How to Make the Best Electric Smoker Brisket

There are plenty of reasons why you should make a brisket for your next barbecue. Not only is it a delicious cut of meat, but it’s also straightforward to prepare. In this article, we walk you through the steps on how to make the best electric smoker brisket recipe. All you need for these recipes can be found at a grocery store. If this is your first time using your …

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Grouper Three Ways: How to Bake, Pan Fry, or Broil Gulf Grouper

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Grouper is a general term for several species of saltwater fish found around the world. Some types of fish can weigh as much as 300 pounds, though most commonly eaten types are much smaller. The flavor of grouper fish is mild and somewhat similar to sea bass or halibut. Red grouper tends to be milder and sweeter than black and Gag grouper, and is a popular choice with chefs. Since …

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How to Cook Pork Tenderloin in Oven With Foil | FamilyNano

how to cook pork tenderloin in oven with foil

For many people, pork roast is hands-down the most delicious meat. It’s rich and super savory and can be satisfyingly crunchy or fall-off-the-bone tender. In this article, I’ll explain the best way to cook pork tenderloin in the oven with foil. This is an easy and delicious pork recipe that can be adapted with various spices and flavors. As its name suggests, tenderloin is more tender than pork loin. It’s …

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4 Quick and Easy Ways to Thicken Chili

I can’t think of enough good things to say about chili. A thick, hearty chili is a great all around food with a wide range of variations to help it please any palate. It’s nutritious, with a great balance of protein, carbohydrates, and vegetables, making a complete meal in one dish. Plus it’s the perfect meal to keep you warm in the fall and winter. Chili is one of my …

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Orzo Cooking Instructions: How to Cook Orzo Pasta

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If you’re looking to add a little variety to your dishes at home, orzo can make for a fun and flavorful experience. Orzo is nice because it has a firm texture that gives some structure to your food. It also cooks pretty quickly, so it’s easy, too! What is orzo? While it looks like rice or slivered almonds, orzo is actually pasta. It means “barley” in Italian. It is used …

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How to Soften Cream Cheese for Mixing: 5 Easy Tips

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As a busy mom of young children, I often find myself going the extra step in creating meals for my family from scratch. There are occasions when life gets in the way and the pre-planning for meals does not go as planned and you are stuck finding shortcuts to unforeseen challenges. This article will walk you through 5 different options on how to soften cream cheese. So, when faced with …

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Can you freeze cream cheese? | FamilyNano

Cream cheese is liked by almost everyone because of the super delicious taste. It also helps to add that punch of flavor in many of the recipes. I myself am a huge fan of this heavenly food! I usually hoard my freezer with as much cream cheese as it can hold. The best part of cream cheese is that you can use it in a variety of recipes such as …

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How To Dry Basil? Top 3 Ways To Preserve Basil

How to Dry Basil

How to dry Basil? A very common question and query coming from home cooks’ regarding food plating and styling is: “How can my plate of food become pretty and attractive?” Most often we strive to achieve the balance of flavors and over-all look of the plate that exist in the restaurant quality dishes. A very simple solution to achieve THAT level of expertise, flavor and plating is to master the …

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