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7 Creative Chicken Cooking Techniques to Try

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Chicken is one of the most popular, versatile meats around — in fact, Americans eat about 8 billion chickens a year (via Vox). Chicken is a healthier white meat to consume than red meats like beef or lamb, considering it has less…

How to Save Dry Chicken: Tips and Tricks

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There are many ways to avoid the dreaded taste of dry chicken. Taste of Home suggests brining your bird to infuse it with extra flavor and moisture before cooking and The Kitchn recommends choosing the cut of chicken carefully and going…

Exploring Various Cooking Methods for Fish

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It’s something that gets repeated a lot: Everyone should include more fish in their diet, and on a more regular basis. It has a lot going for it, after all — it’s low in the bad stuff like fat, and…

The Best Way to Reheat Pulled Pork: A Step-by-Step Guide

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If you love barbecue, chances are you’ve eaten your fair share of pulled pork. Typically made from the shoulder of a pig, pulled pork is a common barbecue dish that’s usually smoked low and slow and cooked until falling-apart-tender in…

Here’s How to Determine If Shrimp Is Undercooked

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Cooking animal protein is already intimidating when you consider how sick it can make you if you get it wrong. But seafood, in particular, may seem tough to get right. While no one wants overcooked shrimp, getting sick with food…

The Ultimate Guide to Keeping Celery Fresh

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If you are among those who do not keep celery on hand in the fridge because you do not think you can use it all before it goes bad, then it’s time to rethink how you store the hard-working vegetable.…

The Best Way to Reheat Nachos: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Who doesn’t love a heaping plateful of hot, cheesy, spicy nachos? Nachos — typically a pile of tortilla chips covered with melted cheese or cheese sauce and then layered with an abundance of toppings, ranging from refried beans to guacamole…

How to determine if your bacon is spoiled

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Few if any foods smell or taste better than crispy bacon. Unless of course, horror of horrors, the bacon has gone bad. Like all foods, bacon is susceptible to spoilage. Luckily, there are several easy ways to check your bacon…

The Best Way to Reheat Crab Legs: Expert Tips

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Crab legs are a delicious indulgence for holidays, special events, or just a meal to treat yourself. Although the long, thin legs require some effort and patience when picking out fragments of tender meat, you would likely agree that it’s…

The Ultimate Guide to Elevating Your Frozen Dumplings

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When it comes to quick, easy, and tasty convenience foods, it doesn’t get much better than frozen dumplings. Unlike many foods, dumplings hold up well in the freezer, and having a stash on hand means you’re less likely to find…