The Mistake To Avoid When Adding Spices To That Boxed Cake Mix
When you're in a rush and don't have time to bake from scratch, boxed cake mix is an easy work-around. Just be careful when throwing in additional spices.
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Start Pickling Your Lettuce For A Sandwich Worth Singing About
Lettuce is a great way to add crunch to any sandwich. But you can take the flavor levels up even further if you pickle the leaves beforehand. -
Give Store-Bought Ramen A Creamy Twist With This Nut Butter
Adding a few spoonfuls of peanut butter to store-bought ramen coats the noodles and thickens the broth, which gives the dish a smoother mouth-feel. -
You Need To Press Tofu, Even If You Add It To Soup
While you probably know that tofu should be pressed before adding it to most dishes, you may think it's counter intuitive for soup. You would be wrong. -
Give Fried Green Tomatoes A Flavor Blitz With Bacon Grease
Fried green tomatoes are a delicious treat when made correctly, but cooking them in bacon grease ensures they are even tastier than you can imagine. -
Upgrade Canned Tomato Soup With Just One Crunchy Ingredient
Sometimes a smooth tomato soup doesn't cut it even when it tastes great. Thankfully, there's an ingredient you can easily add for a satisfying crunch. -
The Top Tip To Remember Before Freezing Strawberries
Even when strawberry season comes to an end you can enjoy them all year round by freezing a batch. But there's a particular way to do it for the best results. -
Give Overnight Oats A Tiramisu Upgrade For An Unbeatable Breakfast
Level up your overnight oats by incorporating the flavors of a classic tiramisu into your recipe. Here are some helpful tips to make it extra delicious. -
The Simple Rule For Choosing The Best Cucumbers At The Grocery Store
It's usually easy to tell when fruit and veg are past their best at the grocery store or market. But do you know the obvious sign to look for in cucumbers? -
The Boozy Addition That Your Lemon Bars Deserve
Pool party, movie night, Saturday ... there's never a bad time to serve lemon bars. But there's a boozy ingredient you can add for a huge boost of flavor. -
An Air Fryer Is Your Secret Weapon For The Best Toasted Sandwiches
An air fryer isn't just for crispy french fries or crunchy wings. Next time you fancy a toasted sandwich, forgo your frying pan for the best results. -
Add A Rich Umami Touch To Ice Cream With A Few Splashes Of Soy Sauce
It seems like an unconventional pairing, but much like salted caramel, a little soy sauce can bring an unexpected flavor boost to your favorite ice cream. -
A Tex-Mex Baked Potato Is A Genius Way To Upgrade The Classic
A baked potato is a classic, simple-to-make comfort dish. But if you're looking for an upgrade, try stuffing your chosen spud with Tex-Mex fixings. -
Why You Should Avoid Cooking Red Onions If You Want Their Full Flavor
Red onions are a home cooking staple, but did you know you shouldn't actually be cooking them? Here's why, and other ways you can use them in the kitchen. -
The Simple Rule For Choosing The Absolute Best Strawberries
Want to choose the best strawberries every single time? All you have to do is follow one simple rule that reveals freshness, juiciness, and ripeness. -
You Might Be Filling Your Breakfast Burrito The Wrong Way
When whipping up your next breakfast burrito, it helps to be mindful of the order in which you add your ingredients to maximize flavor and stability. -
The Best Milk To Use For The Ultimate Milkshake
When it comes to making restaurant-quality milkshakes at home, your choice of milk matters. Here's what kind to select for the creamiest shake ever. -
When Lychees Are Perfectly In Season (And Where To Find Them)
Lychees are delicious, but they also have a very short harvest season and aren't available in every store. We've got the details on how to find them. -
Upgrade Store-Bought Ranch With Cheese And Thank Us Later
Crumbled cheese varieties that tout distinct flavors work especially well at shining through ranch dressing's more intense ingredients, like garlic and herbs. -
The Unexpected Tool To Use When Removing A Coconut Husk
Fresh coconut is a delicious snack, and a great ingredient to use in cooking and baking. But how do you remove the husk from the meat? Try this tool! -
Give Your Oatmeal The Savory Treatment With A Pinch Of MSG
If you're not a fan of sweet foods, there's no need to take oatmeal off the menu. And a savory version can be upgraded by adding a little MSG. -
This Cocktail Ingredient Is Sure To Make Cheap Beer Taste Way Better
If the flavor of your beer falls a little flat, don't pour it down the sink. There's an easy way to rescue your beverage using a simple cocktail mix. -
Aluminum Foil Dividers Are The Quick Fix For Oversized Baking Pans
If you've got a bowl of brownie mix and an overlarge baking pan, your brownies could turn out thin and burnt. A piece of aluminum foil will fix your problems. -
Give Store-Bought Pesto A Major Flavor Boost With One Canned Ingredient
Store-bought pesto is delicious and convenient. But you can make it even more tasty and versatile by adding one simple ingredient: canned sardines. -
12 Easy Ways To Elevate Store-Bought Pesto
Pesto is a fragrant and deliciously herby sauce, but store-bought jars of it are sometimes slightly lacking. Here are some easy tricks to improve it. -
Before Tossing Hot Dogs In The Oven, Make One Important Cut
Cooking hot dogs in the oven is a great idea. Making a long cut down their centers before you chuck them in makes them even more delicious -- and here's why. -
Breakfast Walking Tacos Are A Clever Way To Feed A Hungry Crowd
If you love breakfast and you love Mexican food, it's time to combine the two and feed a crowd with some walking breakfast tacos (your new favorite food).
