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To mix up brownie mix batter, add an easy flavoring, such as instant coffee powder, ground cinnamon or peppermint or almond extract.

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Remove steaks from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before cooking. They'll cook faster and more evenly if they warm to room temperature first.

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To cut calories, decorate your salads with hard-cooked egg whites and walnuts instead of croutons and cheese.

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Don't sauté using butter; use olive or canola oil instead. These are healthier because they contain monounsaturated instead of saturated fats.

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Cooked pasta loses quality when frozen. For best results, undercook and freeze in a sauce, then thaw overnight in your refrigerator before heating.

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If you're making breaded chicken, give it time to develop a crust and don't poke or flip it.

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For tender meat, always slice it with (instead of against) the grain.

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Don't overcrowd the pan. Food releases moisture when it's cooked, so if you don't leave room for steam to escape, your food will be soggy.

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For accurate measurements, lightly spoon flour (or any other ingredient) into dry measuring cups and level with a knife.

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When melting chocolate, heat gently and slowly to avoid grains and create a smooth, creamy consistency.

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Macaron Mania: How to Do Paris Right

April 24, 2013
by Abby Reisinger
Abroad, Food for Thought

When it comes to food, I live by the rule that if Blair Waldorf (of Gossip Girl infamy) likes it, it’s definitively delicious. Macarons, the…

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Poached egg and avocado toast. Photo by Maggie Gorman

The Breakfast Club

November 14, 2012
by Maggie Gorman
Abroad, Eat Out

When you walk through the unmistakable bright red doors of The Breakfast Club, you immediately know exactly what kind of a place you’ve walked into….

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The Best Curry on London’s Brick Lane

The Best Curry on London’s Brick Lane

November 1, 2012
by Maggie Gorman
Abroad, Eat Out

Once upon a time, the area surrounding London’s Brick Lane was known only as the slum stomping grounds of Jack the Ripper and the scene…

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The Best Burger You’ll Ever Have…In South Africa

The Best Burger You’ll Ever Have…In South Africa

September 24, 2012
by Kathryn Nathanson
Abroad, Eat Out

Greenside is more than just a strip of bars and lounges. It is an essential component of the Johannesburg nightlife scene, which seamlessly brings together…

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Best London Dines

May 1, 2012
by Megan McCormack
Abroad, Eat Out

British cuisine, much like that of the United States, combines a number of ethnic influences to produce cross-cultural dishes. After adopting a strong appreciation for the…

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Il Giardino: A Taste of Italy in South Africa

Il Giardino: A Taste of Italy in South Africa

April 16, 2012
by Kathryn Nathanson
Abroad, Eat Out

Il Giardino Degli Ulivi (the garden of olives) is perfectly nestled within 44 Stanley, a quaint and tranquil marketplace filled with a collection of boutiques,…

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Giraffe: London’s Feel Good Food

Giraffe: London’s Feel Good Food

April 5, 2012
by Maggie Gorman
Abroad, Eat Out

One of the great things about London is that you could actually get seated next to Hugh Grant at a casual restaurant chain. It didn’t…

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