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Make a Quick Chicken Stock in Your Microwave
After years of threatening to do so, I have finally joined the Costco community. I did it mostly for the reasonably priced dog food and Diet Coke, but I would be lying if I said the prospect of $US5 rotisserie chickens had nothing to do with my decision. I love that chicken, and always have.…
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The One Extra Thing You Should Always Buy From McDonald’s
People tend to use meal planning as an attempt to gain control over their diet and budget. Usually, they have a goal to “eat better” and “stop buying takeout.” That is almost never my goal when it comes to meal planning (or anything else). My goal is always to have to do less and to…
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How to Microwave Leftover Pasta and Rice Without Drying It Out
In recent weeks, you may have seen a recipe for a salmon rice bowl making the rounds on TikTok. In this recipe, TikTok user Emily Mariko puts leftover salmon on a plate and covers it with day-old rice. She then places an ice cube in the rice, covers it all up with a parchment paper,…
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All the Ways You Can Microwave an Egg
The microwave is a useful little appliance that you can make many fine things with, including lemon curd, mashed potatoes, prosciutto crisps, or an entire croquembouche. You can also use it to cook a wide variety of eggs, but some styles turn out a little better than others.