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On a cold, blustery day, there's nothing better than a hot bowl of hearty soup to warm the soul! If you're looking for a thick, creamy chowder that will stick to your ribs and satisfy a big appetite, this recipe for New England Clam Chowder fits the bill.

When it comes to the best mashed potatoes, my wife likes plain and simple whipped potatoes. I prefer hearty flavored smashed potatoes. See how we settled the whipped vs smashed potatoes debate once and for all.

A list of food scraps that cannot be put down the garbage disposal, plus tips for getting the most of that handy disposer in your kitchen sink.

If you're torn between getting a bamboo cutting board or not, here are the pros and cons of using bamboo cutting boards...

Whether you're a diabetic trying to keep your blood glucose numbers low, or you're just trying to eat healthier these days... following are lots of great tips & videos for making healthy pizza using tortilla shells.

These are the best food choppers on the planet. Just check out the reviews! One or more of these kitchen choppers may be just what you need to put that professional touch to your next gourmet dinner.

Why risk using large ultra-sharp knives when a good pair of kitchen shears are better, easier, faster, cleaner, and safer?! What's YOUR favorite way to use kitchen shears?

With these tips, quick healthy meals can be served up at home -- even when you have no time at all! Plus, there's a video that demonstrates some products that can make it even easier.

A collection of the best fried chicken recipes that you can make at home: pan fried chicken, oven fried chicken, deep fried chicken, and more!

There's a kitchen gadget for everything these days. However, there are a few that actually deserve a place in your kitchen. This video demonstrates the kitchen gadgets that will help you bring professional results to the dinner table.

If you're tired of Ramen Noodles or Hamburger Helper, try Whole Chicken In A Can. Laugh if you like, but whole canned chicken makes a great soup or stew! It's fully cooked, just reheat and add some fresh veggies for a wonderful meal.

Microwave popcorn burns quite quickly. The terrible smell lingers forever and it's tough to clean. Here's how to remove burnt popcorn smell from a microwave

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Pyrex bakeware can fly apart sending glass everywhere. Non-stick and Teflon coated pans pump poisons chemicals into the air when heated. Watch this video and you'll be convinced that ceramic cookware is the only safe option!

Satisfy your desire for chocolate with a 3-minute recipe: microwave chocolate cake in a cup! I bet everything you need to make it is right in your pantry.

It's the time of year for apple recipes! Here are lots of unique recipes for fall apples to help you put that fall apple harvest to good use. Plus other fun things to do with apples.

Both a pressure cooker and a crockpot can make your meat super tender and delicious. One takes more time but can be left unattended while cooking. The other needs vigilant supervision throughout the cooking process.

Homemade bread using whole grains and healthy seed is a real treat. Here are some recipes and tips for using whole grains.

Considering the season, and the games I'm watching, I thought I'd write about my favorite way to cook brats at a tailgate. I use a brat bath since it helps with a couple of tailgate challenges.