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Slow-Cooker Spiral Ham
via tasteofhome.comTotal Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hoursMakes15 servingsIngredients 1 spiral-sliced fully cooked bone-in ham (5 pounds)1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup butter, melted2 tablespoons cider vinegar1 garlic clove, minced1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1 medium onion, sliced image/svg+xml Text IngredientsView Recipe Directions Place ham in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, butter, cider vinegar, garlic and red pepper flake -
Slow-Cooker Caramelized Onions
via tasteofhome.comTotal Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hoursMakes8 servingsIngredients 4 large sweet onion, thinly sliced2 tablespoons butter1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper image/svg+xml Text IngredientsView Recipe Directions Add all ingredients to 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover, cook on high, stirring occasionally, until onions are browned and tender, about 5 hours. Uncover and cook one additional hour, or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Serve as desired. Refrigerate in airtight container.Freeze option: Free -
Air-Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies
via tasteofhome.comTotal Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 5 min./batchMakes3 dozenIngredients 1 large egg, room temperature, beaten1 cup sugar1 cup creamy peanut butter image/svg+xml Text IngredientsView Recipe Directions In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Roll level tablespoons of dough into balls. Flatten with a fork.Preheat air fryer to 400°. In batches, place 1 in. apart in greased air fryer. Cook until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Allow to cool slightly on the pan and remove to wire racks to cool. Air-Fryer P -
This Viral Tape Trick Will Make Your Flower Arrangements Look Professional
via tasteofhome.comWe love to pick up a bouquet at the store or enjoy fresh-cut flowers from the garden. (It’s a scientifically-proven way to brighten the day, after all.) For people who aren’t a professional florist, it’s hard to create a lush-looking bouquet by plunking blooms in a vase. But with this simple trick, even the droopiest of flowers, like tulips or daffodils, will perk up for perfect presentation!
Does This Trick Work?
To learn more about this TikTok flower hack, we tapped Californi -
How to Find the Best Vase Shapes for Your Flower Arrangements
via tasteofhome.comLike finding the right flowers, shopping for vases can seem challenging. What is the best vase shape, material, style and color? It seems like an impossible question to answer.
Perhaps the way to think about vase shapes is to compare them to shoes. Few people have only one pair. There are sneakers and sandals, loafers and stilettos. Like having a wardrobe full of all type of shoes, it’s important to have a variety of vase shapes, sizes and colors that work for different occasions.
Vase Mat -
We Tried 10 Brands to Find the Best Italian Dressing
via tasteofhome.comOn the Hunt for the Best Italian Dressing
There are a few condiments we all keep in our fridges. No refrigerator door is stocked without ketchup, mustard, hot sauce and Italian dressing.
Yep—we’d consider this salad dressing an essential condiment. Italian dressing is great for topping greens for a simple salad, stirring up a go-to marinade and making one of our favorites: picnic-ready pasta salads.
So what’s the best Italian dressing you can buy for your recipes? Our culinary -
A Dose of Nature: Why Birding Will Boost Your Mental Health
via tasteofhome.comYou know the old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Well, you could say that about birds. Sure, birdwatching, photographing and feeding birds is a fun hobby, but there’s much more to it than that. This simple activity can provide major health benefits and add to the quality of life for just about anyone.
Take a look at how a little dose of feathered friends and Mother Nature can have a big impact on your well-being.
Health Benefits of BirdingWhen you think about the -
People Are Making Boozy Gummy Bears with Malibu Rum—and We Love This Summer Trend
via tasteofhome.comWe love summer. Who doesn’t? If there’s bright sun and a blue sky, then nothing is better than kicking back with a cold drink on the patio. And when it comes to flavors, it’s all about the pineapple and coconut right now. You can’t have a summer drink without them. That’s a fact!
Have you found yourself tired of run-of-the-mill tropical cocktails? Are you willing to shake things up a bit? Then we think you’re ready for this summer’s first TikTok trend: -
Oreo and Ritz Just Revealed This Miracle Mashup, and People Are Already Obsessed
via tasteofhome.comDo you like Oreos and Ritz crackers? Lover of round wafer-like snacks, your day is coming. Meet RITZxOREO.
This food mashup is one part Ritz cracker and one part Oreo cookie. Yes, mashups can sometimes be strange (looking at you, Peeps and Hot Tamales) but this one squishes together two extremely popular snacks. And they’re just different enough to be complementary.
If your snacking preferences usually ride the salty-sweet train, jump on board!
What’s in the Oreo-Ritz Combo?
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Jif Just Recalled Tons of Its Peanut Butter Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
via tasteofhome.comThere’s nothing more all-American than peanut butter—no wonder we all keep a jar in the pantry. But hot on the heels of a Skippy recall in March, we’re seeing another peanut butter brand pull its products from stores. This time, it’s Jif, and the peanut butter recall affects many products across the country.
Thankfully, it’s not that hard to make homemade peanut butter.
What Caused the Recall?
According to an announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (F -
What’s the Difference Between Mock Strawberry and Wild Strawberry Plants?
via tasteofhome.comStrawberries and summer go together like ice cream and hot fudge. You can’t have one without the other! Whether you grow your own strawberries or run to the grocery store to stay stocked, it’s inevitable that you’ll find these bright red berries everywhere. They’re juicy, sweet and have a ton of health benefits! Plus, there are so many fresh strawberry recipes perfect for summer.
But you might have also seen mock strawberries—little red berries on your lawn that loo -
50 Easy Fourth of July Desserts to Make This Year
via tasteofhome.comBest Ever Vanilla Ice Cream
This ice cream is technically a custard since it contains eggs. After lots of testing (and tasting), I’ve found that eggs are the key to making a smooth and creamy treat that rivals what you can get at a premium ice cream shop. It’s one of my favorite easy Fourth of July desserts. —Peggy Woodward, Taste of Home Senior Food Editor
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Can You Microwave Cardboard?
via tasteofhome.comIt’s the end of the workday. You’re exhausted—and ready to flop down on the couch and stream the new Julia Child series on HBO Max. It’s the perfect night to pop leftover takeout into the microwave. But can you microwave cardboard?
The good news: you probably can. But it’s best to spend a few extra seconds checking what your container is made of to keep your food, and your microwave, in tip-top shape.
Learn how to microwave leftovers the right way.
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Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti
via tasteofhome.comTotal Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 2 hoursMakes1 servingIngredients 1 container (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese1 large egg, beaten1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional1 jar (24 ounces) meatless pasta sauce2 cups uncooked ziti1/4 cup water2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese1/4 cup minced fresh basil Grated Parmesan cheese, optional image/svg+xml Text IngredientsView Recipe Directions In a small bowl stir together ricotta cheese, egg, basil, and if desired, red pep -
Cracker Barrel Just Released a Brand-New Mimosa, and It’s Perfect for Summer
via tasteofhome.comCracker Barrel has gotten a lot more fun since they added alcohol to the menu back in 2020. Pairing wine, beer and cocktails with the restaurant’s down-home staples gives a whole new meaning to “southern comfort.”
This summer, Cracker Barrel is adding to the fun with the release of the Rocket Pop Mimosa. According to PR Newswire, the buzzy new drink combines Cracker Barrel’s ever-popular strawberry mimosa with a true symbol of summer: a Rocket Pop.
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This Clever Sneaker Laundry Bag Makes Cleaning Shoes SO Much Easier
via tasteofhome.comCleaning sneakers regularly extends their life and removes stinky odors. But throwing them loose in the washer and dryer can damage your laundry machines AND be louder than a rock concert. We prefer a calmer atmosphere in the laundry room, thank you very much. That’s why we’re obsessed with this sneaker laundry bag that affixes to most washer and dryer doors. It’s one of our favorite laundry products to make doing the wash easier. All the clean and dry shoes with none of the da -
What Is a Garlic Keeper, Anyway?
via tasteofhome.comA bit of garlic adds instant flavor to savory dishes. If you’re a major garlic fan and prefer to use fresh cloves in garlic recipes, you need this game-changing ceramic garlic keeper that promises longer-lasting, sprout-free garlic. With over 2,000 reviews and a nearly-perfect 4.7 star rating, it’s easily one of the best kitchen storage solutions on Amazon we’ve seen yet. Fresh and flavorful garlic, at the ready!
What is a garlic keeper?
Storing whole garlic bulbs can be tricky -
I Made Ina Garten’s Brownie Pudding Recipe and It’s Even Better Than You Can Imagine
via tasteofhome.comLife is pretty good when you’re asked to test and review one of Ina Garten’s recipes. She is known for recipes that are the perfect balance of elegance and ease. I was delighted to make her legendary brownie pudding recipe for the very first time! Here’s what I thought of this dessert—and what I learned along the way.
Ina Garten’s Brownie Pudding Recipe
The ingredients are simple, and the preparation isn’t too fussy. Ina calls for “good cocoa powder&rdqu -
These Color-Changing Peonies Will Light Up Your Garden
via tasteofhome.comWhile it’s hard not to marvel at any flower, there’s a certain respect that peonies command. The showy perennials never fail to impress when wrapped into a bouquet, plopped in a vase or poised to gather morning sunlight in the garden. In flower language, peonies signify healing and care. If you didn’t think you could fawn over peonies any harder, then it’s time to meet color-changing peonies.
How to Grow Color-Changing Peonies
Color-changing peonies are exactly what they -
Potato Quesadillas
via tasteofhome.comTotal Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.Makes4 servingsIngredients 1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)1 cup tomatillo salsa, divided1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions2 flour tortillas (10 inches)1 cup shredded cheddar cheese2 tablespoons butter, softened1/2 cup sour cream image/svg+xml Text IngredientsView Recipe Directions In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, 1/2 cup tomatillo salsa and green onions. Top one half of each tortilla with half the potato mixture; sprinkle with -
Jalapeno Sloppy Joes
via tasteofhome.comTotal Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min. Makes8 servingsIngredients 1 tablespoon butter1-1/2 pounds ground turkey1 small onion, chopped1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped4 garlic cloves, minced1 cup ketchup1/2 cup juice from pickled jalapeno slices2 teaspoons minced pickled jalapeno slices2 tablespoons brown sugar2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes1/4 teaspoon salt8 sesame seed hamburger buns, split image/svg+xml Text Ingred -
Herby Chicken with Apricots and Feta
via tasteofhome.comTotal Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.Makes8 servingsIngredients 1-1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon dill weed1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon pepper8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)3 tablespoons canola oil1 small onion, chopped8 dried apricots8 pitted dates1/2 cup chicken stock1/4 cup lemon juice1 cup crumbled feta cheese2 green onions, thinly slicedHot cooked couscous, optional image/svg+xml Text IngredientsView Recipe Directions Combine the first 5 i -
Sheet-Pan New England Clam Bake
via tasteofhome.comTotal Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 45 min.Makes6 servingsIngredients 1 pound assorted baby potatoes2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons Italian seasoning6 half-ears frozen corn on the cob, thawed2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and beards removed1-1/2 dozen fresh littleneck clams, scrubbed1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined1/2 pound fully cooked Spanish chorizo links, cut into 1/2-inch pieces1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth1 medium lemon, cut into wedges1/2 cup butter -
Easy Tamale Pie with Peppers
via tasteofhome.comTotal Time Prep: 20 min. + standing Bake: 35 min. Makes6 servingsIngredients 2 poblano peppers6 chicken or beef tamales1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 small onion, choppedChopped fresh cilantro and thinly sliced green onions image/svg+xml Text IngredientsView Recipe Directions Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove stems and seeds. Place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin side up. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. Immediat -
Cafe Rio Copycat Pork Bowls
via tasteofhome.comTotal Time Prep: 20 min. + marinating Cook: 12 hoursMakes8 servingsIngredients 1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (5 to 7 pounds)2 cans (12 ounces each) cola, divided1 cup packed brown sugar, divided1 tablespoon kosher salt1 tablespoon garlic powder1 tablespoon onion powder1 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 cups enchilada sauce1 can (7 ounces) chopped green chiles Hot cooked riceOptional toppings: Black beans, chopped red onion, crumbled cotija cheese, salsa image/svg+xml Text IngredientsView Recipe Directions I -
Apple-Walnut Bread Pudding
via tasteofhome.comTotal Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 50 min.Makes8 servingsIngredients 5 tablespoons butter, divided2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped1 cup sugar, divided1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 cup brandy or unsweetened apple juice3 cups refrigerated unsweetened vanilla almond milk4 large eggs, room temperature, beaten1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract8 cups cubed day-old bread1/2 cup chopped walnuts image/svg+xml Text IngredientsView Recipe Directions Preheat oven to 350°. In a large cast-iron or -
12 Cocktail Kits That’ll Bring Out Your Inner Bartender
via tasteofhome.comMargarita Kit
This margarita cocktail kit does everything but shake your cocktail. It’s set apart from other cocktail kits by including cocktail accessories like sturdy rocks glasses, a cocktail shaker, citrus squeezer, margarita salt and recipes for inventive takes on margaritas.
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The Pioneer Woman’s Coconut Cream Pie Is the 5-Ingredient Dessert You Should Memorize
via tasteofhome.comIf you love the flavor of coconut, chances are you’re a big fan of coconut cream pie. The combination of sweet coconut and luscious whipped cream is unmatched. But sometimes, it can feel like a lot of work to put together a whole pie from scratch. Enter: Ree Drummond’s shortcut coconut cream pie recipe.
Save time on putting together dessert with this quick and clever Pioneer Woman recipe. It requires only five ingredients, and you’ll have a delicious no-bake dessert on the tab -
When to Use Parchment Paper vs. Aluminum Foil
via tasteofhome.comGrowing up, my mother lined her baking sheets with aluminum foil before putting them in the oven (although she always called it tin foil). It significantly cut down on scrubbing time because those baked-on bits clung to the foil instead of the pan!
It wasn’t until I worked in a professional kitchen that I started using parchment paper instead. The prep cooks at the restaurant used long parchment sheets on every pan, reducing cleanup time while also making it easier to remove roasted vegeta -
Can You Put Aluminum Foil in the Microwave?
via tasteofhome.comIn terms of kitchen tools, aluminum foil is surprisingly useful and pretty inexpensive. But what about when you want to heat up some foil-wrapped leftovers or make foil-packet dinners on the fly? Can you put aluminum foil in the microwave?
Technically, yes. But it requires taking safety precautions (and using good judgment).
Is It Safe to Microwave Foil?
Microwaves are so convenient because they use high-powered radio waves to cook food quickly. They do this through radiation—which is also -
5 TikTok Starbucks Drinks You Have to Try
via tasteofhome.comIt seems like every time we hop onto TikTok, there’s a new Starbucks secret menu drink calling our name. How are we supposed to keep track of all these amazing flavors, let alone find time to try them all? Well, we’ve made a handy list for you to consult! Here are the TikTok Starbucks drinks that you need to order right now.
FYI: This is how to order from the Starbucks secret menu.
1. TikTok Iced White [email protected] Heaven in a cup 😍 #starbucks #starbucksdrinks #sta -
What Is Worcestershire Sauce?
via tasteofhome.comWorcestershire sauce has been around since 1837, when it was invented in England. It adds body to pasta sauce, spice to red beans and rice and depth of flavor to French onion soup. And you can’t make a good Bloody Mary without it. But what’s really in that paper-wrapped bottle at the back of your pantry?
What Is Worcestershire Sauce?
Worcestershire is a fermented condiment that adds tang and umami to savory dishes. This thin, brown sauce with mustard- and cherry-colored undertones or -
Are These Great Jones Non-Stick Baking Pans Worth the Hype?
via tasteofhome.comGreat Jones is one of the many design-forward, incredibly gorgeous cookware brands entering the field recently. It’s joined by Our Place pans, Caraway ceramic cookware and even Green Pan nonstick pans in its desire to shake up the cooking world—but has the style revolution come at the price of function? Do these pans actually work as well as their less aesthetically-pleasing counterparts? We tested the Great Jones Holy Sheet pan to find out.
As a shopping editor, I’m always int -
Yoplait Is Dropping a Brand-New Line of Cereal-Topped Yogurt and It Includes Four Flavors
via tasteofhome.comFor some of us, breakfast is a ritual that starts every day off on the right note. For others, like me, it’s a speedy affair—and there’s nothing that fits that category more than cereal! I’ve definitely gotten better at sprucing up cereal, but sometimes I want to pick something up and be out the door. Those days, I usually grab a cup of yogurt. But I can’t help but wonder, what if I could have cereal and yogurt?
Now I don’t have to choose! Yoplait is -
Why Do Some New England Homes Have a ‘Witch Window’?
via tasteofhome.comYou can find witch windows (aka diagonal windows) on old New England farmhouses. The windows might seem to be architectural mistakes, but like other old home features, there’s a reason these windows exist.
What Is a Witch Window?
It’s a double-hung window installed at a 45-degree angle on the second story of some older farmhouses. The long edges of the window frame run parallel to the first- and second-story roof lines on the home’s gable end.
There’s a sensible explanati -
Sausage and Gravy Biscuit Pockets
via tasteofhome.comTotal Time Prep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 15 min. Makes16 servingsIngredients 1 pound bulk pork sausage2 tablespoons butter1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper4 cups 2% milk2 tubes (16.3 ounces each) large refrigerated buttermilk biscuits image/svg+xml Text IngredientsView Recipe Directions In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 3-5 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Add butter; heat until melted. Add flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir un -
7 Beautiful Starbucks Locations That Don’t Look Like a Traditional Cafe
via tasteofhome.comTokyo, Japan
The Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo fits perfectly into its location, with glass windows and terraced floors. It’s even situated in a way that lets visitors see nearby cherry trees with ease. Inside, you’ll find uniquely Japanese touches, like an origami ceiling. FYI: Starbucks Japan sells special merch for cherry blossom season.
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Air-Fryer Cheesecake
via tasteofhome.comTotal Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 45 min. + chillingMakes8 servingsIngredients 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs1/3 cup butter, melted1/4 cup sugarFILLING/TOPPING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten2/3 cup sugar, divided2 teaspoons vanilla extract, dividedDash salt1 cup sour creamWhipped cream, optional image/svg+xml Text IngredientsView Recipe Directions Preheat air fryer to 325°. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter an -
If You See Window Bars with a Pot Belly, This Is What It’s For
via tasteofhome.comIf there’s one thing we love, it’s looking into mysterious old home features. Why do some houses from the ’50s have an extra little door in the hallway? Why do pre-World War II era homes have a toilet in the basement? And why do some apartments have window grilles with a bulge?
Reddit user u/lw1999 asked that exact question after coming across this kind of window grille. Of course, we were intrigued by this post too, so without further ado, let’s take a dive into why (and -
20 Best Grill Accessories You Need at Your Station
via tasteofhome.comCooling Apron
One of the “coolest” grill accessories out there, the Ice-Pron features an interchangeable cooling unit around the neckline that keeps grillers cool while they cook. This apron’s “cool” design makes it ideal for grilling and any outdoor activity where heat can be beat.
Why it made our list: With pockets to hold pens, ear buds, grilling tools, a thermometer and even a cell phone, the Ice-Pron isn’t just a cool grill accessory—it’s -
If You See This Metal Bar at a Restaurant, This Is What It’s For
via tasteofhome.comFor those of us who haven’t worked in the foodservice industry, some of the ins-and-outs of restaurant life might confuse us. There are details that leave us scratching our heads, like why hot plates are so hot, why happy hour starts at 4 p.m. and other things that only restaurant managers know.
This metal bar, for example—what exactly is it? Naturally, we took to Reddit to find the answer, and the general consensus is that it’s a device known as a service bar rail.
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People Are Making Clear Potato Chips and the Results Are Mesmerizing
via tasteofhome.comEver heard the adage that “cooking is an art and a science”? Even the simplest tasks, such as boiling a pot of water or baking something at 350°F, involves a bit of chemistry. For people who are truly passionate about the relationship between cooking and science, the next level is molecular gastronomy, which explores how ingredients physically and chemically change during cooking. The results are mesmerizing recipes like Flamin’ Hot Cheeto caviar and clear potato chips.
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Fourth-Generation Butcher Cara Nicoletti is Shaking Up the Sausage Industry
via tasteofhome.comA funky logo, a dynamic Instagram page, and a jumpsuit-sporting, 30-something female founder aren’t the traditional trademarks of a typical meat company, but that’s just the way Cara Nicoletti likes it.
Her company’s departure from the norm is beyond sausage-casing deep, too. Seemore Meats & Veggies’ chicken and pork links contain 54% less meat than those of competitors—a statistic achieved by loading the sausages with veggies and other ingredients, such as chee -
Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas
via tasteofhome.comTotal Time Prep: 30 min. Broil: 5 min./batchMakes6 servingsIngredients 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined1 each medium green, sweet red and yellow peppers, cut into 1/2-inch strips1 sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch strips2 garlic cloves, minced2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin3/4 teaspoon salt12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmedOptional: Lime wedges, crema, fresh cilantro and sliced avocado image/svg+xml Text IngredientsView Rec -
How a Boston-Area Food Bank and Local Fishers Teamed Up to Help Two Struggling Communities
via tasteofhome.comCape Cod’s independent fishers found themselves in rough waters as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the East Coast like a tidal wave. Restaurants that fishers relied on to buy their catches were suddenly closed, and their usual markets seemed to dry up overnight. At the same time, the Greater Boston Food Bank, part of the Feeding America network, was looking for a way to add more variety to its roster, especially as the need for nutritious food was spiking.
“So we said to ourselves, is ther -
I Tried the DreamFarm ‘Spina’ and This Salad Spinner Made Me Want to Eat More Greens
via tasteofhome.comAs someone with 20 years of experience as a chef, cookbook author and recipe developer, I know how useful a salad spinner can be. However, as someone with a tiny kitchen, I don’t have the storage space for a bulky contraption with limited functionality. When I learned about the DreamFarm Spina, a compact colander/salad spinner and winner of a prestigious Good Design Award, I knew I needed to check it out.
Don’t miss our must-have list of multi-purpose kitchen gadgets.
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How to Throw a Super-Sweet Lemonade Party
via tasteofhome.comSay hello to summer with the season’s most-requested refresher—and a party to go along with it! This lemonade party is an ode to the beloved drink (here are our favorite flavored lemonades), plus an unbeatable excuse to get your crew together. Whether you’re parked on the back porch or gathered ’round the kitchen table, fun is sure to flow.
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I Made Laura Bush’s Texas Coconut Buttermilk Pie—and I’m Still Dreaming of My Last Bite
via tasteofhome.comDelicious, rich and easy to make? Sign us up! Laura Bush’s Coconut Buttermilk Pie recipe comes together with only six ingredients to make the filling. Pour it into a prepared pie shell, and watch it bake up into a tender and oh-so-sweet confection.
I made this sweet Texas pie for my family to enjoy after dinner, and they absolutely loved it. It was fast to assemble and didn’t require any fussy decorating; just dollops of whipped cream and flakes of golden-brown, toasted coconut. And -
How to Clean a Toilet
via tasteofhome.comIt may be one of your least favorite jobs, but there’s no getting around it—the toilet must be cleaned (at least weekly!). We’re here to show you how to do it quickly and efficiently so your toilet is sparkling clean, sanitized and ready for guests to use.
When you’re done with the toilet, finish the whole room. Here’s how to clean your bathroom, step by step (with a printable checklist!).
How to Clean a Toilet
Step 1: Squirt toilet bowl cleaner inside the toilet, c -
The Best Hot Dogs for Summer BBQs, According to Our Pro Grillers
via tasteofhome.comOn the Hunt for the Best Hot Dogs
When summer comes around, we’re all looking for the best hot dogs to grill in the backyard or even roast over the campfire. When you’re enjoying some of the best parts of the season, you don’t want to be serving up lackluster sausages.
That’s why our Test Kitchen set out to find the best hot dogs. Our team of experienced culinary pros wanted to find the top dogs for topping with mustard, onions and plenty of relish.
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