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How to Butterfly a Lobster Tail
Do you want your homemade lobster to look like a gourmet dish? The secret is learning how to butterfly a lobster tail. This is simply a method of cutting the hard shell of the lobster tail so that we meat spreads out in two equal halves. If you do that then when you cook the […] More
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How to Cook a Top Round Roast in the Oven
If you’re looking for a cheap cut of beef, top round roast is the way to go. What makes it cheap is that it is tough and lean. That means it’s not very flavourful and it can be kind of chewy, unless it is prepared properly. However, top round roast can be somewhat flavourful compared […] More
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How to Make Crispy Tofu
Tofu is one of those foods that most people either love or hate. I think the reason some people dislike tofu is not because of the food itself but because they just haven’t had it cooked properly. The spongy, chewy tofu that most people are used to is not my preferred way to have it. […] More
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Instant Pot Loaded Potato Soup
What’s great about loaded potato soup is that you can add all those leftovers in the fridge to it just to fill it out. So, when I’m making loaded potato soup, I’ll look through my fridge to see what little bits I have left from previous meals that can be added to it. That gives […] More
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How Does Meat Get Heated in a Frying Pan?
There are a number of different ways to cook meat by heating. You can deep fry it, bake it, steam it, grill it, and pan sear it. It might be easy to understand how flames from a grill could lick up at the meat in cause it to char and cook. It might be a […] More
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How Long to Cook Meatballs in Oven
I have tried making and cooking meatballs a few different ways, and my consensus is that cooking them in the oven is the best way to cook them. I think it’s the simplest method and offers the least hassle and mess. These are all important points for me, because when I cook, I keep a […] More
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Best Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
Sausage gumbo is integral part of Louisiana Cajun cuisine. It’s one of those foods that people immediately think of when you talk about Cajun dishes. Gumbo can be served on its own as a soup or with rice mixed in or on the side. Most gumbo is made using a very strongly flavored stock, like […] More
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Sustainable Seafood Guide: 5 Items to Add to Your Shopping Cart
Not all seafood is sustainable and available in a seemingly unlimited supply. Some fish are harpooned rather than netted and some are fished to the brink of extinction. How do you know which ones are which? How to tell which fish are sustainable and which ones you should be avoiding? There’s usually very limited information […] More
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What Is the Best Air Fryer for Home Cooking 2021?
The air fryer is the healthy alternative to deep frying, using only a small amount of oil to crisp and cook food. Air fryers give food that same great fried texture as regular frying, but they also cook similarly to a convection oven, giving you the best of both worlds. If you love your fried […] More
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Best Blenders for Protein Shakes
Not all blenders are created equal. If you only use your blender occasionally for a smoothie or something, then you don’t have to be too particular about the kind of blender that you use. Just about anything will do. But what about if you plan to make protein shakes, smoothies, or some other beverage almost […] More
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Can You Freeze Fresh Mushrooms for Later Use?
I’ve noticed that a lot of people these days are finding their own food in the wild, like herbs and wild mushrooms. There is a growing interest in trying to source natural foods as much as possible, which is why places like Whole Foods and greengrocers markets have done so well in recent years. This […] More
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Cooking Turkey Breast in Air Fryer
Would you like to be able to cook your turkey breast quickly and easily in the air fryer and be sure that it comes out tasty and perfectly cooked every time? Cooking turkey breast in air fryer means cooking it in far less time than it takes to cook in the oven. You do not […] More
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How Long to Cook Short Ribs in Oven at 350 Degrees
You can learn how to cook ribs in the oven at 350 degrees and other temperatures to make sure they come out perfect every time. It’s important that you don’t overcook your ribs or undercook them, because using a proper cooking time helps to ensure that they are cooked thoroughly and prevents them from drying […] More
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How Long to Grill Boneless Chicken Thighs
You can make grilled boneless chicken thighs that are tender and succulent and that everybody in the family will enjoy. This is a great meat to cook up on the grill when you’re having cookout, and it’s not too difficult to make. I want to share with you some important tips and directions on how […] More
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How to Cook a Live Lobster at Home
While perfectly cooked lobster may seem like something you can only order at fine dining restaurants, I want to show you how to cook a live lobster at home. Most kind lobsters are fairly easy to cook, and once you know how long to boil them and how to prep them for cooking, you shouldn’t […] More
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How to Cook Sugar Snap Peas in Microwave
Did you know that you could cook just about any vegetable in the microwave and have it come out tasting just as fresh and crunchy as if you steamed it? Microwaving your vegetables is a simple way to cook them simply, and you don’t have to sacrifice any texture or taste when you cook them […] More
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How to Cook Turkey Bacon in the Oven
I never considered cooking any kind of bacon in the oven until I read about someone else doing it online. After trying it out, I’ve become a convert, and I want to share with you how to cook turkey bacon in the oven perfectly. There are definitely some advantages to cooking turkey with this method. […] More
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How to Make Deer Jerky at Home
A lot of times if you end up with deer meat, you can have way more than you are able to use quickly. Like most meats, your meat won’t last more than a few days in your fridge. Of course, you can freeze it, but there are other ways to use it without it going […] More
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How to Make Oatmeal Taste Good
If you like how healthy oatmeal is but aren’t too crazy about the taste, then you may be interested to know about how to make plain oatmeal taste good. I know oatmeal is good for me, but the thought of having plain oatmeal for breakfast isn’t enough motivation to get me out of bed in […] More
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How to Make Raspberry Jam
How to Make Raspberry Jam Raspberry jam is a good one to start with if you haven’t made type of jam before. That’s because it is so quick and easy to put together. There’s a little bit of prep work that goes into making raspberry jam. It is best if you wash the raspberries […] More
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Instant Pot Chicken and Broccoli Recipe
Here is a quick and easy recipe to make with your Instant Pot, creating a meal very simply. Now, I love my Instant Pot and how it makes mealtime so much simpler, taking a lot of effort and time out of creating family size dinners. I’m going to show you how to make Instant Pot […] More
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Best Rolling Pin for Baking – Crust, Cookies, Dough & More!
The tools you use determine your results. That’s just as true in baking as it is in any other field. Having the right kitchen tools on hand can help you make high quality food that looks appealing and taste great. Having the best rolling pin for baking helps you to make pastries, breads, pies, and […] More
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What Is the Best Knife for Carving a Turkey?
You need to use the right kind of knife for cutting each type of meat. There is a specific kind of knife that works best for each meat type. With the right knife for steak cutting you’ll slice through the meat much faster and get a cleaner cut. It’s true of turkey as well and […] More
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How to Cook Morel Mushrooms on the Stove
Morel mushrooms are definitely not the easiest kind of fungi to source. They usually spring up around dead trees but not every kind of dead tree. If you miss out on getting the Morel mushrooms while the tree is dying, you’ve missed your opportunity completely. Most people find Morel mushrooms in the wild, and it […] More
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How to Make Seafood Boil Sauce
A seafood boil is great way to put a lot of seafood meats into the same dish quickly and easily without a lot of fuss. You can toss together lobster, crab, shrimp, and more in your seafood boil and cook them all at once. They will all combine nicely and can all cook in the […] More
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Recipes Using Stew Beef Cubes
I’m the kind of person who prefers stew beef cubes to a steak, and that’s primarily because of how versatile these cubes are. There are so many recipes that I can throw them into and make a quick meal that is different from the one I ate the day before. I want to share with […] More
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How to Cook a Tomahawk Steak
The unique looking tomahawk steak is a high-quality piece of rib eye steak. This rib eye cut usually has a minimum of five inches of bone left in it. The long bone sticking out of the steak gives it an interesting look and that’s also how it gets its name. I want to show you […] More
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Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
I love how quickly and easily the Instant Pot can make meals. If I want to make a meal without spending a lot of time on it, the Instant Pot is convenient for me. I tend to use it throughout the week to throw together a bunch of stuff to make a meal quickly and […] More
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How to Cook Frozen Hash Browns
Hash browns are the perfect addition to your breakfast or make a great meal on their own. I’m going to show you how to cook frozen hash browns at home so you can enjoy these tasty potato patties at any time. Hash browns are made from potatoes that have been cut and then reformed into […] More
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How to Make Rice in a Rice Cooker
I know more and more people are using rice cookers to make their rice, and I don’t blame them. It’s a lot faster and easier than cooking your rice the conventional way, in a pot on the stove. The rice cooker is specially designed to make rice in the simplest way possible. Best of all, […] More
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How to Make Blueberry Jam
Blueberry jam is a super simple topping to make that is so much better when you make it yourself. This is one of those foods that is often packed with additives in the store-bought version. There are so many preservatives and unnatural substances in the grocery version of blueberry jam that anyone trying to live […] More
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How to Make Chocolate Covered Pretzels
I love the salty crunchy taste of pretzels, but you know what makes them even better? When you smother pretzels in chocolate, they become a delightfully decadent snack. This is a food I could munch on at any time and be perfectly happy with it. I make these at home sometimes, with raw ingredients. You […] More
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How to Make Homemade Ice Cream with an Electric Maker
It used to be very difficult to make ice cream at home, and it involved a lot of work. Most people wouldn’t bother to try making their own ice cream from raw ingredients, but it’s a lot easier these days thanks to electric ice cream makers. Once you know how to make homemade ice cream […] More
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How to Make Boba at Home
I am going to share with my recipe for how to make boba at home. Boba pearls are made from tapioca and a few other basic ingredients and often used in Chinese tea or South American dishes. Some people use boba pearls to make pudding, smoothies or taro milk tea. Once you know how to […] More
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How to Cook Portobello Mushrooms on the Stove and in the Oven
Are there certain vegetables your kids don’t like to eat? For a lot of parents, that veggie is mushrooms. I found that for every veggie that kids refuse to eat, there’s a way to fix it that most kids will absolutely love, and they will request that the food be fixed that way every time. […] More
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How Long to Slow Cook Ribs in Oven at 200 Degrees
To make succulent savoury fall off the bone ribs, it is going to take some work and some time. To slow cook baby back ribs in oven 200 degrees, you have to be prepared to be in it for the long haul. You can cook the ribs quickly and simply with little prep work and […] More
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How to Cook Broccoli Rabe for Best Flavour Results
What’s broccoli rabe? It’s not actually broccoli, and if you didn’t know that already, it may come as a little bit of a shock. Broccoli rabe (pronounced like “rob”) is a green, leafy, cruciferous vegetable that has a bitter taste to it. You can use it in similar ways to kale, spinach, or other thin […] More
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How to Make French Fries in an Air Fryer
The great French fry dilemma is that they are delicious but very unhealthy. When fries are cooked in hot oil it gives them a wonderfully crispy outer skin and a soft, comforting interior. However, the potatoes absorb a lot of oil. Even the so-called healthy oils are not good for you in large quantities. I […] More
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How to Prepare Bok Choy – 4 Methods
Bok choy is a staple of Chinese food. It’s crunchy texture, slightly better flavor, and varied nutrients make it a good addition to your stir fry. I want to share how to prepare bok choy in a number of ways to help you expand your at-home cooking possibilities. Depending on what you are making, the […] More
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Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Parmesan Recipe
Do Brussel sprouts get overlooked when comes to how people see vegetables? I think so, and I am always up for sharing a recipe that brings them to the forefront and demonstrates how versatile and tasty they can be. I think of Brussel sprouts as little cabbages, and they are crunchy and tasty and versatile […] More
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How to Use a Knife Sharpener – The Ultimate Guide
It is very important to have an incredibly sharp knife to work with in the kitchen. Well sharpened knives are more effective and easier to work with than dull ones. They are also safer to use, since sharp knives make your cuts slip less. If your knife is dull, it might slip as you try […] More
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Why Are My Cookies Flat and Greasy? How to Fix Them!
I love making cookies of all kinds for myself and for family members. They usually come out pretty good, but that wasn’t always the case. When I first started making cookies, a lot of times they would come out flat or burnt or overly crispy or even kind of greasy. I wondered what I was […] More
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How Long to Blanch Green Beans?
Have you ever tried blanching your vegetables? This is a method of heating and then freezing the vegetables that traps in their nutrients keeps them from degrading. It is very useful for anyone who is trying to freeze veggies and who wants them to stay fresh while in the freezer and while being stored over […] More
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How to Make California Rolls at Home
Did you know the California roll is the most popular sushi roll in the United States? It is filled with delectable crab meat, as well as crunchy cucumber and avocado. These combine to form a delicious sushi roll. When you hear something with the name California, it may make you question whether it’s authentic Japanese […] More
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How to Make Cheddar Cheese – A Simple Guide
What do you do when you run out of cheese? Instead of running to the store to buy some more, why not make it at home on your own? Maybe the idea has never occurred and you don’t know how to make cheddar cheese, but once you learn how to make it, you might be […] More
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How to Make Chinese Dumplings from Scratch
Pot stickers, or Chinese dumplings, are a mainstay of Chinese cuisine. They’re soft and plump and a great addition to your meal, and you can learn how to make Chinese dumplings from scratch at home. That’s right, you don’t have to buy them when you want to put together a Chinese dinner. With the right […] More
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How to Make Fried Ice Cream at Home
Is there a more perfect simple dessert than ice cream? The sweet, creamy flavor and the refreshing coldness make for a beautiful combination. And then the fact that you can make ice cream in just about any flavor ensures that you’ll never run out of dessert options if you stick with ice cream. But there’s […] More
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How to Make Fried Oreos – Delicious Dessert Recipe
If you go to a county fair in the southern United States, you will find a wide selection of fried foods not found anywhere else. Some of these fried dishes have expanded beyond that area of the world, like fried okra, corn dogs, and funnel cake, but others have mostly been confined to a small […] More
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How to Season Ground Beef
If you’re like most people, you season ground beef by sprinkling some seasoning over the ground beef as it cooks. Most people don’t measure out how much seasoning they use with this method, nor do they season the food consistently. This works okay sometimes, making a surprisingly delicious beef dish from time to time. Other […] More
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How to Cook Eye of Round Steak
What makes eye of round steak stand out is how lean it is. In fact, it is one of the leanest steak cuts you can find, meaning it is healthier for you than most others. There is no need to trim the fat when the cut is already this lean. The low fat and low […] More