Rinsing meat is a great way to increase the risk of foodborne illness in your kitchen, even if that is something we have seen parents or relatives do when preparing dinner. But when it comes to cured meats, like bacon, is it necessary to rinse before cooking? The answer is a resounding no.

Should You Rinse Bacon Before Cooking?

Baking sheets are a workhorse in the kitchen. They're used for making everything from sheet pan dinners to your favorite desserts. Because of how frequently they're used, baking sheets often build up with grease and grime that can become difficult to get rid of over time. If this grime isn't adequately removed, it can make your baking sheets unsafe to cook or bake on. To help, we spoke to experts who shared their tips for how to clean baking sheets with common household ingredients.

How to Clean Baking Sheets So They Look Brand New

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Learn what's safe to put in the machine and what's not

Can You Put Foil in an Air Fryer?

Ground beef is a key ingredient for making meatballs, casseroles, patties, tacos, meatloaves, sauces, and more. Many people may choose leaner varieties over regular ground beef to remove the fat, but leaner ground beef can be pricier than the regular varieties. Here are four easy ways to drain the fat as you brown ground beef:

4 Ways to Drain the Grease From Ground Beef

Instead of discarding plastic Tupperware containers that have pesky tomato stains, learn how to remove them with these easy methods and cheap household items. Tomato-based foods such as marinara sauce, as well as beets, red cabbage, or curry, can cause orange and red stains on clothing, carpet, and containers because they contain something called lycopene which stains it despite frequent washing.

How to Remove Tomato Stains From Tupperware Containers Before Your Next Pasta Night

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Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

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The right-wing singer was among several artists who commented publicly on the assassination attempt.

Kid Rock Shares Profane 8-Word Message After Trump Shooting

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Tim McCarthy, who in 1981 defended then-President Ronald Reagan from a gunman, gave his assessment of the shooting to WGN-TV.

Former Secret Service agent who took a bullet for Reagan said the Trump shooting was a failure 'plain and simple'

This carrot and pineapple cake is so simple but still unique and very delicious! Easy to prepare, this beautiful cake can be a great holiday dessert for you and your family. And the best thing is that you can prepare it for any season. Here is the recipe:. Ingredients:. For...

Moist Pineapple and Carrot Cake Recipe (Gordon Ramsay Club)

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You may think of baking soda as a pantry staple for baked goods, but you may not realize this versatile ingredient also has a place at your kitchen sink.

Why You Should Keep A Box Of Baking Soda Near Your Sink

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Anyone who has opened up their crisper drawer to discover a moldy strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, or blackberry can testify to the fleeting nature of fresh berries. Even if you select and store them per our Test Kitchen’s best practices, most berry varieties only last for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Should You Wash Berries in Vinegar? Our Test Kitchen Cleans Up the Confusion

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

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How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies Without an Oven. Are you yearning for something sweet but hesitant to heat up the oven in the midst of summer? Fear not, as it is indeed possible to craft delectable homemade cookies from scratch right on your stovetop. The key lies in utilizing a high-quality non-stick skillet. Allow me to guide you through the process!

How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies Without an Oven

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful, if you were watching earlier this week when Tom Star (Clint Howard died), you know that Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) did not honor her Hippocratic Oath as a physician to "do no harm".

The Bold and the Beautiful shocker: Dr. Li Finnegan broke her Hippocratic Oath by watching Tom die

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Indulge in the delightful taste of these fried pancake biscuits, which offer a subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with a mouthwatering syrup. While I prefer to fry them, the biscuits can be baked as well. My recipe provides instructions for both methods, ensuring that you can enjoy these wonderful treats cooked to perfection.

Delicious fried pancake biscuits

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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How to Remove Brown Stains from Teeth Naturally

Americans are globally famous for how often they smile. This in turn has lead to a lot of concern for the whiteness of our smiles with...

How to Remove Brown Stains from Teeth Naturally

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