Make Your Own Almond Milk
Ever wondered how to make your own almond milk, or any nut-based milk for that matter? Well, it’s far easier than you…
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How to Prepare a Mango (Slice, Score, and Fan in 90 Seconds)
To prepare a mango, stand it on end and slice straight down each side of the flat stone to free two cheeks,…
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How to make Cheesy Dauphinoise Potatoes
Hey, my Fine Food Fiends! Ever wondered how to make Cheesy Dauphinoise Potatoes? Or Fromage Gratin Dauphinois as the French say? Well,…
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How to Make Tomato Roses (A Classic Restaurant Garnish)
A tomato rose is one of those garnishes that looks considerably more difficult than it actually is. The first time I made…
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How to Cook Padron Peppers (The Only Method You Need)
Padron peppers take five minutes. Three ingredients. And yet, somehow, I’ve watched people overcook them, undercook them, salt them wrong, and serve…
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How to Clean and Debeard Mussels (The Safe, Simple Method)
If you have ever cooked mussels at home and felt slightly anxious about the preparation, whether they are safe, whether you are…
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How to Remove the Stone from an Avocado (Two Steps, No Mess)
Removing the stone from an avocado cleanly — without gouging half the flesh out with a spoon, or leaving bits of shell…
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How to Make Your Own Bouquet Garni (Fresh Is Always Better)
A bouquet garni is simply a small bundle of fresh herbs tied together and dropped into whatever you are cooking — a…
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