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How to Air Fry Without Directions

Despite the remaining air fryer haters out there, this mini convection oven is here to stay. You can air fry steaks, and cheesecakes, but my favorite things to air fry are frozen pre-made snacks...
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Fry Food Without Burning Your Beautiful Hands

Fried food is art, and fish houses, purveyors of fried chicken, and Southern gas stations have it making down to a science. But there is something deeply satisfying about transforming a pale tenderloin into...
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There’s a Better Way to Reheat Your Boiled Egg

Hard-boiled eggs are a perfect food. They’re great for bulk cooking and meal prepping. They keep for days in the fridge, they’re satisfying, hand-held, filling, and you can adjust the cooking time for a...
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Three Ways to Make Your Instant Pot Dishes More Flavorful

As you have probably heard, Instant Pot—or the company that owns Instant Pot, rather—has declared bankruptcy amid declining sales. I don’t have a head for business, but my gut reaction is that sales are...
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Grill Tender Vegetables Right on Your Charcoal Chimney

Photo: Claire LowerIf you cook with charcoal, you need a charcoal chimney. It’s not that you can’t get your coals hot without one, but using one really speeds up the process, and ensures your...
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Get Crispy Fish Skin Every Time, Without Resorting to Gimmicks

Fish has a reputation for being hard to cook, but it’s easier to deal with than a lot of other proteins, especially if you consider speed to be a benefit. The main concerns when...
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The One Thing You Should Do With Poaching Liquid Before Adding Your Protein

Poaching is one of my favorite cooking methods. You won’t get a hard sear, crispy skin, or any amount of browning, but that’s alright. Instead, you’ll be rewarded with juicy, tender proteins that are...
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Make Better a Stir Fry by Velveting Your Meat

Photo: ilolab (Shutterstock)Chicken can dry out in a snap. A few methods, like brining, marinating, and cooking over low heat can help, but there’s another technique that you should take advantage of. For a...
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