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Signs Your Broccoli Has Gone Bad & How to Store It Safely
Plus, how to save limp broccoli before it goes to wasteNot sure how long that broccoli’s been sitting in your crisper? Vegetables don’t have a hard expiration date, so it might not be totally obvious when your brocco...
How to
Know if Garlic Is Bad
Personal chef Markeicha Dulaney explains how to know when garlic is badAh, garlic, that pungent aromatic used in culinary traditions around the globe! If you're like many cooks, you like to keep a head or two on hand to ...
6 Ways to Clean Wax, Pesticides, and Bacteria from Apples
Looking for natural ways to remove wax from apples? You’re in the right place. Produce companies wash apples to remove dirt and bacteria, but the cleaning process also gets rid of the natural wax coating. So, they spra...
The Best Way to Fry Bacon on the Stovetop
Easy step-by-step instructions to fry crispy bacon every time Bacon can be prepared in many different ways, but frying bacon is the traditional method. You can eat bacon with eggs, pancakes, and other breakfast foods. Yo...
How to
Steam Apples
Steaming apples is a quick and easy way to make a healthy snack for kids or a delicious dessert for the whole family. All you need is a variety of fresh, clean, peeled, and cored apples. To steam them, just heat them usi...
How Can You Tell If a Cantaloupe Has Gone Bad?
Plus, signs your cantaloupe is ripe & how to store itEver wonder how to tell if a whole or cut cantaloupe is bad or not? Don't worry, we've got the scoop! Check out our quick guide to signs that a cantaloupe has gone ba...
How to
Cook Potatoes
Potatoes might be one of the world's most versatile foods. They're inexpensive, flavorful, nutritious, and you can cook them in hundreds of ways. To get you started with cooking potatoes, try roasting them in the oven wi...
How to
Make Buttermilk with Vinegar
You're staring at a recipe that calls for buttermilk. You don't know the last time you bought buttermilk; in fact, you don't know if you've ever bought buttermilk. Lucky for you, you have a simple solution available to y...
How to Make the Viral Korean Ex-Boyfriend Toast (Plus Variations)
Learn the origin of this viral breakfast recipe with our full guideIf you’re wondering why someone would reach out to an ex just for a recipe, then you haven’t tried the “ex-boyfriend toast” yet. This sweet and c...
How to
Clean a Grease Trap
A simple guide to removing built up grease Grease traps are designed to do just what the name implies, which is to trap fatty oils, greases, and sludge, and to separate the oils from water. The substances pass through ...
How to
Make Potato Wedges
Potato wedges are always a favorite for kids and grown-ups alike; they're easy to make and great for barbecues and parties. Make a lot as they're bound to go quickly!
How to
Clean a Razor Clam
Razor clams are a delicious and popular dish, so it’s no surprise that people love to go clam digging for them. If you’ve recently brought home a clam haul, you’ll want to get them cleaned up so that you can cook t...
Do You Have to Peel Potatoes? When to Peel & When Not To
A guide to leaving the skin on potatoes versus removing it To peel or not to peel? This might be the first question you ask when preparing a potato dish. Ultimately, your decision comes down to your personal preferences....
How to
Cook Ravioli
Ravioli is a simple, classic pasta dish that's easy to cook and easy to portion. You can prepare a batch within a matter of minutes. Read on to learn how to cook ravioli!
How to
Shred Potatoes
Properly shred down potatoes for recipes Shredded potatoes are used in many recipes, though arguably the most popular one is delicious, golden hash browns. But that’s the not the only recipe; you could also make hash b...
How to
Boil Potatoes in the Microwave
A guide to boil different types of potato in the microwave Boiling potatoes in the microwave is an easy way to cook them quickly, whether you want to make mashed potatoes or use them as an ingredient in another recipe. T...
How to
Use Oregano in Cooking
'''Oregano's robust and woody taste makes a great addition to lots of dishes, especially those with meats and fresh vegetables, when it is added fresh or dried''' It pairs well with traditional Greek and Italian foods, b...
How to
Cook Fennel
Fennel is a vegetable predominantly known for its seeds, but other parts of fennel can be used to create very flavorful and aromatic dishes. After washing and cutting fennel, you can roast or saute it for a dish. You can...
How to
Eat an Apple
Learn to eat an apple properly without wasting a biteApples are sweet, crunchy, and packed with fiber and vitamins, making them one of the most popular fruit snacks in the world. There are literally hundreds of varieties...
How to Store Ripe & Unripe Mangoes
Plus, find out if mangos should really be refrigerated or notSweet and tangy—there’s something so delicious about mangoes! But how do you best store this tropical fruit? Does it belong in the fridge or freezer? In th...
