Were you a little heavy-handed with the hot sauce? Heres what to do. All of your hard work (and precious ingredients) may not have to go to waste. Credit: Photo: Christopher Testani Here are the best ways to save a dish that’s too spicy. For soups and stews, raw and starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots work well. Dairy products interfere with some spices reaching the taste receptors in our bodies, decreasing the spicy sensation....

Grow you own pumpkins next spring after saving the seeds from your current porch decor. Getty Images Pumpkins are easy to put to use once the fall season arrives. Remove the top (including the stem). Credit:Getty Images Once the pulp is out, use your fingers to separate the seeds from the pulp. Place the seeds in a bowl and discard the pulp into the trash. Remove the seeds immediately and place them on a paper towel to dry completely overnight....

Eyes to the skies, y’all! As long as clouds dont block the view, this eclipse will be viewable all across the South. (This is different from aStrawberry MoonorBeaver Moon, in case youre wondering!) Credit:William West / Getty Images According toAccuWeather, the Blood Moon eclipse will last for just over an hour. But you may need to set an alarm to see the magic happen in the night sky. For those watching from the East Coast, the eclipse will happen around 2:58 a....

Learn about the products, experience, and tips for shopping. Ive also found that theres more to ALDI than just groceries, though. What Exactly Is On The Middle Aisle? Credit:Getty Images The middle aisle is updated with home deals and steals each week, also known as ALDI Finds. Items on this aisle are deeply discounted compared to other big box retailers and Amazon. What Do You Buy On The Middle Aisle? Where Is The Middle Aisle?...

What the heck is a a “U-12” shrimp? Our common-sense guide has all the answers. Don’t get your tail tied in a knotwe’ve got you covered with this common-sense guide to shrimp. Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Here’s everything you gotta know before you shop. What Do Shrimp Sizes Mean? What Are The Official Sizes of Shrimp? The number comes from a handy seafood industry shrimp size chart. If the label reads 26/30, you know there should be from 26 to 30 shrimp in each pound....

If you prefer a home-cooked meal, chances are you find yourselfshredding chickenpretty often. The simple ingredient completes chicken salad, fajitas, stir-fry, and even somespaghetti recipes. Here’s the problemshredding chicken isn’t quite as easy as it sounds. Credit: Sergio Mendoza Hochmann/Getty Images Using a fork leaves us with crumbly, uneven piecesnot ideal. Some folks use a knife, but that results in chicken chunks instead of fluffy shreds. Plus, who wants chicken bits stuck under their fingernails?...

If you find yourself in this situation, don’t panic. Delicious desserts are still in your future. Here are three quick and easy ways to bring cream cheese to room temperature. Credit: Hector Sanchez And you have to dirty a dish. However, it isn’t as easy if the cream cheese is in a tub rather than a package. Softened cream cheese makes these recipes betterno lumps and no overmixing. Credit: Linda Pugliese, Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas, Buffy Hargett Miller

Don’t be bummed about booze-free eggnoguse this expert guide to add holiday spirit to your favorite Christmas drink. What’s The Best Base Liquor For Eggnog? For a signature Southern touch, trade all of these for a generous splash of your favoritebourbon. Credit:Monica Farber / Southern Living Can You Add Any Other Liqueur? Do I Need To Use Fancy Spirits? No, it’s OK to stick with the cheaper stuff. Try dark rums like The Real McCoy 5 Year, Privateer Amber, or Ed Hamilton 86 Proof....

Read on for expert-approved tips. What Causes Fruit To Brown? Fruits contain molecules, some of which are referred to as enzymes, explains nutrition expert Keathley. Credit:Getty Images This reaction causes browning. Thus, finding a method to block the enzyme from working properly, is the goal. Store in the fridge for up to three days. You may notice some browning, but the cling-wrap method ought to slow the oxidation process. Keathley advises leaving the pit or stone in the avocado before storing if possible....

Properly storing berries starts at time of purchase. How to store berries to prolong their shelf-life is simple, according to North Carolina chef Fred Tiess. Refrigerate Berries should be stored in the refrigerator. Can Berries Be Kept On The Counter? It depends for how long. Otherwise, berries should be put into the refrigerator for storage. How Long Do Berries Last In The Refrigerator? Berries can last up tofive daysif stored properly stored, says Tiess....

Spoiler alert: Have some plastic wrap handy. Nothing beats heading to a farmer’s market or grocery store to stock up on fresh broccoli. Not only isbroccoli delicious, it packs a nutritious punch and adds an element of green to any meal. Broccoli is certainly one of the best vegetables to include in a heart-healthy diet, Tiess explains. This is one of our favorite ways to enjoy the flavor of broccoli without losing any of the vitamins....

Hint: Leave it in the plastic wrap. There is no shortage of deliciouscauliflower recipes, but what is the best way to store this cruciferous vegetable? Proper storage is the key to maintaining the most nutritious health benefits when it comes to all vegetables. How Long Does Fresh Cauliflower Last? How Long Does Cut Cauliflower Last? Cut cauliflower lasts between4 -7 days,if sealed in a plastic bag and stored properly in the refrigerator....

Save the loaf so it’s fresh and fluffy for a few days. Learn the best ways to store cornbread so you might enjoy this bread whenever you’re in the mood. confirm the cornbread has fully cooled down before you store it. Credit:Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall see to it to eliminate all the air as you seal it. Cornbread will last up to three days stored at room temperature....