Glazes are shiny, thick, luscious additions to any dish -- and turns out, they're pretty much the same thing as sauce, just with different amounts of water and sugar. The basics of making a glaze are simple, but to perfect the technique we have a few tips that will take you a long way.
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In the United States, when you hear the work pancake, your mind is flooded with these images of airy, fluffy golden stacks of doughy disks piled high with oozey syrup. While Americans dream of pancakes for breakfast, the Dutch dream of pannenkoeken for dinner
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For people who want to avoid excess fat but still feel like keeping things crispy and delicious, the air fryer might very well be a game changer. However, because the kitchen appliance has only recently hit the mainstream, this potentially revolutionary cooking method still comes with a few caveats.
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Going vegetarian or vegan can be quite simple these days thanks to the abundance of information online. However, there are some dishes you might crave that seem difficult to substitute ingredients for. There's one vegan ingredient that's actually a perfect swap for fresh fish -- banana blossoms.
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We know seasoning steak is really important to help bring out its flavor. You can make subpar meat taste good if you have the right seasoning skills.
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You might've heard before that brown sugar is healthier than white sugar. Part of this myth might come from the color, since raw sugar is typically brown as well, and could lead to some people believing that brown sugar is less processed and refined than white, and therefore healthier.
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Tempering chocolate is much easier in theory than it is in practice, even for a professional pastry chef. It's still important, however, to understand the theory before breaking down the steps and adding in tips to get a better outcome.
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Iced coffee fanatics, meet TikTok, your new best friend. In early October, TikTok cuisine influencer, Katie Lopynski, posted a how-to that will put to rest your iced-coffee-making anxieties from here on out. The only thing hard about this hack is the forethought you need to put into it.
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Have you ever gone on an ambitious grocery store run only to leave your fresh produce, neglected, to wilt away in the fridge drawers? Of course you have. This one easy trick can bring your carrots back from the dead just in time for Halloween.
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Though Stranger Things might not be releasing more episodes anytime soon, there's a new way you can enjoy old episodes of the spooky Netflix original. Totally the Bomb's latest drink is all about the Demogorgon this time, and is perfect for sipping on while you binge-watch previous seasons.
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If you've ever made pesto at home, then you might have encountered a phenomenon if you didn't use the pesto quickly enough. The bright green sauce might have faded into a dull brown color. Though it's easy to see why the sauce could be perceived as having gone bad, it's actually still good.
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At first glance, Costco's Kirkland Signature Lobster Bisque seems pretty appealing. It looks rich and creamy, and the package promises "restaurant-quality" with a "sophisticated taste". Before you start making room in your refrigerator for this soup however, there are some things you should know.
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Hot chocolate is one of the most comforting and delicious drinks you can enjoy during the cold months of fall and winter, but for those following the keto diet, the seasonal drink can be a carb-loaded bomb if there is a lot of sugar packed into the cocoa powder mixture .
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Everyone loves a good slice of pie. Still, in this hectic modern life, who has time to actually hit the kitchen and bake them on the regular, let alone eat giant slices on a daily basis? Fortunately, Sam's Club has offered its members a convenient way to make tiny, delicious mini-pies to die for.
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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.
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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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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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McDonald's menu features a range of items and possibilities. You can even recreate one of the chain's most iconic items on the cheap.
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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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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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Red pesto, green pesto. The difference? Simple: the tomatoes. The tomatoes not only affect the color of the sauce, but they also alter the taste, making it richer.
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Basically, leftover pizza is kinda gross, but no one wants to waste it. The Today Show's Samantha Kubota thinks they've found the answer to utilizing it.
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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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From recreating the infamous Double Down to sunscreen (no joke), these are the genius KFC menu hacks that you need to know.
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International Delight coffee creamer is ubiquitous in grocery stores, but with 22 core creamer flavors, how do you pick just one for your cup?
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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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When it comes to roadside eats offering comfort food, nobody beats Cracker Barrel. Order up one of the items and you're pretty much guaranteed a great meal.
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