The soft and creamy texture of cheesecake paired with its sweet flavor makes this dessert a delight to enjoy after a hearty meal. The fact that there are so many types of cheesecakes with countless flavor variations just adds to its decadence. Though the process of making cheesecake is relatively straightforward, it can get a little finicky when determining when it's ready to pull out of the oven so it doesn't over-bake. This is where we recommend the wobble test.

Prevent Over-Baked Cheesecake With A Clever Wooden Spoon Test

Regardless of what stance you take on eating meat, the truth is people have been consuming it for a very long time. Archaeological evidence such as cut marks on fossilized animal bones tells us that humans have been eating meat for at least 2.4 million years. At first, it was likely fish, small animals, and scraps left over from other predators' kills. Then came hunting and butchering. When fire came into the picture, the first barbecues were born.

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Chocolate chip cookies are a total classic, but they also leave plenty of room for experimentation and innovation. From pudding to coconut flakes to bananas, there is no shortage of tasty ingredients you can add for a fresh take on the beloved dessert. The next time you're looking to try something new with your cookie recipe, look no further than this unlikely ingredient which, crucially, you're also probably looking to get rid of if you're an avid home baker.

The Tastiest Chocolate Chip Cookies Are Made With A Throwaway Ingredient

It's often said that baking, unlike cooking, is an exact science. To create the precise chemical reactions that produce perfect cookies every time, you need to not only carefully measure and mix your ingredients, but also select the correct essential baking tools to aid the process. One question bakers often have is which baking surface will result in the tastiest cookies, and we're here to explain why parchment paper is your best bet.

Parchment Paper Vs Aluminum Foil Vs Silicone Mats: Which Is Best To Bake Cookies On?

Frying chicken involves a lot of prep work and it's sometimes difficult to get the results you want. In particular, it's all too easy for it to come out dense and chewy instead of light and crispy. To fix that, there's a less common ingredient you can add to the batter: A splash of vodka.

The Secret To Juicy Fried Chicken Is Inside Your Liquor Cabinet

Statistics tell us that when beef features on the menu in an American home, there's a 60% chance it's ground beef. That's probably because minced cow meat is so much cheaper than whole cuts and many cooks love its versatility which allows for use in a wide range of recipes. So if you've stockpiled this beloved meat, you'll want to know how long you can keep it in the refrigerator before you're ready to prepare your burgers, meatballs, or savory pies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends no more than two days.

Here's How Long Ground Beef Is Safe In Your Fridge, Raw Or Cooked

Need a quick bite to eat for lunch? There are plenty of sandwich options from Panera that include fresh taste, balanced flavor, and filling ingredients. Striking a nice balance of efficiency and made-to-order customization, you can rely on Panera for a wide menu that is ideal for lunch — but which sandwiches should be a the top of your list and which are better to skip?

The Best (And Worst) Panera Sandwiches To Order In 2024, Ranked

It's Thanksgiving day, and the aroma of various foods is spreading through the house. You can smell the rolls rising in the corner, the stuffing cooking in the microwave, the deviled eggs being prepared; above all else, you can smell the turkey baking in the oven. But what else is in the oven? Only the most delicious, delectable item for Thanksgiving — sweet potatoes. Of course, to make these, you just go to the store and grab some sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and marshmallows. If you're like me, you wouldn't think twice about what sweet potatoes to grab, right? Well, today, I (and maybe you) learned that there are hundreds of different sweet potatoes (and none of them are yams). Let's just focus on two types for now: "grocery store" and Japanese sweet potatoes.

American Vs Japanese Sweet Potatoes: What's The Difference?

Not everyone likes grits, but those who appreciate the unbeatable Southern staple food know that they can be enjoyed any time of day alongside a variety of main courses. And while they're affordable and delicious, grits can be deceptively difficult to get right. Cooking time can vary greatly depending on the brand you're using, making it challenging to know when grits are done. Luckily, chef and television personality Carla Hall has a tip that you can use no matter if you're making tangy buttermilk grits for an easy make-ahead breakfast or savory shrimp and grits for dinner.

Carla Hall's Helpful Hint For Perfectly Cooked Grits

On August 21, 2024, Unilever U.S. put forth an allergen-related recall for approximately 137,000 cases of single-serve Popsicle products, in particular, the Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pops. The FDA posted an announcement the same day, but has since added a classification to the recall and increased its scope, further elevating its seriousness. As of September 4, the FDA's updated notice lists that a total of 146,000 cases are impacted — and that the issue is now a Class 1 recall.

FDA Classifies Popsicle Recall As Highest Risk Level — Here's What To Know

If you've ever been shopping for a steak, chances are you've seen different terms or grades used to describe the quality of the meat: Prime, select, and choice are the top ones you'll encounter in settings like supermarkets. These grades are determined by the USDA, and there's eight in total, but the other five are less common. Not all beef is graded — it's a voluntary service that producers have to pay for.

The Top Beef Grades And What They Really Mean

Onions are used in a wide range of cuisines worldwide. Whether you saute, fry, roast, or caramelize them, these mighty alliums have a way of elevating dishes with their sweet, savory, and aromatic flavors. One of our favorite ways of cooking onions is to grill them; it results in beautifully charred and soft-centered aromatics that make for a rich and flavorful side dish. But though the process of firing them on a grill may seem straightforward, there are a few tips and tricks you need to keep in your back pocket to ensure success.

The Best Way To Fire Up Onions On The Grill

It's not just conjecture — scientifically, bacon goes great with everything. That's because its salty flavor brings out the best in whatever it's paired with, be that a sweet, maple-infused treat or a hearty, protein-packed meal. One of the easiest ways to cook up a slab of bacon is to bake it in the oven until it reaches your desired level of doneness, but this method isn't perfect.

Literally Elevate Your Crispy Bacon With One Common Kitchen Tool

The United States has taken a lot of ideas from Ancient Rome. The authors of the Constitution famously based many of their best ideas on the framework of Rome's justice system and representative democracy, the legacy of Roman architecture can be seen in the pillars of the U.S. Capitol, and a great portion of our language can be traced to Ancient Rome. You probably learned all of that in school, but did you know that without the Romans, we wouldn't have McDonald's? That's right, the hamburger, arguably the most American of foods, is just another idea we stole from the Romans.

Here's How Ancient Romans Seasoned The World's First Hamburgers

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

It's normally thought of as a summer crop, but regardless of the season, there's nothing quite like biting into a sweet, juicy ear of corn. Fresh corn is a very versatile ingredient and is delicious just sprinkled with a bit of salt and butter, or cut off the cob and tossed into something like this romaine and corn salad. One of the best ways to enjoy corn is to cook it over the grill until it gets a nice char. Like any simple dish, grilled corn tastes best when it's made with a fresh, undamaged ear of corn. It can be hard to pick out a good ear, since the corn's husk hides a lot of the vegetable's possible imperfections. But the fine threads sticking out of the corn, also known as corn silk, can give you a clue.

Follow The Silk Test To Buy The Best Corn For Grilling

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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Few things will break a baker's heart quite like cracked cheesecake. Crafting the perfect cheesecake takes a significant amount of time — six or seven hours at least, all told. Fortunately, the fix for this problem doesn't have to, and the solution is one you'll love: Top it with something equally delicious. Chocolate ganache or shavings of baking chocolate immediately come to mind. Crucially, they're tasty enough to also make you forget that there's even a crack in your cheesecake. If you don't have those on hand, there are other options too.

The Delicious Chocolate Trick That'll Fix Your Cracked Cheesecake

Grocery shopping — whether you love it, hate it with a passion, or just like to get it done and move on — is a task that we often sail through on autopilot. No matter how you approach your weekly shop, there are a few traps that the majority of us get caught in at some point. With the price of groceries seemingly always on the rise, avoiding mistakes and pitfalls that can add to the cost of your shopping feels as important as ever.

13 Grocery Shopping Mistakes You Don't Realize You're Making

Queen Elizabeth II's love of tea is well documented — she was a particular fan of Earl Grey, which she would drink black (that is, without milk or sugar), and frequently hosted tea parties at Buckingham Palace. But what you may not know is that she also had a soft spot for the drink's more caffeinated cousin: coffee.

The Decadent Coffee Dessert That Was A Favorite At Buckingham Palace

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The Creamy Upgrade Your Grilled Cheese Is Missing

Grilled cheese sandwiches made with cream cheese are as messy as you'd imagine. They're also delicious and totally worth the mess, though in all fairness, who...

The Creamy Upgrade Your Grilled Cheese Is Missing

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