5 Foods You Should Never Put In The Air Fryer

Of course, there are definitely some foods you aren't cooking in your air fryer but should be, and then there are others that you maybe never should.

The Reason Your Homemade Bread Isn't As Fluffy As Bakery Loaves

You may notice that when you buy bread from a bakery, it's light, it's fluffy, it lasts a long time -- why is it so different from bread we make at home?

The Pantry Ingredient You Need To Break Out For Tender Steaks

If you're looking for an efficient (and inexpensive) way to tenderize your steak, you probably have exactly what you need already lurking in your pantry.

14 Tasty Ingredients To Take Your Vegan Breakfast From Meh To Marvelous

Being vegan doesn't have to be hard. These are some tasty ingredients you can try to take your vegan breakfast to the next level and start the day right.

How To Properly Layer A Hamburger

To get the inside track on how to properly layer a hamburger, Food Republic spoke with Troy Guard, owner and executive chef of TAG Restaurant Group.

Why You Shouldn't Have An Island In A Small Kitchen

If you want to add kitchen surface area, you might be tempted to use an island. However, if you have a small kitchen, there are better choices available.

The Spicy Korean Upgrade You Need For Your Barbecue Sauce

If you want to give your homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce a delicious spicy kick, all you need is a little bit of gochujang to do it.

How Long Feta Lasts After Opening And The Signs It's Gone Bad

If you don't use up the entire wedge or container of your feta in one go, you might wonder how long you actually have before it starts to go bad.

The One Rule To Remember When Cooking Picanha Steak (The Brazilian Way)

Picanha steak is a traditional Brazilian cut with a heavy fat cap on top that demands to be cooked in this one specific way -- with charcoal.

How To Elevate Cheese Balls With A Bold, Beefy Flavor

Looking for the perfect spread for your next party? Try adding beef to the exterior of your cheese ball for a salty, briny chew that elevates this classic dip.

Transform Leftover Burger Patties Into Delicious New Meals With These Clever Ideas

The Crunchy Breakfast Item That Will Take Your Grilled Cheese To The Next Level

Grilled cheese sandwiches are reliably good no matter the ingredients, but one unlikely breakfast food could take yours to a whole other level of tastiness.

When Making A Wine Sauce For Steak, Don't Be Cheap

You don't need to use your most expensive wine to make a delicious wine sauce for steak, but you shouldn't use an extremely cheap one either.

The Mistake You're Probably Making With Your Homemade Banana Bread

Delicious and straightforward, banana bread is quite forgiving. However, there's one common mistake you might be making that ruins your loaves every time.

If Eggs Are Too Expensive, There's A Cheaper Ingredient To Replace Them In Boxed Cake Mix

With the price of eggs currently at a fever pitch, shoppers are looking for cheaper substitutions. For your boxed cake mix, reach for this inexpensive item.

You're Probably Not Cleaning Your Dishwasher Enough

Dishwashers need to be cleaned every month in order to stay as effective as possible. Unfortunately, most of us don't clean this nifty appliance that often.

Bavette Steak Too Expensive? Try This Cheaper Alternative Instead

Bavette steak, the French term for flap steak, is a tender cut near the sirloin, but it can be pricey. What's an affordable dupe? Unsurprisingly, skirt steak.

The Sweet Pantry Staple You Should Use As A Chicken Glaze

In a jam and realizing you don't have the ingredients for your favorite chicken glaze? Consider trying this sweet pantry staple as a chicken glaze instead.

The Often Overlooked Step For An Ultra-Smooth Homemade Béchamel Sauce

Béchamel is a mild, creamy sauce that's the base of so many wonderful dishes (and other sauces), but getting it silky smooth can sometimes be tricky.

What's The Best Cut Of Meat To Use For Salisbury Steak?

Despite its name, Salisbury steak is made with ground beef -- but what type of ground beef is the best? Turns out, it comes down to the ratio.

The Right Time To Fill Homemade Croissants With Chocolate

If you want to bake the best chocolate croissant, you can't just stuff it with so-so cocoa and hope for the best. You need to add it at the right time.