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July 28, 2018

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Perfect Turkey
If you're tired of dry turkeys, try my method. It's faster than many, and easy. The only downside is that
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Natural or Dutch-Process? Which Cocoa Powder to Use??
No, they’re not the same. What if your recipe doesn't specify what kind to use? Different chemical properties means they
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The Hidden Ingredients in Every Recipe, Part 1 of 3
When you were first learning to cook, did anyone encourage you to read all the way through the recipe before
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Turning Bland into Brilliant
I’m not the only cook in my house. It’s not unusual for me to be asked what’s “wrong” with a
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About Cast Iron
If you’re already using cast iron, most of the info I’m about to impart won’t be new to you. But
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Oven
Tricky Oven Temps
Wow, guys, I just learned something highly valuable about cooking…from an oven repair guy! It turns out that most ovens
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About Cookware--You don't need "The Best"
Most of my cooking life, I have coveted expensive cookware. My ego was in charge, and I wanted my cookware
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Handy Cooking Oil Smoke-Point Chart
These days, I find myself choosing my cooking oil not only by flavor profile, but also by smoke point. The
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