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Amp Up Your Bourbon Cocktail With A Pickle Juice Twist

5PH/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you haven’t been a regular at the local dive bar, or maybe even a slightly more upscale place for that matter, in the last couple decades or so, you may not be familiar with a pickleback. This strange-sounding shooter is a shot of whiskey, typically bourbon or Jameson, followed by a shot of pickle juice, straight out of the jar. There’s a scientific reason pickle juice is the perfect chaser for whiskey — it’s all about the flavor combination: tangy … Read more

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Matcha Blondies (greenies?) – Leels Cooks

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We recently got a bag of matcha to play around with and I’ve been having a lot of fun trying random experiments with it. I’ve got a few other ideas in the works, but this recipe went well so we’ll start with that! What you need: 1/2 cup of butter, melted 1 cup white sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tbsp matcha powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda Pinch of salt 1 cup of all-purpose flour Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 brownie pan with parchment paper. Whisk together the melted butter … Read more

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Does Olive Garden Offer Any Senior Discounts?

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Ems-forster-productions/Getty Images Of all the chain restaurants in the United States, not many can match the mass appeal and staying power of Olive Garden. With more than 900 locations around the country, chances are you’re never far from an affordable order of soup, salad, and unlimited breadsticks. One of the biggest draws of Olive Garden is its low prices, so you might be surprised to find out that this chain doesn’t offer any senior or group discounts. According to the company’s website, “Rather than offer a discount to one particular group of … Read more

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Holla for Challah – Leels Cooks

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Braided loaves can be daunting, but they’re really not that difficult and absolutely worth the effort (and the french toast afterward <_<). I’m a messy, impatient, lazy cook. But in order to make great bread, all you have to do is follow the directions. If I can somehow manage, so can you! What You Need: 2 teaspoons active dry or instant yeast 1 cup lukewarm water 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup white granulated sugar 2 teaspoons salt 2 large eggs 1 large egg yolk (reserve the white for the egg wash) 1/4 cup (2 ounces) neutral-flavored … Read more

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You’ll Find One Of North Carolina’s Most Popular Burger Joints In A Gas Station

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If you’re road tripping, gas station food may be on the menu. And while you can get some decent grub at say, a Wawa, the beloved convenience store, you may be surprised to learn that one of North Carolina’s most popular burger joints is also located in a convenience store and gas station. It’s called Island Burgers & Bites and it’s inside a Sunoco Station in Carolina Beach. The restaurant opened in 2017 and has been getting such rave reviews that Yelp listed it as having the best cheeseburger in the state in 2022 … Read more

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Mom’s Pierogi – Leels Cooks

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Perogie? Perogi? Pierogi? I still have no idea how to actually spell it but it’s been an important part of our family for years. You cannot have a family dinner or visit anyone without them being there. Everyone loves them, and they’re gone in an instant. As with every passed down family recipe, I have no clue how to actually measure anything in this. It’s all done by taste, feel and a few shrugs. So, bear with me, be brave and give it a shot. What you need: Filling: yukon gold potatoes (1 1/2 lb) HAS to be. My mother … Read more

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Combine These 2 Treats From The Arby’s Menu For The Ultimate Dessert

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Summer_Wind/Shutterstock If you’re the type who likes to do a little innovative mix-and-matching with your fast food orders, Arby’s is a great place to experiment. Not only can you give your Arby’s roast beef sandwiches a new flavor with this bread switch tip, but there’s also the potential to create decadent new desserts. In this case, all it takes is a vanilla milkshake getting up-close and personal with a triple chocolate cookie to create the ultimate dessert: the cookie milkshake to beat all cookie milkshakes. To make this rich, sweet treat, simply order … Read more

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Sesame Miso Soba with Crispy Tofu – Leels Cooks

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Let’s pretend summer is here already so we can eat all of the cool, refreshing and light foods, okay? OKAY?! I’ve also been making a lot of unintentional vegetarian meals lately, not sure why, not unhappy about it though. As long as it’s delicious, no complaints! Feel free to sub out any of the vegetables with your favourite, and you can also sub the tofu for any other protein you’d prefer. Shredded rotisserie chicken would go very well with this. What you need: 1/2 brick of firm tofu, cubed 2 sleeves of soba noodles 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced … Read more

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Score Your Tofu Before Marinating For More Flavor

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Vaaseenaa/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you think tofu is bland and boring, you should reevaluate how you prepare it because bringing sensational flavor to your tofu game is unbelievably simple. In fact, several techniques are similar to the steps in preparing animal-based proteins. One such key method is scoring your tofu. By creating shallow cuts across the tofu’s surface, you significantly increase the surface area for your flavorful marinade to seep into. Consider the crevices created from scoring your tofu to be flavor reservoirs … Read more

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Keep Updated! – Leels Cooks

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