Julia Child's Trick For Achieving The Creamiest Pumpkin Pie
Julia Child may be known for her mastery of French cuisine, but she was just as passionate about traditional American cooking, including her light pumpkin pie.
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The Easiest Method To Safely Dice Soft Fruit
Tired of your soft fruit, be it avocado or mango, squishing into mush as you cut it or sliding all over the cutting board? Use this technique.
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Why Giada De Laurentiis Loves Store-Bought Pizza Dough
Giada De Laurentiis is the reigning ruler of Italian fare, and if she says that store bought pizza dough is good enough for her, then it's good enough for us.
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How Jacques Pépin Peels Garlic Without Any Tools
Jacques Pépin is the undisputed king of accessible French cuisine, and he has many useful tricks up his sleeve, including a fast way to peel garlic.
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The Korean Barbecue Etiquette You Need For Banchan
You may sit down to some gorgeous Korean barbecue and think all those small dishes are appetizers. Understandable, but they are meant to be eaten with the meal.
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Think Twice Before Defrosting Your Bread On The Counter
If you've got some frozen bread you're interested in eating, don't just stick it on your counter to thaw. You'll end up with a sad, dry loaf.
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For Tender Round Steak, Slow Cooking Is The Absolute Best Method
Steak makes a delicious meal, but it can get pricey fast. To keep costs down, use cheaper cuts of meat, like round steak, but you need to cook them differently.
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Two Buck Chuck Tastes Way Better With An Easy Freezer Hack
While it may not technically be two bucks anymore, Two Buck Chuck can be transformed into something great. Just stick the whole thing in the freezer.
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The Exact Right Way To Hold Silverware, According To British Royal Etiquette
If you want to eat like a Royal, then you need to follow this very specific protocol for holding your silverware -- and yes, it includes which hand holds what.
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The Smoothest Way To Pay The Restaurant Tab For Your Party
There's nothing more frustrating (for both the party and your server) than vying for who pays the bill after a meal. Avoid the chaos with proper etiquette.
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How To Clean Store-Bought Frozen Shrimp
Shrimp is one of the most popular seafood dishes out there. If you want to cook them at home, you'll want to know how to clean store-bought frozen shrimp.
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Martha Stewart Swears By The Slow Cooker For Creamier Cheesecakes
If you want to ensure your cheesecake stays creamy, smooth, and delicious, take Martha Stewart's advice and use a slow cooker for your baked goods.
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What Ina Garten Asks Her Butcher While Ordering Lamb Chops
For an elegant presentation, Ina Garten asks her grocery shop butcher to do this one thing to her order of lamb chops or to her rack of lamb.
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The Menu Etiquette Rule That Will Get Your Waiter's Attention
It can be stressful trying to indicate to your server when a restaurant is busy that you're ready to order. This one rule makes life so much simpler.
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Ina Garten's Pro Tip For Slicing And Dicing Peppers
Ina Garten, Queen of the Hamptons, is known for her accessible tips to make cooking a breeze, and her tip for cutting and cleaning bell peppers is no exception.
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How To Save Your Broken Homemade Mayonnaise
To re-emulsify broken mayonnaise, put an egg yolk in a separate bowl and whisk in the mayo little by little until it thickens and regains its homogeneity.
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The Ice Cream Hack To Turn A Pint Into Individual Bars
What's the best way to share a pint of ice cream -- scoop out individual servings and make a ton of dishes? No! Turn the whole thing into ice cream bars.
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The Non-Negotiable Etiquette For Ordering Starbucks At The Airport
We've all rushed through an airport, wishing we had stopped for coffee on the way. If you do, be sure to follow this etiquette for the smoothest experience.
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For The Best Hassle-Free French Toast, Skip The Stove
There's no reason to use the entire oven or heat up the stove to create mouthwatering French toast. This one tool makes it easy any time of day.
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The Starbucks Order Trick For Cheaper Americanos
Starbucks is a popular coffee chain for a reason, but gosh, it sure can add up quickly. If you order Americanos, here's how to save almost $1 per order.
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How To Use Bruised Fruit In A Salad Without Anyone Noticing
Have some bruised fruit in your fridge but don't want to just throw it away? Not to worry -- a fruit salad can hide fruit that's too ripe or bruised.
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The Ben & Jerry's Hack To Save Your Ice Cream From Freezer Burn
There's nothing as heart-wrenching as going in for that pint of ice cream only to discover it's covered with freezer burn. Avoid the sorrow with this easy tip.
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Ina Garten's Easy Trick For Ultra-Thin Meat Slices
Slicing meat can be tricky, especially when you need the slices to be extra thin. Ina Garten's simple hack makes cutting meat into thin slices a breeze.
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How To Stop Overpaying For Ice At Starbucks
Don't you hate it when you order an iced coffee from Starbucks, and the drink comes out practically half full of ice? There's an easy way to get around that.
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It's Actually Not That Difficult To Make Avocado Roses
Adding a certain flair to your dishes and making your meals so photographable just got a whole lot easier. Slap an avocado rose on your plate with this trick.
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There Is A Right (And Wrong) Way To Eat Ikea's Swedish Meatballs
You may have thought that the best way to eat a Swedish meatball is all at once, but there actually is a proper method to consuming delicious Swedish meatballs.
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How To Easily Turn Unsalted Butter Into The Salty Variety
You can easily transform your unsalted butter into the salted variety - just make sure to use fine-grained salt and to be mindful of varying sodium levels.
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