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The Easy Chef Trick for the Crispiest and Most Flavorful Bacon

Place diced bacon or pancetta in a cold pan. Add a splash of water—about 1/4 cup. No swimming pool here. As the pan heats ...
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Anthony Bourdain's easy trick for making the best mashed potatoes ever

This recipe changed how I'll make mashed potatoes forever. Anthony Bourdain’s recipe uses Idaho potatoes for smooth, ...
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Ina Garten's easy trick for the best meatloaf I've ever had

Here's a smart trick you shouldn't skip: Ina calls for adding a pan of water to the oven while the meatloaf bakes to keep it ...
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10 Chef-Approved Pasta Tricks That’ll Change the Way You Cook Forever

Twisted Noodle Hack: It’s tempting to break spaghetti noodles in half before you throw them in the pot to submerge everything ...
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6 Chemistry-Based Cooking Tricks That Actually Make Food Better

Every food has a pH: a measure of its acidity or alkalinity on a scale from zero (very acidic) to 14 (very alkaline). Shifting that balance by raising or lowering the pH can change the way ingredients ...
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6 little tricks that every cook should know

There are certain small skills that make life better and easier. I'm well aware that many of them take place outside of the kitchen, and I probably don't know as many of those as I should. I'm of no ...
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The Genius Egg-Cooking Trick We Wish We’d Known About Sooner

The Genius Egg-Cooking Trick We Wish We’d Known About Sooner originally appeared on Parade. Eggs are one of the most versatile and beloved ingredients in any kitchen. From scrambled and hard-boiled to ...