You Should Never Thaw Chicken On The Counter. Here's Why
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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These Black Friday 2020 Keurig Deals Are A Total Steal
If you were hoping to score a Keurig machine for your holiday shopping list, we've got great news: the Black Friday Keurig deals are really hot this year!
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Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Stuffing
Stuffing doesn't get the same love as other Thanksgiving staples, but it's always a must-have. Read on to learn how to avoid these stuffing mistakes.
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This Quick Technique Will Make Your Hot Dogs So Much Better
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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How To Make A Lattice Pie Crust
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 Thinks You Should Make This Pantry Staple For A Holiday Gift
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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How To Substitute Fresh Herbs With Dried
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 So Much Easier
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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Everything You Need To Know When Shopping For A New Knife
While knives can be quite expensive and it can be tempting to buy a set, you really only need three knives. But with so many options and materials ranging from stainless steel to ceramic, here is everything you need to know about shopping for a new knife.
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This Is The Absolute Best Way To Reheat Mac And Cheese
Mac and cheese is one of those meals that tastes just as good, if not better, when you reheat it up the next morning or evening to eat.
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The Surprising Thing Julia Child Always Served At Thanksgiving
Julia Child may have mastered the art of French cooking, but her go-to appetizer for Thanksgiving was surprisingly simple.
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This Is The Best Wood To Use For Smoking A Turkey
Smoking your turkey is a wonderful way to achieve a delicious aroma, texture, and color to your poultry. The type of wood you use to smoke your turkey is important. This is what chefs say is the best type of wood for smoking a turkey.
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Here's How Long You Should Rest Your Turkey After Smoking
Imagine that the day for your special turkey dinner has arrived and your turkey is moist, delicious, and ready to be pulled out of the smoker, but you haven't a clue about how long it should sit out for. Should you give it any time at all to rest before serving? Here are the best tips.
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Giada De Laurentiis' Simple Trick To Better Brownies
Celebrity chef and TV show host Giada De Laurentiis is a well-known name in and she knows how to whip up a good dessert. Learn her tip for perfect brownies.
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Taco Bell's Crunchy Taco Filled Shepherd's Pie Is Turning Heads
In recent years, Rene Pisciotti, Taco Bell's Executive Chef has introduced new recipes for Thanksgiving each year, including Crunch Taco Sheperd's Pie.
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What You Should Know About The CDC's Updated Thanksgiving Recommendations
The U.S. now has over 11 million COVID-19 cases and more than 249,000 deaths; Many have had to make new holiday arrangements in order to keep our families safe.
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This Is Why You Should Tenderize Your Chicken Before Cooking It
Everyone loves finding shortcuts in the kitchen, but there are some steps you definitely shouldn't skip, even in the interest of saving time. Tenderizing chicken, especially chicken breasts, is one of them, and if you haven't been tenderizing your chicken before now, you should definitely start.
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The Biggest Mistakes Everyone Makes When Grilling Turkey
If you're a fan of outdoor cooking, you could smoke your turkey, but if you want a more traditional taste, then grilling your turkey might be the best method.
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How To Order Starbucks' Secret Menu Hot Cocoa Cold Brew
The holiday menu at Starbucks is full of everything from peppermint mochas to caramel brûlée lattes, but it's the secret holiday menu that really steals the show this season. And there's one drink in particular for 2020 that mixes coffee with the flavor of hot chocolate: the Hot Cocoa Cold Brew.
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This Is The Best Way To Thaw Your Thanksgiving Turkey
Most people who pick up a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner purchase a frozen whole bird. That means millions of Americans each year share a common goal: getting their turkey from frozen up to 165 degrees Fahrenheit as safely as possible. This is the best way to thaw your Thanksgiving turkey.
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Here's How You Can Get A Free Thanksgiving Dinner From Walmart
Many Americans will be tightening their purse strings. So the tech company teamed up with Walmart to launch the Free Thanksgiving Dinner program.
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What You Need To Know About Martha Stewart's Meal Delivery Service
Martha Stewart's collaboration with meal-delivery company Marley Spoon has led to snazzy meal kits that are easy to prepare and delivered straight to your door.
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How To Tell When Different Milks Have Gone Bad
No matter the type of milk, how do you know for certain if it's no longer drinkable? We've compiled a list of the surefire signs it's time for the drain.
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This Dessert Version Of Turducken Is The Ultimate Thanksgiving Meal-Ender
Are you planning to go really over-the-top with Thanksgiving dinner? Watching too many Food Network holiday specials can have that affect, and nothing says opulence like food stuffed inside of other food. If you love turducken, you'll be thrilled to know it\ has a dessert counterpart: the piecaken.
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What Is Toum And What Does It Taste Like?
Call it a sauce, a dip, a spread - toum is basically the jack-of-all-trades of the condiment world. Toum is like mayonnaise without the eggs (yes - it's vegan!) and it's rather ubiquitous in Lebanese cuisine.
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This Is The Most Important Ingredient In Seafood Stew
The difference between a good and a superb seafood stew can come down to one very specific thing.
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How To Make A Quiche Without Heavy Cream
Typically, quiche calls for a lot of eggs - up to a dozen sometimes - which are whisked with milk and heavy cream. Calories and fat add up really quickly as you add other ingredients. The simplest way to reduce the amount of fat and calories in your quiche is actually to eliminate the heavy cream.
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