Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Milkshakes: A Treat for Valentine’s Day!

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day at home? If you’re looking for something fun and playful to serve for dessert, you’ll fall in love with our recipe for chocolate-dipped creamy strawberry milkshakes. We combine ice cream with fresh strawberries, and serve it in a glass dipped in chocolate. Read more now to get the recipe.

Tasty Instant Pot Mexican Chicken Soup

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If you want to warm up with a bowl of soup that’s hearty yet light, and quick to prepare, this Instant Pot Mexican chicken version is the recipe to make. The spicy and flavorful soup is a cinch to prepare in the electric pressure cooker, or you can take your time about it and use your slow cooker instead. Read more.

Easy Miso Soup

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There’s no need to eat out or order in the next time you want to indulge in savory miso soup. Our foolproof recipe features earthy shiitake mushrooms, crunchy green onions, and salty dried seaweed, and it comes together in under thirty minutes. Read more now to add this rich, delicious soup to your repertoire.

Ice Cream vs. Gelato: What’s the Difference?

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Ever wondered why gelato’s texture is silky-soft and dense, while ice cream’s consistency is rich and fluffy? From factors like fat ratio and churning speed to serving temperature, there are plenty of secrets that differentiate the two. You likely lick the spoon clean either way, but read on to learn the differences.

7 Easy and Tasty Ideas to Improve Frozen Pizza

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Does frozen pizza remind you of eating with friends in the school cafeteria? Read on and discover how easy it is to update this childhood favorite with 7 delicious topping combinations. From fruits to vegetables, each requires only a few ingredients and minimal time. Your adult taste buds are sure to appreciate them.

Hot Chili Zucchini Marmalade

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Banish any chance of a boring cheese plate when you bring this citrusy zucchini marmalade to the table. It gets its fiery flair from fresh jalapenos and hints of warmth from cinnamon, cloves, and spicy ginger root. A generous amount of orange and lemon rind perk up every bite. Keep reading for the full recipe.

What is Frisée and How Do You Use It?

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New foods and cooking techniques are coming into vogue all the time, and it can be intimidating when unfamiliar language appears on menus and in recipes. If you have been wondering about the meaning and use of frisée, read on and learn what it is, and how it is grown and prepared to showcase its best characteristics.

Homemade Chocolate Chips for Baking (Vegan and Soy Free)

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Do you want to steer clear of the refined sugar, milk, soy, and stabilizers that are often found in store-bought chocolate chips? Learn how to make them from scratch right in your own kitchen. It’s much easier than you might think, with just four popular pantry ingredients. Read more now for the recipe.

Chicken Split Pea Soup

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A savory mix of onions, carrots, celery, and garlic give depth to this split pea soup. Traditional ham is swapped out for juicy chicken breast, and half of the rosemary-spiked broth is blended for a pleasing contrast of textures in the final product. Get the recipe now and snag yourself a spoonful of this hearty soup.

Perfectly Crunchy and Caramelized Homemade Toffee

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Do you know how to make perfect toffee? If you’re determined to learn the technique behind stellar scratch-made toffee, try our recipe. We share all the tips and tricks you need to achieve the best texture, taste, and color. Read more now, and get ready for a fun crash course in making this crunchy candy.

Chili Pepper Chocolate Bark

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In this sweet and salty treat, dried cherries are nestled into a pool of melted chocolate and topped with flaky sea salt. The homemade bark gets a boost from woody cinnamon and fruity paprika, and a kick from cayenne and crushed red pepper flakes. Read on to add this recipe to your collection of sweet-tooth favorites.

How to Cook Pasta in the Electric Pressure Cooker

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Learn how to cook any type of pasta in the electric pressure cooker in our detailed guide. If you are looking for a one-stop resource, this is it. You can cook everything from spaghetti to short styles like elbows or penne to whole wheat. With these tips, it’ll turn out perfectly every time. Read more now.