Brown rice differs from white rice in one major way—the outside bran is intact, making it more fibrous, nutritious, and flavorful than white rice. It also takes longer to cook.
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This recipe is so easy you'll be all over it—like white on rice.
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You may have to break a few eggs to make an omelet, but if you want to make a soufflé—or an angel food cake, or a custard—you’ll need to separate them too.
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Jasmine rice, also known as fragrant, scented, or aromatic rice, is an excellent accompaniment to Asian dishes, but you can also use it as an "exotic" alternative to white rice in any dish.
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It's not just for repelling vampires anymore! Garlic's antibacterial properties are also said to drive away colds—but if you eat enough of it, you might be able to do both.
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Citrus zest is loaded with fragrant oils and adds a zippy—and non-acidic—essence to baked goods, salad dressings, marinades, and more.
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It’s sad we know, but try not to cry–that onion wants to be cut up and eaten. You’re just helping it fulfill its destiny.
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Don't be discouraged by its crazy shape—a bell pepper can be tamed just like any other vegetable.
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When you suprême a citrus fruit, you cut away all the skin, pith, and membranes, leaving the sections of the fruit intact. It's not suprêmely difficult, but it takes some care.
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There are simple tasks and then there are incredibly simple tasks. Boiling water is even simpler than that. But hey, nobody's calling you a moron—there's a first time for everything.
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