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Champagne is known for its bubbly nature. Here's what the bubbles in a glass of Champagne are trying to tell you.
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Beer-Pickled Vegetables May Be The Ultimate Frozen Pizza Addition
To jazz up your store-bought frozen pizza, whip up a batch of homemade beer pickles. -
The Temperature Trick To Easily Clarify Scummy Broth
If you want your clear broth or consommé to stay perfectly clear and not scummy, try this expert-approved temperature trick to simplify the process. -
The Fancy Butter Chefs Use To Elevate Classic Scrambled Eggs
If you're making eggs, you might want to consider incorporating butter. Here's the fancy butter chefs use to elevate classic scrambled eggs. -
What Chefs Actually Think Of Meal Delivery Services
Meal delivery services may be all the rage right now, but here's what chefs actually think of meal delivery services. -
This Method Gives Starbucks Copycat Egg Bites An Extra Silky Texture
If you are planning to make copycat Starbucks egg bites in your home kitchen, you might want to try this cooking method to achieve the silkiest texture. -
The One Type Of Meat Professional Chefs Always Brine Before Hitting The Grill
Here's the one type of meat professional chefs always brine before hitting the grill. Make sure to brine to increase its flavor profile. -
The Practical Advantage Of Making Chicken Wings In The Slow Cooker
While deep-frying, roasting, or grilling results in delicious chicken wings, the slow cooker just might be your new best friend for softer, tastier wings. -
The Simple Trick To Add Caffeine To Your Brownies
You may have your own special trick for your signature brownies, like extra chocolate or even shredded zucchini. But did you know you can add caffeine, too? -
The Simple Trick To Shred Meat With Ease
Before you go out and buy a specialty kitchen gadget to shred meat by hand, reach for this common kitchen appliance to do the work for you instead. -
The Freezer Trick To Avoid Cubed Cake Meltdowns
In order to avoid any cubed cake meltdowns that result in uneven treats, there's one simple freezer trick that will help your desserts come out pristine. -
The Financial Reason You Should Never Buy Cooking Tools At The Grocery Store
Before you make a quick trip to the grocery store for a spatula, consider this financial reason why you should buy cooking utensils from other retailers. -
The Outright Best Way To Cut Cabbage For Slow Braises
Knowing how to cut cabbage for a fancy recipe can be amazing. Cutting cabbage into shapes and forms that will set it up for braising is even more appetizing. -
The Quick Oil Trick To Keep Your Pyrex From Absolutely Shattering
Have you ever feared exploding Pyrex? Fear no more: A quick and easy oil trick is the key to keeping your dishware from wreaking havoc on your kitchen. -
A Brewer's Yeast Slather Can Take Roast Chicken Where It Wants To Go
Planning to roast a chicken and want a little extra flavor? A brewer's yeast slather can take roast chicken where it wants to go. -
Why You Should Think Twice Before Frying In Parchment Paper
Parchment paper can be used in many ways, from baking to lining pans for easier clean up -- but you should never, ever fry food in it. Here's why. -
The Salt Hack That Could Save Your Nonstick Pan
Is your trusty non-stick pan not working the way it should? Fortunately, there's a simple solution that you likely already have on hand -- simple table salt. -
The Practical Reason You Should Never Cook Flaky Fish On The Grill
Grilling is an option for certain types of fish, but cooking flaky fish on the grill should be avoided according to experts, even when using a non-stick spray. -
Chefs Want You To Think Twice Before Ordering Ice Cream At A Fancy Restaurant
If you've got a sweet tooth, you might be tempted to order ice cream from a restaurant's menu. Here's why you should consider a different dessert instead. -
Here's Why You Should Never Order Mac And Cheese At A Steakhouse
If you're looking to chow down on mac and cheese, a steakhouse might not be the best place to do that. Here's why. -
Why Restaurant Chefs Never Buy Previously Frozen Chicken
If you cook frozen chicken, chances are you're missing out on the soft texture and succulence of fresh chicken - something that professional chefs already know. -
The Shredding Technique That Will Melt Your Grilled Cheese To Perfection
A crusty, delicious, and buttery grilled cheese can be exciting. Fortunately, there is a technique that will help you cook your grilled cheese to perfection. -
If You Want Super Tender Chicken, Then Learn The Power Of Velveting
Velveting is a chicken technique that should become a regular practice in your kitchen for tender, juicier meat every time. -
Why Professional Chefs Order Hot Sandwiches Sans Lettuce
Ordering lettuce on a hot sandwich is a rookie mistake - here's how chefs prefer to get their veggie fix instead. -
One Chick-Fil-A Menu Item Will Help Upgrade Your Cookies & Cream Shake
Here's how to upgrade your Chick-fil-A cookies and cream milkshake without even leaving the restaurant. -
The Clever McDonald's Hack That Will Get You Two Free Chicken McNuggets
One TikToker discovered a sneaky way to get eight McDonald's chicken McNuggets for less than the price of six. -
Why You Should Never Salt A Cold Pot Of Water
You might think you're taking care of a step in advance by salting your water while it's cold, but you might actually be making a culinary mistake.