Whether it be for last-minute meals, quick and easy dinners, grocery shopping on a budget, or whenever cravings strike, most of us have meat or seafood stored away in the freezer for future use. While it’s both wise and useful to keep frozen proteins on hand, the real trick is remembering to thaw them properly and thoughtfully for when the time comes to cook. But what’s the best way to do this?

The Worst Ways to Thaw Meat and Seafood, According to a Chef

Deviled eggs are like those family friends you're obligated to invite to the party, though you're never sure how they will be received. They could be the hit of the night, or they could be the thing everyone is trying to avoid (strictly talking about the eggs here). But what if you could turn them into a no-fail signature dish everyone begs you to bring? According to a professional chef, you can—and it's as easy as following this one simple tip.

I Learned the Best Tip for Deviled Eggs From a Professional Chef

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Organize your kitchen like a real chef would.

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Some like it smothered in a robust Bolognese or tossed with a simple fresh tomato sauce. Others like it swirled in a creamy spinach sauce or mixed with pungent garlic and anchovies. However you like it best, there’s no denying that pasta is one of the most popular dinner choices. And for good reason. It’s fast, simple and delicious and just about everyone loves it. But have you ever noticed that pasta at a restaurant just tastes better than homemade? Well, there’s a reason for that, and it’s not necessarily that chefs are adding more salt or fat. In fact, there are simple techniques (and a little culinary know-how) that can help you replicate restaurant-quality pasta at home.

Why Pasta Tastes Better at Restaurants, According to a Former Line Cook

Birmingham, AL

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In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

Florida State

Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

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Has ‘Tipping Fatigue’ Turned Into ‘Tip Rage’?

McDonald's Is Sharing New Details About One of Its Biggest Burgers Ever

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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

Here's How Much a Burger, Fries, and Soda Will Cost You in Major American Cities

Claudia Lamascolo

Here is a cookie from my childhood that Mom always had in the cookie jar. Peanut butter cookies were an easy favorite, and we just loved helping her make them they were super easy.

4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

If you have these throw them away immediately.

Mushroom Chocolates and Gummies Have Been Recalled Nationwide Following 2 Deaths

IHOP Is Bringing Back Its  $5 All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes Sooner Than Expected

Barkha Cardoz continues her husband’s work through her partnership with Burlap & Barrel.

Floyd Cardoz’s Legacy Continues Through These Specialty Spice Blends

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Canned tuna is the second most popular type of seafood in the U.S. after shrimp (according to the National Fisheries Institute). Naturally, then, there are more varieties out there than you can shake a stick at, from light tuna to albacore to tuna packed in water to tuna packed in oil with carrots and peas. But the best canned tuna out there, at least according to celebrity chef David Chang, is from the company Dongwon, specifically its Tuna with Hot Pepper Sauce.

The Best Canned Tuna On Shelves, According To Chef David Chang

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It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

Door County, WI

Wisconsin fish boils bring new meaning to the phrase “dinner and a show.”

Door County Fish Boils Are a Midwest Tradition Worth Traveling for

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This TV Chef Cooks for 4,000 People At a Time, and His Secret Is This Under-$100 Tool

Cook for a large gathering with the help of this affordable, easy-to-use...

This TV Chef Cooks for 4,000 People At a Time, and His Secret Is This Under-$100 Tool

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