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How to
Do the Tim Tam Slam
The Tim Tam is a popular chocolate biscuit native to Australia. It consists of two wafers of malted biscuit which sandwich a creamy chocolate filling, with the whole thing being held together by a thin outer layer of cho...
How to
Freeze Cooked Turkey
If you've cooked a turkey and want to freeze the leftovers for later, the most important thing is to package the turkey tightly and securely. Cut the cooked turkey up into pieces before putting it in a freezer-safe plast...
How to
Cook Rice in a Rice Cooker
Learn to make fluffy, perfect rice every time you cookUsing a rice cooker is a simple and effective way to cook rice. Many rice cookers keep the rice warm after it's cooked. There's no need to watch the rice cooker since...
How to
Make Sticky Rice Using Regular Rice
Sticky rice has a unique texture and flavor. It is used in many Japanese and Thai dishes. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to find. There are ways to cook regular, non-sticky rice so that it becomes somewhat stickier...
How to Tell if Buttermilk is Bad: 4 Signs
If your buttermilk has been hanging out at the back of the fridge for a while, you might not be sure if it's still good to use. Since buttermilk has a signature tangy flavor, it can be hard to tell if buttermilk has gone...
3 Telltale Signs That Ground Turkey Has Gone Bad
Check for these warning signs before you use your ground turkey Your recipe calls for ground turkey, but how long has that package been in your fridge or freezer? If you’re wondering if your ground turkey is still saf...
How to
Clean a Turkey
Nothing looks tastier in the center of a holiday feast than a turkey! Whether you caught your bird yourself or bought it at the store, though, the first step in the preparation process is cleaning. Skinning, plucking, or...
How to
Skim Fat Off Soup
Removing the fat from soup and broth can be an essential part of a recipe, or it might be a preference to help you maintain a leaner diet. Skim the soup during the cooking process to get a clearer, leaner broth. Or strai...
How to
Make Icing Without Icing Sugar
Icing sugar – also called confectioners’ sugar or powdered sugar – is a staple in most icing recipes. Icing sugar has a fine, powdery consistency that easily blends with other ingredients. If you’re out of powder...
How Do You Use a Springform Pan?
The simplest way to assemble a springform pan for cheesecakes and moreSpringform pans are a great item to have on hand in your kitchen, making it easy to remove cheesecakes and other baked goods from the pan with a tall,...
The Best Way to Cook Rice in the Microwave
Get perfectly cooked rice every time with this handy microwave recipe Cooking rice in the microwave is fast, easy, and only requires one dish. Plus, the even heat from a microwave can sometimes make better rice than the ...
How to
Store Biscuits
A complete guide on how to keep biscuits fresh in the fridge and freezer. Nothing beats a warm, fluffy biscuit straight out of the oven. Getting that same level of quality out of stored biscuits can be tricky, but fortun...
How to
Clean a Chicken
These days, most people are probably used to getting their chicken pre-butchered and neatly packaged in plastic wrap. But knowing how to prepare a whole chicken from scratch is an essential skill that any culinary enthus...
How to
Eat Cranberries
If the bright color of fresh cranberries has caught your eye, learn how to include them in your diet. Fresh cranberries are low in calories, high in soluble fiber, full of vitamin C, and they have cancer-fighting antioxi...
How to
Cook Rice in a Slow Cooker
You don’t need a rice cooker in order to enjoy rice with your favorite meals—you can get the same delicious results using an ordinary slow cooker. Just measure out your rice, add water, and set your slow cooker to it...
How to
Defrost Cooked Chicken
Thaw and reheat your frozen chicken quickly with our guideWhether you need to defrost a store-bought chicken or are looking to reheat some leftovers, thawing a cooked chicken is a quick and easy process that will prepare...
How to
Defrost Quickly
While it’s always better to defrost meat, vegetables, and frozen food in the refrigerator, sometimes you simply need to thaw some food fast. There are several ways to defrost food quickly and safely without giving any ...
How to Cook Jasmine Rice with a Rice Cooker
The right rice-to-water ratio, serving technique & moreJasmine rice is a very fragrant long-grain rice from Thailand that has a slightly sticky texture. It has a nutty flavor too, which makes an ideal alternative to regu...
How to
Cook Rice
Rice is a culinary staple: it's nutritious, filling, fluffy, and delicious. But how can you make it on your on own at home? That's where we come in! Below, we're walking you through our beginner-friendly guide to making ...
How to
Thaw Ground Turkey
When you want to thaw ground turkey, there are 3 safe methods of doing so to avoid harmful bacteria growth. Choose whichever method is easiest for you, depending on the amount of time you have to let the turkey thaw and ...
