The One Type Of Stew Your Instant Pot Can't Handle
Instant Pots and pressure cookers can cook in a myriad of ways, but there are a few dishes that aren't suited for it -- especially slow-cooking stews.
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The Best Type Of Wood To Use For Smoking Brisket
Whether it's your first time smoking a brisket or you just want to try something new, you should absolutely be using this one type of wood to smoke your meat.
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How To Rescue Limp Celery And Return It To Its Former Glory
There's nothing more disappointing than when your celery has gone limp, but don't despair. While it takes 24 hours, you can restore celery to its crunchy glory.
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The Science Behind Why Shrimp Changes Color As It Cooks
The colorful transformation of shrimp is caused by a single chemical reaction, and learning about it might make you leave the shells on next time you cook them.
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Are There Fish Bladders In Your Beer?
For a few hundred years now, many types of beer have included something called isinglass -- this is a type of collagen found, you guessed it, in fish.
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How To Make Ice Cream Using Only A Stand Mixer
While, yes, you can use an ice cream maker to make ice cream, you don't actually need one. If you have a stand mixer, you can make creamy ice cream at home.
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Storing Onions In The Fridge Is A Mushy Mistake
If you want to prevent your onions from going soft, you need to keep them as far away from the fridge as you possibly can. Here's where to keep them instead.
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The Salt Trick To Easily Clean Up Smashed Eggs
There's no point in crying over spilled milk or smashed eggs. Rather than turning to a sponge or towel to clear the mess, break out the table salt.
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For Extra Crispy Fried Chicken At Home, Grab The Vodka
To ensure your fried chicken (or your fried cauliflower!) has the crispiest, crunchiest crust, you need to swap your wet ingredients for vodka -- yes, vodka.
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The Pitfall To Avoid While Storing Butter On The Counter
There are plenty of ways you can store your butter, but if you keep it on the counter, you need to keep it away from metal, which accelerates spoilage.
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The Best Type Of Potatoes For Crunchy, Golden Hash Browns
If you want to make sure your homemade hash browns are golden, crispy, and perfect, you need to use russet potatoes and only russet potatoes.
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The Underrated Ingredient You Can't Skip For Crispy Chicken Wings
If you're in the mood for the crispiest of crispy chicken wings, forgo the flour -- all you need is a bit of aluminum-free baking powder in your rub.
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The One Ingredient You Should Add To Every Smoothie
It may sound counterintuitive, but go with us for a second -- if you want the fruity flavors of your smoothie to shine, you need to add salt. Why? Science!
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How To Tell When Tofu Has Gone Bad
If you have a package of tofu sitting in the back of your fridge, you might be wondering if it's still good. Thankfully, it's easy to tell when it goes bad.
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The Secret To Extra Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
If you're planning on crisping up your chicken wings in your air fryer, you need to focus on the chicken skin and get it cooked to perfection.
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How To Create Thick And Silky Egg Ribbons For Better Egg Drop Soup
Egg drop soup is a delicious addition to any meal, but if your egg ribbons have been more egg scrambles, you need to try this cornstarch trick.
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You Need To Start Making Toast From Frozen Bread
Want to make sure your bread lasts long enough to turn the whole loaf into toast before it goes stale? It's time to store your bread in the freezer.
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Deglaze Pans With Coke And Vinegar For Alcohol-Free Wine Flavor
If you want to dupe the flavor of a wine-based pan sauce without the wine, never fear! You can simply swap vino for Coke and red wine vinegar.
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Why You're More Likely To Find California Oranges In Florida Grocery Stores
If you've been to a shop in Florida, you may have seen oranges and assumed they came from the many local groves. But they most likely flew in from California.
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Instant Coffee Is The Secret Ingredient That Wakes Up Spaghetti Sauce
Do you find your spaghetti is simply a little sad? That it could use a boost of flavor? It might be time to look at instant coffee to wake things up.
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The Simple Coating You Need For Powerfully Crunchy Cucumbers
If you're making a batch of cucumber salad, or even just pre-slicing your cukes, you need to try this easy marinade to ensure your veg stays crunchy.
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The Creamy Secret Ingredient For Muffins That Are Light As Air
Are you struggling to make your muffins as fluffy and light as you want? Then you need to try a secret ingredient, yogurt, to make the muffins of your dreams.
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Rub Your Hands On Stainless Steel To Banish Garlic Smells
Love garlic but detest that sticky garlic oil that gets on your hands and stinks up your kitchen? Peel and smash away! Stainless steel can help remove odors.
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Giada De Laurentiis' Favorite Rice For Making Risotto
Risotto isn't an easy to dish to make by any means, but using Giada De Laurentiis' favorite rice for the dish certainly makes things easier.
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Pay Attention To Your Liquid Ratio For A Better Bowl Of Oatmeal
If your oatmeal is turning out clumpy, chewy, or too goopy, then it might not be how you're cooking it, but how much liquid you're using when you do.
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Yes, You Can Eat Shrimp Tails. Here's The Best Way To Try It
If you've ever had shrimp tempura, you've likely already eaten a shrimp tail without even knowing. The shells add crunch, nutrition, and tasty delightful.
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The Biggest Pitfall To Keep In Mind While Microwaving Water
Be careful if you're sticking a mug of water into the microwave. Unfortunately, the water may superheat and actually explode when you try to remove the mug.
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