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Cumberland sausage that can be substituted

5 AMAZING Substitutes for Cumberland Sausage

Need a good substitute for Cumberland sausage? These 5 options work GREAT.

What To Do if Your Cottage Cheese Container is Bulging

If your cottage cheese container is bulging, read this before you think about eating it.

How To Desalt Bacon the EASY Way

This is by far the easiest way to desalt bacon if you’re watching your sodium intake.

Pot full of cheese fondue that was prepared after chef learned how to fix cheese fondue separating

If Your Cheese Fondue is Separating, Here’s an Easy Fix

Is your cheese fondue separating? This EASY solution will fix the problem almost every time.

Pot of water on the stove with the lid on after chef learned if water evaporates faster with the lid on or off

Does Water Evaporate Faster With the Lid On or Off?

Many people don’t know if water evaporates faster with the lid on or off. Here’s the answer.

Meat slicer that you can use to slice bread with

Can You Slice Bread With a Meat Slicer?

Wondering if you can slice bread with a meat slicer? You can, but with one caveat….

Whole bay leaves instead of ground bay leaves

Ground Bay Leaves vs. Whole (Many People Get This Wrong)

On the fence about whether to use ground bay leaves or whole bay leaves? Here’s what you need to know.

How To Make Fettuccine Noodles Not Stick Together

If you’re fettuccine noodles are sticking together, you can use these SIMPLE methods to EASILY fix the problem.

Pavlova made with substitute for corn flour

What to Substitute for Corn Flour in Your Pavlova

Need a substitute for corn flour in pavlova? Here are three options that work EXTREMELY well.

Silicone instead of plastic chocolate molds

Silicone vs. Plastic Chocolate Molds

Not sure about the differences between silicone vs. plastic chocolate molds? Here’s what you need to know.

How To Prevent Curdled Creme Brulee

Did you end up with curdled creme brulee? Here’s how to stop that from happening again in the future.

Bagels in a toaster purchased after buyer learned what the bagel button on a toaster does

What Does the Bagel Button on a Toaster Do?

Wondering what the bagel button on a toaster does? Here’s everything you need to know.

Chicken prepared after cook learned that you can bread cooked chicken

Can You Bread Cooked Chicken?

Not sure if you can bread cooked chicken? Here’s how to do it the RIGHT way.

Substitute for Corn Husks When Making Tamales

These are the BEST substitutes for corn husks when making tamales.

Bread crumbs that you can reuse if you have to

Can You Reuse Bread Crumbs?

You can reuse bread crumbs, but SHOULD you? Here’s what you need to know.

Is Bacon Fat the Same as Lard?

Bacon fat is NOT the same as lard. Here are the important differences you need to know about.

Tomato sauce that should be kept in the freezer to prevent mold on tomato sauce

Mold on Tomato Sauce: What You Need To Know

Is there mold on your tomato sauce? You might want to throw that sauce out. Here’s why.

Can You Boil Sparkling Water?

Wondering if you can boil sparkling water? Here’s what you need to know.

Green peppercorns that are not the same as capers

Green Peppercorns vs. Capers: Know the Differences

Here are the important differences between green peppercorns vs. capers that you need to know about.

Collard greens that can be used as a pandan leaf substitute

Pandan Leaf Substitutes That Will Work in a Pinch

If you can’t get your hands on some pandan leaf for your next dish, try using one of these pandan leaf substitutes.

Pumpkin pie that you can eat hot or cold

Do You Eat Pumpkin Pie Hot or Cold?

Will you eat your pumpkin pie HOT or COLD? We’ll help you make this major life decision.

The Difference Between Freezer and Storage Bags

Before you buy freezer or storage bags, make sure you understand these important differences between them.

Person kneading dough on the best surface for kneading dough

Best Surface for Kneading Dough [Read Before You Knead!]

The best surface for kneading dough is easier to set up than you might think. Here’s what you need to know.

Mussels prepared after chef learned what part of mussels you do eat

What Part of Mussels Do You Eat?

Not sure what part of mussels you’re supposed to eat? Here’s what you need to know.

How To Steam Buns Without a Bamboo Steamer

These are the BEST ways to steam buns without a bamboo steamer.

What To Do When You’ve Added Too Much Water To Brownie Mix

Accidentally added too much water to your brownie mix? Here’s an EASY solution.

Mayonnaise scooped out with spoon after chef decided between ranch vs mayo

Ranch vs. Mayo: Differences You Need To Know

These are the important differences between ranch and mayo, including what foods to use them with.

Fruit Tastes Fizzy? Here’s Why

If your fruit tastes fizzy, you’ll want to read this before you keep eating.

Assorted fresh meat instead of frozen meat

Fresh vs. Frozen Meat: What You Need To Know

Here are the pros and cons of buying fresh vs. frozen meat.

Egg frying in pan after chef learned how to cook eggs without butter

5 EASY Ways To Cook Eggs Without Butter

No butter? No problem. Here’s how to cook eggs without butter.

Pizza that was cooked on parchment paper

Can You Cook Pizza on Parchment Paper?

You can cook pizza on parchment paper, but you need to know a few things before you try it.

How To Fix Mushy Tamales

These QUICK tips will help you learn how to fix mushy tamales in no time!

Can You Eat Kiwi Fruit With Seeds? Here’s the Truth

Here’s everything you need to know about eating kiwi fruit with seeds.

Ball of pizza dough sitting out after cook learned how long pizza dough can sit out before cooking

How Long Can Pizza Dough Sit Out Before Cooking?

Here’s everything you need to know about how long pizza dough can sit out before you have to cook it.

Ceviche served after cook learned how long ceviche is good for

How Long Is Ceviche Good For?

Here is everything you need to know about how long ceviche is good for.

Biscotti to be used as ladyfingers substitute

Ladyfingers Substitute: 10 TASTY Options

Don’t have ladyfingers? Here are the best ladyfingers substitutes to perfect your recipe with.

Cookies that were baked after cook learned if you can bake cookies on foil

Can You Bake Cookies on Foil?

Here’s everything you need to know about baking cookies on foil.

Immersion blender purchased after cook learned how to puree without a blender

How To Purée Without a Blender [11 EASY Methods]

These are the easiest ways to purée your food when you don’t have a blender handy.

Can You Overcook Corned Beef?

Here’s what you need to know about overcooking corned beef and how to prevent it.

Oil in a pot that you can test with a meat thermometer

Can You Use a Meat Thermometer for Oil?

Here’s how to know if you can use your meat thermometer for oil.