What's The Best Bourbon Substitute For Cooking?
If you like using bourbon's unique barrel-aged notes to accentuate your sweet and savory dishes but don't have any on hand, here's what you can replace it with.
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The Genius Hack For Sealing A Potato Chip Bag Without Any Clips
Don't have a chip clip? You don't have to let your unfinished potato chips go stale. Use this hack to close a chip bag without any extra tools.
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The Super-Easy Tip For Cleaner Cake Baking
Cake baking yields delicious results but can be messy when your batter drips or spills. One common piece of cookware solves this problem in an instant.
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The Fan-Favorite Olipop Flavor We Think You Should Avoid Buying
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The Popular Restaurant Chain Where You Can Order Soup By The Gallon
If you love a certain chain restaurant's soup, you don't have to sit through a lengthy in-house meal to enjoy it. There's a way you can get it to go.
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The Canned Crab Meat We're Officially Avoiding Forever
Canned crab can be an excellent ingredient to keep on hand. Unfortunately, not every version you find in stores will be stellar. Here's one to avoid.
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Give Imitation Crab A More Authentic Taste Using Butter, Here's How
Imitation crab can taste closer to the real thing if you know what ingredients to add. Here's how to give it a more authentic flavor using butter.
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The Chicago And Cleveland Grocery Chain With A Local Craft Brew On Tap Every Day
Heinen's has revolutionized the way grocery stores sell beer and wine by allowing customers to sip on a wide variety of alcoholic offerings while they shop.
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The Only Whiskey You Need For A True Pickleback
Whiskey comes in all kinds of varieties. So, which type makes the perfect pickleback shot? We spoke with WhistlePig's chief blender Meghan Ireland to find out.
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This Bougie Restaurant Chain Still Lets Kids Eat For Free In 2025
There is one fancy restaurant chain that caters to families by letting kids under a certain age eat for free, helping parents enjoy a night out still.
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Turn That Extra Can Of Tuna Into A High-Protein Pizza Crust
If you want to pack your pizza with protein, you don't have to rely on classic options like sausage and pepperoni. You could use canned tuna to make the crust.
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How To Get Fresh Eggs On Your McDonald's Breakfast Sandwich Every Time
Many McDonald's breakfast sandwiches are made with a rubbery folded egg. But you can substitute a freshly cracked egg on any of them, and it's really easy.
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How To Cook With Stainless Steel For Perfect Nonstick Results
Many chefs swear by stainless steel pans, but they have a learning curve. Here's what you should know to successfully fry, sear, and sauté with this cookware.
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Can You Use Almond Flour To Coat Meat For Frying?
Coating proteins in flour is an essential step to frying irresistibly crispy breaded meat, but can you swap wheat flour for almond flour? Here's what to know.
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What To Use In Your Cocktail If You Don't Have Bitters
If you want to make a cocktail but you're out of bitters for whatever reason, don't despair. Follow this expert advice for successful drinks without them.
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A Round Pizza Box Sounds Ideal, But Here's Why It'll Probably Never Happen
Ever wondered why pizza boxes aren't round to accommodate the shape of your average pizza? Well, there's actually a pretty good reason for that.
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The Old-School Popcorn Trick That's Making A Major Comeback
When it comes to preparing snacks, the best ideas often come from the past. This old-school trick for cooking popcorn is making a major comeback.
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The Telltale Sign Your Tuna Is Ready To Flip On The Grill
Follow our easy tip on how to tell when it's time to flip your tuna steak and you'll have a perfectly seared piece every time.
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The Briny Rice Addition That's Hiding In Your Pantry
Plain rice is certainly nice, but when you want to give those gorgeous grains a serious flavor boost, check your fridge for this briny ingredient.
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This Distinctive Chain Is Bringing A Taste Of The Northwest To Mexican Food
There's one highly distinctive PNW chain that throws a little twist on its Mexican menu items, which PNW natives just can't seem to help but love.
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How To Double Up On Arby's Sandwiches While Saving Money
Arby's sandwiches have a reputation for being piled-high meaty feasts. So, does this double up money saving hack really work at the fast food chain?
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Why Boise Is The Unexpected Capital Of Basque Cuisine
Boise, Idaho boasts the richest and largest Basque community in the United States. The best way to get to know this cultural group? Savor the cuisine.
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Is Ginger Ale Gluten-Free?
Whether you're feeling sick or just in need of a refreshing drink, ginger ale is a go-to beverage. But is it safe to drink for those with gluten sensitivities?
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Turn McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Into A British-Inspired Pub Classic
For fans of the Filet-O-Fish who are looking to upgrade their favorite fast food seafood sandwich, there's one hack that's as simple as it is satisfying.
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Abraham Lincoln's Favorite Drink Was A Refreshing Yet Surprising Choice
Some U.S. presidents are well-known for their love of drinking alcohol. But was Abraham Lincoln one of them, or was his favorite drink surprisingly different?
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Tater Tots Were A Northwest Invention To Use Up Scraps
The delicious, salty, crunchy Tater Tot would never have been invented if it weren't for a french fry manufacturer's need to use up extra potato scraps.
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The Zero-Sugar Soda That Contains Significantly More Caffeine In Canada
Often, products have different compositions in different markets, and this soda has almost twice the amount of caffeine in Canada as in the United States.
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