Pantry staples are essential for any kitchen, especially if you're in a weeknight pinch and need to whip up a meal without a last-minute trip to the grocery store. Most of them, like flour, sugar, rice, pasta, or canned goods, have long shelf lives and can be used in a variety of ways in different recipes. But there's one underrated pantry ingredient that celebrity chef Guy Fieri never goes without — powdered chicken stock.

The Underrated Pantry Ingredient Guy Fieri Never Goes Without

We often think of scrambled eggs as the culinary equivalent of a weighted blanket: when we're a bit tired and need comfort and support, they're there for us. The ingredients for a basic scramble are almost always on hand, and they're so simple and quick to make that most of us can put together a decent plate of them even at our worst, whether it's first thing in the morning before the coffee is ready or the wee hours of the night after too much partying. In either case, you know you'll get a soothing dose of nourishment with very little effort.

Add These Ingredients To Your Scrambled Eggs And Thank Us Later

Cranking up the grill is one of the best ways to cook — you don't need to worry about a messy kitchen or turning the oven on when it's a hot day. Plus, there is something about that slightly-charred flavor that adds a new element when cooking up some burgers. But there is some technique involved, so you have to know exactly how to do it if you want to grill like a master. Otherwise, you could be left with burgers that are too cooked on the outside and raw in the middle, or just overly dry throughout.

What's The Best Temperature To Grill Burgers At, Really?

Pizza is easily one of the reigning champs of leftovers since forever; easy to grab the next day and enjoy cold straight out of the fridge (as some may prefer), or popped in the microwave to get warmed back up. But for those who argue that warm is better and routinely gravitate toward the microwave as their method of choice, there's a better way — and it's sitting right on your countertop.

Reheat Pizza In The Air Fryer With This Simple Tip For Crispier Crust

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This is my grandmaw's version of potato salad. I have grew up eating this side dish for years and it is so delicious. One of my favorite ways of eating it is with BBQ baby back ribs that have been smoked on the smoker, mac & cheese and a nice dinner roll to go on the side. Also do not forget to add that delicious glass of ice cold sweet tea. Is your mouth watering yet?

Grandmaw's Homemade Potato Salad: A Southern Delicacy!

Leave it to Ree Drummond to prove that she doesn't need an expensive egg pan to make a perfectly moist omelet. Instead, she need only gather her ingredients, a pot of boiling water, and a simple zip-top bag. And in case you're wondering, no, she doesn't boil the omelet to make it so tender and moist, at least, not directly. Instead, the zip-top bag and the hot water work in tandem to cook the omelet. She demonstrated how she does it on her Food Network show, "The Pioneer Woman."

Ree Drummond's Plastic Bag Hack For Effortlessly Moist Omelets

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When I was growing up, egg salad was for road trips. My mother was an excellent cook, and knew how to save time and money when preparing meals. So when it came time to drive across the state to visit grandma and grandpa in Iowa, egg salad sandwiches were packed. I still feel the warm air whooshing in the open window of the old Chevy as I bite into a creamy egg salad sandwich.

The 4-Ingredient Egg Salad I Make All the Time

Canned soup is a major time saver when you want a quick and comforting meal. Just open the can, heat it up, and you have yourself a homey lunch or dinner in just minutes. Plus, there are tons of foods that can be upgraded with canned soup, from potatoes to chicken, and mac and cheese. With so many canned soups on the market, how do you choose the best possible soups to stock your pantry with?

The Best And Worst Canned Soups To Buy At The Grocery Store

If you read labels on food items before you buy them, then you've probably seen the dolphin-safe label on many brands of canned tuna. This graphic isn't informing you that the product is safe for dolphins to eat, or even hinting that the can contains dolphin meat mixed in with the tuna. It's meant to let you know that no dolphins were intentionally captured or harmed when the tuna was caught.

What The Dolphin-Safe Label Actually Means For Canned Tuna

Tofu is kind of the bomb. It magically sponges up the flavors of anything it's cooked with. Its texture allows it to replace meat in dishes like General Tso's chicken and Salisbury steak. Plus, it's filled with calcium, iron and all sorts of other good-for-you stuff. The only thing this miracle creation doesn't have going for it is a long shelf life once you crack its package open. You have three, maybe five days tops before your tofu goes from delectable to your own personal kitchen nightmare.

How Long Tofu Still Tastes Good After Opening

Softened or "room temperature" butter is an essential ingredient in baking, typically creamed with sugar as the first step in making cakes, slices, muffins, and cookies. It's also a crucial element in creating deliciously fluffy buttercream frosting. But as any home baker will know, transforming a rock hard block of butter into something more squidgy is easier said than done. Soften the butter too little, and it won't blend with the sugar, ultimately creating dense and heavy bakes. Soften it too much, on the other hand, and it will give you a greasy, loose batter with a flat, soggy result.

Mary Berry's Go-To Technique To Soften Butter Quickly

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

When it comes to grilling up some tasty hamburgers, it seems that just about everyone has given their 2 cents on the matter. Multiple celebrity chefs have chipped in, with Gordon Ramsay giving a buttery tip for burgers and Tyler Florence focusing on the burger's texture as the most important part of your experience. Indeed, little hamburger tips and tricks abound, going all the way down to which kind of beef you should choose for your burgers. But for all of these recommendations, one crucial question seems to have flown under the radar. So today we're here to ask: should you grill your burgers with the lid open or closed?

Open Vs Closed Lid: Which Is Best For Hamburgers On A Gas Grill?

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

I was working the soups and sauces station at a popular restaurant in the late '80s when the chef handed me a recipe to make as the special of the day. The chef, who was also the owner, had lived in France and taught me to make several authentic French dishes. This one, called a pan bagnat, opened my eyes to a whole different way to sandwich.

My 3-Ingredient Tuna Salad Takes 2 Minutes To Make

If salt is the king of seasonings, then surely pepper is the queen. This zingy ingredient imparts flavor into just about anything, and even takes the lead from time to time (in cacio e pepe pasta, for example). And while pre-ground pepper is a quick and convenient option for those wishing to harness this spice's flavor-giving superpowers, nothing quite compares to the freshly ground variety, delivered straight from a pepper mill.

The Hassle-Free Trick To Easily Refill Your Pepper Mill

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Fresh summer squash and rice are baked in a rich creamy cheese sauce with a pinch of thyme and a hint of lemon zest in this easy summery vegetarian casserole.

Cheesy Summer Squash Casserole Recipe

If you're envisioning the most traditional all-American dinner you can imagine, it almost definitely includes potatoes — likely a baked potato. And across many cuisines, the humble baked spud plays a starring role. The workhorses of the starches, potatoes are incredibly versatile, filling, inexpensive, accessible, and delicious. And you might think the classic baked potato takes very little skill, but the truth is, there's a little more art involved in making one that would pass for a side served in the finest restaurant.

The Reason Restaurant Baked Potatoes Always Taste Better Than Yours

Let's be honest: The names of beef cuts are often confusing. From sirloin to strip steak to ribeye and eye of round, it's all too easy to mix up different parts of the animal. Yet if you know the specifics of a certain cut, you can unlock marvelous meat magic. One of the best examples of such hidden potential is the chuck flap, also known simply as flap meat and the edge roast.

Chuck Flap: The Rich Beef Cut You Need To Try Slow-Cooking

The oven is a kitchen workhorse that helps cooks create delicious culinary masterpieces — from hearty breakfast bakes to cozy dinner roasts and everything in between. Using this appliance isn't too complex; however, one seemingly small detail contributing to consistently great oven cooking is mastering the art and science of positioning food in the oven cavity. Knowing when to use the top, middle, and bottom racks in your oven helps ensure cooking time is optimized, you maximize the full potential of the appliance, and meals are cooked perfectly every single time.

Cook Smarter: When To Use The Top, Middle, And Bottom Racks In Your Oven

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Why Meatloaf Is Topped With Ketchup

Meatloaf is a classic staple of American cuisine. The dish's combination of meat with egg and bread crumbs (or oats or ground crackers) is both delicious...

Why Meatloaf Is Topped With Ketchup

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