How Long Does It Take To Bloom Gelatin?
There are two types of gelatin, and they both need to bloom. What does this mean? Read on for all the details on this key gelatin preparation step.
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Stories By Courtney Kaleal
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Neufchâtel Vs Cream Cheese: What Sets Them Apart?
French Neufchâtel cheese is similar to cream cheese in some ways. But the big differentiator is a key matter of pasteurization and the presence of cream.
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Dining In Red Light Is An Acquired Taste
Dining in a room full of dim, red lights might sound jarring at first, but the trend is an exciting shake-up to the typical restaurant experience.
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The Sweet Ingredient That Soothes Your Tongue When You Burn It
When you burn your tongue, think twice before reaching for water. Instead, honey has been proven to soothe and combat a first degree burn.
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The Best Method For Sweetening Your Bland Blueberries
Don't let those less-than-perfect blueberries go to waste! With little effort, you can reinvigorate the berries' sweetness and use them in a variety of dishes.
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Evaporated Milk: The Secret Ingredient That Makes Kulfi So Rich
Kulfi is a popular frozen treat that originated in India. Unlike ice cream, this dessert uses evaporated milk to create its rich and creamy texture.
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The Abbreviation System Wendy's Employees Use Is Pure Chaos
Wendy's has been a fast food innovator since its inception. But when trying to make ordering easier for employees, their new abbreviation system is pure chaos.
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The Non-Kitchen Tool That Can Stoke Your Grill's Stubborn Coals
Grilling with wood or charcoal can be a challenge as you have to manually stoke the fire. See which non-kitchen tool can stoke your grill's stubborn coals.
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The Ice Cream Tip For Perfect Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Bars
Mastering the art of homemade strawberry shortcake bars is fairly simple. The process begins with a crucial step: Melt the ice cream till soft but not liquid.
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Give Your Fat-Washed Cocktails A Cheesy Makeover
Fat-washing your spirits can add a rich, luxurious taste to your cocktails. Even more, you can use (of all things) cheese as a flavor booster in fat washing!
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The Secret Ingredient For Better Chicken And Noodles Is In The Starch
Amish noodles are distinctively different from the usual store-bought noodles, and their Durum wheat contributes significantly to chicken noodle soup's flavor.
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The Sweet Dried Fruit You Should Start Adding To Your Chicken Salad
Dried cranberries will add a bit of sweetness to your average chicken salad, but that's not the only enhancement you can use to mix up your recipe.
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Why A Fish Spatula Isn't As Much Of A One-Trick Pony As You'd Think
Fish spatulas might sound like they can only be used for cooking fish, but they have several other uses that make them an excellent multipurpose tool.
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A Zazarac Cocktail Isn't A Misspelled Version Of The Iconic Sazerac
What gives with the Zazarac and Sazerac? You're clearly not seeing double here, but there is some confusion over these cocktails. Let's clear things up!
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The Big Brand That's Likely Behind Aldi's L'Oven Fresh Breads
Thanks to a product recall, we may have learned that Aldi's L'Oven Fresh bread may be coming from Bimbo Bakeres
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The Grating Mistake You're Making When It Comes To Carrot Cake
A great carrot cake has a very delicate balance when it comes to texture, and many bakers often make this mistake when it comes to grating the carrots.
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Apparently, You Can Eat Too Much Boba
There's nothing quite like sipping on a deliciously sweet boba tea. But what happens when you eat too many tapioca pearls? One TikToker found out the hard way.
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You Should Start Making Hard-Boiled Eggs In A Loaf Pan
A loaf pan will make it easier to cook a larger batch of hard-boiled eggs, and you don't even have to worry about peeling them.
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There's More To Curds And Whey Than A Catchy Nursery Rhyme
Don't let Miss Muffet's frightful encounter fool you - curds and whey are far from the dairy drama of yesteryear. Today's curds and whey have had a glow-up.
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When Life Gives You Too Much Summer Squash, Make Chips
Too much zucchini or yellow squash? The air fryer's rapid circulation of hot air creates a fantastic chip crunch without the need for excessive oil.
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The Oil You Should Never Use When Cooking In Ceramic Pans
Using oil in your ceramic pans can bring a delicious sear and flavor to your food, but using the wrong oil can have dire consequences to the life of your pan.
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You Should Be Mixing Grape Soda With Your Nightly Glass Of Red Wine
If your nightly glass of red wine needs jazzing up, we're here to tell you exactly why you should be adding grape soda to make it a cocktail. Yes, really!
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Why You Might Want To Avoid The Self-Clean Setting On Your Oven
It may be tempting to use the self-cleaning function on your oven, but there are a lot of reasons it may be better to skip it and clean the old-fashioned way.
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Turn An Almost-Empty Jam Jar Into The Perfect Container For Overnight Oats
Got a jam jar you're reluctant to clean until you get every last drop of jam? An almost-empty jam jar is the perfect container to prep your overnight oats.
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When Meat Prices Soar, Sweet Potato Burgers Are What You Need
If meat is too expensive, it might be time to try out sweet potato burgers for your next family dinner. Here's what you need to know.
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Container Hash Browns Sold At Costco Are The Key To Easier Camp Cooking
We recommend picking up a box of the Idaho Spuds Hashbrown Potatoes from Costco for your next camping trip. These potatoes make camping meals a breeze.
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The Iconic Brand Behind Costco's Chocolate-Covered Nuts
The Blommer Chocolate Company teamed up with Costco's Kirkland brand for their wildly popular milk chocolate almonds, and it's for a good reason.
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