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To help you have a less stressful holiday, I polled a top expert to share his top tips and trade secrets to ensure that your gingerbread house building and decorating is a success. “Piping takes practice,” states John Cook, executive pastry chef at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. “A piping practice sheet can be helpful so that when you are ready to add icing to the house, you’ll have a steady hand for icing the trimming and adding piped window accents to your house....

But once upon a time, ice was a luxury. Now, it has definitely come a long way from the BCE ice houses—buildings and underground areas insulated with straw or sawdust and packed with ice chunks—to the through-door ice dispenser we see on fridges today. And ice cube trays themselves have changed: The first versions by Lloyd Copeman were made from rubber; the next generation by Guy L. Tinkham was flexible stainless steel (similar to this one) and the first to eject ice cubes....

It’s worth noting that pepper mills and salt mills are not interchangeable. With salt, you just want an accurate grind or crush, whereas pepper mills release the oils from within the peppercorn while breaking down the pepper. (It’s a subtle difference, but still a difference.) Once you discover freshly ground black pepper, it’s hard to go back. Old favorite dishes become even more beloved—scrambled eggs, cacio e pepe, steak au poivre, and more....

Below, we listed some of the deals you can still get. Some also include links to the products on other retailers for comparison. Make sure to keep checking this page throughout the week as we will update it with the best post-Prime Day deals you can still shop. Editors Picks As you can see, there are a ton of deals to sift through, so we wanted to call out our top picks:...

If you don’t have access to parchment paper, though, there are several suitable alternatives. Many of these options are quick and easy replacements that you likely already have at home. Read on below to find the best substitute for your cooking and baking needs. 5 Substitutes for Parchment Paper 1. Silpat: Best for Lining Baking Sheets Max temperature: 480°F - 500°F (oven, microwave and freezer-safe) The Silpat, a well-known silicone baking mat, is an excellent substitute used to line baking sheets....

But not all turkey basters are created alike. There are several things to consider when looking for a good one. Material is one factor. Some materials are dishwasher safe, while other basters need to be washed by hand. You also want to consider a baster with accessories like tip attachments, which will come in handy for other dishes in your repertoire. Cleaning brushes help a lot during that post-dinner tidying up haze....

What Makes Cousin Willie’s Popcorn So Good? In the world of snacks, there are chips people, pretzel people, and popcorn people; and I am firmly in the popcorn people camp, in the especially devout cheese popcorn subgroup. From Orville Redenbacher’s sprinkle-over cheddar microwave popcorn (which apparently no longer exists!?) to a fresh bag of Smartfood, I’ve never met a bag of cheese popcorn I didn’t like. But I love Cousin Willie’s the most because of its subtle Parmesan-y flavor, with a nice round nuttiness that telegraphs: real cheese within....

Such as with Ceviche and Poke Bowls, this can be made with any sashimi-grade sparkling fresh fish suitable for raw consumption. Tuna Tartare I wish I could pass out samples of this through my computer screen so you can taste it. I really hope that you try this at least once in your lifetime because I promise, it is something really special. The combination of finely chopped raw tuna, sweet juicy lychees, creamy avocado and the zing from lime is magical....

I blame my father. He can’t resist a side that sounds good. Of course we need creamed turnips along with creamed cauliflower, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, and turnip gratin. And that’s just the starches! Every year we pick out a turkey big enough for all of us, not counting the fact that we will be so full of sides that we won’t have a lot of room left for the turkey....

This is a reader-favourite recipe included by popular demand in my debut cookbook “Dinner”! What’s so amazing about a 12 hour lamb, anyway? There are many devoted fans of this super 3-Hour Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder, stuffed with garlic and rosemary. And there will always be a place in my life for a 3-hour lamb, something speedy you can pop in the oven on a lazy Sunday afternoon for supper that night....

Vanilla syrup recipe for coffee I love coffee and I can’t say it loud enough but I also like to keep it simple, sweet and delicious. One thing I am not a fan of is the overrated store-bought flavoured syrup that leaves a bad taste in your mouth most especially the zero-calorie ones. Making vanilla syrup or other flavoured syrup at home from scratch is easy and you only need a handful pantry staples....

The most common form of home canning is water bath canning—probably because it’s the most straightforward. It’s not rocket science, but there are lots of steps and required equipment to get familiar with. Stick around and we’ll walk you through it so you can can with confidence. A Bit of Canning History Preserving food has been around as long as humans have hunted and gathered. Compared to smoking, curing, and fermentation, canning is quite new....

Just a handful of ingredients and tons of flavor While this watermelon salad only has a handful of ingredients and is super easy to throw together, it is bursting with flavor! The sweet, juicy watermelon paired with spicy arugula, nutty hazelnuts and tangy balsamic is pretty much perfection. The feta cheese is optional, but if you use it it adds a little creaminess. And the touch of sea salt makes for the perfect salty, sweet combo!...

For some reason, it doesn’t feel like a popular or go-to green, even though it has all the qualities and traits one could want in a vegetable. It’s mild in taste, easy to prep, and offers two different textures and components in one. Plus, the colorful stalks are so beautiful that you only need to sauté them to have a gorgeous side dish that’ll brighten up your table! Chard is simply a great green to add to your weeknight rotation....

In fact, it’s in so many things that its independent identity can often be muddied, lost in a chorus of other strong herbs as they each play supporting roles to one another. So, get ready, because it’s time to talk about thyme. What is Thyme? Thyme is a perennial evergreen herb, which means that it need only be planted once to be enjoyed all year and for many years, when cultivated in its warm native Mediterranean climate....

“That was the most amazing salad I’ve ever had! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!” <– Text message from she who received a container of this. 🙂 If you’re new to wild rice – once you’ve wild riced it, you never go back. Though the irony in all this wild rice talk is that it isn’t actually a rice. It’s a grain. I’m guessing the rice-powers-that-be decided to call this Wild Rice because it looks like rice and it’s…err…....

Recipes with hearty ingredients that hold up for a few days in the fridge and come together easily when you need to quickly eat them at the office are the best options for take to work lunches. Smart packing really helps make your meal more enjoyable when you are ready to eat. Here are a few tips: For salads, hold off on adding the dressing until serving. If you enjoy salads in a jar, you can also put the dressing in the very bottom of the jar and layer the ingredients....

Jump to:📋 What do we need? 🔪 How to make Spaghetti with Garlic Breadcrumbs 🍲 More fantastic Pasta recipes 20 Minute Garlic Bread Spaghetti 💬 Reviews Before you say it, I know what you’re thinking. Bread mixed with pasta? that’s a bit of a carb overload isn’t it? When the recipe idea popped into my head, I was immediately reminded of a cartoon my kids loved when they were little - Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom....

Traditional Korean home cooked meals lean vegetarian and are simple yet bold: easy to find vegetables like broccoli, bok choy, spinach, and squash are transformed into delicious meals using soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang (Korean chili paste), or gochugaru (Korean chili flakes). Take this spinach banchan. Similarly, most Asian cuisines put vegetables at the center of weeknight dinners. Below we gathered our favorite vegetarian recipes inspired and beloved by the vastly diverse cultures of Asia....

Below you will find a graphic you can save to Pinterest that contains 50 clean eating snacks. Refer back to this list for inspiration when you are looking for a healthy snack idea to curb those hunger pangs. We’ve also included the full list with links to some example recipes for you below the graphic. this recipe More Than Just Snacks – Meal Planning + Prep = Staying on track Aside from having healthy snacks on hand at all times, the main thing that we use to keep our healthy eating on track is meal planning, meal prep and utilizing leftovers....