Japanese White Sauce Recipe

Cucumbers and Japanese white sauce on a black plate with metal chopsticks on top of a blue marble table

Today I’ll be making a simple Japanese white sauce. Before I dive in, let’s get one thing straight. This sauce is far from what you’d call authentically Japanese. Traditionally, the thing I love about Japanese food is its minimalistic approach to flavors and ingredients. Most traditional dishes are made from a few ingredients with nothing …

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Simple Lime White Claw Cocktail Recipe with Vodka

A glass of lime White Claw cocktail with a slice of lime on its rim

If you’re a Millennial, chances are you’ve had a White Claw (or at least have seen them at a social gathering). This alcoholic sparkling water seemed to become an instant hit overnight, and for a while, it was almost impossible for stores to keep this brand on the shelves. Due to its popularity (and the …

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How to Cook Salmon So It Doesn’t Taste Fishy

A cooked salmon with onions and asparagus

Salmon is quite popular seafood across the globe, rich in omega-3 fatty acids. However, it tastes incredibly fishy if it is not flash frozen right after being caught. Along with buying good quality frozen Salmon, you also need to know how to cook salmon so it doesn’t taste fishy. How to Cook Salmon So It …

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How to Clean a Coffee Maker With Bleach

Coffee dripping in a coffee machine

There are few things bacteria and fungi love more than warm wet environments. What is a coffee maker after you are done using it? Well, you guessed it, it is a warm and wet environment.  So you can safely continue feeding your coffee habits, let’s get down to how to clean a coffee maker.   How …

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How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar Not Taste So Bad

vinegar with apples

For many, the weight loss and health benefits of fermented apple juice aren’t worth the awful taste it leaves in the taste buds. Luckily, there are ways to mask the characteristic acidic taste of vinegar, and learning how to make it so it tastes better isn’t tough. How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar Not Taste So …

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How to Clean Cauliflower

Fresh cauliflower in need of cleaning

Cauliflower is one of the best ways to start cutting down on carbs and calories in your diet. If you have ever had a side dish of cauliflower rice, cauliflower mashed potatoes, or had some buffalo or Manchurian style you know exactly what I mean.  How to Clean Cauliflower Do not think you can get …

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Spicy Homemade Pickle Juice Recipe

A closed jar full of spicy pickle juice placed on a brown wooden table

One of my favorite parts of a high-quality artisanal sandwich or burger is the pickle. When you are eating something fatty or meaty, having a crisp, juicy pickle to punch through that richness and deliver some zingy high notes of flavor elevates the meal.  Why I’m Making Spicy Pickle Juice My personal preference is for …

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Easy Cinnamon Churro Bread Pudding Recipe

A white plate with churro bread pudding topped with raspberries placed on a wooden surface

Bought too much bread and now its gone stale? Don’t throw it out! Turn it into delicious, decadent bread pudding. I’m putting a fun twist on bread pudding today and using churros rather than bread. Why I’m Making Churro Bread Pudding Shortly after getting engaged, my fiance and I had an engagement party. I bought …

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Can You Sous Vide Dry Aged Beef?

A butcher wearing a white apron and black shirt is holding a slab of dry aged meat

Beef steaks can be prepared in numerous ways. Similarly, sous vide style of cooking can be used in many ways. Can you sous vide dry aged beef? The answer can help create a lot of recipes for home cooks who want to serve the most memorable meals to guests and family. Can You Sous Vide …

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Can You Sous Vide With Marinade?

Fresh meat being marinated with herbs in a clear bowl on a marbled countertop

Have you ever asked yourself if you can sous vide using marinade? Many people want to ensure they’re using marinade on the meat directly while it cooks to add more flavor. Others just want to know if it’s possible to tenderize the meat during this low-temperature, low-heat cooking technique. So which is it? Can You …

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How Much Water Do You Need to Sous Vide?

A person wearing a green apron is holding a stainless steel pot placed on top of a black stove

While sous vide, also known as low-temperature, long-time (LTLT) cooking, is easy to master, it is not without challenges. You might have heard of this cooking method; however, do you know how much water it requires to sous vide? Well, some tricks and tips will help you get the most out of your next meal. …

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How to Defrost With Sous Vide

Raw red meat beside different spices placed on a brown wooden chopping board

Defrosting meat can be a risky task because of the bacteria build-up. If you learn how to defrost with sous vide, you can save time and add more flavor to the food you prepare. This process can be easier, and safer. How to Defrost With Sous Vide The easiest way to defrost using sous vide …

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