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Co-authored Articles (36)
How to Eat Persimmons (And Tell If They're Sweet or Astringent)
Plus, tasty recipe ideas that use ripe persimmonsPersimmons, also called Sharon fruit, mature late in fall and can stay on trees until winter. This sweet, slightly tangy fruit has two main varieties–“astringent” an...
How to
Cook Already Cooked Shrimp
Shrimp often come pre-cooked in the grocery store. You may also have leftover shrimp you need to reheat. When cooking already cooked shrimp, thaw the shrimp if necessary and then use the oven, microwave, or stove to heat...
The Quickest Way to Make a Reduction for Any Recipe
Cook off liquid from your favorite soups, sauces, or broths in minutesYou’re playing around in the kitchen with a new recipe when the recipe says, “Reduce the sauce.” Huh? What does that mean? In cooking, reducing ...
How to Cook Raw, Frozen Prawns
Whip up a scrumptious meal whether you have time to thaw your prawns or not Planning a tasty seafood dinner but not sure if you’ve got time to defrost your frozen prawns? If you forgot to thaw your feast in the fridge ...
How to
Roll an Enchilada
Enchiladas are savory delights that can be customized to your liking. The foundation of this traditional Mexican dish is the corn and flour tortilla. These unleavened breads can be wrapped around fillings of beef, chicke...
How to
Keep Sandwiches Fresh
Sandwiches are among the most popular meal choices for people pressed for time. Combining versatility and convenience, they are a terrific option for workplace lunches, picnics, or any other meal away from home. However,...
Easy Ways to Test If Eggs Are Boiled or Raw
Figure out if your eggs are cooked with these expert-backed tips Have you gotten your hard boiled eggs mixed up with the raw eggs in your fridge? Even though they may look the same, it’s so easy to tell if an egg is h...
How to
Cook Rice with Chicken Broth
Replacing water with chicken broth is one of the easiest ways to boost the flavor of your rice.. 1 March 2022. Choose white or brown rice and decide if you'd like to add any other seasonings to the dish. You can use your...
The Tastiest Ways to Cook Plantains (Plus How to Slice Them)
If you love African, South American, and Caribbean food, you've probably come across plantains. Since these starchy fruits need to be cooked, peel them and slice them before you choose a cooking method. Fry them in hot o...
How to
Cook Kipper
Kippers are cold-smoked herring fish, and they are traditionally served as a protein at breakfast in the UK. You can buy them fresh or frozen from most supermarkets, though in the US, you're more likely to find them in a...
How to
Dry Corn Cobs
Dried corn cobs are ideal for autumn decor, especially when bound at the husks to form a bouquet. They’re not purely ornamental – the dried kernels can also stored for cooking, whether you shell them for popping, gri...
How to
Boil Plantains
Boiled plantains are a staple of African, Caribbean, and Central and South American cuisine. When boiling your own plantains at home, always start with green or yellow fruit that’s firm to the touch and relatively free...
How to
Defrost Hot Dogs
Hot dogs are a great option for family-friendly meals and holiday gatherings. If you’ve frozen a pack of hot dogs to preserve them, you may be wondering how to safely defrost them. The quickest way to defrost your hot ...
How to Peel a Pineapple without a Knife: A Guide to this Viral Hack
How to easily pull apart and eat pineapple with your hands Sweet, fresh, ''and'' wearing a crown—what’s not to love about pineapple? This summertime fruit is super delicious, but getting to all that juicy meat can be...
How to
Get Fish Smell off Your Hands
While fish is a delicious and healthy meal, it usually leaves behind an unpleasant odor. Whether you've handled fish while cooking dinner or on a fishing trip, the smell can stay on your hands for hours. Luckily, there a...
How to
Cut a Pineapple
The best-tasting parts of the pineapple are on the very edge of the fruit, so it is very important to get the cut right. First, wash the pineapple. Use a sharp chef's knife to lop off the top and bottom of the fruit. Sta...
Picking the Best Pineapple & Knowing When It’s Ready to Eat
What a ripe pineapple should look, feel, and smell likeIs there anything better than a juicy, sweet slice of pineapple? This bright, sunshiney fruit is fit for a day by the pool, but cutting it at the wrong time can turn...
How to
Chop Cilantro
Cilantro is an herb that resembles parsley and is used in many diverse dishes. It has an earthy aroma and adds a fresh and sweet dimension of flavor to vegetable and fruit salsas and sauces. However, to make a salsa or s...
How to
Prepare Jicama
Jicama is a plant and vine that is indigenous to Mexico. Only the root of the plant is edible, and it resembles a large light-brown colored turnip. The white, creamy interior has a crisp texture somewhat similar to a pea...
How to
Cut Limes
Limes make excellent garnish and lime juice is a welcome addition to many recipes. Getting an attractive garnish takes more than just a knife, though. Whether you're juicing or cutting wedges, wheels, peels, you can get ...
