Sauteing doesn’t have to make you… jumpy. It’s all about constantly moving the ingredients in the pan for a very short amount of time. The safest and easiest way is by stirring them using a spatula if you ask us. Of course, you can do it the chef’s way by jerking the pan to toss […]
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In order to save some precious time, you can easily microwave your breakfast. In most cases, you’ll get pretty much the same quality and flavor as when using the stove. What’s more, the microwave breakfast will save you effort and a lot of mess. For each one of the microwave breakfast recipes below, you’ll only
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Can you imagine yourself trying to make a really creamy dish and not having a blender at your disposal? This is THE kitchen appliance everyone uses for the smoothest of dishes like purees, cream soups, spreads, porridges, smoothies, and various mixtures meant for other types of savory dishes and even for desserts. Blender recipes, in
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Never let the image of two steaming pots one on top of the other deter you! Bain-marie is easy. Time for some nifty and chocolatey alchemy! If this cooking method makes you think of alchemy you’re not so far from the truth; balneum Mariae was indeed one technique frequently used by alchemists in the middle
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Instead of choosing your beer at the store or local craft brewery, why not make it at home? With a home brewery system, you become the brewmaster: make beer suited to your particular taste, all in the convenience of your own home (or garage). People have been making beer for ages, and craft beers have
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Here is a list of potential substitutes for ingredients, so that you can satisfy your cravings without leaving the house and go shopping. Keep it in handy! We’re sure the following scenario happened to you, too: you crave something good, sweet or salty, a main dish or a dessert, you search for the recipe, you
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Canning may seem like an intimidating process when you’ve never done it before or at least seen someone doing it at home. But following this simple guide will make you love canning your homemade jams, tomato paste, or pickles. I’ve known ever since I was a child that homemade jam, tomato sauce, roasted bell peppers, and
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You’ve heard about the benefits, but you don’t know what steps to take to start the Mediterranean diet? We’ve got you covered with an accessible guide to what to eat and how! As we’ve written before, the Mediterranean diet was proven time and time again to help your body in numerous ways. So maybe you
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It’s grilling season and it’s super exciting! Our mouths are watering already, thinking of all of the things we’re going to BBQ. And we are not the first ones to point out that there’s an undisputed grilling item that everyone loves. But how to make better-grilled ribs? Ask and you shall find out. Right now!
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Greek yogurt is healthy and kind on your figure. It’s loaded with nutrients and has plenty of benefits. So, don’t just buy small cups for breakfast or snacks. Buy a whole tub and learn about cooking with Greek yogurt. You’ll find out it’s a versatile and useful ingredient in your kitchen. It’s creamy, rich, and
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It has (maybe) the best smell out there and it can liven up any room. It has calming properties and a very pleasant color. But did you know that some people use it in food? If you’re interested in cooking with lavender, then we’re here to help you learn. I am obsessed with lavender. Every
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We can all stand to improve on our cooking and getting better on technique is always the way to go. Being a better baker goes hand in hand with experience, though, so don’t stop baking! Baking has never been my strong suit as an area of cooking. For various reasons over time. One of them
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