Why Some Bakers Prefer To Make Bread With Sour Milk
Sour milk, similar to buttermilk, can vastly improve the crumb and texture of your baked goods -- and no, it won't make you sick if you time things right.
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The Kitchen Tool Duff Goldman Says Every Beginner Baker Should Have
Duff Goldman is a baker extrodinaire, with a successful business and TV empire, so when he says beginner bakers need this tool to start, we listen.
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Turn Canned Pumpkin Into A Creamy Smoothie With 2 Ingredients
Pumpkin pie filling can be used for more than a baked dessert. Combine it with milk or yogurt and blend, and you'll have an easy smoothie to enjoy year-round.
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Oscar Mayer Announces Its First Meatless Hot Dogs
Meatless hot dogs are here! From none other than Oscar Meyer. NotHotDogs and NotSausages will start rolling out later this year as part of a unique partnership.
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7 Best And 7 Worst Steakhouse Chains In The US
It might be a bit expensive to dine at one of the best steakhouses, but it's worth it to avoid spending your money at a chain that serves low-quality meat.
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The Only Flour You Need For Perfect Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
This special type of flour that's easy to buy or DIY is the key to oatmeal cookies that are chewy, moist, and flavorful, with no dryness in sight.
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Martha Stewart's Tip For Reviving Hard Parmesan Cheese
Nothing is worse than reaching for your parmesan cheese and finding out its dried out. Fortunately, Martha Stewart shows us how to refresh it.
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What Is Sweet And Sour Sauce, Anyway?
Sweet and sour sauce adorns some of our favorite Chinese-American dishes, like sweet and sour pork or chicken. But what, exactly, is in the sauce?
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For The Most Flavorful Instant Mashed Potatoes, Skip The Water
Instant mashed potatoes can be a blessing for your weeknight dinner routine, but there's a way to make them richer and more flavorful - sub this for the water.
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The Red Flags To Avoid While Buying Cheese At The Grocery Store
Food Republic asked cheesemonger Kathleen Serino to explain what red flags shoppers should look out for in the cheese section of the grocery store.
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Bobby Flay Revamps Barbecue Sauce With A Red Wine Twist
Leave it to Bobby Flay to find a fun and tasty way to amplify barbecue sauce. The "Grill It!" chef adds some red wine to the mix to bring out the flavor.
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The Clever Reason Chopsticks Are Slanted
Some chopsticks have narrow, tapered ends, while others are more blunt, and these shapes are suited to the cuisines and histories of their countries of origin.
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What Is A Gastrique, And How Do I Cook With It?
A gastrique is a light French sauce that can immediately upgrade your dish by adding flavor complexity, but there are so many different ways to make and use it!
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The Yeast Mistake That Stops Bread From Rising
Yeast is like Goldilocks - you don't want to feed it anything too hot or cold. Scalding it with boiling water will kill it, preventing your bread from rising.
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The Reason European Cafes Serve Shots Of Water With Their Coffee
If you visit Italy and stop to get a cheeky espresso, you may be surprised to see a small glass of water plopped down beside your coffee. Here's why.
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6 Inexpensive Tequilas To Buy And 6 To Avoid, According To Bartender
There are some high-quality, inexpensive tequilas out there, but it's easy to mix them up with low-quality bottles that will give you a mean hangover.
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The One Type Of Sauce To Keep Far Away From Your Instant Pot
If you're cooking your dinner in an Instant Pot, you absolutely need to keep anything with dairy away from the pressure cooker, as it will curdle fast.
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Trader Joe's Soup Dumpling Recall: The Contamination Risk You Should Know
Trader Joe's has just launched another recall of a product, specifically its chicken soup dumpling. This time, it isn't contaminated by rocks.
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Tyler Florence's Texture Tip For Perfect Burgers
Many factors go into making the perfect burger, but chef Tyler Florence believes he's mastered one by focusing on the texture of burgers and the meat blend.
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The Oil Mistake Everyone Makes When Cooking Steak
Home cooks might be intimidated by cooking steak in super-hot oil, but avoiding this one mistake can make the process less risky and lead to better results.
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The Reason Moscow Mules Are Served In Copper Mugs
Some cocktail aficionados believe that the iconic copper mug accentuates the flavors of the Moscow Mule's ingredients, and enhances their aromas as well.
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Why We Think Of Apple Pie As American, Even Though It's Not
There's nothing quite as American as apple pie, right? Well, maybe not considering apple pie originated in 1300s England. Or does that make it more American?
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Bannock Bread Is Peak Canadian Cuisine
Bannock bread may not be famous outside of Canada, but it has an important and ever-changing role in both the nation's history and its modern cuisine.
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How Caffe Lena Became The Oldest Coffee Shop In The US
When we think coffeehouse, we may automatically think of places like Starbucks, but we should be thinking of Caffe Lena, the oldest coffee house in the USA.
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When Is Smoking Whiskey Cocktails Worth The Effort?
You'll need to invest in specialized tools, which can be expensive and somewhat laborious, if you want to smoke your own whiskey cocktails at home.
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Skip Preheating For The Best Pound Cake Around
If you want the best pound cake ever, there's one big baking tip to keep in mind - skip preheating your oven. Using a cold oven will help it rise better.
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How Long An Open Jar Of Pickles Lasts In The Fridge
You might think pickles last forever, even after opening, but you actually need to follow specific timeframes and recognize spoilage to avoid getting sick.
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