Tomatoes are a wondrous fruit. Their bright color is eye-catching when sliced raw, and retains vibrancy even when processed. It's an ingredient that readily transforms into many delicious foodstuffs like beloved ketchup, aromatic sun-dried tomatoes, handy tomato puree, and the often underrated paste. This ultra-flavorful condiment is made by simmering...

Canned Vs Tubed Tomato Paste: Does It Make A Difference?

Air fryers have been a sensation since their popularity skyrocketed in the late 2010s. Offering the ability to cook countless foods in a shorter time span than a deep fryer or conventional oven — and with much less oil — numerous home chefs have discovered the appliance's benefits. Given air fryers can create both convenient and healthy meals, there's an ever-growing list of foods that they can make successfully. In fact, you can use your air fryer to prepare a variety of different meat products, as well.

The Best And Worst Types Of Meat To Cook In The Air Fryer

Perhaps you're one of the many people who've switched from milk to dark chocolate because the latter has less sugar and more antioxidants. But before you tear into that candy bar or hit the kitchen to start cooking up a homemade treat (like our salted caramel recipe), there's something you should know. Your dark chocolate may be hiding an even darker secret. It's known to contain two heavy metals — cadmium and lead — that can cause harmful health effects. Pregnant people and children are at higher risk.

The Dark Chocolate Brands With The Lowest Lead And Cadmium Levels

Marinating steaks is a common step in many recipes, but it does test one's patience. Marinating takes at least a couple of hours and adds a lot of prep work to an otherwise simple piece of meat. Fortunately, it isn't always necessary. Marinades can bring tenderness, juiciness, and new levels of flavor to a steak, but sometimes, you don't actually need those things. Sometimes, a steak is tender, juicy, and flavorful enough all on its own.

3 Steak Cuts You Should Never Be Marinating

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Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

The online debate about tilapia is endless. Did you know that it's a fish that's pumped full of hormones and fed its own waste? No, wait, it's an environmentally friendly and sustainable mild fish that can carry many flavor profiles and works well in a variety of dishes. With fans and critics either singing its praises or bashing it, one must ask the question: Is tilapia really a garbage fish?

Is Tilapia Really A Garbage Fish?

I use the air fryer to make loads of things, but nothing goes into that chamber of hot swirling air more often than boneless chicken thighs. Chicken thighs have enough fat that they won't dry out -- even if you overcook them -- and there are about a million ways to serve them once they're done.

Chicken Thighs Are Perfect Air Fryer Food. Here's How to Make Them in 15 Minutes

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Making a casserole is one of the best ways to upgrade canned tuna, and a great one should have a few elements: Noodles that don't fall apart and good-quality seafood are just two key factors. But even if you're using the tastiest, most top-shelf ingredients, it won't matter if the final product gets all dried out while it's in the oven, leaving you with a seriously unpalatable pile of fish, noodles, and cheese.

The Easy Way To Prevent Dry Tuna Casserole

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The Cuban sandwich (aka the Cubano) may only have a few ingredients, but when done right, it's a masterpiece of bread, meat, and cheese. A classic Cuban sandwich recipe calls for roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on pillowy Cuban bread. If you're in Tampa, salami goes in there too. The sandwich is often pressed in a plancha (Spanish for "cooking plate"), to make the outside hot and crispy and the cheese melted and gooey.

The Hands-Down Best Cuban Sandwiches In The US, According To Reviews

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‘Like I could’ve got hibachi for that price.’. What’s the most you would pay for a Chick-fil-A meal? Whatever number you gave is probably still lower than what this first-time Chick-fil-A customer’s meal cost.

‘Did I get got?’: Chick-fil-A customer questions if she got scammed after one meal comes out to $30

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

If you're looking for a way to incorporate more vegetables into your cooking, canned corn is an easy and budget-friendly option that makes this sweet, tender veggie available all year. It also makes a fantastic item to stockpile in your pantry in case you have to deal with extreme weather or other hazards that might knock out power. The best brands have multiple styles available and offer a great value, not to mention fantastic taste. Flavor is the top criteria for my taste tests but texture and variety are also key. In my opinion, canned corn should be sweet but still maintain a hint of saltiness, which actually brings out the natural taste of the corn. It should also be tender without crossing over to mushy and not have an excess amount of water in the can, which can impact the flavor and texture. I like corn that has a bit of crispiness without being tough and chewy, which can be common at the base of whole kernel corn.

Ranking Canned Corn Brands Worst To Best

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When it comes to Southern cuisine, South Carolina holds a special place with its iconic dishes. One such beloved meal is shrimp and grits, a classic that blends the rich flavors of the South in a comforting, hearty way. Imagine being able to prepare this delightful dish quickly for a fast dinner that's perfect for any night of the week. South Carolina's speedy shrimp and grits recipe promises just that – a taste of the South in no time.

Quick and Delicious: South Carolina's Speedy Shrimp and Grits Recipe!

When you look at the ingredients list for homemade ice cream in a bag, most of them make sense to the logical human brain: milk or half-and-half, sugar, the flavorings of your choice, and ice? Yep. All that makes sense. Rock salt? Nope. Not so much. The plastic bag you place inside the coffee can? Ditto. Why do you need both the bag AND the can for heaven's sake? Despite some of the parts of this equation seeming illogical, all components play a role when you're making ice cream without an ice cream maker. It comes down to science.

Make Homemade Ice Cream In A Bag The Better Way With This Special Salt

I love any chicken dish and it’s my favorite meat because it’s high in protein and there are a lot of recipes that you can try with it. One of my go-to recipes is this baked honey garlic chicken by Kitchen Sanctuary on YouTube because it’s super tasty and easy to make.

Easy Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe

There's not much more classic, comforting, or old school than a warm just-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookie. Everyone has a favorite trusted chocolate chip cookie recipe — whether it's a tested elevated version they swear outshines them all, or the trusty basic formula on the back of the chocolate chips bag. And really, you can barely mess up a chocolate chip cookie — whether you prefer them thin and crisp or a perfectly gooey and chewy cookie, studded with semi sweet or dark chocolate chips, we've never met one we didn't like.

5 Pro-Baker Tricks To Make Your Chocolate Chip Cookies Taste More Exciting

General Tso's crispy, tender, sweet, and sauce-covered chicken is a beloved staple on Chinese restaurant menus around the United States — and it's arguably the most famous Chinese-American dish. But emphasis should be placed on the "American" portion of that term, as General Tso's chicken is not something you'd genuinely find on a menu in China, and it's one of the many "international" dishes that were actually invented in the U.S.

The Real General Tso And How He Became The Namesake For Takeout Chicken

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Craving a delicious and satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes? Look no further than Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry! This classic stir-fry recipe is a weeknight lifesaver, packed with flavor and customizable to your preferences. Tender cuts of beef are stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets and vibrant red peppers, all bathed in a savory and slightly sweet sauce.

Quick and Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

In one of my recent blogs, “Make Sizzling Shrimp Bowls with Oscarware Grill Toppers,” I introduced Planet Barbecue to a useful new product. It has been a great addition to my many grill accessories. If you missed my last blog, let me introduce you to Oscarware Grill Toppers....

Grilling a Whole Chicken to Perfection with Oscarware’s Roast and Rib Rack

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Does Brining Meat Make An Actual Difference?

There are lots of different ways to improve a steak or a chicken breast, and if you've never experimented much with them, they tend to blend...

Does Brining Meat Make An Actual Difference?

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