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12 Best Liquors And Liqueurs For Boozy Hot Chocolate

Melaniemaya/Getty Images No matter what age you are, hot chocolate never loses its appeal. From easy-to-make storebought mixes to using different hacks for restaurant-quality cocoa, a warm, cozy cup of rich, creamy hot chocolate always hits the spot. Apart from using elevated ingredients like sweetened condensed milk for ultra-silky cocoa, it’s hard to imagine how one can improve on such a beloved, classic beverage. Right? Enter one of the perks of being of legal drinking age: you can use different liquors and liqueurs to take your hot chocolate to the next level. … Read more

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Boozy / Chocolate / Hot / Liqueurs / Liquors

Best Granola Bars EVER – Leels Cooks

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This took some serious testing but I’ve finally got a great recipe for perfectly chewy and customizeable granola bars! Adapted from this recipe that I really wanted to love but they were a little too hard and kind of uncomfortable to eat. You can absolutely make this your own, feel free to swap out ANY of the nuts/dried fruit/mix ins, or even the nut-butter for something you prefer! What you need: 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup puffed millet (or any puffed grain) 1/2 cup raw untoasted nuts, roughly chopped (I used almonds here) 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup butter 1/4 … Read more

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The Unexpected Creamy Addition That Amps Up The Flavor Of Store-Bought Mashed Potatoes

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Diana Miller/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Making a side of mashed potatoes is an easy, tasty way to complete a meal. Chop some spuds, boil them for less time than you think it will take, and mash them with some butter and pepper. Many people know that adding butter, milk, or cream will help make them even fluffier and less bland (fat adds flavor, after all). Cooking them in half-and-half instead of water is a swap that gives mashed potatoes a heavenly taste. But sometimes, … Read more

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Addition / Amps / Creamy / Flavor / Mashed / Potatoes / StoreBought / Unexpected

Lemon Bars – Leels Cooks

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I was craving something lemony and sweet, and decided it was time I threw together some lemon bars. This is a super simple recipe that anyone can make, so give it a try! Not pictured here is the rest of the pan I fumbled with and broke into a million pieces, which is now a very delightful lemon crumble. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ It still tastes good! Just have to eat it with a spoon now instead. What you need: Crust: 2 sticks unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup organic cane sugar (granulated is fine) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Filling: 2 cups organic cane sugar … Read more

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LongHorn Steakhouse’s Best Steak Is This Classic Cut

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Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock As the famous slogan goes, “Beef. It’s what’s for dinner.” And if you’re lucky, that beef just might be a steak. While you could cook up a tasty steak for yourself at home — pan searing is a fairly simple method — it’s even easier (if not more cost-effective) to dine out at one of the many steakhouse chains available. While your choice might be determined primarily by location and price point, LongHorn Steakhouse is a pretty solid option, if there’s one in your area. And, while ordering steak may … Read more

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White Sandwich Bread – Single Loaf – Leels Cooks

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I love baking bread and do it often. I rarely ever have the 5-8 billion cups of flour required for most bread recipes, not to mention different flour types, so here’s a simple recipe to make ONE loaf of bread. Not two, not three, not whateverthehell amount of bread people keep developing recipes for. What you need: 1/2 cup warm water 1 tsp active-dry yeast 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 cup milk 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 tbsp salt 3 cups flour Add the yeast to the water and get that activating, either in the bowl of a stand mixer … Read more

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Bread / Cooks / Leels / Loaf / Sandwich / Single / White

Do This Before Throwing Out Those Old Kitchen Towels

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Paul Linse/Getty Images Finding methods to reduce food waste should always be high up on your list of priorities, whether that means repurposing coffee grounds in the kitchen or using leftover brisket to upgrade your mac and cheese. The same can be said of appliances and tools, which usually have more uses out of them than you’d think. So those old kitchen towels you were getting ready to throw out? Don’t be so quick to get rid of them, as there’s a way to give them a second life. Kitchen towels are … Read more

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Leftover Chicken Lentil Taco Soup – Leels Cooks

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I know the obvious answer to “what to do with leftover taco ingredients?” is to make more tacos, but sometimes I like to switch it up. I’m a huge fan of challenging myself by trying to find something entirely different I can make up with whatever ingredients I have on hand. I had made burrito/taco rice bowls last night and thought I would throw together an easy soup out of the leftovers. You can do this with a lot of different meals so feel free to get creative with it. (creative means throwing random things into a pot and hoping it … Read more

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The Saucy Secret To Ina Garten’s Favorite Braised Short Ribs

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Noam Galai/Getty Images Ina Garten is known for her ability to break down complex recipes in a way that every home cook can easily follow. Famously, the celebrity chef and cookbook author, known for her beloved “Barefoot Contessa” show on Food Network, develops her unique recipes using a three-flavor rule which states that a dish should feature no more than three prominent flavors in order to be perfectly balanced. Approaching her recipes with no fear of flavor, Garten’s favorite red wine-braised short ribs recipe boldly calls for two alcoholic beverages. The chef … Read more

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Dark Chocolate Chip Banana Bread – Leels Cooks

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I don’t remember the last time I actually ate a banana I bought instead of turning in into banana bread. It’s just meant to be. Make sure your bananas are super bruised and black, the longer you wait the sweeter they will be. What you need: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 3 ultra ripe bananas, mashed 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups flour + 1 tsp set aside 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks Preheat oven to 350F and line a 9 X 5 baking … Read more

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Banana / Bread / Chip / Chocolate / Cooks / Dark / Leels