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To freeze and defrost ground beef, split the package into one half pound or one pound portions. Flatten the beef to one half inch thick. Put the portions into a Ziplock bag. Press the bag so the excess air is out. Too much air will leave freezer burn. Put in ... MORE

Waking up to a waiting pot of soaked oatmeal is like finding a little present for breakfast, since the prep has already been done. There are other ways to use oatmeal in the overnight prep way like pancakes. Pancakes made with oats keep you full longer, too. They're made in ... MORE

Candy apples always look good but end up being tasteless and disappointing. Fortunately, you can make your own candy apples that you will want to look at and eat. Included here are some surprisingly secret ingredients as well as techniques that will ensure that you get the perfect apple every ... MORE

A variation on the classic Frittata that is suitable both for breakfast and as a main course is this Zucchini and Feta Frittata. Three whole zucchinis are used. They are shredded and the water is squeezed out of them. Besides the crumbled feta cheese, a cup of Monterey Jack is ... MORE

Both apples and pears are high in fiber: This mix of sweet and savory recipes will make pear-lovers enjoy, and just might give those with a thing for apples a change of heart. The best fall galettes can be made with pears. Try baking a pear cake, make smoothies, salads and ... MORE

This gives good advice for amping up the flavor in any recipe. This is great because some foods turn out blander than you'd like. You can fix it, though, with any of these five tips. This will make you a better cook. Food is nourishment but can be so much ... MORE