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Co-authored Articles (42)
6 Ways to Clean Wax, Pesticides, and Bacteria from Apples
Looking for natural ways to remove wax from apples? You’re in the right place. Produce companies wash apples to remove dirt and bacteria, but the cleaning process also gets rid of the natural wax coating. So, they spra...
How to
Store Clams
The right way to refrigerate or freeze live or shucked clams so they stay freshClams are a delicious addition to any seafood dish, but you must store them properly for your safety. If you'll be cooking them within about ...
How to
Know if Garlic Is Bad
Ah, garlic, that pungent aromatic used in culinary traditions around the globe! If you're like many cooks, you like to keep a head or two on hand to add a bit of that spicy, zesty flavor to your cooking. The good news is...
How to
Steam Apples
Steaming apples is a quick and easy way to make a healthy snack for kids or a delicious dessert for the whole family. All you need is a variety of fresh, clean, peeled, and cored apples. To steam them, just heat them usi...
Signs Your Broccoli Has Gone Bad & How to Store It Safely
Plus, how to save limp broccoli before it goes to wasteNot sure how long that broccoli’s been sitting in your crisper? Vegetables don’t have a hard expiration date, so it might not be totally obvious when your brocco...
Do You Have to Peel Potatoes? When to Peel & When Not To
A guide to leaving the skin on potatoes versus removing it To peel or not to peel? This might be the first question you ask when preparing a potato dish. Ultimately, your decision comes down to your personal preferences....
How to
Boil Potatoes in the Microwave
A guide to boil different types of potato in the microwave Boiling potatoes in the microwave is an easy way to cook them quickly, whether you want to make mashed potatoes or use them as an ingredient in another recipe. T...
How to
Clean a Grease Trap
A simple guide to removing built up grease Grease traps are designed to do just what the name implies, which is to trap fatty oils, greases, and sludge, and to separate the oils from water. The substances pass through ...
How to
Cook Potatoes
Potatoes might be one of the world's most versatile foods. They're inexpensive, flavorful, nutritious, and you can cook them in hundreds of ways. To get you started with cooking potatoes, try roasting them in the oven wi...
The Best Way to Fry Bacon on the Stovetop
Easy step-by-step instructions to fry crispy bacon every time Bacon can be prepared in many different ways, but frying bacon is the traditional method. You can eat bacon with eggs, pancakes, and other breakfast foods. Yo...
How to
Thicken a Casserole
A casserole is an easy and delicious dish that's perfect for when you are craving something warm and hearty. Although it's simple to put together and bake in the oven, it can sometimes turn out too liquidy. Thankfully, i...
How to
Shred Potatoes
Shredded potatoes are used in many recipes, though arguably the most popular one is delicious, golden hash browns. But that’s the not the only recipe; you could also make hash brown egg nests or hash brown waffles. You...
How to
Store Mangoes
Learn when to refrigerate or freeze fresh mangoes It can be tempting to buy a bunch of mangoes when they are in season. Sometimes you’ll find yourself with extras and want to save them for later. Mangoes are sensitive ...
How to
Cook Ravioli
Ravioli is a simple, classic pasta dish that's easy to cook and easy to portion. You can prepare a batch within a matter of minutes. Read on to learn how to cook ravioli!
How to
Eat an Apple
Apples are sweet, crunchy, and packed with fiber and vitamins, making them one of the most popular fruit snacks in the world. There are literally hundreds of varieties of edible apples and many different ways to eat them...
How to
Make Buttermilk with Vinegar
You're staring at a recipe that calls for buttermilk. You don't know the last time you bought buttermilk; in fact, you don't know if you've ever bought buttermilk. Lucky for you, you have a simple solution available to y...
Best Way to Store Tomatoes
A bountiful harvest from your garden or from the farmer's market can leave you with a glut of wonderful fresh tomatoes. Rather than eat nothing but tomato sauce and salads for the next week, pick a long-term storage met...
How to
Store Roasted Garlic
Roasted garlic is a delicious seasoning that enhances the flavor of many foods. While fairly easy to make, it can be quite time consuming to roast garlic; many people choose to roast a bunch at a time and store the rest ...
How to
Shred Beef
A quick and easy guide to shred beef perfectly for any recipeShredded beef can be used in a wide range of recipes—tacos, barbecue beef sandwiches, chili, and more. How do you turn your delicious roast into a shredded d...
How to
Soften Cream Cheese
Many dishes containing cream cheese require it to be softened before it is added to the recipe. No matter what you're using it for, there are multiple methods to soften cream cheese. Simply heating it up can work very we...
