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How to
Make a Smoothie
Blending up a smoothie might be one of the tastiest ways to get your daily fruits or vegetables. Fortunately, you don't really need a recipe to make a delicious smoothie. Consider what you have on hand and what flavors y...
How to Add an Egg to Ramen: Tips for Creating a Flavorful Meal
Take your instant ramen to the next level with the perfect egg Eggs are a great way to add flavor and protein to your package of ramen. Prepare the noodles with seasoning and as much liquid as you like. Then, decide how ...
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...
How to
Make Fenugreek Tea
Fenugreek is an herb that's popularly used for a variety of home remedies. While not all of them have been verified by research, the tea is nonetheless delicious. Studies do show that fenugreek may help breastmilk produc...
How to Eat Hot Pot Properly: Beginner Tips & Must-Know Etiquette
The dos and don’ts of eating hot pot with other peopleHot pot is a popular communal dining experience from East Asia. It involves cooking thinly sliced meat and vegetables in boiling broth, and it's often shared with f...
How to Make Latte Art: Steps & Design Ideas
Use an espresso machine to create unique coffee artWhile many agree that making good espresso is an art within itself, latte art refers to patterns made in the foam topping espresso drinks. To make these beautiful design...
How to Make Tea with Tea Leaves or Tea Bags
A step-by-step guide to brewing the perfect cup of teaA well-made cup of hot tea is the perfect remedy to warm your heart and soul. And the best thing? It’s super easy to prepare a tasty cup of tea any time of the day....
How to
Sharpen a Knife With a Stone
If your dull knives are no longer getting the job done or you're worried you'll cut yourself, you should sharpen your knives with a stone. Sharpening stones, also called whetstones, are made of natural or synthetic mater...
How to Prepare Instant Mashed Potatoes Using a Stove or Microwave
Simple directions for making the best boxed mashed potatoes Traditional mashed potatoes can be a chore with all that peeling, boiling, dicing, and mashing you have to do. Thankfully, instant mashed potato mixes deliver c...
How to
Tell if Thanksgiving Turkey Is Done
You've spent hours getting a delicious turkey ready for one of the biggest meals of the year. Now it's time to decide whether to pull the turkey out of the oven or leave it to cook longer. If you have a thermometer, you ...
How to Bake a Simple, Plain Cake from Scratch
Whip up this delicious, no-frills dessert for any occasionA plain cake is a simple dessert that’s easy to make at home—all you need is some basic baking ingredients like flour, sugar, eggs, salt, milk, and baking pow...
How to Keep a Baguette Fresh with Proper Storage
Plus, learn how to use stale baguettes in tasty dishes It's always a little sad when a perfectly good baguette goes stale before you can eat it. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do to keep your baguette...
How to Cook Pasta
Make the perfect spaghetti dish with this simple guideCooking a pot of pasta is one of the best kitchen skills you can learn. Pasta is inexpensive, cooks up quickly, and there are many ways to serve it, so if you don't k...
How to Pan-Fry, Bake & Grill Basa Fish Fillets
Whip up a tasty, nutritious fish dinner in under 30 minutes! Looking for a delicious and healthy white fish that won’t take forever to prepare? Try basa fillets—they’re easy to flavor and cook in a variety of ways....
The Best Ways to Add Papaya Seeds to Your Diet
What to do with raw and dried papaya seedsThe next time you slice into a colorful papaya, don't discard its tiny round seeds! Believe it or not, these little morsels are tasty, easy to prepare, and can add medicinal prop...
How to
Clean Chitterlings
You've probably heard of chitlins, a Southern specialty. Chitlins are also known as chitterlings, the small intestines of pigs. You can boil or fry chitlins after preparing them safely. Since the intestines can carry bac...
How to
Make Prune Juice
If you're trying to relieve constipation or get more fiber into your diet, blend a batch of prune juice. Since homemade prune juice just uses prunes and water, you'll avoid artificial sweeteners and preservatives that ar...
How to
Cut Brie
Brie is a familiar sight on most cheese boards. Its creamy texture, buttery flavor, and tender rind are a great contrast to sharp or firm cheeses. If you're hesitant about digging into the wedge or disc, try your best to...
How to Prepare Flax Seeds: Soaking, Grinding, & More
Use flax seeds for cooking with our helpful guideFlaxseeds, or linseeds, may be small, but they’re packed with protein, vitamin B, omega-3s, and magnesium. They’re also high in soluble fiber, which helps remove toxin...
How to Tell When Brownies are Done: Cakey, Chewy, & Fudgy
Brownies are one of the tastiest things to make, but how do you know when they're done baking? You don't want to overcook the brownies or they'll dry out; if you undercook them, they might be too raw in the middle. Fortu...
