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CHOW.com's John Birdsall shows how he makes perfect salted almonds for cocktail hour at his house—all you need is a paper grocery bag. CHOW.com's John Birdsall shows how he makes perfect salted almonds for cocktail hour at his house—all you need is a paper grocery bag.« less

Anyone with a Le Creuset or similar enamel-coated pot knows what a challenge it can be to clean this type of cookware. CHOW.com's Katy Davies shares an unusual trick to help get even the most burnt di more » Anyone with a Le Creuset or similar enamel-coated pot knows what a challenge it can be to clean this type of cookware. CHOW.com's Katy Davies shares an unusual trick to help get even the most burnt dishes clean!« less

CHOW.com's Katy Davies shows you how to make simple skewered veggies for a holiday party or potluck. CHOW.com's Katy Davies shows you how to make simple skewered veggies for a holiday party or potluck.« less

Susan Feniger, chef at Street restaurant in LA, introduces her favorite salted lassi drink based on her travels in India. And she adds her own special twist to make the traditional yogurt drink even m more » Susan Feniger, chef at Street restaurant in LA, introduces her favorite salted lassi drink based on her travels in India. And she adds her own special twist to make the traditional yogurt drink even more refreshing.« less

Susan Feniger, chef at Street restaurant in LA, cofounder of Border Grill, and author of Susan Feniger's Street Food, shares an easy way to make crispy fried chicken based on Japanese tatsutage. Susan Feniger, chef at Street restaurant in LA, cofounder of Border Grill, and author of Susan Feniger's Street Food, shares an easy way to make crispy fried chicken based on Japanese tatsutage.« less

CHOW.com's John Birdsall shares an easy way to use up leftover rice based on a tip from his Filipino mother-in-law. CHOW.com's John Birdsall shares an easy way to use up leftover rice based on a tip from his Filipino mother-in-law.« less

CHOW.com's Suzy Brannon shares a quick test to use on your baking soda to tell if it's still good for baking, or if it should be put to other uses, like cleaning. CHOW.com's Suzy Brannon shares a quick test to use on your baking soda to tell if it's still good for baking, or if it should be put to other uses, like cleaning.« less

CHOW.com's Suzy Brannon demonstrates a simple test to use on baking powder to avoid any kind of disaster while making baked treats! CHOW.com's Suzy Brannon demonstrates a simple test to use on baking powder to avoid any kind of disaster while making baked treats!« less

On your way to class and don't have much time to make your iced coffee? Boston University student and CHOW.com intern Austin Pohlen shares an easy way to avoid diluting your coffee while still chillin more » On your way to class and don't have much time to make your iced coffee? Boston University student and CHOW.com intern Austin Pohlen shares an easy way to avoid diluting your coffee while still chilling it quickly, so you stay on schedule.« less

Modernist Cuisine's Scott Heimendinger shows how a microwave can make a fluffy, impressive dessert out of boxed cake mix using a technique explored in the new cookbook Modernist Cuisine at Home. Modernist Cuisine's Scott Heimendinger shows how a microwave can make a fluffy, impressive dessert out of boxed cake mix using a technique explored in the new cookbook Modernist Cuisine at Home.« less