Extra-dark toast, charred marshmallows, super-crispy French fries — there's an undeniable appeal to burnt food, so much so that some companies have even joined in on the craze, with Cheez-Its Extra Toasty, dark-roasted peanuts, and Extra Dark Splits pretzels rising in popularity. But could it actually be dangerous to eat burnt bread or any of these other torched snacks?

Is It Actually Dangerous To Eat Burnt Bread?

If we were to rank the most used ingredients in the kitchen, onions would no doubt feature somewhere near the top. This allium is added to almost every dinner dish to create a deliciously aromatic flavor base and also serves as a perfect topping on pizzas, salads, tacos, and sandwiches. However, despite being commonplace in the culinary world, onions are tricky to cut, especially when aiming for perfectly thin slices. The traditional method of using a knife can be time-consuming and more likely to produce uneven pieces. While a mandolin, though designed for this kind of task, is intimidating for some people, or may not be available in most kitchens.

The Onion Cutting Hack For Perfectly Thin Slices Every Time

Whether you're slicing into basic buttermilk pancakes or noshing on some buttermilk biscuits, the delectable experience you're having is all thanks to one common denominator — buttermilk. But as revealed in the name, this is a dairy product composed of rather sensitive elements. Butter and milk both require extra attention, as they'll spoil quicker than you realize if not used up quickly enough or stored properly. Put the two together, and you've got a mixture that requires plenty of care to help maintain its integrity.

How Long Buttermilk Stays Fresh After Opening

If you're anything like most foodies, pasta likely has a regular spot in your weeknight at-home dinner rotation. From mac and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, to lasagna, there's nothing more crowd pleasing and comforting than whipping up a meal by boiling some boxed noodles and popping open a jarred sauce, plus adding some variety of cheese and veggies on top. While easy pasta dinners will always be a staple, we all know there's a big difference between the usual at-home meal you're making from store-bought ingredients and the most elevated, memorable, restaurant-made pasta sauces you've enjoyed.

Make Store-Bought Pasta Sauce Taste Homemade With This Chef Pro-Tip

As drinkable frozen treats go, there's nothing quite as decadent as a malt, with its combination of ice cream, milk, flavored syrup, and malted milk powder. While it might not seem like much, there's a surprising backstory to that last key ingredient, which began as a nutritional supplement more than 150 years ago before finding its way into quaffable desserts and those crunchy malted milk balls enjoyed by moviegoers and trick-or-treaters. And yes, it's also related to the malt used in beer and Scotch whisky production after going through additional steps to create those libations.

You Probably Wouldn't Guess What The Malt In Your Milkshake Is

Even with all the undeniably satiating, cost-effective Costco food court items customers love, there's a product on the opposite side of the shop that will always deserve an honorary mention: The famed rotisserie chicken. A jaw-dropping low price of $4.99 gets members about three pounds of this delectable bird. Its affordable price alone is enough to reel the public into buying this roasted chicken, but the unfailing fresh taste is what helps solidify it as a reliable fan favorite.

Here's What The Time Stamp On Costco's Rotisserie Chicken Means

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Running out of recipe ideas? Preppy Kitchen has you covered with this easy baked chicken wings recipe. You can never go wrong with this dish. It’s easy to make, only requires a few ingredients, and tastes absolutely delicious. This is our go-to dinner meal on busy days, as it only takes a few minutes to prepare. It is also great for parties, gatherings, or game days.

Easy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe

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Plus, the best ingredients to use for the richest taste, per the former president

Jimmy Carter’s Favorite Recipe Was a Bowl of Southern, Creamy Cheese Grits: Get the Recipe

Apple slices are a great snack to put out at a gathering, whether on a fruit platter or a tasty charcuterie board with cheese and jam. The only problem is, it doesn't take long for them to start turning brown. While they're perfectly safe to eat in this state, some people find them unappetizing. Luckily, there is a way to prevent apples from turning brown, and it involves food science.

How To Stop Your Apples From Turning Brown Using Science

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

If you love quick and easy recipes that will surely impress the family, you should try this ground beef taco skillet from TheCooknShare on YouTube. This filling and delicious dinner dish all cooks in one pan—it’s quick, easy, and definitely fuss-free. It’s perfect for those busy weeknights when you don’t have enough time but still want to make a proper dinner.

One Pan Ground Beef Taco Skillet

Grilling or pan searing salmon can have its challenges, including issues with overcooking and sticking to the pan or grill. Baked salmon, on the other hand, is a much more forgiving cooking method that is often lower in added fat. The problem with baking salmon is that it leaves a lot to be dsired visually. A white protein called albumin often appears on the surface of salmon that throws off the look, and it can be tricky to achieve the golden-brown caramelization that occurs with pan seared fish.

How To Flawlessly Bake Salmon And Reheat The Leftovers

Whether you call it buckling, curling, or cupping, that phenomenon whereby pork chops curve upward around the edges while searing in the pan is one of the most annoying things about cooking chops. You can't ignore it because, the more the meat sides lift off the pan, the higher the potential for uneven cooking. Not to mention the missed opportunity for those raised surfaces to remain in contact with the hot pan and form a perfectly even sear. So what causes this curling effect? It's all about how the fat cap reacts when heated in contrast with the rest of the meat.

Why Pork Chops Curl In The Pan And How To Make Them Stay Flat

A Sprite from McDonald's is beyond refreshing — it's electric. You've probably seen the memes about the clear, bubbly lemon-lime soda. A glowing figure sits at a restaurant booth, and a caption reads: "This how you be feeling after you take one sip of McDonald's Sprite." Another meme jokes that the drink is so powerful "because they milk it straight from the creature." Below the caption is a creepy-looking beast being milked by none other than Ronald McDonald himself. Now, of course there is no Sprite creature (thankfully), but the point of these memes still carries: McDonald's Sprite is powerful stuff. And recently, the internet has come together to muse over the strength of one of the fast food chain's many soda offerings, and the possible reasons behind its "spicy" flavor.

What's The Secret Behind McDonald's 'Extra Crispy' Sprite?

Whether slathered over a homemade scone, served alongside a slice of your favorite pie/cake/tart/pudding, or piped onto a cup of hot coffee, whipped cream is the crème de la crème of toppings. Yet despite its widespread use, you may not have thought about adding this delightfully fluffy ingredient to a sandwich — which is exactly what's happening in Japan. Think thick slices of soft and sweet Japanese milk bread (or shokupan, as it's known) stuffed with nothing but a hefty layer of pure white whipped cream and a little condensed milk for extra sweetness. These cloud-like treats have been popping up at convenience stores like Lawson and 7-Eleven around the country, and the public is swooning.

Japan's Whipped Cream Sandwich Is Too Simple & Creamy Not To Try

Banana splits have been a classic dessert for well over a century. The three scoops of ice cream plopped into a banana, which is sliced straight down the middle, and then topped with chocolate syrup and maraschino cherries, dates back to 1904 when it was invented in a Pennsylvania drugstore. It's a simple enough dessert to make, since none of the ingredients involve much preparation, unless you're using an ice cream maker. That said, if you're willing to extend the dessert's prep time by a fairly small amount, you might consider grilling your banana before you put it under the knife.

It's Time To Embrace The Grilled Banana Split

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

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If your kitchen has a convection oven that you have no idea how to use, you are not alone. All too often, the convection setting remains untouched because we have no idea how to use it or what it even means. Most home convection ovens have the option to turn the convection setting on and off, making it easy for cooks to avoid convection cooking and stick to the regular baking oven. But it's time to conquer our kitchen fears and learn what the convection oven is all about and how you can use it to your advantage.

Convection Vs Regular Baking: The Difference Explained

Alex Guarnaschelli knows good food. The Iron Chef, Food Network star, and cookbook author certainly knows her way around the kitchen, and she has some pretty keen advice to share for home cooks looking to improve their sauteing skills and braising bonafides. However, it seems Guarnaschelli's advice also extends to wine. In an interview with Food & Wine, the chef spilled some of her opinions on wine as both a drink and an essential ingredient in cooking.

The Cardinal Mistake Of Cooking With Wine According To Alex Guarnaschelli

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The Easy Way To Remove The Tendon From Raw Chicken

Tendons are a kind of connective tissue found in chicken (or any other type of meat, for that matter) that joins muscle (the meat) to the...

The Easy Way To Remove The Tendon From Raw Chicken

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