21 Common Cooking Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Are some of your culinary efforts falling a bit short? Is the steak overdone, or your eggs just won’t boil? Check out our roundup to see if you’re making any of these common cooking mistakes. We’ll take a closer look at recurring kitchen blunders, their causes, and helpful solutions for smarter cooking! Read more now.

How to Get a Picky Child to Eat Healthy

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Do you have picky children at home who refuse to eat any fruits or vegetables? Are you struggling to find better options to increase their intake of nutrient-dense breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack foods? We have some creative solutions for you. Read Foodal’s helpful tips to find and make healthy foods they’ll enjoy.

Spicy Wasabi: A Rare Rhizome with Huge Flavor

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Do you think wasabi is just that green blob you’re too afraid to eat on your sushi plate? Think again! Wasabi is an extraordinary rare plant with a vibrant flavor and spicy punch. Learn exactly what it is, how to buy it, how to prep and store it at home, and how to use it in your own kitchen. Read more now.

Asparagus Pee: A Smelly Embarrassment Explained

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What’s that smell? If you ate some asparagus not too long ago for dinner, the veggie might be creating an unusual aroma when you’re doing your business in the bathroom. Read more about this strange bodily reaction. You’ll learn what potentially causes this stinky pee, and if there’s any chance to prevent it.

5 Steps to Create the Perfect Meat and Cheese Board

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Ready to host the best dinner party? Learn how to put together a meat and cheese board to impress your guests. It could not be easier to make, once you know how to do it well. With our techniques, there are just 5 steps to creating the perfect appetizer spread that everyone will love. Keep reading to learn more!

Potential Downsides of Sous Vide Cooking

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Curious about the popular sous vide cooking method? We were too, so we tried it – and found plenty of potential downsides. This method wastes a lot of resources, it’s time-consuming, and it requires plenty of prior planning, with lots of items to wash when you’re done. Is sous vide for you? Learn more now on Foodal.

15 Meatless Meals Even Meat Lovers Will Enjoy

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Ready to introduce more meatless meals in your weekly menu planning? It’s not difficult to do when there are so many easy, hearty, and flavorful vegetarian recipes you can make at home for the whole family to enjoy – meat lovers included! From soups and stews to casseroles and calzones, discover our top favorites now.

How to Use Your Refrigerator’s Crisper Drawers

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Refrigerator crisper bins aren’t just convenient catch-alls. They’re humidity-controlled compartments designed to help extend the life of the fruits and vegetables stored in them. But some types of produce should never be stored together. Read on to find out how to use your crisper drawers as the manufacturer intended.

19 Superfood Add-Ins for Power-Packed Smoothies and Juices

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Do you like to start the day with an energizing homemade smoothie? How would you like to pack even more power into your refreshing fruit and vegetable drinks? You can optimize your nutrition with superfood add-ins like goji berries, coconut oil, turmeric root, and more. Read all about 19 of our favorites now.

Kefir vs. Yogurt: What’s the Difference?

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Kefir and yogurt are fermented dairy products with origins that date to ancient times before refrigeration, when mountain-dwelling herders preserved milk by culturing it. While they are similar, differences include consistency, method of preparation, and probiotic content. Read on for a comparison of kefir and yogurt.

13 Tips to Use a Garbage Disposal Right

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A garbage disposal is a useful kitchen device that turns food waste into liquid down the drain. But did you know that not all foods can be put down a disposal without clogging it? Or that without regular cleaning, accumulated bacteria can lead to foul odors? Find 13 tips to use and care for your garbage disposal now.

How To Purchase And Cook Prime Rib

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Prime rib is an incredibly rich and tender cut of beef many believe can only be prepared and enjoyed at steakhouses or brunch spots. Let’s bring this savory indulgence to your home! You can prepare prime rib in your own kitchen, with Foodal’s tutorial at the ready to guide you. Read more now for the best advice.