Easy Steps to Make Shaved Ice with Real Fruit

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Shaved ice is a snow cone’s lighter, fluffier, and softer cousin thanks to its ultra-thin snowflake-style shred. While you might think it requires fancy machinery to create the perfect texture, you can make professional-grade shaved ice at home with a…

Chocolate Leaves: Fall Desserts with a Natural Flair

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Get ready to turn up the dial of your culinary creativity this fall with edible plants dipped in chocolate. The right placement of a delicate mint leaf coated in dark chocolate or a basil leaf dipped in milk chocolate can…

How to Soften Ice Cream Quickly: Tips and Tricks

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Whether we’re looking to beat the heat or obtain brain freeze in a wintery wonderland, we all scream for ice cream all year round. But, ironically, this frozen dessert might be too rock-hard to enjoy straight from the freezer. All…

Tips for Making the Ultimate Smash Burger

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If your favorite part of a burger is the crust, flavorful and dripping with salty juice when you bite into it, you’re not alone. For years burger enthusiasts had no idea what they were missing. Now, popular chains like In-N-Out,…

Master the Three-Fold Sushi Sandwich Technique

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There’s something undeniably satisfying about biting into a well-constructed sandwich wrap. Layers of flavor and texture can elevate a simple dish into a culinary delight. However, achieving that perfect balance of ingredients can be a challenge. Enter TikTok’s viral 3-fold…

Try Meatballs Before Cooking: Taste Test Results

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Apart from having the right texture and embodying the ideal soft and juicy consistency, the perfect meatballs should also have a robust flavor profile. So after spending a good amount of time meticulously choosing ingredients, blending spices, and creating those…

Upgrading Ice Cream Sundaes with Unique Toppings

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Ice cream sundaes just might be the most whimsical of desserts. There’s nothing like coming in from the summer heat and treating yourself to a hearty scoop of chocolate or vanilla ice cream loaded up with hot fudge, candied pecans,…

Professional Deli Tips: How to Wrap Sandwiches

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Nothing beats the crisp sound of unwrapping a fresh sandwich you just bought at your local deli, it’s like the everyday equivalent of opening a present on your birthday. You can replicate this feeling with your own homemade sandwiches with…

Creative Ways to Use Fresh Blueberries You Probably Haven’t Tried

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We all have a favorite blueberry food. Some of these might include jams, jellies, purées, and baked goods such as muffins, pies, pancakes, scones, crumbles, biscuits, cakes, and so much more. There are beverages, too — blueberries are often included…