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Pieces of butter in a small bowl on a kitchen table

Can You Refreeze Butter? Safety, Quality, and Storage

June 2, 2026June 11, 2026tingLeave a Comment

You can refreeze butter if it thawed in the refrigerator and stayed cold. Refreezing mainly affects flavor and texture, not safety, when storage was safe.

Slices of lasagna on plates with a baking dish nearby

How to Reheat Lasagna in the Microwave Safely

May 11, 2026June 11, 2026tingLeave a Comment

Reheat lasagna in the microwave covered, with a little moisture, and check that the center reaches 165 F before eating.

Measuring cup of dry white rice with bowls of cooked rice, a saucepan, and a wooden spoon on a kitchen counter

How Many Cups of Rice Per Person?

April 28, 2026June 13, 2026ting

Plan about 1/4 cup dry rice per person for a side dish and 1/3 to 1/2 cup dry rice per person for bowls or main dishes. Cooked yield varies by rice type.

Pieces of fudge on a tray with a covered storage container nearby

Does Fudge Need to Be Refrigerated?

March 4, 2026June 14, 2026ting

Classic fudge does not always need refrigeration, but refrigerate it when the recipe, package, toppings, heat, humidity, or storage history makes safety uncertain.

Scrambled eggs being reheated in a covered microwave-safe dish

Can You Reheat Scrambled Eggs?

February 28, 2026June 10, 2026ting

You can reheat scrambled eggs if they were refrigerated promptly and are still within the normal leftover window. Reheat them to 165 degrees F, stir for even heating, and discard eggs left out too…

Warm biscuits on a parchment-lined baking tray with one split biscuit, melted butter, oven mitt, and wire rack

How to Reheat Biscuits

February 9, 2026June 15, 2026ting

The oven is the best way to reheat biscuits because it warms them evenly while keeping the outside lightly crisp.

Fried blooming onion-style petals on a wire rack with an air fryer basket, dipping sauce, and a digital food thermometer nearby

How to Reheat a Bloomin Onion: Oven and Air Fryer Tips

February 6, 2026June 12, 2026tingLeave a Comment

The best way to reheat a Bloomin Onion style fried onion is in an air fryer or oven so the coating can crisp again.

Reheating Pulled Pork: Techniques to Retain Optimal Flavor

January 29, 2026ting

Pulled pork is a common barbecue dish, typically made from the shoulder of a pig. It is usually smoked low and slow and cooked until tender in a low oven or slow cooker. Pulled…

Golden pierogies on a plate with herbs and a simple kitchen background

How to Cook Pierogies

January 7, 2026June 15, 2026ting

Pierogies can be boiled, pan fried, baked, or air fried. The best method depends on whether you want soft dumplings or crisp edges.

Hot dogs warming in a pan beside buns, mustard, and a food thermometer

Can You Eat Raw or Cold Hot Dogs?

December 22, 2025June 12, 2026ting

Most packaged hot dogs are fully cooked, but cold hot dogs are not always the safest choice. Reheat until steaming hot for higher risk eaters or uncertain handling.