How To Make Perfect Bacon in the Oven

We're betting there's a pretty high chance that you love bacon, since a lot of people do! But if you're tired of greasy stovetops or are interested in trying something new then how about baking bacon? Check out "How To Make Perfect Bacon in the Oven" below! How To Make Perfect Bacon in the Oven What You Need Ingredients1 to 2 pounds bacon EquipmentAluminum foil1 to 2 baking sheetsTongsPaper towelsPlatter Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F: Turn on the oven and preheat to 400°F. Place a rack in the lower third of the oven. If you're cooking multiple sheets of bacon, position a second rack in the top third of the oven. Arrange...

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How To Create a Marbled Effect When Decorating Cookies

We've all seen the delicious holiday treats in the display windows and cases at stores. If you're making some homemade ones for yourself and others, check out "How To Create a Marbled Effect When Decorating Cookies" to make your cookies not only delicious, but almost too pretty to eat! How To Create a Marbled Effect When Decorating Cookies What You Need Ingredients1 batch cookies1 batch border icing2 or more batches flood icing, contrasting colors → To make the icing, check out How to Decorate Cookies with Icing: The Easiest, Simplest Method Equipment2 squeeze bottles1 toothpick Basic Marbling: Outline and flood the cookies with...

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Winter Recipe: Bigos Stew

Winter months can be a challenge to cook in, but they don't have to be! Check out "Winter Recipe: Bigos Stew" for a tasty dish that everyone will love! Bigos Stew Serves 12 to 15 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms1/2 pound thick-cut smoky bacon, diced2 pounds pork butt or shoulder, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch cubes1 pound smoked pork sausage, like smoked kielbasa, cut into thick slices1 pound fresh pork sausage, cut into thick slices12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) good amber beer or red wine2 medium yellow onions, diced12- to 16-ounces fresh mushrooms, like button or cremini, diced2 tablespoons tomato paste3 cloves garlic, minced1 quart sauerkraut...

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5 Tips: How To Quickly Make Your House Look Cleaner Than It Is

Company's coming in a little while, and the place is a mess! What to do? Check out these 5 quick tips to make your pad seem a lot cleaner than it actually may be: "5 Tips: How To Quickly Make Your House Look Cleaner Than It Is". 1. Clean the Three T's: Toilets, Tabletops, the Television. What? The television? Yup! Most living rooms are centered around your tv and the amount of dust that hangs on it, your netflix stack and dvd box set pile that's off to one side could be tell tale signs of why the rest of your house isn't exactly spotless. Plus if you sit chatting in the living room, you'll be staring at it wishing you would have moved...

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