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If you don’t have mushrooms on hand, can you swap them out or skip them? We’ve got the best guide to mushroom substitutes.
Whether you are looking for a replacement for mushrooms in stew or cremini mushroom substitute or anything in between, we’ve got you covered!
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…I was recently sitting down for dinner with my favorite shrimp recipe, and as I was eating, I pushed the shrimp tails to the side of the plate as I always do. I looked at those little tails, and my mind went all over the place.
Can you eat shrimp tails? Are shrimp tails edible? If so, how do they taste? What else can you do with them? Always solving kitchen problems, I knew there was work to be done.
Once and for all, can you eat shrimp tails?
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Let’s face it. Some cooking tasks are tedious. And while many are necessary, if there is a shortcut that doesn’t compromise quality, it’s worth taking.
Enter Trader Joes Hashbrowns.
These unseasoned shredded potatoes are the ultimate timesaver. They are the basis of many meals, are filled with potassium, and can be on the table in no time. You can even cook them in the oven.
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…We’ve been making a lot of omelets lately without much success. To set up for success, we needed to get a proper pan.
A search gave us endless options. There were so many different pan coatings, from affordable to very expensive.
The Carote brand piqued my interest. With over 22,000 reviews on Amazon and an affordable price tag, their pan seemed like a good option. I had never heard of granite cookware before and had many questions. Is it safe? How does it perform?
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…I was lured in by a friend’s Facebook post of a kitchen counter filled with fresh produce. The winter doldrums were hitting hard and I wanted a glimpse that spring was coming so I hit the button and subscribed to Misfits Market. Truthfully, I had no idea what it was or how it worked before I went to the website. It turned out to be a pretty good decision.
Want to learn if you can save money through Misfits Market? What about what the produce is like? And how does it compare to a CSA and other food rescue companies?
Here’s everything you need to know in our honest Misfits Market Review 2022.
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…So you made too much pasta! It is challenging to make the right amount, and it is even harder to gauge the appetites of loved ones. Who knows how hungry people are?
Can you freeze pasta? Yes, you absolutely can!
You can’t just throw the pasta in a freezer bag and call it a day. You need to take a few steps to maintain quality and ensure you aren’t left with a soggy mess when you defrost.
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…Taco Tuesday is always a big hit in our house. If you ask my little guys what they want to eat nine times out of ten, they will say tacos. As much as I like variety, having tacos each week as an anchor meal makes my life so much easier. Everyone is happy with this simple dinner, and there’s one less meal to plan.
It doesn’t happen very often, but occasionally we have leftover taco meat. While everyone else in the family could happily eat tacos every night, I cannot.
Never one to throw out leftovers, it’s best to repurpose. But what can we make with leftover taco meat?
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…Fun fact. I’ve been online grocery shopping for over ten years. My husband used to think it was crazy until he took a trip to the market and was in line for 20 minutes while a woman argued with the cashier over cherries.
Online grocery shopping is very convenient. There’s nothing better than sitting on your couch and ordering your food. Although convenience often comes with a cost, over time, retailers have caught on to the growing demand, and prices are comparable to that of your local brick and mortar stores.
It is challenging to know which retailer is best with so many options. This article compares two giants, Amazon Fresh Vs. Instacart. Both are available nationwide and have pros and cons.
Want to learn about the differences in cost, selection, and delivery of Amazon Fresh vs. Instacart?
…Nothing is worse than staring at the refrigerator after a long day of work, trying to figure out what to make for dinner. It can be so frustrating. Well, it’s time to get that task off of your plate by meal planning for a month.
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…There is nothing like a stroll around Costco. You find products you would never try before. It’s tough to commit, though, especially when large amounts are involved. You don’t want to get stuck with something you don’t like.
We purchased Kirkland canned chicken to stock up our pantry for hurricane season since we are prone to some nasty storms and can quickly lose power for days at a time. This canned chicken is an excellent source of protein that’s so versatile it’s a great addition to any pantry.
But I bought it, and I never really thought about how I’d use it, so it sat on the shelf for some time.
I started going through our pantry food, and I cracked open a can. To my surprise, it was delicious! Want some great Kirkland canned chicken recipes?
Whether you are looking for dinner, chicken salad, or healthy options, we’ve got you covered.
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