It's paramount to only salt after the potatoes have roasted. Don't skimp on the salt -- potatoes require lots of it to be perfectly seasoned. Any type of salt is fine, but kosher is preferred. Next time you're looking for an incredibly crispy and delicious potato side, try this method.
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Yogurt and spices are at the heart of the dish -- they will make or break it. It's important to marinate the chicken well. Though in many ways it's basic, simple (and delicious) cuisine, nevertheless, there's something else that you need to keep in mind while preparing the meal.
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It's possible to experiment and come up with your own seasonal favorites using ingredients from Chick-fil-A. Here's one example: with fruits like oranges, strawberries, apples, and blueberries, you can present your guests with a Chick-fil-A special fruit tray. Oh, but there's more.
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If you have a lot of ricotta cheese left over from a recipe and don't want to waste it, you can always freeze your ricotta. However, there are certain steps you need to take to make sure you free ricotta cheese the safe and best way to preserve its taste and texture.
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Making the best baked pasta, however, isn't quite as simple as cooking the noodles, mixing in your sauce, cheese, and meat, and baking it. For the most delicious baked pasta, you might actually want to skip boiling the noodles and just let them bake in the oven.
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Burritos tend to be one of those meals where our eyes are bigger than our stomachs. There's probably a good chance you might end up with some leftovers in the form of a half-eaten burrito.
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Every cook or chef that has ever made a biscuit has a secret for making these flaky quick breads that can defy gravity and melt in the mouth. This biscuit making hack changes everything, and all it takes is a little overnight preparation and a box grater to get the flakiest biscuits.
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If you have an air fryer at home or even like the idea of testing one out, you have to try air-crisped roasted potatoes. This is the secret to making roasted potatoes in an air fryer. All you need for air frying potatoes is the equipment, potatoes, spices, and oil.
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Sticky rice is a perfect addition to Japanese, Chinese, and Thai cuisine, but it can be really difficult to make well at home. While many choose to cook rice on the stovetop, there is one secret to making sticky rice in a rice cooker. Your rice cooker doesn't even need a sticky rice setting.
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If you're trying to make a cup of cold brew coffee at home, you might miss the sweeteners easily available at cafes. Here are creative ways to sweeten cold brew coffee at home, from making your own simple syrup to indulging in some unique creamers.
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We have to warn you that it may sound a little unorthodox, but once you try it, this method may be your new guilty go-to dessert. You need to start freezing your Oreos, but before you pop them into freezer, there's one thing you need to do.
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Admit it -- it's been far too long since you really inspected your stove and gave it some much-needed TLC. Chances are, there's a stubborn grease stain or two that just won't quit. No matter how many times you try to wipe things down after your latest one-pot meal, the issue stands.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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