It's hard to imagine that something as soft, sweet, and sinfully satisfying as whipped cream could be made even better, but, if there's one thing our kitchen experiments have taught us: where there's a will, there's a way. Here's how to infuse whipped cream to make it even better.
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Keebler's iconic little cookie making mascot, Ernie the Elf, is spreading his elfish magic this holiday season as he celebrates 50 years of bringing joy to families with a special (and dare we say, uncommonly good) opportunity for you to win 50 weeks of cookies.
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A member of the banana family, plantains seem like a nutritious snack. But are plantain chips really healthier than the likes of potato chips?
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Cutting a bagel can actually be an incredibly dangerous kitchen task. The safest and easiest way to cut your bagels is either with a specialized tool such as a bagel slicer or with this quick and easy at-home cutting technique.
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If your busy day consists of a jam-packed schedule with sticky notes reminding you to eat a snack, or if you simply choose to steer clear of the stove these days, it's quite possible that your go-to kitchen appliance is one of the best inventions to grace this world -- the microwave.
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Rarely has a fast-food sandwich drawn such a fan following as the McRib. While the McRib has a pesky habit of disappearing, you can get your hands on a free pork patty: entering the "Shave 4 McRib Sweepstakes." Winners are limited to the first 10,000 entries.
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The first ever apple pie recipe came from England in 1381 and spread across Europe, with the first Dutch version of the treat appearing in 1514. Dutch apple pie has maintained its popularity, and has some noticeable differences that set it apart from apple pie most commonly found in the U.S.
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Want to learn how to level up your brownies Barefoot Contessa-style? Ina Garten's "Outrageous Brownies" recipe calls for a surprising ingredient sure to give your brownies that extra rich flavor. Ina Garten's unusual brownie ingredient is probably already in your pantry.
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Here are some tips for buying and eating grapes.
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Boxed mac and cheese can be a quick fix when you're looking for something delicious that doesn't require too much effort.
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We all have our recipe stand-bys -- dishes that we can whip up, with little effort, which will win us applause at the holiday dinner table or a picnic potluck. It could be an easy cake box hack, or that fabulous salad that just takes opening a can or two and tossing in some fresh veggies and Ranch.
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Trying to get cozy this weekend with some delicious, toasty hot chocolate? Here's one hack that will take your cocoa from good to great. All you'll need is some hot milk, a bunch of mini marshmallows, and for the chocolate — here's the clincher — a Kinder Surprise egg.
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Starbucks’ Candy Cane Frappuccino may not be on the coffee chain's official menu this year, but don't let that hold you back. Candy Cane Frappuccinos have been a star on Starbucks ' menus in holiday seasons past, so most of Instagram and Twitter have already tried them.
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We know we really should be eating more veggies as well as inflicting them on sharing them with our loved ones. Without resorting to threats, bribery, or hypnotism, perhaps the most effective way to get more veggies into everyone's diet is by resorting to good old fashioned subterfuge.
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Should you actually be eating the kind of cranberry sauce that comes out of a can? We spoke with two food experts, dietitian Emily Wunder, MSCN, RD, LDN, and chef Seamus Mullen, and both of them gave us the same answer: no, you should probably give it a pass.
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Slow cookers are incredibly convenient tools that can aid your meal prep, but you shouldn't try to cook most green vegetables in them. According to professionals, green vegetables just can't stand up to being heated for low periods of time in the slow cooker.
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If you love seafood as much as we do, it's hard to fathom how much of it someone would actually need to be in possession of to have enough for leftovers. If you have ever actually been in this incredulous situation, then you know the reheating of shellfish can be a tricky dilemma.
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If you've put in the time and didn't leave out any ingredients or mess up the instructions, why shouldn't your cookies look Pinterest-perfect? Blame your recipe rather than yourself because more often than that, the ingredients list and instructions are just too vague.
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If Snoop Dogg isn't the first name that comes to mind when you're in search of a great chicken wing recipe, you're missing out. Snoop may be a high-ranking member of hip-hop royalty but he possesses some pretty impressive prowess in the kitchen, too.
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Nothing beats the dramatic presentation of a whole roasted duck with tender, juicy meat and crispy skin. So what could ruin the big reveal? When prepared incorrectly, however, duck can be greasy, stringy, and have a "gamy," flavor. Fortunately, you can prepare duck without the pitfalls.
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Did you know that dark chocolate is even more magical than milk chocolate? Okay, maybe not magical, but healthier. In fact, the next time you decide to bake some brownies, you might want to consider doing so with dark chocolate. Here's why.
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According to the USDA, you should never thaw food on the counter or by running it under hot water. So what are safe ways to thaw chicken quickly?
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As anyone who has experienced a grilled hot dog on a sunny summer day might attest to, one of the best aspects of grilled hot dogs are their crispy, charred outside. If that's your goal, then this quick technique will make your hot dogs so much better.
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A warm slice of pie is truly a dessert delight and a beautiful lattice pie crust just adds to the visual appeal. With practice, it's not hard to make lattice pie crusts worthy of Instagram snaps. Break out the rolling pin, because we're going to show you how to make the perfect lattice pie crust.
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Ina Garten is a beloved star, so when Garten recommends a holiday gift, you'll want to listen up. Well, that's exactly what she did in the short tour of her kitchen that she filmed as part of her Times profile. So here's how to make Garten's holiday treat.
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Why you may prefer to cook with fresh herbs, dried herbs are still a good substitute in a pinch. Dried herbs can still be potent when they are properly stored, but you still need to know the correct amount to use when substituting them for fresh herbs.
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The simple egg hack that will make breakfast easier involves a common household item. From overnight oats to meal-prepped smoothies, the Internet is full of quick breakfast hacks that will change your life, including this one with a mason jar lid.
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