Why Does Ground Beef Turn Gray? Fresh meat appears somewhat purple when you cut it. In fact, meat only turns red when a pigment within it called oxymyoglobin is exposed to oxygen, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). So, while the outer layer of ground beef may be red (as you would expect), a Continue Reading »
Summer not only brings an increase in sunshine (and subsequent complaints about humidity), but also an abundance of our favorite warm-weather produce. Plucked and distributed at their plumpest, sweetest, and juiciest, these fruits flourish when chances of rain are high and temperatures are far from low. But no summer fruit seems to shine more than Continue Reading »
What is Bourbon Chicken? Bourbon chicken has been called a ‘hybrid’ of Cajun and Asian cuisines. Facts surrounding the dish’s origin are a little shaky, but the most common creation story is that the dish was first made at a Chinese restaurant located on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Bourbon is not a common ingredient in traditional Chinese Continue Reading »
What Is Cool Whip? How Is Cool Whip Made? Originally created in 1966, Cool Whip was dreamed up by William H. Mitchell, a chemist at General Mills (who is also credited with inventing Tang, Pop Rocks, and Jell-O). Since whipping cream takes some time and muscle power, this was billed as a schedule- and strength-saver Continue Reading »
INGREDIENTS UNITS: US 1 1⁄2cups flour 1⁄2teaspoon baking soda 3⁄4cup butter, at room temperature 1cup sugar 1cup peanut butter 2eggs, at room temperature 1teaspoon vanilla 1⁄2cup roasted peanuts, chopped 6cups miniature pretzels, chopped DIRECTIONS Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. In a bowl, whisk together the flour and Continue Reading »
How Long Does Cooked Ground Beef Last in the Fridge? Say you’ve cooked up a pound of ground beef for taco night, how long will that last you in the fridge? Like all leftovers, cooked meats will last in the refrigerator for three to four days, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. How to Freeze Ground Beef Continue Reading »
Ingredients Cooking spray, for pan 6graham crackers 1box brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on box 1 c.chopped Hershey’s bars 1(10-oz.) bag kosher marshmallows Directions Step 1Preheat oven to 350° and line and spray a 9”-x-9” baking pan with cooking spray. Layer bottom of pan with graham crackers. Make brownie mix according box and then fold Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1 1/2 pounds milk chocolate, broken into pieces 1 cup whipping cream 2 cups ground walnuts, toasted What to Do Melt chocolate in a heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth; let cool slightly. Meanwhile, beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric beater until soft peaks form. Gradually add melted chocolate, Continue Reading »
Ingredients 8 carrots 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 2 tablespoons whiskey 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (plus more to taste Instructions Peel the carrots (or scrub them thoroughly) an slice on the diagonal into 1/4-inch thick coins. Place them in a 10-inch skillet and cover with water. Add the 1 1/2 Continue Reading »
What You’ll Need 1 pound egg noodles 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1/4 cup olive oil 1 cup finely chopped fresh basil 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper What to Do In a large pot of boiling water, cook Continue Reading »
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