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HOW TO MAKE COTTAGE CHEESE RANCH DRESSING If you haven’t noticed, I do not allow advertising on my site. I just didn’t agree with some of the products that were advertised. They were keto products, but they were unhealthy and I would never personally eat most of the products. It was hard to say no … Read more
When my partner and I first started dating, one of our go-to dinners—or appetizers, if we were really going for it—was steamed mussels. A mussel dinner feels cosmopolitan, but it’s actually pretty budget-friendly. Plus, you can buy, clean, and cook a bag of mussels in under an hour. We’d spoon the shellfish from their deep … Read more
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Straight to the Point Nespresso likely isn’t for serious coffee people (you know who you are), but my favorite Nespresso machine was the Nespresso VertuoPlus. It was simple to use and could brew both espresso and coffee. I also liked the Gran Lattissima model, which included a built-in milk frother for café-style beverages like lattes. … Read more
One of the first industry secrets I learned when I started working in food media was that a lot of famous chefs publish tweaked versions of their signature recipes in their cookbooks. Maybe they’re just trying to make things easier for home cooks, but this move also protects restaurant secrets, and keeps specialized techniques close … Read more
Step 1 If using fresh pasta, cut 8 oz. fresh lasagna sheets crosswise into sixths, then in half once or twice to create a rough square shape; set aside. If using dried pasta, snap 9 oz. dried lasagna noodles (about 11) into pieces of a similar size and shape; set aside. Step 2 Place half … Read more
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Advent calendar season is just around the corner, and I couldn’t be more thrilled about it. Who doesn’t like opening a little gift every day? At Serious Eats, we’re nothing if not thorough about the research that goes into our recommendations—whether they’re balloon whisks or olive oils—which is why I spent hours wading through Amazon’s … Read more
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Making gourmet recipes at home can be time-consuming. If you’re looking for ways to cut down on prep time, join the club. We asked chefs around the country to tell us their favorite ways to save time in the kitchen, and they all agreed that a food processor is a must-have for busy home cooks … Read more
A lazy morning sipping a cup of well-made coffee can be a real moment of zen. Unfortunately, most weekday mornings aren’t so tranquil. If you’re on the go, and need your morning coffee to go with you, you need a good, reliable travel coffee mug. But which cup, tumbler, or carafe is best for toting … Read more
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When you think of fast food powerhouses, what do you think of? McDonald’s? Wendy’s? Burger King? Taco Bell? Well, make sure Arby’s is up there on your list. It has long been a staple in the fast food industry and while it’s one of the more polarizing options on our list, fans love that there’s … Read more
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Fall means warm candles, your favorite cozy movie and a cheese board paired with a glass of wine, perhaps. If you’re looking for a new wine to bring in the change of season, there’s a celebrity bottle now on the market that may be worth your money. Bethenny Frankel, television star turned entrepreneur and social … Read more