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You’ve Been Opening Jars Wrong Your Whole Life, According to TikTok

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Conquering stuck jar lids ranks right up there with cleaning out the dishwasher filter as one of our most despised kitchen tasks. There’s something about a fragile glass jar and a lodged-on lid that immediately adds an extra layer of stress. This is not to mention the fact that the time we spend fighting with an overly stubborn lid could be much better spent making dinner or dessert.

Whether you’re one of the 54 million adults in the U.S. with arthritis or simply ended up with a jar with a locked-on lid, it’s a frustrating predicament. For this reason, there are countless products ranging from under-cabinet openers and pricey electronic models to knife-knocking strategies and the viral hack of squeezing the lid between your hands. (By the way, we tried the latter method and weren’t able to get this to work.)

We’re convinced that there has to be a better way than shelling out $60 for a new appliance or struggling to make that squeezing strategy work. Turns out, there is. And you most likely already have what you need in a kitchen drawer right now.

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Georgia Pot Roast

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Georgia Pot Roast, a TikTok recipe from Allrecipes Allstar sweetpealifestyle, is a simple twist on the Mississippi Pot Roast recipe. Using pickled Vidalia onions, instead of pepperoncini, this recipe is sure to please everyone. Serve over rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or mashed cauliflower.

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I Asked 4 Chefs What Their Favorite Fast Food Cheeseburger Was and Their Pick Was Unanimous

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Options abound in the wide world of hamburgers. Whether you like them beefy or vegan, restaurant-style or backyard barbecue-approved, we’ve got plenty of burger recipes for you to try. We’ve even stretched the boundaries of what qualifies as a burger, taking inspiration from beef Wellington, chicken Parmesan, and even Thanksgiving leftovers.

But when it comes to one category of burger—fast food cheeseburgers—many of us are usually looking for the same thing.

Qualities of a Good Fast Food Cheeseburger

Priority number one? The meat. According to Jim Perillo, executive chef at The Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, New York, the beef should always be fresh, not frozen, since “frozen patties tend to be dryer. They lose moisture through the thawing process. Pre-cooked frozen patties that have been sitting also leave much to be desired. Nothing beats a fresh burger,” he says.

The best burgers are well-seasoned and rocking a satisfying “crust,” adds Dominic Iannarelli, chef-owner of Prime & Providence in West Des Moines, Iowa. This usually comes from being grilled, smashed, or seared.

Caroline Chambers, the Carmel Valley, California-based author of the Substack and the cookbook “What To Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking” chimes in with a vote for a thin patty, which allows for “a perfect balance. I basically want equal parts cheese to patty to bun.”

As for that bun, it better not distract from the real star of the show, says Dan Pelosi (aka @grossypelosi), a New York-based recipe writer and New York Times bestselling author of “Let’s Eat: 101 Recipes to Fill Your Heart & Home.” It should be soft so it’s able to “hug the burger,” Pelosi says, but toasted to stand up to any sauces.

When it comes to the toppings, less is more. Every topping should have a reason for being invited to the party, Iannarelli says.

Overall, a good clue that a burger is high-quality is the fact that it’s one of few sandwiches on the menu, Pelosi continues. “The sign of a confident burger is when she is not afraid to be one of the very few options available.”

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20 of Grandma’s Best Vintage Chicken Recipes

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Grandma always knows best (at least when it comes to cooking). In this nostalgia-inducing treasure trove, we’ve rounded up our very best chicken recipes from grandmothers in our community. From crowd-pleasing 9×13 casseroles and comforting soups to restaurant-worthy meals that’ll impress even the pickiest dinner guests, you’re sure to find something you love in this collection of chicken recipes from grandma

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How to Tell If Your Eggs Are Actually Fresh, According to Experts

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We’ve all been there. You open the fridge, ready to make a morning scramble, reach for the egg carton, and suddenly pause. Are these eggs still good? When did I even buy them? And more importantly, how am I supposed to tell if they’re spoiled just by looking at the shell?

If you’ve ever wondered the same, you’re not alone. The good news: there’s a quick, reliable test that can help you decide whether to crack the eggs or reach for a yogurt parfait instead. Read on to learn how it works.

How To Tell if Your Eggs Are Fresh

If your eggs make you stop and question their freshness, test them using the “bowl test,” say experts from Eggland’s Best, a popular egg brand. “For the ‘bowl test,’ fill a bowl with water and carefully drop the egg into it. If an egg is fresh, it will immediately sink to the bottom and lie flat on its side,” the company says. Then you’re all set to get cracking on that omelet, frittata, or soufflé

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These 19 Brilliant Pantry Organization Tools Will Tame Your Kitchen Clutter

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A few years ago, when house organization shows were all the rage, my mom transformed her kitchen pantry into a tidy paradise. Instead of sticking cans, boxes, and packets wherever they’d fit, she sorted everything and put them in containers that left the pantry neat as an alphabetized bookshelf. 

Now whenever we cook together, I can step into the pantry and immediately find whatever ingredient we need. It’s an effective system that not only makes cooking easier, but also saves my mom money, since she never tosses out expired chips or cereal that got lost in the back of the shelves. 

I browsed Amazon for the best pantry organization tools and divided them into three categories: food storage containers, pantry organization bins, and helpful labels. Many of these pantry organization tools come from trusted kitchen brands, including Rubbermaid, OXO, YouCopia, and more. Between airtight canisters that keep dry goods fresh and shelf bins that display seasoning packets, you’ll have your pantry organized in no time. 

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The 15 Best 9×13 Summer Recipes Worth Turning Your Oven on For

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We get it. When it’s hot out, the last thing you want to do is heat your house even further by turning on the oven. However, certain dishes are worth the extra heat, especially when they can be conveniently prepared in a simple 9×13-inch casserole dish. That’s why we curated 15 extra stellar (and easy) recipes that we’re willing to make an exception for, including lemon bars, pan pizza, and tater tot casserole. Keep reading for these great picks, and more.

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My Aunt Faye’s Jell-O Salad Is The Most-Coveted Recipe In My Family—and It’s So Easy To Make

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My Great Aunt Faye does not call herself a cook, but there’s one thing that she’s known for always nailing: Orange Jell-O Salad. When it came time to prepare for my Grandma’s 90th birthday party, we thought we’d serve some old family favorites—among them, the Orange Jell-O Salad, which my grandma remembers Faye making for her when she was a little sick or down. Sure enough, my Aunt Faye still had her old, recipe card handy, and my mom and I got to work at making it. Once it came time to serve it, we did so with bated breath—but just about everyone went back for seconds, and even thirds!

What Is Orange Jell-O Salad?

This dish isn’t your typical orange or strawberry “fluff‘ recipe, though it does contain similar ingredients: Whipped topping like Cool Whip, a gelatin mixture like Jell-O, crushed pineapple, and nuts. It’s more firm than fluffy, resembling a molded Jell-O, but served chilled, in a bowl. It’s tangy and creamy, but rounded out with a pleasant nutty bite from chopped pecans.

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11 Healthy Slow Cooker Dinners That Make Weeknight Cooking Easy

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Eating healthy can sometimes feel like a challenge, especially when it comes time to cook dinner after a long day. Enter: slow cooker dump dinners. Just dump your ingredients in the pot and, in a few hours, you’ll have a tasty and healthy dinner ready to go. It may sound too good to be true, but we’ve rounded up some of our healthy slow cooker recipes you need to try.

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10 Stuffed Zucchini Recipes That Make This Summer Squash a Meal

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Summer squash season is just around the corner, and as usual, zucchini is the leader of the pack. This sweet summertime squash makes a wonderful appetizer or side dish, but how to make it a meal? Stuff it! Zucchini boats are the perfect way to make an otherwise light veggie side into a hearty and filling meal.

To make zucchini boats, simply scoop the flesh out of the zucchini halves, stuff them with a filling of your choice, and Voila! You have a meal, and a creative way to use up all the zucchini in your garden—not to mention it’s a low-carb alternative to your favorite meaty and cheesy dishes. Keep reading for our 15 best zucchini boats you’ll want to make all summer long.

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