The Trick To Cleaning Squid Without Breaking The Ink Sac
Preparing fresh squid at home is a way to seriously level up your skills and mealtimes, but proceed carefully to avoid breaking the stain-happy ink sac.
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Stories By Austin Geiger
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Why This Water Hack For Cleaning Your Air Fryer Is So Controversial
As seen on TikTok, this method for cleaning an air fryer looks too good to be true. Here's what makes this hack so questionable, and what you should do instead.
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The Pantry Ingredient You Should Add To Bacon For The Ultimate Crisp Factor
A simple coating of all purpose flour may be just what you need to get your breakfast bacon to the ultimate level of crisp texture. Here's how it works.
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What Is Uncured Ham And How Does It Differ From Cured?
While they sound very different, the truth is that both cured and uncured ham are technically cured. The different comes in the source of curing ingredients.
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The Salt Substitute That Gives Brownies A Flavor Boost
Brownies are already plenty delicious, but simply using soy sauce as a salt substitute can bring this beloved dessert into the flavor stratosphere.
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Don't Throw Out That Egg Carton. Use It For This Easy Gardening Hack Instead
If you've got a leftover cardboard egg carton, use this hack to adapt the leftover container into a compostable seed starter. Your garden will thank you.
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Is 'Food Coma' A Real Thing?
No, a food coma isn't a literal medical emergency and you're not really unconscious. Instead, this is a unique state known as postprandial somnolence.
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Here's Why Slushy Drinks Give You Those Terrible Brain Freezes
Slushies and other cold treats can give you a painful but thankfully short-lived brain freeze. The cause has to do with blood vessels in your mouth.
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The Unexpected Oil Swap For Next-Level Fried Chicken
To seriously amp up the taste of your next batch of fried chicken, consider swapping in at least some flavorful duck fat for your standard frying oil.
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You Can Microwave A Frozen Pizza, But It Will Likely Be A Disaster
Sure, it's technically possible to microwave a frozen pizza, but the nature of the appliance means you'll likely have an unevenly-cooked mess of a meal.
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Capicola Vs Ham: How These 2 Cured Meats Differ
Yes, capicola and ham are both sourced from the same original animal, but the way in which these cuts of pork are treated and served makes them quite different.
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The Common Pantry Ingredient You Should Coat Steaks With For The Best Sear
If you're having a tough time getting the right sort of sear on your steak, you may want to give it a light dusting of cornstarch to achieve perfect texture.
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The Case Against Leaving Fruit Out For Hummingbirds In Your Garden
Leaving fruit out for hummingbirds may seem like an obvious garden move, but those little birds might not like it when that fruit starts to go bad.
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The Best Liquor To Serve With Lamb Chops
According to many, a dry red wine is well-suited to complement the rich character of a good lamp chop. Here's why and what other liquors work, too.
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The Disturbing Reason You Might Want To Skip That Gas Station Slushy
A gas station slushy could be a refreshing road trip treat, but a poorly-cleaned slushy machine could be a breeding ground for all manner of pathogens.
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Here's The Best Cut Of Beef For Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken fried steak is a beloved staple of Texas cuisine, but do you always have to use cube steak? Instead, there's a case to be made for top sirloin here.
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What's The Actual Difference Between Pâté And Terrine?
If you're confused when it comes to pâté vs terrine, you're not alone. We break down the differences between the two charcuterie board mainstays.
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The Aromatic Herb That Brings Hummingbirds To Your Garden
If you want to provide a colorful and healthy food for hummingbirds, consider planting sage in your garden, with a special place reserved for pineapple sage.
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What Makes Ceremonial Grade Matcha A Sip Above The Rest
Ceremonial grade matcha isn't just really nice green tea. Instead, it's also part of a long-held ritual and a much-beloved Japanese culinary tradition.
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Wait, Can You Really Sharpen Kitchen Scissors With Aluminum Foil?
Sure, you may have heard of sharpening kitchen scissors with aluminum foil, but this technique uses up a lot of foil and may not work as well as other tricks.
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The Cheese You Should Add To Frozen Pizza For A Luxurious Boost
Frozen pizza can get a seriously luxurious taste and texture when you add a helping of burrata cheese. Here's how this fresh cheese works its magic.
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French Vs Mexican Tacos: Here's The Tasty Difference
French and Mexican tacos certainly sound much the same, but a look at these two meals will reveal some clear differences you'll want to taste for yourself.
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How To Save Watery Oatmeal Without Adding More Oats
If your oatmeal is turning out rather watery, there are a few key ways to save it that don't involve oats, boost flavor, and greatly improve the meal's texture.
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The Simple Air Fryer Adjustment That Can Produce Flawless Cakes And Cookies
Yes, you can bake cakes and cookies inside an air fryer, but you will need to reduce both temperature and time for the best and most delicious results.
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Why Reheating Leftover Spinach Might Be A Big No-No
Aggressively reheating leftover spinach might lead to the creation of compounds like nitrites and nitrosamines, which can bring some health problems into play.
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Can You Bake A Good Cake In An Air Fryer?
Yes, it is more than possible to bake a good-tasting and good-looking cake in your air fryer, so long as you take heed of a couple of key details.
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Why Thawing Fish In Its Vacuum-Sealed Packaging Is A Potentially Deadly Mistake
It might seem obvious that you're supposed to thaw frozen vacuum-sealed fish in its packaging, but this could actually let botulism toxin run rampant.
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