Food and Recipes
Here is a place for you to play with your food -- literally: enjoy, have fun with and celebrate food -- but don't worry, we'll still help you get dinner on the table every night.
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How to Cut a Pineapple in 4 Easy Steps
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5 Ways to Open a Can Without a Can Opener
Does Chicken Soup Really Help When You're Sick?
5 Fall Foods You Can Forage in Your Own Neighborhood
Sardines: The Stinky Little Fish You Should Be Eating
What's the Best-selling Beer in the World? Not Budweiser
Can You Eat Jellyfish? Yes, But Not All Jellyfish
9 Unconventional and Weird Ice Cream Flavors We'd Love to Try
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Lemon zest imparts a bright and citrusy flavor to both savory and sweet foods. Best of all, it's super simple to make using the right tools and the peel of a lemon.
Masa harina is a type of traditional flour used in Mexican cooking to make tortillas, tamales, and other dishes. Read this article to learn more about this versatile flour.
Just one serving of spinach is enough to give you more than 100 percent if your daily vitamin A requirement. Spinach is packed with nutrients and can be used a variety of ways. Find out more about how to clean spinach, ways to use it, and delicious recipes.
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Lunch at work doesn't need to be dull or unhealthy -- it just takes some planning. With careful planning, you can avoid fast food, vending machines, or a sandwich you put together at the last minute. Learn how to pack a healthy lunch you'll look forward to eating.
Smoking foods is a great method of preservation and enhances meats and other foods with a distinctive flavor. Smoking requires a decent amount of preparation, but the payoff is well worth the effort. Learn more about how to smoke foods.
Though they have distinct flavors, honey and sugar both contain the same amount of carbohydrates. In healthy cooking, the source of the carbohydrate is not nearly as important as the quantity. Learn more about honey and sugar in a diabetic diet.
Wondering whether to use canned vs. fresh jalapeno peppers? Go for the fresh for a stronger flavor. Discover the difference between the different types of peppers, learn more about using peppers in your cooking by trying out these recipes.
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Did you ever ask yourself what the difference between jams, jellies, marmalade, and preserves is? Read this article to find out all about these sweet concoctions and how to tell the difference.
Breakfast and brunch are important meals, providing energy to get through the day. Learn how to host a brunch and make time for breakfast with the array of yummy breakfast and brunch foods available, even when you are on the go.
Getting enough daily fiber is important for good health. How much fiber do adults need? What does fiber do? Find fascinating fiber facts and tips on how to get more fiber in your diet in this article.
With proper storage, food lasts longer and tastes better. Do you know how to store foods such as vinegar, sugar, berries and other perishable foods? Find out how to shop for and store a variety of foods for maximum freshness and flavor.
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Food temperature is vital when cooking. Knowing what the temperature of the coals can help you determine how long it will take to cook your food. Learn how to check the temperature of charcoal and find links to various food temperature resources.
Soups are a favorite meal all over the world, from upscale restaurants to Grandma's cozy kitchen. This article shows you how to expand your repertoire with delicious stocks and cream soups. You'll also find helpful hints and recipes.
Party planning can be fun and easy if you plan ahead. However, problems can arise if someone attending your party is a diabetic, or a vegetarian. Would you know what to do if that situation arises? Learn how to plan the perfect party here.
Tired of cooking every night? Learn how to use key ingredients prepared in extra quantities for use in a future meal so you only have to cook once.
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Every baker wants to make a perfect batch of cookies. In order to make the perfect batch, you need to know a little more than how to just 'mix and bake'. Check out our questions about making cookies and find hints and tips for common cookie problems.
Baking powder is a leavener that makes baked goods rise and is similar to baking soda. Their properties are slightly different, so one should not be substituted for another. Learn how to use and store baking powder in this article.
The word "basting" usually enters the cooking limelight around the holiday season -- but what exactly is it?
Cornstarch is used for many things in cooking, but it's most common use is as a binder and thickener in various dishes. Learn the best ways to cook and bake with cornstarch and view great recipes that use cornstarch.
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These dinner preparation tips can help you get dinner on the table in no time. Learn about easy substitutions, do-ahead tips and what you should buy at the market to make dinner preparation easier. Read more and get slow cooker recipe ideas.
Corn syrup is called for in many recipes because, unlike other sweeteners, it doesn't crystallize and turn grainy when it's cold. If you have processing concerns or allergies, learn corn syrup substitions for your favorite recipes and get more answers about cooking with corn syrup.
Bell peppers are full of nutrients and can be roasted to bring out their inherent sweetness. Learn more about roasting and incorporating them into your favorite recipes.
Food label terms can be confusing and vague. Don't be mislead by false advertising. See a glossary of food label claims and learn what food labels are really saying.
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Ever wonder why you should marinate chicken in buttermilk before frying? Find out why buttermilk should be used for fried chicken and other fried chicken tips. Read more and get chicken recipe ideas.
The good news is that you don't have to do too much to most recipes to make them suitable for one or two. Knowing how to decrease the yield of a recipe opens up a world of food choices, and the more varied your diet, the easier it is to eat well. Get tips.