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Cooking Tips

Improve your skills in the kitchen with easy cooking tips, tricks and hacks from The Pioneer Woman.

how to ripen avocados

Here's the Trick to Ripening an Avocado Fast

the pioneer woman's glazed ham

How to Cook a Flawless Glazed Ham for Easter

how long do hard boiled eggs last

How Long Do Hard Boiled Eggs Last in the Fridge?

root beer glazed ham

How Much Ham Do You Need Per Person?

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boiled chicken eggs on wooden board with pepper flakes

How to Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs Without the Mess

best champagnes for mimosas

The Best Champagnes for Mimosas at Brunch

how to season a cast iron skillet

How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet the Right Way

light brown sugar vs dark brown sugar

The Difference Between Light and Dark Brown Sugars

can you eat dyed easter eggs

Wait, Can You Eat Those Pretty Dyed Easter Eggs?

macaroon vs macaron

The Difference Between Macaroons and Macarons

best food choppers

10 Best Food Choppers to Cut Down Your Prep Time

pastrami vs corned beef reuben sandwich

The Difference Between Pastrami vs. Corned Beef

buttermilk substitutes

10 Buttermilk Substitutes That Really Do Work

canola oil versus vegetable oil

What Is Canola Oil vs. Vegetable Oil?

egg substitute

No Eggs? These 15 Substitutes Actually Work

heavy cream substitutes

10 Heavy Cream Substitutes to Use in Any Recipe

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what is ganache

What Is Ganache and How's It Used in Desserts?

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The Best Vegetables in Season Come Spring

active dry yeast vs instant yeast

What Is Active Dry Yeast Versus Instant Yeast?

do spices go bad

How Long Do Spices Last in the Pantry?

what is white chocolate

What Exactly Is White Chocolate?

best blenders for smoothies

The Best Blenders for Making Smoothies

how to clean a keurig

How to Clean a Keurig for the Freshest Coffee

winter fruits in season

A Guide to Seasonal Winter Fruits

how to clean microwave

How to Clean Your Microwave, Both Inside and Out

how to open champagne

How to Open a Bottle of Champagne

vanilla extract substitutes

The Best Vanilla Extract Substitutes for Baking

best meat thermometers

The Best Meat Thermometers to Buy in 2022

winter vegetables full background of colorful roasted autumn vegetables, above view

The Best Vegetables in Season Come Winter

what is dulce de leche

What Is Dulce de Leche Exactly?

does pumpkin pie need to be refrigerated

Does Pumpkin Pie Need to Be Refrigerated?

how to cook shrimp

Here's the Easiest Way to Cook Shrimp

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condensed vs evaporated milk

What Is Condensed Milk vs. Evaporated Milk?

stuffing vs dressing

Stuffing vs. Dressing: What's the Difference?

best apples for apple pie

The Best Apples for Homemade Pie

best butter brands

Our All-Time Favorite Brands of Butter

how long to thaw a turkey

How Long Does It Take to Thaw a Turkey?

gingerbread house tips

The Best Tips for Making a Gingerbread House

types of bread

All the Different Types Of Bread, Explained

instant pot vs crock pot

Instant Pot vs. Crock-Pot: What's the Difference?

types of doughnuts

All the Different Types of Doughnuts

alex drummond slow cooker tortilla soup recipe

Try Alex's Favorite Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup

what is eggnog

What Is Eggnog and Why Is it a Christmas Drink?

types of beans

A Quick Guide to Different Types of Beans