Expertly Cut: How to Slice Beef for the Perfect Cheesesteak

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While thinly slicing beef might not seem like the most important step in crafting a perfect Philly cheesesteak, how the meat is cut can make or break the whole sandwich. There is a single tool that is the backbone behind…

Crispy Breakfast Turkey Bacon Recipe for Your Air Fryer

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Bacon is full of sweet and smoky umami, but if you don’t eat pork for any reason then your go-to for breakfast burritos might be the turkey kind instead. Some will argue that turkey bacon doesn’t constitute the real thing…

Tender Duck Made Easy with Instant Pot

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Cooking meats that are less common for everyday meals can be intimidating and there can be a learning curve when it comes to making venison or duck for the first time. Luckily, we live in an age of endless kitchen…

DIY Pizza Stone Hack: How to Make Your Own Pizza Stone

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You don’t need a pizza oven to make pizza at home; your regular range will do. But your oven probably can’t reach the blisteringly hot temperatures of a pizza oven, so it’s extra important to create an environment where your…

Tips for Preheating Your Air Fryer for Perfect Salmon

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When it comes to air frying, achieving the best results often requires more than just popping it in and hitting start — especially when it comes to cooking fresh or frozen salmon. Preheating your air fryer is the most important…

Fluffy Rice Made Easy with the Addition of a Cooker

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Find us a dish that isn’t made better with butter and we’ll be bowled over. It’s the magic ingredient that enriches sauces, spruces up soups, and elevates the savoriness of a simple steak. But when it comes to making rice…

Controlling Heat with Cast Iron Skillets: Clever Tips

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Your cast iron pan is a workhorse, but did you know it can even do way more than sear a steak or help you cook the best asparagus ever? The heavy iron is perfect for holding heat steady, which is…

The Downside of Nespresso Vertuo: Lack of Variety

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Wake up bleary-eyed each morning and need a hot cup of Joe to function? The Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine is right up your alley because it doesn’t need to be programmed with a series of complicated buttons. The coffee pods have a…

The Reason Your Dish Broke in the Microwave

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One of the most tragic sounds to ever come from your microwave is the unmistakable snap of your plate breaking when it’s loaded with your eagerly awaited dinner. Let’s face it: You’re hungry, which is why you’re trying to heat…