Don't Toss Those Old Tuna Cans! Here's How To Turn Them Into Adorable DIY Planters
Canned tuna is a great ingredient to keep on hand. Even the empty can is useful around the kitchen if you turn it into a cute, simple DIY planter.
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Stories By Megan Shoop-Volz
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Boring Sweet Potatoes? Take The Dud Out Of Your Spud With A Spicy, Crunchy Topping
Level up your everyday sweet potatoes with a delightfully spicy topping that perfectly complements the potatoes' sweet and earthy flavor notes.
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Stir In One Dairy-Free Coffee Ingredient For A Creamier, Sweeter Cup (Without All The Extras)
If you're looking for the perfect nondairy or vegan creamer to add sweetness and lusciousness to your morning coffee, sweetened condensed oat milk might be it.
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Stop Letting Frozen Food Disappear In Your Freezer With This Simple Fix — It Could Already Be Hiding In Your Office
Optimize your crowded freezer with this simple tip that helps avoid losing frozen goodies or an inevitable avalanche when opening the door.
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This Towel Trick Prevents Water Spots On Dishes
If you're sick of your dishwasher leaving water spots after every washing cycle, here's a simple trick you can try to get them literally spotless.
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Take Fried Chicken From Good To Great With One Simple Swap
The next time you fry chicken, consider swapping your buttermilk for this dairy ingredient for a similarly tangy but slightly thicker marinade and batter.
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One Classic Boxed Ingredient Creates The Softest, Chewiest Cookies
For cookies with a compelling chewiness and pleasant tenderness, you only need to reach for one convenient boxed pantry staple. Here's what to know.
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Turn Your Coffee Into A Blueberry Waffle Dream With This Syrup Combo
Finding new flavor combinations for your coffee is a great way to shake up the morning doldrums. This combo calls to mind a delicious fruity breakfast.
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Give Chicken Parmesan A Spicy Kick With One Saucy Swap
Chicken Parmesan is an all-time classic, but it can get stale quickly. Literally spice things up by swapping the marinara with this popular sauce.
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Forget Crate & Barrel: Dollar General's $3 Placemats Are Just As Gorgeous
It's normal to want to spiffy up your presentation, especially if you regularly host guests. The perfect way to do that while saving money is at Dollar General.
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Make Hot Dogs Alabama Style For A Burst Of Southern Flavor: Here's What You Need
You've probably heard of Chicago-style hot dogs, but what about Alabama-style ones? Here's what makes this version unique, plus how to make one yourself.
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How Canned Chicken Makes Mexican Night At Home 10x Quicker
Enchilada night at home is always great, save for the tiresome task of shredding chicken. Next time, here's how to effectively use canned chicken instead.
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Make Your Breakfast Sandwich 10x Better And Cook Your Bacon This Way
Want to level up your breakfast sandwich and make it more convenient to eat at the same time? Here's how to prep the bacon for a better bite.
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Stop Settling For Bland Jarred Spaghetti Sauce And Start Stirring This Into The Mix
Jars of spaghetti sauce can be a bit boring on their own, but this unique ingredient adds a bright, tangy kick to your next pasta night.
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The Perfect Settings For Crispy Air Fryer Turkey Bacon
To get the perfect texture and consistency of air fryer turkey bacon, you'll need to take a few intentional steps. Here's how to make them just right.
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The Kitchenware You Should Never Store Near Your Stove
If kitchen safety is important to you, there's one particular kitchen tool you should never store close to your stove, tempting as it might seem to do so.
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Yes, You Absolutely Can Bake A Cake In Your Air Fryer: Here's How It Works
Baking a whole cake in the air fryer is possible, but it will take a few extra steps to get the temperature just right for a tender, even bake.
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Protein Powder Making Your Coffee Clumpy? Here's How To Fix This Pesky Issue
Protein powder is a great way to incorporate more of the essential macronutrient into your daily routine, but it's prone to clumping. Here's what you can do.
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Follow This Rule Of Thumb When Buying Coffee Beans In Bulk
We coffee drinkers know one cup is never enough, so bulk buying beans is a great way to save money. Just make sure you check the beans for this first.
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A Classic Dirty Martini Gets Even Dirtier When You Add A Brothy Boost
The martini is one of the easiest drinks to experiment with, doubly so with the dirty martini. If you want it a special kind of dirty, try adding this.
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You'll Never Make Nachos The Same Again After Trying One Sheet Pan Trick (Covers Every Nook And Cranny)
It's difficult to turn down a good plate of nachos. It's also difficult to make a good plate of nachos. Don't struggle; make them using this sheet pan trick.
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The Kitchen Scraps To Start Saving Now For Easy Cinnamon Rolls Later
Easy, bite-sized cinnamon rolls and preventing food waste? This winning combination is made possible by simply saving these commonly tossed-out food scraps.
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The Unique Rolling Pin Every Home Baker Needs
If you're a frequent home baker and you're sick of hurdles like uneven dough, this innovative rolling pin just might be worth its hefty price tag.
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The Makings Of This Iconic Breakfast Sandwich Belong In Your Oatmeal
Maple and brown sugar oatmeal is obviously the best kind, but a savory oatmeal built like this popular breakfast sandwich is also pretty delicious.
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One Ingredient Takes Roasted Vegetables From Bland To Wow
Roasted vegetables are an all-time classic side, but they can be a bit boring. Shake things up next time by adding a touch of this seasoning.
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Gordon Ramsay's Simple Blender Tip For The Creamiest Soup Possible
For ultra-creamy soup, chef Gordon Ramsay has a simple tip to deliver the smoothest results. Here's what to try next time you're whipping up a bowl.
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Make Babybels A Gooey Delight With This Simple Air Fryer Trick
Babybels have long been a delicious and easy snack, but you can make them so much better by doing this and tossing them in the air fryer.
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