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Every chef has a stash of secret ingredients tucked away in their pantry — the one thing that will make a recipe sing in its own signature way. For some, that ingredient is condensed milk, but if the recipe calls for it and you don't have it, what can you use to replace it?
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Copycat KFC Mashed Potatoes And Gravy Recipe
KFC does sides right. We figured out how to make a copycat version of their mashed potatoes and gravy, and it's easier that you might think. -
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Nuggets Recipe
It might sound difficult to make copycat Chick-fil-A nuggets, but it's actually easier than you might think. Give this recipe a try today. -
Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
We decided to see if we can make our favorite Panera soup, their Broccoli Cheddar Soup, at home with a copycat recipe. Here's how to do it. -
Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Although it seemed impossible to recreate Cinnabon's cinnamon rolls, we had to try. We figured out the best Cinnabon cinnamon rolls copycat recipe. -
The Best Substitute For A Dutch Oven
A Dutch oven is one of those cooking tools every kitchen should have — but they don't come cheap. What can you use instead of a Dutch oven? -
Easy Copycat KFC Chicken Recipe
We set out to make copycat KFC chicken, and it was easier than we thought to make fried chicken that tasted as good as what you'll find at KFC. -
This Is Why IKEA's Chocolate Cake Is So Delicious
We're all about IKEA's food offerings, especially those delicious Swedish meatballs. But, recently, we've fallen in love with their gooey chocolate cake. -
Don't Shop At Trader Joe's Until You Read This
It's hard to imagine shopping hacks at a place that doesn't even have a frequent shopper card, but read this before shopping at Trader Joe's again. -
The Truth About Chashu
If you've ever had tonkotsu ramen, it probably came with a slice or two of chashu pork. Read on to learn what you might be missing about this Japanese favorite. -
Use Up Leftover Rotisserie Chicken With These Genius Tricks
Pick up an extra rotisserie chicken at the store and take your leftover game to the next level with these genius ways to use up a leftover rotisserie chicken. -
What Is Real Wasabi And Why You've Probably Never Eaten It
Wasabi isn't something that inspires us to ask many questions. You might be surprised to learn most wasabi you've encountered isn't actually the real thing. -
The Untold Truth Of Kobe Beef
Kobe beef has achieved a somewhat legendary status. Learn whether you can find it in the U.S., and if it's actually worth booking a trip to Japan to get it. -
Celebrity Chefs Who Don't Eat What They Cook
Most celebrity chefs have at least one food they can't stand, including Alton Brown, Scott Conant, and others. Which foods do they refuse to eat? -
Cooking Secrets Chefs Learn At Culinary School
Here are some of the most valuable tips, tricks, and secrets you'd pick up while attending culinary school. -
This Is How Smoked Salmon Is Really Made
How much do you really know about smoked salmon? You know it's delicious — but do you know how it got that way? This is how smoked salmon is really made. -
The Truth About McDonald's Big Mac Sauce
There are few fast food items so iconic that everyone knows their name, and even fewer that have their own economic index. But that's the thing about the Big Mac: It's been around for over 50 years, and it's still one of the chain's most popular items, with over 1 billion sold in 2017. -
Foods That Surprisingly Never Expire
The next time you go to the grocery store, you might notice something curious about how it's arranged. Here are the foods that never expire. -
What You Need To Know Before You Take Another Bite Of Watermelon
Because it's so delicious, we have to wonder if watermelon could possibly be good for you. Let's take a look at what you need to know before you eat watermelon. -
Copycat Wendy's Chili Recipe
It's shockingly easy to make a copycat version of Wendy's chili at home with only a handful of ingredients (most of which you likely have in the pantry). -
Fruits And Vegetables That Last The Longest
Nothing lasts forever, but these fruits and vegetables come close. Fill your pantry and fridge with this long-living produce for fewer trips to the store. -
Perfect Copycat KFC Coleslaw Recipe
It's hard to leave the KFC drive-thru without a side of tasty coleslaw. But wouldn't it be better if we could make it at home? -
Copycat Long John Silver's Fish Recipe
We set out to make perfect Long John Silver's fish, and it's just as good — if not better — than the original. Try it out yourself at home. -
Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cooking Lamb
Everyone makes these mistakes when cooking lamb, but you don't have to. Get in the know and cook your lamb just right. -
Scrambled Egg Hacks You Need To Know
We rounded up our best scrambled egg hacks, as well as a few different ways to cook creamy and light eggs without adding any additional ingredients. -
Mistakes Everyone Makes When Prepping Vegetables
Vegetables can be a pain to prep. Watch out for these mistakes, and before you know it, you'll be well on your way to becoming a master prep cook. -
Secrets That Olive Garden Doesn't Want You To Know
Olive Garden has a lot of secrets. From PR fails to bad track records to a total lack of authentic food, Olive Garden would rather you stop reading.