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Which Foods Should You Avoid Microwaving?

Which Foods Should You Avoid Microwaving?

Experts say that people should certainly avoid cooking or reheating boiled eggs. Whether they are shelled or not, microwaving boiled eggs builds pressure inside of them, which then causes the egg to explode. It is also worth mentioning that cooking an egg from the raw state does not give better results either.

What to Know Before Buying an Air Fryer

What to Know Before Buying an Air Fryer

There are two different air fryers on the market – a convection oven fryer and a basket fryer. The convection oven air fryer is similar to a toaster oven, and the other is a device with a drawer compartment and basket to fry up your food. If you’re looking for additional features and cooking settings, the convection oven air fryer is probably a good choice. Still, if you’re just interested in air frying foods, you can stick with the traditional basket air fryer.

One-Dish Dinners to Make at Home

One-Dish Dinners to Make at Home

Cut any vegetables of your choice into long pieces, add shrimp, and stir-fry. Once ready, take a tortilla sheet, spread guacamole, sour dip, and salsa on the sheet, and add the shrimp mixture. Fold the sheet and fix it with a tooth-pick; it’s the easiest-to-make dish since tortilla sheets are ready-made. The preparation time is less than twenty minutes.

10 Kitchen Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

10 Kitchen Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

It’s easy to forget to set some butter sticks on the counter about 30 minutes prior to putting your meal together. In a pinch, you may try to soften your butter in the microwave. This will result in the batter spreading too much or your cakes becoming too dense. If you forget to set your butter out, cut it up into smaller portions so that it will soften much quicker.

Do You Only Need One Kitchen Knife?

Do You Only Need One Kitchen Knife?

The other knife chefs consider a standard in the kitchen is a bread knife. This kind of knife has a serrated edge and is specifically designed to cut through bread without compressing it. This makes it the perfect tool for cutting soft fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes and melons. It can also be used for carving a roast.

Three Different Coleslaw Recipes Your Family Will Love

Three Different Coleslaw Recipes Your Family Will Love

Delicious side dishes are often what makes the meal. Coleslaw is a go-to choice for various occasions, especially summer cookouts—the tangy, creamy, and crunchy qualities of coleslaw pair up great with many dishes. Many variations make this classic recipe burst with...

Why Chicken is a Good, Versatile Meat to Cook

Why Chicken is a Good, Versatile Meat to Cook

If you are looking for dinner for a weeknight or are looking to impress your guests with a fancy dish that is actually easy to make, you cannot go wrong with chicken.   Chicken is one of the most popular proteins because you can flavor it in so many ways. Another...

Healthy Alaskan Crab Cakes

Healthy Alaskan Crab Cakes

Crab cakes are a favorite among the Atlantic states. Filled with typical ingredients such as mayonnaise, bread crumbs, and mustard, the cakes can be prepared several ways, with deep-frying being the most popular method. Although they are delicious, eating crab cakes...