• The Untold Truth Of Magic Cookie Bars

    Magic cookie bars have many names, but you probably know them when you see them. This dessert bar is ooey-gooey and has seemingly endless layers of delicious treats packed inside. When all of the ingredients for these bars are combined, you end up with a deliciously sweet, perfectly balanced bite.

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  • The Real Difference Between Victoria Sponge Cake And Madeira Sponge Cake

    There are plenty of different versions from which to choose. Two similar, yet definitely distinct, options are the classic Victoria sponge and the Madeira sponge. Both the Victoria and the Madeira start with equally weighted measurements of egg, butter, and sugar. That is where the two diverge.

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  • This Simple Trick Will Help Ripen Your Peaches

    All you've been craving lately is a sweet, juicy peach, but -- shoot! It's not peach season anymore. Chances are, you can still score some unripe peaches at your local grocery store, but then you're on your own. Luckily for you, it's easy to ripen peaches with this one simple trick.

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  • This Easy Substitute Should Replace Your Whipped Cream

    Whipped cream is a great addition to many desserts and even coffee. However, incorporating heavy cream into your diet can be a real problem if you're trying to limit your overall fat intake and don't wish to pile on the pounds. The calories aren't low at 400 calories either.

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  • This Is The Proper Way To Micro-Steam Fish

    While it's true there are some foods you should never put in the microwave, fresh fish is not one of them. Sure, "microwaved fish" sounds dry, bland, and boring, but we're talking about micro-steaming, which produces the exact opposite result.

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  • Read This Before Making Pickled Eggs

    Canning and pickling are both good ways to preserve extra food and save for later use, but you have to be careful to follow the right process. If you don't and you eat food that hasn't been properly preserved and stored, you could end up getting seriously sick.

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  • Why Chips Taste Better At Mexican Restaurants

    One of life's most satisfying pleasures is digging into a bowl of freshly made tortilla chips with a side of salsa. As amazing as these chips can be, no matter where you are, it's probable that some of the best ones you've ever tried have been from a Mexican restaurant.

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  • This Is The Best Type Of Fish For Ceviche

    Ceviche is a delicious dish consisting of raw fish marinated in citrus juice, often with added herbs and ingredients like tomatoes, onions, and even other seafood such as octopus or shrimp. While no heat is applied to the dish, the acid of the citrus cures the raw fish, making it safe to eat.

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  • This Is The Best Way To Make Fish In An Air Fryer

    Can you visualize sitting down to a nice meal of fish and chips at dinnertime, perhaps adding your favorite dip to the mix to take things up a notch? Unfortunately, this can mean eating an excessively fried meal. Your answer is the trustworthy air fryer.

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  • You're Cooking Oatmeal The Wrong Way

    Oatmeal is a great way to show love to your heart. Unfortunately, it's just so ... bland. It's not the oatmeal that's the problem. It's your cooking technique.

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  • Don't Make This Mistake When Melting Brown Sugar

    Since brown sugar has molasses added back in, it naturally has more moisture in it too, which is key. Sugar has to have more moisture to melt. Often butter or water is used (via Leaf TV). This is why white sugar burns faster than brown sugar if moisture is not added to it.

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  • This Simple Trick Makes Trimming Asparagus Easy

    Before you even think about cooking asparagus, it has to be trimmed first to remove the root ends that are tricky to eat and not tasty at all. But don't just line up all of your asparagus and cut off the bottoms -- one of the best ways to trim asparagus is to forget about your knife completely.

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  • Read This Before Cooking Bacon In The Oven

    If you've ever thought of making bacon in the oven, we have two words for you: Do it. Though the less common way to prepare everyone's breakfast meat, it really is the best way. Oven cooking requires no flipping or monitoring — just set the timer and go about your business.

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  • Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Jell-O

    Jell-O is known for its jiggly setting and moldable shapes, so if your Jell-O is too runny it won't work at all. So what did you do wrong? And how can you fix it? Runny gelatin desserts may as well just be sugar soup, so chances are you didn't follow the directions exactly.

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  • How To Properly Prepare Mushrooms For Stuffing

    Although making stuffed mushrooms isn't as easy as eating them (then again, what is easier than eating?), they are not very difficult to make, especially when you have the right ingredients. You might think that picking any ol' run-of-the-mill mushroom will suffice, but that's not the case.

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  • The Unexpected Ingredient That Makes Your Latte Next-Level

    While latte art may be above most people's skill level, it's fairly easy to DIY some of the beverages offered by even the trendiest, most hipster-ridden coffee shops. One such drink is something even Starbucks does not offer in the US.

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  • How To Make Bacon With A Waffle Iron

    Because waffle irons tend to be too small for regular-sized bacon strips, you probably have to start by cutting the strips in half. Then, you put the slices in the iron once it's hot -- Kamp used the medium-hot setting -- and fry away for 10 minutes, or until it seems cooked.

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  • This Is How You Should Be Soft-Boiling Your Eggs

    While there are tons of dishes that showcase runny egg yolks, eating a soft-boiled egg by dunking toast points into the center just can't be beat. If your eggs are overcooked, however, then your experience might be ruined; and boiling eggs can be surprisingly tricky.

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