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As Hali continues to expand her career journey, with over 12 years of experience, she recently started her own company StudioHaliBey where she has focused her expertise on food and wellness, contributing to Bon Appétit, how2heros, Apartment Therapy Media, Clean Plates Omnimedia, Food52, and Better Homes & Gardens. Hali attended the University at Albany, SUNY in Albany, New York where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Art History and Biology....
Oven-Roasted Turkey For a classic roast turkey, begin by preheating your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit; you want it nice and hot at the beginning. However, if the oven temperature is too high for the entirety of the cooking time, the turkey will dry out. Starting the turkey in a hot oven gets the skin crispy and burnished—just what you want. We recommend starting the turkey in a 425 degree oven for 30-45 minutes before tenting the pan with foil and lowering the temperature to 350 degrees until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees when inserted into the thickest part of the bird....
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You’ll need to make some decisions concerning the beverages you want to serve, then you can decide how much to buy. Would you prefer to serve wine and beer with an assortment of nonalcoholic choices? Or do you intend to offer a full bar with mixed drinks and specialty cocktails? A Casual Gathering Especially for casual gatherings, it’s perfectly acceptable—and may be the preferred approach—to serve only wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks....
How to Build a Vegan Charcuterie Board Knowing how to build a simple charcuterie board is key to turning up the fancy factor at any gathering. Here are the basics to getting your vegan charcuterie board ready for grazing. I’ll list some of the vegan cheeses, nuts, and other plant-based ingredients I used along the way. Step One: Choose Your Board and Utensils Step 2: Add Structure Step 3: Add Vegan Cheese and Plant-Based Meats What Is Vegan Cheese?...
Boiling With or Without Skin There is not much difference between boiling sweet potatoes with the skins on versus peeling them, but you will get a boost of fiber and potassium if you keep the skin on. The skin also adds a subtle texture to each bite. If you’re looking for a smoother mash, peel the potatoes first before boiling. How to Boil Sweet Potatoes Prep Shop for sweet potatoes with smooth skin that is firm when you press it, and avoid any soft spots....
With that said, cast iron’s benefits rely on surfaces retaining their seasoned coating (oil baked into the finish at a high temperature), which depends on specific cleaning methods. The methods aren’t complicated but work best when put into play right after cooking. Use this guide to learn how to clean a skillet, including cast-iron skillets and enameled cast-iron cookware. Before You Clean a Cast-Iron Skillet Seasoned cast-iron skillets should have smooth, shimmering, rust-free surfaces that quickly release cooking foods and post-cooking grime....
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Rinse shellfish under running water to remove loose sediment, discarding any with broken shells. (Healthy shellfish close their shells when firmly tapped.) Transfer shellfish to a large pot of cold salted water (like their natural environment). Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Just before cooking, lift the shellfish out of the water by hand, so that the sediment remains at the bottom of the pot. Mussels sometimes have small, fibrous “beards,” which you should pinch off....
When was the last time you cleaned your range hood filter? If you use our 30 days of spring cleaning guide, chances are good you’ve wiped it down recently. However, like many homeowners, you might be surprised to learn you even have a range hood filter, let alone need to clean it. We asked Sarah McAllister, founder of the cleaning company and Instagram sensation Go Clean Co, to share her best advice on range hood filter cleaning....
Whether you’re planning on hosting immediate family or just a few friends—and taking the party outdoors or hosting a digital Thanksgiving dinner—you may want to consider springing for a smaller turkey. Here’s what you should know about picking out and preparing a delicious little bird. Where to Buy a Small Turkey Since most supermarkets only carry standard 20-pound turkeys, it’s a good idea to call your supermarket ahead of time (several weeks is ideal) to ensure they have what you want....
There’s no one best way to decorate a flocked Christmas tree. Ultimately, it comes down to personal taste and the style of the room. For example, you might decide to keep it simple with a few fairy lights and pinecones for a natural winter wonderland effect or bring a touch of glamour to your tree with a silver and gold theme. Think about the feelings you want your tree to evoke and choose your colors accordingly; warm tones like red and gold create a cozy, welcoming glow, whereas cool colors like silver, blue, and green will feel fresh and frosty....
Buy It: Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea ($32, Jackson & Perkins) Where to Plant Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea Like most panicle hydrangeas, ‘Vanilla Strawberry’ does best in full sun, though it appreciates afternoon shade in warmer climates in the southern and western regions of the country. Its mature height is 6 to 7 feet with a spread of 4 to 5 feet, so make sure to plant it where it will have room to reach its full size....
Perhaps the most well-known type, wax begonias are named for the waxy look of their leaves. These reliable plants come in a variety of sizes to fit just about any space, from as small as six inches to nearly three feet tall, and can often handle partial shade or full sun. Their boldly colored flowers, which may be single or double, last throughout the summer. In the wax family alone, you’ll find multiple shades on the white-to-red spectrum....
Though not the main reason they are grown, many varieties produce small flowers that grace the attractive foliage. Most often these three-petal blossoms are pink, purple, or white and typically at the stem tips. However, in some species these flowers are at the base of the leaves in oysterlike clusters, hence the common name of oyster plant. Where to Plant Tradescantia If you’re planting tradescantia indoors, put it near a window that gets bright, indirect sunlight....
How to Store Dry Pasta Tight, secure seals will prevent bugs from infesting dry pasta. Once you’ve opened the original box or container of pasta, it’s important to transfer any leftover dry pasta to a fresh, airtight storage container. Keep airtight pasta containers in a cool, dark, dry place, like a cupboard. Stored in this way, dry pasta lasts indefinitely. How to Store Fresh Pasta Fresh pasta hasn’t been dehydrated, so it doesn’t last as long as dry pasta does....