Baked potatoes are a filling side dish with a mild flavor that pairs with so many meals; plus, you can customize them however you want with additional toppings. But if you're not a potato expert, you might be missing out on some easy tips, tricks, and techniques to build the perfect baked potato.

You're Doing It All Wrong - How To Make A Baked Potato

There is absolutely nothing wrong with using store-bought sauces. Many are well made, and they help speed up dinner, particularly on a busy weeknight. But often, something seems to be missing. That's when adding a key ingredient can make all the difference. For example, Giada De Laurentiis likes to add chunks of Parmesan rind to most of her sauces. When it comes to creamy Alfredo sauce, there is usually enough cheese already, but one seasoning in particular can add a refreshing and surprising new flavor note: nutmeg.

Improve Store-Bought Alfredo Sauce With One Staple Seasoning

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If you have never had an old-fashioned Peach Cobbler, you are in for a treat. It is easy to make and can be made with either fresh or canned peaches. Recipe below!. A cobbler can be defined as a dessert consisting of a fruit filling poured into a large baking dish and covered with a batter, biscuit, or dumpling before being baked. In the Southern states, a thick-crusted, deep dish is used with a top and bottom crust.

Easy Homemade Peach Cobbler - A Delicious Summer Dessert

From making popcorn taste cheesy without using actual cheese to Ina Garten's elevated truffle butter popcorn, the world has seen its fair share of tips and tricks surrounding the popular movie theater snack. But one unexpected flavor hack is to combine this buttery fan-favorite treat with an equally loved breakfast food — bacon. It might seem bizarre to pair these two items in any way, but doing so is actually an extremely simple way to upgrade your popcorn-eating experience.

Make Your Popcorn Taste Like Heaven With One Simple Swap

If you're a fan of the Black Russian or its creamier cousin the White Russian, you're familiar with Kahlua's rich coffee flavor, hint of vanilla, and buttery sweetness. The same liqueur that makes such a delicious cocktail also happens to double as a secret dessert ingredient. "White Russians are really good for desserts," Chef Duff Goldman told Tasting Table. "Kahlua makes everything taste delicious. Kahlua is the pastry chef's little secret."

The Secret Weapon Liqueur Duff Goldman Bakes With Constantly

Classic Caesar salad may look less colorful and busy than a regular house salad, but it packs a wallop of tangy, creamy, umami (not salty!) flavor you don't find in other salads. A Caesar typically contains only romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons, and the eponymous dressing — a simple lineup. Obviously, the dressing is where the flavor lives in a Caesar, but if you've ever bought a bottle of it at the store hoping to replicate the intense, savory experience you got at a restaurant, you've probably been disappointed.

Why Does Restaurant Caesar Dressing Taste So Much Better Than Store-Bought?

Homemade muffins made with apple butter are a cozy, spiced treat that perfectly capture the flavors of fall. Turn leftover apple butter into moist, flavorful apple butter muffins that are both frugal and delicious. It’s an easy way to add a seasonal touch to your fall baking. Note: This...

Easy Apple Butter Muffins

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Satisfy your sweet tooth with a crispy, buttery, and nutty treat - A recipe you can't resist!. In a world where sweet treats reign supreme, one classic cookie stands out for its perfect blend of flavors and textures – the butter pecan cookie. With its rich buttery taste and crunchy pecans, this delightful treat is a favorite for cookie lovers everywhere.

Indulge in Homemade Butter Pecan Cookies Straight from Your Oven

Though McDonald's might be best known for its signature burgers, its Chicken McNuggets have been a fan favorite since they first hit menus in the early 1980s. Sure, the accompanying dipping sauces may not get as much love as the McNugget itself, but let's be honest –- it's the sauce that makes these bite-sized snacks so endearing.

The Definitive Ranking Of McDonald's Nugget Sauces

Putting meat and produce in the freezer is a convenient way to store food for a long time. It is so convenient that some people believe food can be stored in the freezer nearly indefinitely in perfect condition. However, this is not necessarily true; food stored in the freezer could fall prey to freezer burn.

The Clearest Signs That Your Food Is Freezer Burnt

From outdoor summer get-togethers to a gourmet dinner date classic, grilled steaks are a popular choice for good reason. When done correctly, a good grilled steak is rich, tender, juicy, packed with flavor and very hard to beat. What initially seems like a quick and easy dish to throw together, however, can quickly get overwhelming when you factor in internal temperature, a fairly long and finicky preparation and cooking process, and the vast array of cuts available.

15 Common Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Grilled Steak

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Once upon a time, the internet went bonkers over bagels, as it is wont to do over all kinds of weird things. In this case, it was 2019 when Alek Krautmann tweeted a photo of how some folks in St. Louis sliced their bagels. Rather than cutting them in half horizontally, folks in the Gateway to the West (as this Missouri city is known) slice their bagels vertically — as if the bagel was just an ordinary loaf of bread. While this slicing method sparked quite a controversy, it has some real upsides.

Bagels Are Sliced Like Loaves Of Bread In St. Louis And It Might Be Brilliant

If you're on a salt-restricted diet, you might have thought about rinsing your bacon with water at least once. It's logical, right? Give it a go under the tap and voila! Less salt on the bacon's surface equals less sodium when you're eating your favorite BLT. It's a great idea in theory, but ridding your bacon of its salt content by dunking it under the water doesn't do what you think it does.

Stop Rinsing Your Bacon Before Cooking

Somewhere between from-scratch guacamole and the store-bought green stuff you buy on game day sits a dish of chunky mashed avocado stuffed full of your favorite deli pico de gallo. This snack hack gives you the benefit of the fresh guacamole without forcing you chop up the small bits of tomato and onion that most of your favorite guac recipes call for.

Pico De Gallo Is Your Secret Shortcut For Guacamole In A Pinch

Ground beef is easy and quick to prepare, so it comes in handy for all kinds of dishes, from homemade beef chili to kid-friendly hamburger pasta. But, as it is with cooking any type of meat, some techniques and tricks will help give it the most flavor possible. To achieve...

The Foolproof Technique For Perfectly Browned Ground Beef Every Time

Freeze dried candy is probably the biggest phenomenon in the candy business from the past couple of years. It’s blown up on social media, to the point that tracing back just who kickstarted this internet-wide obsession is practically impossible. The craze has taken over, to the point that I still see (sometimes daily!) videos of people ordering bags of freeze-dried Skittles on TikTok shop for the first time.

A Complete Guide To Freeze Dried Candy

Fall brings with it the arrival of some of the country's favorite desserts. Pumpkin pie, snickerdoodles, pecan pie, and of course, anything featuring pumpkin spice are just some of the mouthwatering treats we love to indulge in once the weather cools, and the leaves fall. And while it's hard to imagine that anything could be done to make these seasonal goodies taste even better, there is one simple, albeit little known addition you might like to consider — whipped cream infused with bourbon.

Upgrade Any Fall Dessert With Bourbon-Infused Whipped Cream

If you're in the process of preparing a dish and suddenly realize you're missing a crucial ingredient like milk, don't panic just yet because you may have a substitute right in your pantry: Evaporated milk. As the name suggests, evaporated milk is a dairy product just like fresh milk, however, these two aren't identical. To use evaporated milk in place of milk, one crucial step you'll need to take first is adding water.

The Crucial Step To Using Evaporated Milk As A Substitute For Milk

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Coconut shrimp is such a treat! It's sweet, savory, golden, crispy goodness is completely addicting. It checks off all the boxes for a great appetizer or the main star of the night. Start to finish, this only takes about 20-30 minutes. Here's what you need to make two servings:

Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce

Elevate summer desserts with Skillet Apple Pie Biscuits drizzled in a luscious Vanilla Glaze - A decadent fusion of warm apple pie and flaky biscuits baked to perfection in a cast iron skillet.

Skillet Apple Pie Biscuits with Vanilla Glaze: A Sweet Late Summer Indulgence

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You're Only 3 Steps Away From Turning Watermelon Rinds Into Candy

Watermelon is nature's candy — it's crunchy, naturally sweet, and fruity. There are a lot of creative ways to use up an abundance of watermelon fruit,...

You're Only 3 Steps Away From Turning Watermelon Rinds Into Candy

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