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Revitalise Stale And Dry Bagels With A Dunk In Hot Water Before Toasting

4 years ago

Revitalise Stale And Dry Bagels With A Dunk In Hot Water Before Toasting

Patrick Allan

1

Make These Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Sandwiches For An Easy Start To The Workday

4 years ago

Make These Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Sandwiches For An Easy Start To The Workday

Alan Henry

Top 9 Surprising Foods You Can Make In Your Waffle Maker

4 years ago

Top 9 Surprising Foods You Can Make In Your Waffle Maker

Melanie Pinola

The Secret To Perfect Homemade Pizza Is Water

4 years ago

The Secret To Perfect Homemade Pizza Is Water

Spin Your Shredded Potatoes For Crispier Hash Browns

4 years ago

Spin Your Shredded Potatoes For Crispier Hash Browns

Walter Glenn

Briefly: Telstra 5G, Ideal Beauty, Mac & Cheese Hacks

4 years ago

Briefly: Telstra 5G, Ideal Beauty, Mac & Cheese Hacks

The Perfect Dinner Equation For Weight Loss [Infographic]

4 years ago

The Perfect Dinner Equation For Weight Loss [Infographic]

Boost The Flavour Of Almost Any Of Your Favourite Snacks With A Quick Grill

4 years ago

Boost The Flavour Of Almost Any Of Your Favourite Snacks With A Quick Grill

Alan Henry

1

Classic Hacks: McDonald’s Head Chef Explains How To Make A Big Mac At Home

4 years ago

Classic Hacks: McDonald’s Head Chef Explains How To Make A Big Mac At Home

3

Designate A ‘Hurry Up And Eat’ Shelf In Your Kitchen To Avoid Food Waste

4 years ago

Designate A ‘Hurry Up And Eat’ Shelf In Your Kitchen To Avoid Food Waste

Kristin Wong

Make Perfect Fried Rice With Help From A Small Fan

4 years ago

Make Perfect Fried Rice With Help From A Small Fan

Patrick Allan

Make A Juicier Beef Stew By Shortening Its Cook Time

4 years ago

Make A Juicier Beef Stew By Shortening Its Cook Time

Patrick Allan

Make A Mathematically Perfect Batch Of Pancakes With These Formulas

4 years ago

Make A Mathematically Perfect Batch Of Pancakes With These Formulas

Patrick Allan

3

Steam Eggs In A Rice Cooker For The Easiest-To-Peel Eggs Ever

4 years ago

Steam Eggs In A Rice Cooker For The Easiest-To-Peel Eggs Ever

Melanie Pinola

3

Toast And Season Your Rice Before Boiling For Unbelievable Flavour

5 years ago

Toast And Season Your Rice Before Boiling For Unbelievable Flavour

Kristin Wong

3

How To Prepare The Perfect Cheeseboard

5 years ago

How To Prepare The Perfect Cheeseboard

Hayley Williams

When To Use Short, Medium, And Long Grain Rice

5 years ago

When To Use Short, Medium, And Long Grain Rice

Kristin Wong

Cooking For Geeks Teaches You The Science Behind Better Cooking

5 years ago

Cooking For Geeks Teaches You The Science Behind Better Cooking

Melanie Pinola

Bake An Egg In An Avocado For A Healthier Breakfast

5 years ago

Bake An Egg In An Avocado For A Healthier Breakfast

Alan Henry

6

The Secret To Amazing Tomato-Based Sauce: Roasting It In The Oven

5 years ago

The Secret To Amazing Tomato-Based Sauce: Roasting It In The Oven

Patrick Allan

Make A Roasting V-Rack Out Of Stove Grates And Aluminium Foil

5 years ago

Make A Roasting V-Rack Out Of Stove Grates And Aluminium Foil

Patrick Allan

Pizza Waffles Taste As Good As They Look

5 years ago

Pizza Waffles Taste As Good As They Look

Melanie Pinola

Freeze Individual Portions Of Soup In A Muffin Tin

5 years ago

Freeze Individual Portions Of Soup In A Muffin Tin

Melanie Pinola

Keep Super Sticky Dough From Binding To Your Hands With A Little Oil

5 years ago

Keep Super Sticky Dough From Binding To Your Hands With A Little Oil

Patrick Allan

Make A Better Egg McMuffin-Like Sandwich With A Mason Jar Lid

5 years ago

Make A Better Egg McMuffin-Like Sandwich With A Mason Jar Lid

Melanie Pinola

3

Cook Smaller Portions In The Slow Cooker With A Bowl Or Casserole Dish

5 years ago

Cook Smaller Portions In The Slow Cooker With A Bowl Or Casserole Dish

Melanie Pinola

Make Polenta In About 15 Minutes With This Shortcut

5 years ago

Make Polenta In About 15 Minutes With This Shortcut

Melanie Pinola

Make A Quick Batch Of Tasty Caramelised Onions With A Pressure Cooker

5 years ago

Make A Quick Batch Of Tasty Caramelised Onions With A Pressure Cooker

Patrick Allan

The Best Chocolate For Making Amazing Hot Chocolate From Scratch

5 years ago

The Best Chocolate For Making Amazing Hot Chocolate From Scratch

Patrick Allan

Perfectly Sear Pork Chops Without Overcooking Them With This Oven Trick

5 years ago

Perfectly Sear Pork Chops Without Overcooking Them With This Oven Trick

Patrick Allan

1

Salt Chicken Before Freezing For Juicier Meat

5 years ago

Salt Chicken Before Freezing For Juicier Meat

Melanie Pinola

Keep Your Strawberries Fresh Longer With These Three Simple Rules

5 years ago

Keep Your Strawberries Fresh Longer With These Three Simple Rules

Patrick Allan

Transform Your Holiday Leftovers Into Quick, Simple Quesedillas

5 years ago

Transform Your Holiday Leftovers Into Quick, Simple Quesedillas

Alan Henry

1

Make Perfect Korean Egg Rolls By First Straining The Eggs Through A Sieve

5 years ago

Make Perfect Korean Egg Rolls By First Straining The Eggs Through A Sieve

Melanie Pinola

Don’t Stuff Your Turkey, Put Cooked Stuffing In While The Turkey Rests

5 years ago

Don’t Stuff Your Turkey, Put Cooked Stuffing In While The Turkey Rests

Melanie Pinola

Make A Bacon And Egg Bread Wreath For A Great Holiday (Or Anytime) Breakfast

5 years ago

Make A Bacon And Egg Bread Wreath For A Great Holiday (Or Anytime) Breakfast

Melanie Pinola

Brine And Thaw A Turkey At The Same Time

5 years ago

Brine And Thaw A Turkey At The Same Time

Melanie Pinola

Make Perfect Ice Cream Sandwiches Using Disposable Cups

5 years ago

Make Perfect Ice Cream Sandwiches Using Disposable Cups

Claire Lower

Revive Salad Greens With A Five-Minute Soak In Water

5 years ago

Revive Salad Greens With A Five-Minute Soak In Water

Thorin Klosowski

Avoid Overdressing Salad By Converting A Dressing Bottle Into A Shaker

5 years ago

Avoid Overdressing Salad By Converting A Dressing Bottle Into A Shaker

Patrick Allan

Parboil Before Roasting For Perfectly Crispy Potatoes

5 years ago

Parboil Before Roasting For Perfectly Crispy Potatoes

Heather Yamada-Hosley

1

Save A Bottle Of Spoiled Wine With A Coin Or Silver Spoon

5 years ago

Save A Bottle Of Spoiled Wine With A Coin Or Silver Spoon

Patrick Allan

3

What Does ‘100 Calories On A Plate’ Actually Look Like? [Infographic]

5 years ago

What Does ‘100 Calories On A Plate’ Actually Look Like? [Infographic]

2

Keep Produce Fresh And Crisp In The Fridge With A Couple Of Sponges

5 years ago

Keep Produce Fresh And Crisp In The Fridge With A Couple Of Sponges

Patrick Allan

Why You Shouldn’t Drink Water After Eating Spicy Foods

5 years ago

Why You Shouldn’t Drink Water After Eating Spicy Foods

Melanie Pinola

4

Make Strawberry Lemonade Pie In The Freezer Overnight

5 years ago

Make Strawberry Lemonade Pie In The Freezer Overnight

Melanie Pinola

Brine Chicken In Sweet Tea For Juicier, More Flavorful Chicken

5 years ago

Brine Chicken In Sweet Tea For Juicier, More Flavorful Chicken

Melanie Pinola

Make Mini Apple Pie Bites In About 15 Minutes

5 years ago

Make Mini Apple Pie Bites In About 15 Minutes

Melanie Pinola

Briefly: White Australia, Fallout 4 Tips, Click Frenzy

5 years ago

Briefly: White Australia, Fallout 4 Tips, Click Frenzy

Make A Savoury, Vegan-Friendly Risotto With Miso Paste Instead Of Parmesan

5 years ago

Make A Savoury, Vegan-Friendly Risotto With Miso Paste Instead Of Parmesan

Patrick Allan

Save Time By Feeding All Of Your Guests From One Giant Steak

5 years ago

Save Time By Feeding All Of Your Guests From One Giant Steak

Claire Lower

4

Cover Up Icing Mistakes (and Add A Tasty Topping) With Cereal

5 years ago

Cover Up Icing Mistakes (and Add A Tasty Topping) With Cereal

Heather Yamada-Hosley

Dehydrate Fruit In Your Microwave With The Defrost Setting

5 years ago

Dehydrate Fruit In Your Microwave With The Defrost Setting

Patrick Allan

Bake A Magic Cake, A Cake That Bakes Into Three Layers On Its Own

5 years ago

Bake A Magic Cake, A Cake That Bakes Into Three Layers On Its Own

Melanie Pinola

Whole-Grain Flour Has A Short Shelf Life, So Freeze It

5 years ago

Whole-Grain Flour Has A Short Shelf Life, So Freeze It

Kristin Wong

Make Porridge Overnight In A Rockmelon And Wake Up To An Easy Breakfast

5 years ago

Make Porridge Overnight In A Rockmelon And Wake Up To An Easy Breakfast

Melanie Pinola

4

Find Your Pans’ Hot And Cold Spots With A Simple Boiling Test

5 years ago

Find Your Pans’ Hot And Cold Spots With A Simple Boiling Test

Melanie Pinola

1

Eight Weird Food Combinations That Actually Work

5 years ago

Eight Weird Food Combinations That Actually Work

Don’t Squeeze Out All Your Lime’s Juice To Avoid Bitterness

5 years ago

Don’t Squeeze Out All Your Lime’s Juice To Avoid Bitterness

Melanie Pinola

The Key To Baking Great Homemade Sandwich Bread Is Perfectly Kneaded Dough

5 years ago

The Key To Baking Great Homemade Sandwich Bread Is Perfectly Kneaded Dough

Patrick Allan

You Can And Should Be Eating Banana Peels

5 years ago

You Can And Should Be Eating Banana Peels

Claire Lower

7

Soak Pasta Instead Of Boiling It For Easier Baked Pasta Dishes

5 years ago

Soak Pasta Instead Of Boiling It For Easier Baked Pasta Dishes

Melanie Pinola

2

This Video Shows You How To Bake The Legendary Double-Sided Pizza

5 years ago

This Video Shows You How To Bake The Legendary Double-Sided Pizza

Patrick Allan

Make Chicken Broth On The Stovetop Or Pressure Cooker, Not The Slow Cooker

5 years ago

Make Chicken Broth On The Stovetop Or Pressure Cooker, Not The Slow Cooker

Melanie Pinola

1

Make ‘Roast’ Chicken In Half The Time With The Help Of A Pressure Cooker

5 years ago

Make ‘Roast’ Chicken In Half The Time With The Help Of A Pressure Cooker

Melanie Pinola

Blotting Pizza With A Napkin Actually Cuts Significant Calories

5 years ago

Blotting Pizza With A Napkin Actually Cuts Significant Calories

Beth Skwarecki

1

Prevent Apples From Browning With A Quick Saltwater Soak

5 years ago

Prevent Apples From Browning With A Quick Saltwater Soak

Melanie Pinola

The Secret Ingredient For Amazing Grilled Chicken Is Bacon Paste

5 years ago

The Secret Ingredient For Amazing Grilled Chicken Is Bacon Paste

Alan Henry

Five Useful Cooking Techniques No One Teaches You

5 years ago

Five Useful Cooking Techniques No One Teaches You

Alan Henry

Use Up Souring Milk By Making Pancakes And Waffles With It

5 years ago

Use Up Souring Milk By Making Pancakes And Waffles With It

Patrick Allan

Make A Foamy, Dairy-Free ‘Latte’ With Xanthan Gum

5 years ago

Make A Foamy, Dairy-Free ‘Latte’ With Xanthan Gum

Patrick Allan

Quickly Rinse Rice And Other Grains With A French Press

5 years ago

Quickly Rinse Rice And Other Grains With A French Press

Patrick Allan

1

Use Cream Cheese To Make The Creamiest Toastie Ever

5 years ago

Use Cream Cheese To Make The Creamiest Toastie Ever

Claire Lower

Make Fluffy Scrambled Eggs By Poaching Them

5 years ago

Make Fluffy Scrambled Eggs By Poaching Them

Melanie Pinola

1

Easily Turn A Wine Cork Into A Makeshift Chip Clip

5 years ago

Easily Turn A Wine Cork Into A Makeshift Chip Clip

Patrick Allan

The Three Keys To Baking Delectably Chewy Brownies

5 years ago

The Three Keys To Baking Delectably Chewy Brownies

Patrick Allan

1

Cook A Perfect Hamburger Or Hot Dog With These Expert Tips

5 years ago

Cook A Perfect Hamburger Or Hot Dog With These Expert Tips

Melanie Pinola

6

Peel A Tomatillo In Ten Seconds With Boiling Water

5 years ago

Peel A Tomatillo In Ten Seconds With Boiling Water

Claire Lower

3

Make A Decadent Mini Cheesecake In The Microwave With A Mug

5 years ago

Make A Decadent Mini Cheesecake In The Microwave With A Mug

Patrick Allan

Know The Difference Between A Simmer And A Boil With This Simple Analogy

5 years ago

Know The Difference Between A Simmer And A Boil With This Simple Analogy

Patrick Allan

Add Soda Water To Your Batter For The Fluffiest Waffles Of Your Life

5 years ago

Add Soda Water To Your Batter For The Fluffiest Waffles Of Your Life

Claire Lower

Five Mind Tricks That Will Make Your Food ‘Taste’ Better

5 years ago

Five Mind Tricks That Will Make Your Food ‘Taste’ Better

Patrick Allan

Easily Upgrade Leftovers With A Simple Pan Sauce Recipe

5 years ago

Easily Upgrade Leftovers With A Simple Pan Sauce Recipe

Kristin Wong

Dip Tomatoes In Warm Water Before Chilling To Make Them Taste Better

5 years ago

Dip Tomatoes In Warm Water Before Chilling To Make Them Taste Better

Melanie Pinola

3

Make Potato Crisps In The Microwave Without Sacrificing Crunch

5 years ago

Make Potato Crisps In The Microwave Without Sacrificing Crunch

Whitson Gordon

1

Make Five Crockpot Freezer Meals In 15 Minutes While Cleaning Out Your Fridge

5 years ago

Make Five Crockpot Freezer Meals In 15 Minutes While Cleaning Out Your Fridge

Melanie Pinola

Use Strawberry Tops To Create Fruity Spa Water Instead Of Tossing Them

5 years ago

Use Strawberry Tops To Create Fruity Spa Water Instead Of Tossing Them

Claire Lower

Brighten Up Any Dish By Adding A Little Acidity

5 years ago

Brighten Up Any Dish By Adding A Little Acidity

Heather Yamada-Hosley

Freeze Individual Bacon Strips In Rolled Coils For Easier Access

5 years ago

Freeze Individual Bacon Strips In Rolled Coils For Easier Access

Patrick Allan

2

Use Sugar And Salt Instead Of Soy Sauce For Perfect Fried Rice

5 years ago

Use Sugar And Salt Instead Of Soy Sauce For Perfect Fried Rice

Heather Yamada-Hosley

4

Top 10 Clever Ways To Use Chopsticks (That Don’t Involve Takeout)

5 years ago

Top 10 Clever Ways To Use Chopsticks (That Don’t Involve Takeout)

Melanie Pinola

Roast Chilies Before Cooking To Bring Out Their Smoky, Spicy Flavour

5 years ago

Roast Chilies Before Cooking To Bring Out Their Smoky, Spicy Flavour

Alan Henry

Five Bedtime Snacks That Will Make You Sleep Like A Baby

5 years ago

Five Bedtime Snacks That Will Make You Sleep Like A Baby

Hayley Williams

4

Add A Bit Of Oil To Butter When Sauteing To Keep It From Burning

5 years ago

Add A Bit Of Oil To Butter When Sauteing To Keep It From Burning

Melanie Pinola

27 Egg Cooking Tricks That Will Transform Your Mornings

5 years ago

27 Egg Cooking Tricks That Will Transform Your Mornings

1

Puff Pastry Waffles Are The Easiest, Most Indulgent Breakfast Ever

5 years ago

Puff Pastry Waffles Are The Easiest, Most Indulgent Breakfast Ever

Claire Lower

Grill Perfectly Tender, Flavorful Steak By Scoring It Beforehand

5 years ago

Grill Perfectly Tender, Flavorful Steak By Scoring It Beforehand

Patrick Allan

4

The Best Method For Making Any Kind Of Stuffed Pancakes

5 years ago

The Best Method For Making Any Kind Of Stuffed Pancakes

Patrick Allan

3

The Gamer’s Guide To Healthy, One-Handed Snacking

5 years ago

The Gamer’s Guide To Healthy, One-Handed Snacking

Lifehacker US

1

10 Creative Ways To Cook With Your Waffle Maker Or Sandwich Press

5 years ago

10 Creative Ways To Cook With Your Waffle Maker Or Sandwich Press

Patrick Allan

1