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Each year as the holiday season approaches, hundreds of advent calendars launch, making it hard for us not to try them all. A gift each day is tempting, so our beloved cheese, candy and fruit preserve calendars are just a few of our favorite “treat yourself” presents. But if you’re looking to buy just one … Read more

In my pre-chef days, the word “sirloin” conjured up visions of a nicely charred, glistening slab of meat at a steakhouse. Today, I know it to be one of the most versatile, not to mention inexpensive, cuts of beef you can cook with. All you have to do is peruse the butcher’s case to see … Read more

This sweet, Southern-inspired cheese ball channels all the best flavors of a classic pecan pie—from the crunchy pecan coating to the gooey, caramel center. The cream cheese base is enriched with vanilla pudding mix to create a smooth, almost cookie dough-like texture that’s perfect for scooping with apple slices, graham crackers, or pretzel chips. This … Read more

Why It Works Oven-drying the bread dehydrates it and helps it hold its shape in the casserole. Dunking toasted bread into the custard ensures that the egg mixture is evenly distributed throughout the dish. Brushing the cooked casserole with butter and topping it with cinnamon sugar before broiling produces a sweet and slightly crunchy crust. … Read more

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Looking for more information on high-protein foods? Why not check out our high-protein recipes collection and then discover the best vegetarian protein sources to try. Plus, we picked the top vegan foods to add to your basket. How much protein should I eat? The Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI) for an average adult is set at … Read more

Inflammation gets all the buzz as a bad word, but the news is not all negative. Short-term inflammation–often from an illness or injury–is normal and important for healing, but chronic inflammation is problematic. It’s linked with chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and more. Even if you don’t have a chronic disease, long-term inflammation … Read more

Whether you’re baking Irish soda bread, simmering a sauce, cooking a custard, or just whipping up some sugar cookies, timing is crucial. Who wants to put a batch of bagels in the oven at 2 a.m.? Knowing how long each step of a recipe should take is a vital part of planning, so it’s maddening … Read more

The old adage “necessity is the mother of invention” often applies in the kitchen: We substitute or make do with what we have on hand. The phrase takes on a heightened meaning for Allrecipes Allstar Nosheen Babar, a first-generation Pakistani immigrant. When she moved to a small Mississippi town without any Pakistani food within a … Read more