The Cooking 'Mistake' You Need To Make For The Best Pasta Salad
Overcooking or undercooking pasta for a pasta salad can ruin the dish. Find out the pasta mistake to avoid when making pasta for pasta salad.
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The Leftover Coffee Hack To Prevent Diluted Drinks
This delicious coffee hack will help you avoid wasting leftovers. It will also help you dodge the dreaded watery dilution of melting iced coffee.
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The Best KitchenAid Attachment To Effortlessly Shred Cooked Chicken
Your KitchenAid can do a whole lot more than mix cake batter -- and one of its most surprising tricks is shredding chicken. Here's how to do it.
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What Is Aldi's Aisle Of Dreams ... Or Is It The Aisle Of Shame?
The Aldi Finds aisle is known as the aisle of shame by customers. But some items found there make it the aisle of dreams. Here's why it's not so cut and dry.
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The Prep Step You Can't Skip For The Crispiest Reheated Air Fryer Wings
Chicken wings can be soggy and unappetizing when you reheat them the next day. That is, unless you use this tip for crispy reheated air fryer wings.
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Rachael Ray's Brilliant Swap For Rolling Pins In A Pinch
If you've misplaced your rolling pin or don't even own one, celebrity chef and entrepreneur Rachael Ray has a genius substitution you should use.
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The Underwater Hack To Easily Peel Eggs
Peeling eggs can be a slog, with stubborn shell pieces that shatter or stick too tightly. But peeling eggs underwater can make the chore much breezier.
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Your Roasted Veggies Will Taste Way Better Once You Stop Making This Mistake
Not satisfied with the way your roasted vegetables are turning out? There's one common mistake you might be making, and avoiding it will improve your veggies.
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Which Cut Of Steak Is Best Suited For The Air Fryer?
PSA: You can make delicious steak in an air fryer. But for the steak to come out of the air fryer nice and juicy, you need to choose the right cut.
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Swap In Girl Scout Cookies To Shake Up Any Graham Cracker Crust
Put your Girl Scout cookies to use in your next pie, cheesecake, or other delicious dessert by swapping out graham cracker crust for crushed cookies.
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Why Is Potato Bread Yellow?
There are a few ingredients that are usually used to add color to potato bread: eggs, potatoes, artificial food colorings, and natural food dyes.
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Sorry, It's A Mistake To Peel Veggies Without Washing Them
Tempting though it may be, it's not smart to eat your vegetables without washing them first, even if they're peeled. Here's why it's so important.
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Your Starbucks Iced Drinks Are About To Look A Little Different
In an attempt to become a more resource-positive company, Starbucks will be introducing new cups that use up to 20% less plastic than its current cold cups.
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The Grill Mistake You're Making Before You Even Start Cooking
Grilling up a great meal starts long before the meat hits the heat. That's why it's important to think twice about which starter to use on a charcoal grill.
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So You Tasted A Costco Free Sample You Don't Like. Here's What Not To Do
When a friendly Costco employee offers you a free sample of a product you don't intend to buy, don't make this common (and potentially costly) mistake.
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Ina Garten's Mess-Free Method For Cutting Cauliflower Is Genius
Avoid making a mess when chopping cauliflower by following Ina Garten's easy, breezy, cruciferous cutting hack. Here's the best way to prep it.
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The Worst Mistake We're Making With Steak According To Anthony Bourdain
The legendary Anthony Bourdain was never one to mince words, especially when it came to food. We suggest you heed his unvarnished advice on cooking steak.
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Tips To Keep In Mind When Making Boozy Milkshakes, According To A Mixologist
A quality boozy milkshake can be harder to pull off than it looks. For the perfect creation, keep these expert tips in mind from mixologist Cody Goldstein.
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The Ordering Hack For Better Costco Food Court Pizza
Though many people love the cheesy Costco pizza, sometimes it can be soft or soggy and leave a bit to be desired. Luckily, there's a way around that.
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Your French Onion Soup Will Taste Like Heaven With One Simple Swap
Elevate your French onion soup game with one very easy ingredient swap. No complex changes in ingredient quantity needed -- just a major level-up in flavor.
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The Trick To Forming Ground Beef Patties Into Tender Burgers
There are many pitfalls on the path to a perfect burger, and one is forming the patties in a way that dries or toughens the meat. Here's how to avoid that.
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The Grill Mistake That Makes Cook Time Much Longer
There's nothing more discouraging than opening your grill, yet again, just to realize your food still isn't ready to eat. Turns out, there's a simple solution.
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The Exact Difference Between Clams And Mussels
Clams and mussels may have plenty of things in common, but they certainly aren't the same thing -- and they usually aren't interchangeable, either.
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Forget French Toast, Jacques Pepin Makes Savory Pancakes With Stale Bread
French toast isn't the only recipe that's perfect for stale bread. Try chef Jacque Pepin's delicious pancake recipe that also centers on stale bread.
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Is Powdered Peanut Butter A Fair Substitute For The Real Deal?
Powdered peanut butter can be a solid swap if you need an alternative that isn't as oily as the real thing. However, this is only true for certain recipes.
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Why You Won't Find Chipotle In Hawaii Or Alaska
There are thousands of Chipotle locations, but none of them are in Alaska or Hawaii -- and that likely won't change anytime soon. Here's why.
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How Long Store-Bought Salsa Will Stay Fresh After Opening
Will your store-bought salsa stay fresh in the fridge after you open it? What about the pantry? Here's how to tell whether your salsa is still good.
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