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Entries from the ‘Cooking Tips’ Category

What is Curry?

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Today's recipe calls for curry powder, but what exactly is curry? The word can mean a variety of things, depending on the context. Read on to learn more …

Get Your Grain On

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All this gluten-free talk yesterday got us thinking about grains. If you're looking for way to reinvigorate dinner, look past the pasta. There are a number of grains …

Cooking Your Best Soup

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A good bowl of soup isn’t just a winter comfort. As we move into spring tomorrow, we’re still excited about indulging in one of our favorite meals—you can …

Use Your Vegetables in Creative Ways

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As she mentioned in today's video, Sarah is not a big proponent of disguising vegetables; she prefers them front and center. Instead of hiding healthy ingredients, use them …

Baking Sheet 101

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As any good cook knows, using the right kitchen equipment can determine if a recipe is a winner or a failure before you even mix the ingredients. Set …

5 Ways to Use Poached Chicken

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If you master just one chicken-cooking method, make it poaching. This simple technique is at the top of our list because poached chicken is such a versatile ingredient: …

Five Strategies for Speedier Dinners

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We'll do almost anything to reclaim a bit of our weeknight time—except sacrifice a delicious dinner. Get the best of both worlds by using a make-ahead recipe: Do …

How to Use a Mandoline

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One of our go-to tools in the kitchen is a mandoline. Not only does it save a ton of time, but it makes you look impressive even if …