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So, could I use bottled juice or regular limes instead? The only difference among the three was the pop in of juice used. This is my favorite because it has the best lime flavor, said the one taster. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham Fresh-Squeezed Persian Lime Juice I was surprised that the pie made with regular lime juice wasnt more popular. To me, this was a perfectly creamy, tart-yet-sweet pie with no astringent aftertaste....

Simply Recipes / Kate Welsh Growing up, my parents always kept hot sauce in the refrigerator. It turns out that you donotneed to refrigerate some brands of hot sauces after opening the bottle. However, this isn’t a blanket rule that applies toallhot sauces. Simply Recipes / Kate Welsh Here’s what you’re gonna wanna know. This is key because harmful pathogens cannot grow if the pH is under a specific bar....

A deeply savory stew you’ll return to again and again. Simply Recipes / Irene Yoo Doenjang jjigae (Jjigae means “stew.") is one of the classic Korean stewsanother iskimchi jjigae. Simply Recipes / Irene Yoo This deeply savory stew is also a go-to order for those in the know at Korean BBQ joints. Even among supermarket brands, there is a wide variety. Its important to season with salt against the specific doenjang you have....

Use this simple trick to test your baking sodas potency. This is what givesquick breadsand batters their rise. Potent, fast-acting baking soda is key in recipes that call for the ingredient. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Does Baking Soda Expire? Technically, no, baking soda does not expire. Even when buying brand new baking soda, its a good idea to test it before using. Simply Recipes / Lori Rice Plus, you’re free to pretend youre a mad scientist!...

How to best store white and brown sugar. You heard that right:sugar never goes bad. Why Sugar Lasts So Long It turns out that, like salt, sugar prevents microbial growth. Chokja / Getty Images Sugar absorbs smells and moisture easily and is susceptible to bugs like ants. It’s especially important to keep brown sugarin an airtight containerto retain its moisture and keep it from clumping. It just means that it’s been exposed to a bit of moisture....

How best to store maple syrup and pancake syrup, and what to do about mold. We consulted the experts about how best to store syrup and when to toss it. Does Maple Syrup Go Bad? Simply Recipes / Hannah Zimmerman The short answer is technically no, syrup does not expire. But one difference between honey and syrup is that syrup can get moldy after the container’s been opened. This is because it has been exposed to mold spores in the air....

Its all about prevention and proper storage. I open up the fridge, and I am greeted by some funky smell, regardless. Doing a little bit every day is better than waiting days or weeks before tidying it up. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Stay in the habit of discarding food the moment it goes bad and immediately wiping up any spills. Then, be sure to look for any food past its prime....

Everything you should probably know about the importance of the position of your oven rack when baking or roasting. How do I decide? The short answer is Yes! Simply Recipes / Mike Lang This is the case if you’re making lasagna in a 9x13 pan or a sheet of cookies. Again, you don’t want yourfoodtoo close to either the top or the bottom element. Top Rack: To Broil Many stoves have an upper heating element used as a broiler....

The prices are too high. The avian flu, supply chain challenges, and higher input costs are to blame. That’s bad news for consumers considering that eggs are a grocery stapleAmericans consume about278 eggs per yearon average. Getty Images Thrifty shoppers turn to discount stores like Dollar Tree for great deals on houseware and groceries, like eggs. The baseline price of most but not all products is $1.25recently increasedfrom $1 to offset higher costs....

If you’ve been waiting to add a cast iron skillet to your kitchen, this is your cue. The one-of-a-kind collection features four Lodge cast iron skillets engraved with designs inspired by Dolly’s trademark flair. If you’ve been waiting to add a cast iron skillet to your kitchen, this is your cue. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham Ive tested a wide range of cast iron skillets as an editor and chef and own a few....

It’s a simple pantry ingredient to amp up the tartness and bring in a little sweetness. To accomplish this, she uses pickles in two ways. This is a simple recipe with a little bit of sunshine. Simply Recipes / Photo Illustration by Wanda Abraham / Getty Images Stir to combine, and serve. Tips for Making Dolly Partons Coleslaw Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz Simply Recipes / Stephanie A Ganz Simply Recipes / Stephanie Ganz

They contain four kinds of dairy. I love them and Ineedleftovers for making meals in the days after feeding that many people! This bag batch of potatoes is surprisingly light for such a rich recipe. Simply Recipes / Getty Images Place them in a colander and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Transfer the potatoes to a large pot. Fill with cold water to cover the potatoes by 2 inches and add 1 teaspoon of salt....

Its how Im making baked potatoes from now on. Simply Recipes / Getty Images I never thought Id call Dolly Parton my baked potato muse. Dolly and her sister Rachel Parton George have a new cookbook,Good Lookin' Cookin'. Simply Recipes / Getty Images In it, they reveal that their method for baking potatoes is a little different. So I had to try it. Skipping this step was too alluring not to try it out....