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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
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 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 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...
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
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...
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
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
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 ...
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
Prevent Rice from Sticking to the Bottom of a Pot
Rice is a great addition to any meal, whether it’s a side dish or part of the main course. Although rice is pretty easy to make, it can be frustrating to clean the pot afterwards if there’s a layer of rice stuck to i...
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 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
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
Defrost Cooked Chicken
Whether 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 your chicken to be reheated. Depending on how much time y...
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 Make Pressure Cooker Rice (with Recipes)
Simple step-by-step instructions to make rice in a pressure cooker Using a pressure cooker is a great way to make rice quickly and easily. The process can be a lot faster than a typical stovetop pot, because a pressure c...
How to
Cook Parboiled Rice
Cooking parboiled rice is easy, and is basically the same as preparing ordinary rice. Boil 2 parts water and a pinch of salt, add 1 part rice, then cover the pot and reduce the heat. Some varieties need to be simmered fo...
How to
Defrost Rice
Utilizing the freezer to store precooked food can make assembling dinner easy. Unfortunately, not all frozen foods defrost the same. Some frozen foods, like rice, take a little extra effort to safely defrost and prevent ...
How to
Make Boiled Rice
Rice is one of those kitchen staples that can help round out a wide variety of meals. Whether you prefer white, brown, or basmati, rice can make a tasty side dish to any main course. But if you don't have a rice cooker, ...
