The Secret Trick To Making The Best Pavlova
Pavlovas, or "pavs," as they're called Down Under, are a fluffy dessert made of egg white meringue piled high with fruit, whipped cream, and other goodies.
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Don't Make This Common Pavlova Mistake
A pavlova is a traditional meringue cake from New Zealand that's popular for Christmas. Don't make this one common pavlova mistake when you bake it.
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This Is How To Choose The Best Wine For Mulled Wine
While you have some options for which spices and aromatics to use in your mulled wine, finding the right starting bottle of wine to mull takes the most skill.
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The Biggest Mistake You're Making With Your Beef Roast
Roasting a giant hunk of meat in the oven might seem intimidating. Here's how to avoid common mistakes when roasting beef for the holidays and beyond.
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Here's How You Can Watch Every Season Of Iron Chef
Whether you are new to the world of Iron Chef America or a long time viewer, streaming services have made it easier than ever to become immersed in the fandom
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If You're Not Cooking Brussels Sprouts Like This, You're Doing It Wrong
There are several ways to cook Brussels sprouts, such as sautéing, baking, or frying. But there's an even better way to cook them if you have one specific tool.
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The Biggest Mistake You're Making With Latkes
It doesn't get much better than biting into deliciously crisp and creamy latke. There are, however, a few key issues people run into when making them at home.
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This Viral TikTok Reveals The Perfect Way To Cut Banana Bread
We just learned a way to slice banana bread that's honestly the best thing since sliced... well, bread. In a TikTok, @AsapSCIENCE shared this trick that will have you smacking your forehead in "Why didn't I think of that?!" disbelief.
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The Secret Trick To Making The Best Yule Log
If your Yule log is not made correctly, it could mean you've lost all your protection from misfortune in the coming year — okay, not really, but it could mean you won't have an epic dessert to brag about on Instagram.
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The Pioneer Woman's Christmas Fudge Recipe Uses Only 2 Ingredients
A holiday season without a good fudge is like a Hallmark special without a happy ending: just not happening. And this year The Pioneer Woman has given us an early holiday gift in the form of a two-ingredient fail-proof fudge recipe.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes Measuring Ingredients
If you've noticed your baking projects haven't come out quite as planned, from chewy cakes to flopped bread, you might be measuring your ingredients wrong.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes With Béchamel
The worst thing that can happen to a béchamel sauce is for it to end up as a lumpy cooked concoction. Here's how to avoid that.
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You've Been Making Milkshakes Wrong This Whole Time
Making the perfect milkshake can be trickier than it might seem. It never fails that you'll get a spoon along with a milkshake from time to time. This says everything you need to know about the problem.
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You Can Substitute Yogurt For Baking Powder. Here's How
Rather than trying to run to the store to get more baking powder to finish the dish you are working on, it's helpful to know of a few substitutes that will do the trick in a pinch. That's also why you should understand what baking powder is and how it works.
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How To Keep Your Peppermint Bark From Separating
Peppermint bark is one of the easiest (and yummiest!) candies you can make during the holiday season. But if you usually like to make your bark with a couple of layers of chocolate (like dark chocolate and white chocolate layers), you might've had a problem with the bark separating in the past.
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How To Know Which Oil You Should Use For Roasted Potatoes
Though a roast potato might seem pretty straightforward - you just toss in oil and throw 'em in the oven on high, right? In fact, there are more complicated considerations at play here. Perhaps the most important component of a perfectly roasted potato is the oil you choose.
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These Are The Best Wines To Use For Mulled Wine
Mulled wine is a festive spiced drink that's typically made with red wine that's heated with some combination of spices. For those who'd like to make the hot cocktail at home, these are the best wines to use for mulled wine.
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You Should Never Substitute Butter For Egg Wash. Here's Why
Egg wash is a finishing touch on many pastries and bakes, but eggs should never be substituted for butter. While an egg wash binds a pastry and helps create a crust, using butter as a substitute while baking will not have the same exact effect on your bake.
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Why You Should Start Eating More Napa Cabbage
If you need to keep your diet fresh and get your proper serving of leafy greens, you have to try out Napa cabbage. From its high fiber and low calorie count to its versatility in Asian-inspired dishes, this is why you should start eating more Napa cabbage.
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Here's How To Make IKEA's Famous Meatballs
Like many things IKEA, they come in packaging with a name that most of us probably can't pronounce properly. But its name aside, ALLEMANSRÄTTEN is so iconic people who go to IKEA make this the last (or first) thing they pick up. And now, for the first time, you can make them at home.
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How To Make Canned Soup Taste Better
Maybe you're a couple days tardy for your grocery trip and the lunch options are down to caned soup. It's lackluster, but it's the only option, so you pour it into a pot and kick yourself for not getting to the store earlier. This might seem like a pretty bleak situation, but it doesn't have to be.
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The Real Reason You Should Add Soda To Your Boxed Cake Mix
Enter the cake baking hack that you can pull off when you are short on time or ingredients. The boxed cake mix and soda baking trick is easy, and it could become your new best friend the next time you need to whip up some cupcakes for a school bake sale, or bring a cake for a potluck.
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How Sam's Club Is Making Holiday Shopping A Little Easier
For those practical shoppers who take convenience to the next level by buying in bulk, shopping wholesale just got even easier. Sam's Club is now offering curbside pickup to all members for a limited time.
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How To Substitute Dried Herbs For Fresh
We all love fresh herbs. They are fragrant, aromatic, and just taste better in our opinion, especially when a recipe calls for green basil or sweet smelling oregano or mint. But when can you use fresh herbs in place of dried?
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Why You Should Make Cheesecake In A Slow Cooker
It's easy to overbake a cheesecake in the oven, which can leave a bunch of unsightly cracks on top. However, you can make near-perfect cheesecake every time just by switching from using your oven to using a slow cooker.
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The Simple Trick To Giving Poached Fish Way More Flavor
The problem with poached fish is that it's not very exciting, is it? In fact, it can seem more like a punishment when everyone else around you is chowing down on thick, juicy steaks and heaping plates of marinara-topped pasta and you're facing a plate of...plain fish.
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You Should Always Soak Sticky Rice Before Cooking It. Here's Why
Sticky rice is just one of those things that seem so simple, yet it always seems to have that extra something at a restaurant that you just can't recreate at home. But here's the key: you must soak it.
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