These coconut oatmeal cookies are soft and chewy. They don’t require any baking or cooking. The cookies are just 4 ingredients and don’t contain any flour, eggs, refined sugar or butter. The cookies store well. These coconut oatmeal cookies make a great snack or quick dessert. I like...

4 Ingredient No Bake Coconut Oatmeal Cookies (No Flour, Eggs, Refined Sugar or Butter)

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

I think I speak for the masses when I say that scrambled eggs are one of the most delicious, timeless, enjoyable dishes ever created. It’s the first thing I ever learned to cook with my mom at three years old, standing beside her on a chair, with a kitchen towel “apron” wrapped around my waist. Its the culinary embodiment of sheer simplicity and pure magic.

The Secret Ingredient for Fluffier Scrambled Eggs Is Already In Your Fridge

Focaccia is one of the easier homemade breads to bake, making it great for beginners — or anyone who wants delicious bread in a hurry. To make this process even quicker, there's a secret shortcut we'll let you in on: store-bought pizza dough. Focaccia dough is similar to pizza dough, so this swap doesn't mean you have to sacrifice taste or texture, and it couldn't be any easier. Whether you want to stick with the classic rosemary and olive oil or get creative with toppings like tomatoes, olives, or caramelized onions, this simple shortcut lets you enjoy fresh, homemade focaccia without a long wait.

Store-Bought Pizza Dough Is The Secret To The Easiest Focaccia Of Your Life

No matter the occasion, you can't go wrong with cake. From wedding cakes to birthday cakes (a tradition that began with the ancient Romans), the frosted and fluffy dessert is fit for all sorts of special celebrations. However, baking one from scratch is a bit complicated. Achieving a soft, moist texture can be tricky for even the most experienced bakers. As it turns out, a lot can go wrong when making a cake. Accidentally over-mixing the batter can result in a dense crumb structure while baking it for too long can dry it out. Even a dark pan can mess up your carefully calculated math, causing cake batter to heat too quickly or unevenly. Fortunately, there's a special technique you can use to add moisture to cakes after they come out of the oven, taking your dessert from dry to delectable.

Borrow An Ingredient From Your Bar Cart For Moister Cakes

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A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

It’s hard to beat a sweet treat that you can quickly throw together after lunch and have ready to serve after dinner. Spray the bowl of a 6-quart slow cooker with baking spray with flour. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large...

Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler

Much care and attention go into the exterior of a cake — spreading perfectly smooth icing, creating delicate petal-like decorations, using intricate frosting patterns and colors. There's nothing quite as impactful and wow-inspiring, though, as a surprise delight on the inside, revealed only upon cutting into the baked confection. Whether you're making a just-because treat or a birthday celebration stunner, level up from plain Jane interiors next time with a gorgeous cherry blossom design that's actually far less complex to pull off than you'd think.

Make Your Cake Look Like Cherry Blossom Trees Inside With A Simple Trick

If you've ever seen the term "Wagyu beef" on a menu, you've likely wondered what it means (and how the heck the restaurant is justifying that price). If you've ever experienced its tender melty goodness, however, you know exactly why you need to try it at least once in your life.

Wagyu Beef: What It Is, What It Tastes Like, And Why It's So Expensive

Lyon, a city on the western side of France, is often recognized by chefs and culinary historians as the gastronomic capital of the world. Looking at its signature dishes like coq au vin and salade Lyonnaise, it’s easy to understand why. Traditional Lyonnaise cuisine is rich and hearty and, like other peasant cuisines of the world, makes the best of inexpensive ingredients.

The 3-Ingredient French Potatoes I Can’t Stop Making

Beef jerky is savory, chewy, and satisfying, but unfortunately it has a fairly high price tag. At around $20 per pound for a bag of beef jerky, it's somewhat shocking how much it costs, especially considering how fast you can demolish a small bag of the tasty dehydrated meat. Due to its high cost, this addictive snack is more of a treat than an everyday grocery item, often strategically placed near the checkout to encourage last-minute impulse buys. But what makes this seemingly simple snack so expensive anyway?

Why Store-Bought Beef Jerky Is So Expensive

Picture this: It's 4:45 p.m. on a Friday, and you're mindlessly scrolling through social media, waiting for the workday to come to an end and the "slams laptop shut until Monday" bell tolls. Your eyes fall upon an image of a jewel-toned cocktail with the caption "It's 5 o'clock somewhere." You think to yourself, "Yes, here!" Your mouth waters. You scroll further to see the description. Sure enough, there are instructions for making the scrumptious-sounding drink. But your heart falls. Not only are you missing several of the key ingredients and specialty home bar tools, but the instructions seem overly complicated. Where did you put your muddler and how do you make simple syrup again? The clock strikes 5 p.m. You slam that laptop shut and end up cracking open a beer instead, feeling utterly disappointed that the watery lager you're sipping isn't a tequila sunrise — or even a tequila sunset.

Review: The Bartesian Cocktail Maker Delivers Bar-Worthy Drinks With The Push Of A Button

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

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July 30th is National Cheesecake Day, and you can celebrate with this incredible recipe for a No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake. Cheesecakes can be tricky to make, but one will take all the stress and worry away. This recipe is so quick and easy, the most inexperienced cook will be enjoying this delicious dessert in no time.

Quick and Easy No Bake Banana Pudding Cheesecake

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I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

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A North Carolina bar and restaurant has garnered acclaim for its pecan pie, earning the title of the best in the state according to Yelp. The Crunkleton in Charlotte is celebrated for its house-made pecan pie, which is served warm with salted caramel ice cream.

The best slices of pie in North Carolina are served at this bar, Yelp says. Why fans love it

1Put the bacon in a large high-sided pan, then turn the heat to medium-high and cook until the fat has rendered and the bacon is beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour off some of the excess bacon fat, leaving a thin layer in the pan.

Slow Cooker Chipotle Beef Chili

If you're trying to master the art of baking bread, there's likely one step of the process that's tripping you up: Proofing your bread correctly. Even experts agree, like Nathan Myhrvold, the author of the Modernist Cuisine cookbook series. "Calling proof is a part of the bread-making craft that's hard to teach — even experienced bakers find it can be one of their most difficult tasks," he says. It's not a hard concept to wrap your head around, but getting it right takes practice.

The Hardest Bread Baking Step And How To Get It Right

Slow cookers — sometimes called Crock-Pots, due to the famous brand name — are one of the most dependable kitchen appliances. They've been around for decades, and, despite becoming more visually modern through the years, these countertop cookers have basically remained the same. Using a slow cooker is easy, but the best part of these contraptions is that you can leave them on all day, allowing you to start a meal in the morning and have it ready after work. But using one requires following a few pieces of advice, including avoiding making common slow cooker mistakes, like opening the lid. Still, there is one time when you can open the lid: to thicken whatever is inside.

The Only Reason You Should Open The Lid When Making A Slow Cooker Meal

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Ditch Your Puff Pastry For Gluten-Free Rice Paper Croissants

Another day, another inventive, surprisingly delicious recipe creation from TikTok. The social media site has churned out some, if not controversial, food creations in recent months...

Ditch Your Puff Pastry For Gluten-Free Rice Paper Croissants

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