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7 Tips to Keep In Mind While Converting Recipes for Your Instant Pot
As soon as you bring an Instant Pot home, chances are you’ll want to cook all of your meals with the trendy pressure cooker. That means converting the dishes you used to make with your stove, oven, or slow cooker to fit the new appliance. You can find plenty of recipes for Instant Pot meals…
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10 Winter Beverages You’ll Want to Fill Your Mug With
It’s official: Winter is in full swing. If you’re like us and the only thing you want to do is curl up by the fireplace with a book and a warm cup of sweetness, we can’t say we blame you. Check out this list of cozy winter drinks that will warm you up from the…
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Are Sprouted Onions Safe to Eat?
If you’ve ever seen sprouted onions in your home, you’ve probably wondered whether they were still OK to eat. It’s little wonder why: Those green shoots popping out of the bulb don’t exactly look tasty. But then again, just because other pieces of produce have sprouted doesn’t necessarily mean they should be tossed out. After…
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Yes, You Can Freeze Milk to Save for Later — Here’s How
Since the quarantine began, most of us aren’t going to the grocery store as often as we used to. The thing is, when it comes to refrigerator staples like milk, you can’t buy too much at once and risk that it will turn rancid before you have time to use. No one wants to waste…
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Why You Should Start Adding Nutritional Yeast to Your Meals
After years of avoiding the doctor because of my anxiety, I finally forced myself to get a physical. My doc was not thrilled with how long I’d let my personal medical attention lapse, but very kindly set me on the path to improving my overall wellness. This included meeting with a nutritionist who found my…
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How to Reheat Roasted Vegetables So They’re Crispy Like Before
One of my go-to side dishes for dinner is either roasted carrots or potatoes. All I have to do is season the veggies, drizzle them with olive oil, place on a baking sheet, and let them to do their thing in the oven until they’re golden brown and ready to enjoy. If I ever have…
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Alton Brown’s Easy Trick for Getting Crispy Baked Chickpeas Is a Healthy Snack Game-Changer
Baked chickpeas are a delightfully healthy snack, but getting them just right in your oven can be a hassle. Trust me, I’ve tried every trick I could find to make sure my garbanzos actually crisped up, but always ended up disappointed by the mostly mushy results… Until now. Just when I thought I should give…
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This Smart Mug Controls Your Coffee Temp From Your Phone
We’ve all been there: You pour yourself a cup of joe from the office coffee pot and head back to your desk, only to be sucked in by a project. By the time you’re through and go to take a sip, bleh! You’re met with cold, less-than-tasty coffee. Well, your days of being robbed of…
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You Can Significantly Reduce Your Daily Salt Intake With This Bread-Baking Trick
For many foodies and cooks, a low-sodium diet sounds like a trip to flavorless town, the opposite of Guy Fieri’s dreamland. It cuts out a wide variety of processed goods and comfort foods. It also sounds like a lot of homework, as many trying to reduce their salt load end up scrutinizing every label and becoming that person asking a bunch of questions in restaurants. However, new research…
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How to Grow Ginger So You Always Have the Health-Boosting Ingredient On Hand
We’ve all heard of how wonderful ginger is, right? This powerful root is not only known for the flavorful enhancement it brings to our favorite dishes, but also for its wealth in health benefits. Ginger can aid digestion, reduce nausea and sickness, fight off bacteria, and protect us from the flu — some studies have…