• Mistakes You're Making When Cooking Ribs

    Nothing hits the spot like a rack of ribs. Unfortunately, ribs can be tricky to cook and the process is plagued by many mistakes that are all too easy to make.

    By Tšhegofatšo Ndabane Read More
  • What Is Hoppin' John And How Did It Get Its Name?

    If you're a homegrown Southerner, then chances are you've at least heard of Hoppin' John, even if it isn't part of your annual New Year's Day meal. The classic New Year's dish includes peas, pork, and rice, and it's been around since the 1800s.

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  • Here's How Often You Should Be Flipping Your Steak

    The Chopping Block reminds us of the old adage that you should only flip a steak once, whether cooking it on a stovetop or a grill. According to Serious Eats, science states otherwise, which is great news for multi-flip steak cooks everywhere.

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  • The Real Difference Between Hot Chocolate And Hot Cocoa

    Chances are you might not be totally clear on the difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa. And yes, there really is a difference. Though most people use the terms interchangeably, hot cocoa and hot chocolate are not one and the same. Each is made of similar, yet different ingredients

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  • The Secret Trick To Making Crinkled Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Hours upon hours and countless cups of flour have been dedicated to achieving the perfect chocolate chip cookie. But, crinkled chocolate chip cookies might be the ones to beat them all. It turns out, there's an easy way to achieve crinkled chocolate chip cookie perfection.

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  • The Real Difference Between Beef Stew And Irish Stew

    According to the New York Times, truly traditional Irish stew contains only a few ingredients: mutton, onions, potatoes, and sometimes carrots, instantly distinguishing it from a stew made from beef. Irish stew is also typically thickened with mashed potatoes.

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  • This Viral Peanut Butter Cup Hack Changes Everything

    There's something so special about peanut butter cups. Whether you prefer these treats in holiday shapes or the original cup design, you don't want to be caught without one when you're hit with a craving. Fortunately, this recent TikTok gives you just the hack to satisfy without leaving your home.

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  • The Real Difference Between Eggs Over Easy And Sunny-Side Up

    If you know how you like your breakfast, but the meal doesn't always arrive on your plate the way you expect, it might be down to how you are ordering your eggs. It's surprisingly easy to get confused by the difference between eggs cooked over easy and sunny-side up.

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  • The One Trick You Need For Better Filet Mignon

    Once you've secured your filet mignon, how do you make that tender, juicy meat taste even better? According to Eat This, Not That!, it's all in the seasonings and basting you do during the preparation of the meat.

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  • Why You Shouldn't Make Bacon In A Slow Cooker

    Bacon is thinly cut and designed to cook hot and fast, to get it crispy on the outside and slightly chewy in the center. This makes it a bad candidate for slow-cooking, since over-cooking it will cause the meat to dry out, which no one wants.

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  • Pumpkin Spice Latte Lovers Need This Starbucks Macchiato In Their Lives

    Starbucks secret menu is really not that secret at all, however if you're trying to order one of these imaginative drinks, make sure you go with a recipe to avoid confusing your barista. Help is at hand if you want to try this all new Starbucks pumpkin secret menu drink but aren't sure how.

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  • TikTok Just Reinvented Scrambled Eggs

    After a while, scrambled eggs can become pretty mundane, even if they're made to perfection. While there are plenty of other ways you can enjoy your eggs -- whether you like them over easy or sunny-side up -- there is a new TikTok egg trick going viral on that's definitely worth giving a try.

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  • The Genius Way Ayesha Curry Uses Up Overripe Bananas

    Overripe bananas happen and seemingly overnight. But what to do with that mushy mess? Banana bread is always an option, but what if you've had all the banana bread you can stomach? Well, leave it to cookbook author and wife of NBA superstar Stephen Curry to come up with a banana fritter recipe.

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  • The Game-Changing Trick That Makes Defrosted Meat Taste Better

    If you keep meat in your freezer at all times, you are probably familiar with the slight change in flavor that occurs after defrosting it. This is frustrating because you paid for that flavor and it feels a tiny bit like you're being punished for planning ahead and buying in bulk, right?

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  • Here's How To Get The Right Consistency For Aioli

    When done right, aioli elevates a simple hamburger to a gourmet meal fit for Gordon Ramsay. When attempted and failed, however, aioli is a sad reminder of what might have been, a slop of runny, garlicky disappointment that slides, unsatisfyingly off your expectant french fries.

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  • Here's Why Brussels Sprouts Smell So Strange

    Brussels sprouts have been the butt of jokes forever. Kids notoriously hate them, while well-meaning parents continue to serve them for dinner. Most can agree that Brussels sprouts are good for you, but they also emit a weird aroma. What's with the smell?

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  • How To Rescue Overcooked Vegetables

    Is there anything more disappointing than overcooked vegetables? You set out with good intentions and then in a matter of minutes, your hopes and dreams are reduced to a mushy mess. As there's little chance of eliminating all distractions, let's take a look at how to rescue overcooked vegetables.

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  • Starbucks' Secret Ghostbusters Frappuccino Changes Everything

    The fall season of secret menu drinks is officially in full swing, and at the rate they're going, you'll likely have enough Starbucks secret menu drinks to get you through a whole month of spooky (or not-so-spooky!) Halloween movies. The newest addition to the lineup is the Ghostbusters Frappuccino.

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  • The Secret Ingredient That's Missing From Your Pesto

    Crushed fresh basil, finely grated parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil are basic ingredients for a simple, delicious pesto sauce. All that's missing is a bit of miso paste, right? What's that now?

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