While using a blender might seem like a common-sense task, there are actually a few blender mistakes you might be making that can keep you off track. Common blender mistakes include overfilling the blender, adding ingredients in the wrong order, and washing it improperly.
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If you want to make a large quantity of a cake, cookie, or other baked good, you might be tempted to simply double the recipe. However, because baking is chemistry, there is a real reason you should never simply double a baking recipe for a larger portion.
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There are some things you can do to make the process of cutting a squash safer. Here's an easy tip for cutting squash.
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If you're sober or looking to cut back on drinking this holiday season, you don't have to skip out on the holiday cheer. Here are three underrated holiday mocktails that you should be drinking at your holiday parties.
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Celebrity chef Ree Drummond, a.k.a. The Pioneer Woman has a neat Thanksgiving dinner roll hack that will make everyone at the table give thanks to the chef. The Pioneer Woman uses frozen Thanksgiving rolls and spruces them up for an easy fix.
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Quick refresher — shabu-shabu is a Japanese take on hot pot with a kombu (dried kelp) and dashi (Japanese soup stock) base. While there are a variety of meats that you can use (pork, chicken, or lamb) there's just one that you'll find at high-end Japanese restaurants: beef.
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You may have seen challah and brioche breads mentioned together in recipes. Those who have tried both might have noticed that they taste remarkably similar.
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Any experienced home cook has struggled with the in's and out's of trying to cook a chicken breast like a thigh and vice-versa. Navigating the best ways to prepare these favorites appears daunting before you even consider the health benefits of each cut.
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Water boils at a lower temperature than oil, however, so it'll quickly reach its boiling point and turn to steam if you add it to a pot of frying oil. The gas at the bottom pushes the oil above out of the pot, making it splash everywhere, and it can easily catch fire.
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'Tis the season for all things pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin spice lattes — it doesn't matter what form it's in. If it's orange, spicy, and packed with all of our favorite fall flavors, we'll take it. Not only will we take it, we'll bake it, too.
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Just like every other fruit and veggie in the produce section, every stalk of asparagus looks a little different. Luckily, there are a few quick tests you can use at the grocery store to find the freshest veggies.
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The only thing that can make kicking back with a glass of wine better is the taste of chocolate that pairs perfectly with it. Regardless of whether you prefer red or white, there's a chocolate out there that will go well with it -- and Aldi just made the job of selecting your chocolate a lot easier.
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With the holidays just around the corner, the pressure to entertain guests and serve up the best desserts feels overwhelming. No treat can impress your loved ones and strike up the feeling of autumn like a solid pumpkin pie, but this task seems easier said than done.
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Too many times, gravy turns into a last-minute stumbling block when it comes out all lumpy and gluey with a texture strangely reminiscent of that Elmer's paste that used to be a staple of every elementary school classroom.
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Whether you were lucky enough to spend the day in shallow waters happily digging in the sand for clams or you timed your weekend farmers market visit right and scored a haul of littlenecks, the question of storage is equally as pertinent. So, what exactly are you supposed to do with the mollusks?
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If you're interested in a cross between chicken and red meat, Gordon Ramsay's trick to making the perfect duck breast should meet your craving. The unique way Gordon Ramsay makes roast duck involves starting with a completely cold pan. Ramsay swears by this trick for roast duck.
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Rice noodles are a simple yet delicate foundation for everything from zingy pad thai to a yummy shrimp curry. But what's a home cook to do when rice noodles clump together into a giant, sticky mass? Here are a few tips from the pros to keep those translucent noodles separate and slippery.
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The blender is one of those kitchen tools that really gives you your money's worth: grinding up nuts, pureeing foods, blending together your favorite fruits for a smoothie, or even crushing ice in a matter of seconds. But did you know you should never put hot foods in your blender?
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If you leave your pie out on the counter after your Thanksgiving meals, you've been storing pecan pie wrong this whole time. Pecan pie, because of its egg content, should actually be stored in the refrigerator. Here's how to properly store your pecan pie this year.
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The next time you pick up a batch of rhubarb from your local market, there are three steps to take to make sure you prepare it properly. This way you'll get the best baking, cooking, and eating experience possible. Here's what to do.
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Stuffing can absolutely be made ahead of time, and it can make things a lot easier for you on Thanksgiving day. But there are a few things to keep in mind in order to properly freeze and thaw stuffing so that it cooks evenly, and doesn't make anyone sick.
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If you recently saw KFC's Colonel Sanders and did a double take, you're not alone. The fresh-faced, pretty-boy appearance was inspired by the November charity event Movember. That's right, the Colonel pictured in the KFC France logo removed his iconic moustache to mark the start of the event.
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Despite your best intentions (and smidge of impatience), glaring at a fresh pear won't help it ripen any faster. Unlike other tree-borne fruits, pears ripen after they're harvested, not while nuzzled on the tree. Once picked, grocers keep pears chilled, so they stay firm until you're ready to enjoy.
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Asparagus may be good for you, but the typical American only eats about 1.75 pounds of the stalks each year, making it one of the less consumed vegetables in the U.S. Maybe it's because of all those rumors that it makes your urine a smelly or maybe you feel wasteful and intimidated by the vegetable.
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There are always the classics like pumpkin pie, but the ultimate choice seems to be pecan. It doesn't get much better than the sweet and nutty pie -- especially if it has a splash of bourbon in it too. The only downside of pecan pie is that it frequently has quite a lot of corn syrup in the filling.
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A key element to any successful curry dish is having a sauce that is not only complex and flavorful, but rich in consistency as well. If you've ever tried to replicate your favorite Thai or Indian restaurant curry and ended up with a watery and unsatisfying knockoff, there are ways to fix that.
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If you are like most households, you probably find yourself buying lettuce well before you plan to use it, only to open up the refrigerator to find it wilted or worse. Luckily there are great tricks and tips to resuscitate the foundational ingredient of your salads and sandwiches.
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