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4 years ago

Make Fermented Garlic Honey With Just Three Ingredients

Claire Lower

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4 years ago

Use Bacon Instead Of Breading For No-Carb Onion Rings

Claire Lower

Substitute Onions For Shallots With A Bit Of Boiling Water

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4 years ago

Substitute Onions For Shallots With A Bit Of Boiling Water

Susannah Chen

Will It Sous Vide? Fall-Off-The-Bone Chicken Feet

Life

4 years ago

Will It Sous Vide? Fall-Off-The-Bone Chicken Feet

Claire Lower

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Home

4 years ago

The Easiest, Most Comforting Pot Pie Is Topped With Scones

Claire Lower

Let Pie Dough Relax Before Baking For Extra Flaky Crust

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4 years ago

Let Pie Dough Relax Before Baking For Extra Flaky Crust

Claire Lower

Quickly Pit A Whole Bunch Of Olives With A Funnel

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4 years ago

Quickly Pit A Whole Bunch Of Olives With A Funnel

Claire Lower

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4 years ago

Make A Souffle Cheesecake With Just Three Ingredients

Melanie Pinola

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4 years ago

A Salt Crust Is The Secret To Fast-Cooked Turkey

Whitson Gordon

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4 years ago

Turn Cookies Into An Awesome Pie Crust In 60 Seconds

Whitson Gordon

This Miso-Lemon Dressing Also Makes A Great Dip Or Marinade

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4 years ago

This Miso-Lemon Dressing Also Makes A Great Dip Or Marinade

Claire Lower

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4 years ago

The Ways Wild And Farmed Salmon Differ (And How To Cook Both Perfectly)

Patrick Allan

Elevate Homemade Salads By Chilling Your Plate

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4 years ago

Elevate Homemade Salads By Chilling Your Plate

Patrick Allan

Make Super Flavourful Sprinkles At Home With Freeze-Dried Raspberries

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4 years ago

Make Super Flavourful Sprinkles At Home With Freeze-Dried Raspberries

Claire Lower

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4 years ago

Create Mac And Cheese Sandwiches In Your Waffle Maker

Melanie Pinola

Nachos Building Tips From An Award-Winning Chef

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4 years ago

Nachos Building Tips From An Award-Winning Chef

Patrick Allan

Make Your Own Starbucks-Style Sous Vide Egg Bites At Home

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4 years ago

Make Your Own Starbucks-Style Sous Vide Egg Bites At Home

Patrick Allan

Those Extracts In Your Cupboard Have Many Uses Beyond Baking

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4 years ago

Those Extracts In Your Cupboard Have Many Uses Beyond Baking

Claire Lower

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4 years ago

Learn How To Perfectly Roast Any Type Of Vegetable With This Video Lesson

Patrick Allan

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4 years ago

Learn These Easy Plating Tricks And Eat With Your Eyes First

Claire Lower

Life

4 years ago

Keep Cakes Moist With A Peeled Apple

Claire Lower

Prep A Bunch Of Brussels Sprouts At Once With Two Bowls

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4 years ago

Prep A Bunch Of Brussels Sprouts At Once With Two Bowls

Claire Lower

Make This Mediterranean Spice Blend And Use It On Everything

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4 years ago

Make This Mediterranean Spice Blend And Use It On Everything

Claire Lower

Will It Sous Vide? Juicy, Cheese-Filled Burgers

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4 years ago

Will It Sous Vide? Juicy, Cheese-Filled Burgers

Claire Lower

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4 years ago

A Guide To Eggs That Aren’t Hen Eggs

Claire Lower

Elevate Home-Cooked Steak Dinners By Pre-Heating Your Plates

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4 years ago

Elevate Home-Cooked Steak Dinners By Pre-Heating Your Plates

Patrick Allan

Crack Open Tough Pistachios With A Garlic Press

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4 years ago

Crack Open Tough Pistachios With A Garlic Press

Claire Lower

It’s Not Impossible To Peel A Frozen Banana

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4 years ago

It’s Not Impossible To Peel A Frozen Banana

Claire Lower

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4 years ago

Four Healthy-Ish Game Night Snack Ideas

Claire Lower

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Jerusalem Artichokes Aren’t Artichokes, But They Are Delicious

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4 years ago

Jerusalem Artichokes Aren’t Artichokes, But They Are Delicious

Claire Lower

Make Your Mornings Extra Delicious With Apple Pie Toast

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4 years ago

Make Your Mornings Extra Delicious With Apple Pie Toast

Claire Lower

Four Ways To Decorate A Cake With A Spoon And Fork

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4 years ago

Four Ways To Decorate A Cake With A Spoon And Fork

Spandas Lui

Use Leftover Corn Husks To Bake Or Grill Perfectly Juicy Fish

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4 years ago

Use Leftover Corn Husks To Bake Or Grill Perfectly Juicy Fish

Heather Yamada-Hosley

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4 years ago

Make A Delicious, Crispy Pizza Out Of Sweet Potato Mash

Claire Lower

Will It Sous Vide? Melty Cheese Sauce From Any Cheese

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4 years ago

Will It Sous Vide? Melty Cheese Sauce From Any Cheese

Claire Lower

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You Can Cook Almost Any Grain Like Popcorn

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4 years ago

You Can Cook Almost Any Grain Like Popcorn

Claire Lower

Life

4 years ago

Basting Poultry Doesn’t Make It Juicier

Claire Lower

Home

4 years ago

Hate Brussels Sprouts? Try This Recipe

Whitson Gordon

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Keep These Colours In Mind When Picking Avocados

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4 years ago

Keep These Colours In Mind When Picking Avocados

Claire Lower

Home

4 years ago

Use Leftover Pineapple Skins To Make A Refreshing Tropical Tea

Heather Yamada-Hosley

Google’s Recipe Search Adds Suggestions And Flavour Categories

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4 years ago

Google’s Recipe Search Adds Suggestions And Flavour Categories

Patrick Allan

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4 years ago

The Right Way To Fill A Pastry Bag

Claire Lower

Fried Pizza Dough Is A Super Satisfying, Simple Appetiser

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4 years ago

Fried Pizza Dough Is A Super Satisfying, Simple Appetiser

Claire Lower

What To Look For When Buying A Silicone Spatula

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4 years ago

What To Look For When Buying A Silicone Spatula

Claire Lower

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4 years ago

Get The Perfect Crust On Smaller Meats With An Aluminium Foil-Lined BBQ

Patrick Allan

A Steamer Basket In Your Dutch Oven Lets You Cook Two Dishes At Once

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4 years ago

A Steamer Basket In Your Dutch Oven Lets You Cook Two Dishes At Once

Claire Lower

Life

4 years ago

Easy Ways To Fold Tasty, Perfect Dumplings

Claire Lower

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We Are Julia Collin Davison And Bridget Lancaster, Hosts Of America’s Test Kitchen, And This Is How We Work

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4 years ago

We Are Julia Collin Davison And Bridget Lancaster, Hosts Of America’s Test Kitchen, And This Is How We Work

Andy Orin

The Best Way To Season Chicken Breasts So Every Bite Is Flavourful

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4 years ago

The Best Way To Season Chicken Breasts So Every Bite Is Flavourful

Claire Lower

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Life

4 years ago

Will It Sous Vide? Whole, Tiny Birds

Claire Lower

Home

4 years ago

How To Make American-Style Nacho Cheese At Home

Patrick Allan

Float Ping Pong Balls On Top Of A Sous Vide Bath To Prevent Evaporation

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4 years ago

Float Ping Pong Balls On Top Of A Sous Vide Bath To Prevent Evaporation

Patrick Allan

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Travel

4 years ago

Build A Miniature Stove With Two Mint Tins

Thorin Klosowski

Quickly Slice Corn Off The Cob With A Cardboard Toilet Paper Tube

Life

4 years ago

Quickly Slice Corn Off The Cob With A Cardboard Toilet Paper Tube

Melanie Pinola

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Freeze Whole Tomatoes Now To Preserve Their Flavour For Winter Sauces

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4 years ago

Freeze Whole Tomatoes Now To Preserve Their Flavour For Winter Sauces

Heather Yamada-Hosley

Substitute Onion Purée For Cream To Get A Brighter Flavour

Life

4 years ago

Substitute Onion Purée For Cream To Get A Brighter Flavour

Susannah Chen

1

Make Individual Ice Cream Cakes With A Muffin Tin

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4 years ago

Make Individual Ice Cream Cakes With A Muffin Tin

Heather Yamada-Hosley

Home

4 years ago

The Safe, Correct Way To Use A Mandoline Slicer

Claire Lower

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The Easiest Way To Crack A Coconut Is To Freeze It First

Life

4 years ago

The Easiest Way To Crack A Coconut Is To Freeze It First

Claire Lower

Combine Neutral And Strong Oils For More Flavorful Salad Dressings

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4 years ago

Combine Neutral And Strong Oils For More Flavorful Salad Dressings

Heather Yamada-Hosley

Rice Cooking Showdown: Stovetop Vs. A Rice Cooker

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4 years ago

Rice Cooking Showdown: Stovetop Vs. A Rice Cooker

Kristin Wong

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Home

4 years ago

Bake Pasta In A Bundt Pan For The Most Crispy, Delicious Edges

Claire Lower

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Home

4 years ago

Season Rice, Eggs, Popcorn And More With Instant Noodles Flavour Packets

Claire Lower

Coat Blueberries In Flour To Prevent Soggy-Bottomed Muffins

Life

4 years ago

Coat Blueberries In Flour To Prevent Soggy-Bottomed Muffins

Claire Lower

Will It Sous Vide? Fancy, Glorious Coffee

Life

4 years ago

Will It Sous Vide? Fancy, Glorious Coffee

Claire Lower

Why You Should Put Tahini In Your Blondies (And Other Sweets)

Life

4 years ago

Why You Should Put Tahini In Your Blondies (And Other Sweets)

Claire Lower

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Make A Tasty Dairy-Free Spread With Cashews And Sunflower Seeds

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4 years ago

Make A Tasty Dairy-Free Spread With Cashews And Sunflower Seeds

Claire Lower

Home

4 years ago

Remove Hazelnut Skins Easily With A Cooling Rack

Claire Lower

Take Your Condiments To The Next Level With These Homemade Flavour Boosts

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4 years ago

Take Your Condiments To The Next Level With These Homemade Flavour Boosts

Claire Lower

Clean Burnt Residue Off Of Pans With Baking Soda

Life

4 years ago

Clean Burnt Residue Off Of Pans With Baking Soda

Claire Lower

Home

4 years ago

Make A Giant Party Sub In A Bundt Pan

Claire Lower

Home

4 years ago

Liven Up Drinks At Your Next Party With Boozy Fruit Skewers

Heather Yamada-Hosley

A Foolproof 5-Ingredient Ice Cream, No Cooking Required

Life

4 years ago

A Foolproof 5-Ingredient Ice Cream, No Cooking Required

Susannah Chen

Add Tang To Your Salsa With A Dash Of Sherry Vinegar

Life

4 years ago

Add Tang To Your Salsa With A Dash Of Sherry Vinegar

Heather Yamada-Hosley

Use Oven-Dried, Not Stale, Bread For Better Stuffing

Life

4 years ago

Use Oven-Dried, Not Stale, Bread For Better Stuffing

Claire Lower

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An Easy Way To Peel Charred Capsicum That Leaves You With Tasty Stock

Life

4 years ago

An Easy Way To Peel Charred Capsicum That Leaves You With Tasty Stock

Claire Lower

Design

4 years ago

Make A Cheap And Portable Camping Stove From Shelving Brackets

Andy Orin

1

Chickpea Butter Is A Protein-Packed Alternative For Anyone With Peanut Allergies

Life

4 years ago

Chickpea Butter Is A Protein-Packed Alternative For Anyone With Peanut Allergies

Claire Lower

Season A Carbon Steel Pan With Oil And Potato Peels

Life

4 years ago

Season A Carbon Steel Pan With Oil And Potato Peels

Claire Lower

Simmer Stew In The Oven For Hassle-Free, Even Cooking

Life

4 years ago

Simmer Stew In The Oven For Hassle-Free, Even Cooking

Heather Yamada-Hosley

Mix Natural Peanut Butter With A Hand Mixer After It’s Separated

Life

4 years ago

Mix Natural Peanut Butter With A Hand Mixer After It’s Separated

Claire Lower

Make Your Dutch Oven Pull Double Duty By Flipping Over Its Lid And Using It As A Baking Sheet

Life

4 years ago

Make Your Dutch Oven Pull Double Duty By Flipping Over Its Lid And Using It As A Baking Sheet

Claire Lower

Use Up Extra Celery By Turning It Into A Salad Base

Life

4 years ago

Use Up Extra Celery By Turning It Into A Salad Base

Claire Lower

Follow This Recipe To Make Milk From Any Kind Of Nut

Life

4 years ago

Follow This Recipe To Make Milk From Any Kind Of Nut

Susannah Chen

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The Best Pizza Sauce Requires One Ingredient And No Prior Cooking

Life

4 years ago

The Best Pizza Sauce Requires One Ingredient And No Prior Cooking

Claire Lower

4

How To Choose, Clean And Care For Your Cutting Boards

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4 years ago

How To Choose, Clean And Care For Your Cutting Boards

Claire Lower

Home

4 years ago

How To Make Rich Vegetable Soups Without A Pot

Claire Lower

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4 years ago

An Easy Way To Make Bechamel, The Versatile Base For Dozens Of Sauces And Cheesy Dips

Claire Lower

Elevate Breakfast Pizza By Treating It Like French Toast

Life

4 years ago

Elevate Breakfast Pizza By Treating It Like French Toast

Claire Lower

A Clever Way To Bake Several Flavours Of Chicken All At Once

Life

4 years ago

A Clever Way To Bake Several Flavours Of Chicken All At Once

Stephanie Lee

Save A Watery Pan Sauce With Butter And Cornstarch

Life

4 years ago

Save A Watery Pan Sauce With Butter And Cornstarch

Claire Lower

Three Easy Ways To Keep Your Sous Vide Bags Submerged

Life

4 years ago

Three Easy Ways To Keep Your Sous Vide Bags Submerged

Claire Lower

Cover Citrus Fruit With A Bit Of Plastic Wrap For Mess-Free Squeezing

Life

4 years ago

Cover Citrus Fruit With A Bit Of Plastic Wrap For Mess-Free Squeezing

Claire Lower

Home

4 years ago

Make Chicken Under A Brick With Crispy Skin, Indoors, In A Half Hour

Alan Henry

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Tenderise Tough Brussels Sprouts With A Little Salt

Life

4 years ago

Tenderise Tough Brussels Sprouts With A Little Salt

Claire Lower

1

The Trick To Perfectly Crispy Ground Meat Is To Leave It Alone

Life

4 years ago

The Trick To Perfectly Crispy Ground Meat Is To Leave It Alone

Claire Lower

1

Life

4 years ago

When You Actually Should Use Skim Milk

Claire Lower

Use Your BBQ To Cook Outdoors, Even When A Recipe Calls For The Oven

Life

4 years ago

Use Your BBQ To Cook Outdoors, Even When A Recipe Calls For The Oven

Heather Yamada-Hosley

Mix Rolled And Steel Cut Oats For The Perfect Bowl Of Oatmeal

Life

4 years ago

Mix Rolled And Steel Cut Oats For The Perfect Bowl Of Oatmeal

Heather Yamada-Hosley

Home

4 years ago

Devein And Peel Prawns Like A Pro

Alan Henry

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