Foods Even Chefs Refuse To Put In The Microwave

Bella Breakdown The microwave ovens have been a handy tool no one has been able to pass since post-World War II. Even though using the kitchen appliance can help bring your leftover foods back to life, there are just some even chefs refuse to let the microwave ruin. The heating device can rapidly make your food ready consumptions, but chefs say pizza is not one of those foods. Instead of reheating with a microwave, putting your leftover pizza in the oven or on top of the stove will work even better in getting the pie back to its original...

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Instant Pot Recipes That Will Feed You For Days

Bella Breakdown Were you gifted an Instant Pot this holiday season? Or maybe you splurged on one for yourself to get a jump on your New Year’s resolution of cooking more. Whatever the reason, you now have this bulky machine sitting in your kitchen and no idea what to do with it. Well, start off with these easy, delicious recipes that will also provide leftovers for many days into the week. Before you know it, you’ll be in love with your Instant Pot and cooking like a pro. Pumpkin Mac and Cheese This recipe from I am a Food...

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A Week’s Worth Of Groceries From Trader Joe’s, Under $50

Bella Breakdown If you’re like me, Trader Joe’s is your go-to store for healthy, cheap groceries. It’s amazing how everything at Trader Joe’s is top quality, but with a much lower price tag than other brand names. Trader Joe’s carries only (or almost only) their own products, making it much cheaper for them to produce and stock their items. If you need some shopping inspiration, here is a grocery and meal list that will get you through the week for under $50! Grocery List Organic spinach, 1 bag — $1.99 Onion, 1 — $0.69 Avocado — $1.99 Sweet Potatoes,...

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Awesome Game Day Treats

Bella Breakdown It’s October, which means we are in the beginning of football season. Every given Sunday, Monday, and Thursday we gather around the television, or our phones to watch our favorite team either dominate, or break our hearts for yet another year. If you’re not necessarily into the game, you might be into all of the food it has to offer. Pizza, wings, chips, beer. If you find yourself sick of all the usual foods, you might be into cooking up something a little more creative come game day. 1. Mongolian Wings This recipe will take you out...

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Barefoot Contessa’s Ina Garten Details Her Extensive Career

  Katie Couric takes us on a tour behind the career and life of Ina Garten is explored. Ina is the author of the Barefoot Contessa cookbooks, and has an acclaimed cooking show on the Food Network. But Ina’s career went in many different directions throughout her life. She even worked in the White House, where served in a group that oversaw the budgets for the Department of Energy, looked over nuclear policy and was staffed under both Presidents Carter and Nixon. While this ultimately wasn’t for her, she got into cooking late in the game. As a young...

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