Goat cheese can offer a nice break from your everyday cheddar and jack, but not everyone knows how to best serve this funky fromage. You may wonder if you should serve it straight from the fridge or at room temperature.…
Pudding makes a great dessert, but most recipes, even instant, call for milk. If you don’t have any milk, can you use water instead? We’ve done the research to bring you the solution to this pudding problem. It is possible…
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Breville makes great juicers, but if you’re new to these products, it can be tough figuring out how to use them. Fear not! We’ve put together all the steps you need to follow to go from fresh fruit and veggies…
If you’ve got goat cheese and parmesan in your fridge, you may well wonder if you can use both of them to whip up something satisfying. But do their flavors play well together? We’ve got the solution for this dairy…
Things don’t always go according to plan, and you may have a meal kit that you’re not ready to use before it goes bad. Can you freeze the meat included in a HelloFresh meal kit for later? We’ve researched this…
Everyone loves a cookie, but there are just so many to choose from. Snickerdoodle and sugar cookies are among the most popular, but how different are they really? If you’ve wondered about this, wonder no more! We have done the…
Maggiano’s Little Italy is one of the most popular Italian chain restaurants in the United States. They have great offerings for all courses, and Gigi’s Butter Cake is one of their best desserts. But how can you make this cake…
With the right know-how, you don’t need to fly to France for a great crepe. You can whip one up right in your own home! Many crepe recipes call for mixing the batter in a blender, but is it really…
Lasagna is the consummate comfort food, but it’s not the fastest dish to whip up. This has many cooks reaching for oven-ready and no-boil lasagna sheets, but is there a difference between these types? We’ve done the research to serve…
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Onion’s mellow cousin, leeks are a member of the allium family that doesn’t get as much attention as onions and garlic. If you are looking for some great recipes and easy methods to cook with leeks, we’ve got you covered!…
Making macarons at home is a great way to whip up some of the taste and elegance of Paris in your own kitchen. Many recipes for the French confection call for cream of tartar, but do you really need it?…
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It’s rare to find a food that is inexpensive, delicious, and full of nutrition, but the humble lentil checks all of these boxes. If you want to give lentils a try but aren’t quite sure how to make them, we’ve…
Pizza is a favorite dish all over the world, and while the toppings get a lot of attention, the sauce is just as important. But should you cook your tomato sauce when making a pizza at home? If you’ve ever…
Soufflé is often served in classic white porcelain or colorful ceramic dishes. But what if you only have glass baking dishes? Can you still make a soufflé? We’ve studied this issue to separate the fact from the hot air, and…
Recipes often recommend partially freezing meat to make it easier to cut or grind. But how long does it take for meat to partially freeze for processing? We’ve done all the grinding to bring you the answer to this question.…
Chia seeds have gone from being a novelty gift to potent and popular superfood in the past several years. One of their most popular culinary applications is in making a nutritious pudding, but can you grind them for a smoother…
Smoked brisket, sliced and served with some coleslaw and corn, is a pleasure like few others. But what if you wanted to make burgers with brisket? Can you grind up some tasty patties, or is it an affront to the…
There’s nothing like a fresh cup of coffee in the morning to help you shake off sleep and get a more lucid start to your day. Cuisinart’s Automatic Grind and Brew makes it easy to make great coffee with freshly…
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Non-stick pans are brilliant for cooking up food that can otherwise be sticky and stubborn, but they don’t last forever. If your non-stick surface has started to go, can you remove the coating and use or keep the pan? We’ve…
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Many recipes call for a combination of cooking on the stovetop and in the oven. But can you use the same pan for both? Furthermore, how do you know which pans are oven-safe and which aren’t? We’ve done the research…
Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables around the world and they can be cooked in a variety of ways. Some cooking methods benefit from parboiling the potatoes first, but how much time do you need to parboil potatoes?…
A crock pot is a great way to cook turkey breast without drying it out. But turkey breasts are often quite large and don’t always fit. What can you do? Don’t worry. We’ve done the research to help you fix…
When the weather gets hot, there’s no treat that satisfies quite like ice cream. Ice cream is typically stored in the freezer, but you may wonder if you can keep ice cream in the refrigerator. Well, we’ve done the research,…
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Air fryers are amazing appliances for making some of your favorite foods without so much extra oil. However, they can get dirty, and it’s important to know the correct way to clean your air fryer basket. But don’t worry! We’ve…
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Deep-fried turkey is an excellent centerpiece for any family holiday. But how long does it take to deep fry this all-American bird? We’ve done the research, and here’s the answer: When deep frying whole turkey, fry it for 3 to…
Banana pudding is a favorite dessert for many that is best recognized by its beautiful layers. But how many layers does banana pudding need? We’ve scoured recipes and cookbooks to answer this question for you: Most layered banana puddings have…
No salad is complete without a delicious dressing to make it shine. Oil and vinegar dressings are some of the most traditional, nutritious, and tasty, but what kind of oil and vinegar should you use? We’ve researched this topic, and…
A good steak is a great way to make any meal feel special, whether it’s for a special occassion or just another Tuesday. But how long can you keep a raw steak at room temperature? We’ve done the research, and…
You’ve probably seen, maybe even ordered, an Americano at your favorite coffee shop. You might wonder what makes this different from other styles of coffee, like pour-over and drip-brew. We’ve researched this topic to bring you the answers you seek:…
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From eggplant parm to baba ganoush, there are dozens of great recipes that call for fresh eggplant. But how long can you keep your eggplant in the refrigerator? We’ve done the research, and here’s the down-low: Raw, whole eggplants can…
There are almost as many ways to cook fish as there are fish in the sea! Fish can go from perfect to overdone quickly, so how long does it take to cook fish? We’ve done the research and scoured the…
Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, but that doesn’t mean it can’t surprise you too. While everyone’s mom had their own recipe for the classic, iconic lasagna, there are also a wide variety of lasagna styles. Some are traditional Italian…
Soft, pillowy pancakes are a staple of any brunch spread. But what should you do if your pancake batter is turning out thick and sticky? We’ve scoured recipe books and investigated the food science to find the prescription for this…
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The ideal balance of sweet, sour, and salty pickles makes them the perfect complement to a burger or a perfect snack on their own. Pickles started as a way of preserving cucumbers, but how can you preserve your pickles? Do…
Rice cookers make preparing perfect rice a breeze. Most rice cookers come with their own measuring cup, but you may have noticed that this cup isn’t the same as your other kitchen measuring cups. So what volume is the typical…
Whether dining with friends or family, pizza is always sure to satisfy—and homemade pizza even more so. But how long does it take to bake a pizza? We’ve scoured all of our culinary resources to answer this question, and here’s…
A pizza stone is your best friend if you want to make artisanal pizza without a specialty pizza oven. But do you need to preheat a pizza stone before using it? We’ve investigated this query and left no pizza stone…
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The popular delivery chains can’t compete with a great homemade pizza’s flavor, texture, and aroma. But how do you know how much dough to make? We’ve investigated and crunched the numbers on how to get the right amount of dough…
Delivery just can’t compete with a homemade pizza pie. Making pizza from scratch can be a bit intimidating when starting, though, especially the dough. When should you even stop kneading the dough? No need to worry. We’ve done the research…
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In recent years, brown rice has grown in popularity as a nutritious alternative to its high-carb, low-fiber white counterpart. But can you cook brown rice in a rice cooker? We’ve counted every grain while researching this pantry staple, and here’s…