Why Adding Mayo to Muffins is a Good Idea

It’s really simple. Mixing in one tablespoon of mayo into your wet ingredients will significantly improve your muffins. The mayonnaise will make the muffins moist when they come out of the oven, and they will improve their texture. This little trick is already used by professional chefs with all sorts of baked goods, including chocolate cakes, so there is nothing that should stop you from trying it.

Now, you understandably might fear that mayo will affect the way muffins taste. But that won’t happen because the quantity you introduce is not enough to overpower other flavors.

Due to its ingredients, mayonnaise can also come in handy if you are out of some muffin ingredients. For example, if you are out of eggs, just add three tablespoons of mayonnaise to the wet ingredients for every egg you plan to use. It will work as a charm.

The post Mayo is the Secret Ingredient Your Muffins Need appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Make Sure to Remove Excess Water From the Cabbage

It is crucial to remove as much water from the cabbage as possible. If you fail to do so, you will end up with soggy and unappetizing coleslaw. A great way to avoid this is to shred the cabbage and salt it ahead of time. This way, the excess moisture will be drained, and your coleslaw will be perfectly crisp.

Don’t Go Overboard With the Dressing

Getting the right amount of dressing for coleslaw is crucial. You should add the dressing in batches and have a taste each time in order to hit that sweet spot. If you put all the dressing at once and go overboard, you will have a soggy coleslaw experience.

Experiment With Different Additions and Flavors

To make perfect coleslaw for your taste, you shouldn’t be afraid to experiment. Add some nuts and seeds to add your coleslaw, a crunchy component. Or simply try introducing a splash of hot sauce, soy sauce, or tamarind.

Use Fresh Veggies

This should go without saying, but the fresher the veggies, the better coleslaw you will have. If you use vegetables that have been sitting in your fridge for a while, you will be in for disappointment.

The post Make Perfect Coleslaw Every Time With These Simple Tips appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

According to Hall, she learned the secret to the “perfect egg salad” from fellow chef Nancy Silverton. And it couldn’t be simpler. You only need to tear up the egg whites and crumble the egg yolk before mixing it with mayonnaise. This quick step should help you achieve a “much more creamier egg salad.”

Besides “stealing” this trick from Hall, it wouldn’t hurt to follow the rest of her recipe because the final product looks amazingly delicious.

Carla Hall’s Recipe for Perfect Egg Salad

Hall starts her recipe by combining ¼ cup of mayo with two teaspoons of mustard, two teaspoons of finely chopped sweet onion, and two teaspoons of finely chopped chives in a bowl. She then adds salt and pepper before mixing everything together.

Next, Hall adds six boiled eggs, having previously used Silverton’s tip, and folds them into the mayo mixture. She places sliced cucumbers and egg salad between two pieces of toasted bread. The result is the best-looking egg salad sandwich we’ve seen in a while.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Carla Hall (@carlaphall)

The post Carla Hall Shares the Secret For “Perfect Egg Salad” appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

However, looking at beef jerky as just a snack is a shame since it can be used in all sorts of other ways. Check out some of the tastiest ideas for beef jerky besides snacking below.

Toss it in a Salad

Want to make your salad more flavorful? Then simply crumble some beef jerky and toss it in. They will be small bits of surprise that will help you eat healthier.

Add it To Your Omelet

Beef jerky can elevate a classic omelet and make it an even more appetizing breakfast dish. As a bonus, you’ll get a bit of extra energy to start your day, thanks to all that protein.

Use it as Protein in Soups and Stews

Beef jerky can efficiently replace other proteins in soups and stews. Best of all, you can experiment with different flavors of beef jerky to put a new twist on your favorite soups and stews. 

Pair it With Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are quite healthy, but not a lot of people like how they taste. This is where beef jerky can come in. As it turns out, you can mix beef jerky with roasted Brussels sprouts and tone down their bitter taste. 

The post Tastiest Ideas For Beef Jerky Besides Snacking appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Unfortunately, the berry-flavored milkshake had a limited run that ended in early July, and there is no indication that McDonald’s might bring it back anytime soon. But all is not lost. If you enjoyed Grimace Shake, you’ll be happy to learn that you can also make it at home.

TikTok food creator Cookin With Megg shared a video recipe for a homemade version of Grimace Shake, and it looks quite easy.

According to Cookin With Megg’s video, which has close to six million views, all you need to do is combine vanilla ice cream, blueberries, a handful of raspberries, and milk in a blender. Then blend until smooth, pour into glasses, and top with whipped cream. That’s it.

TikToker’s homemade Grimace Shake turned out to be quite popular among social media users, who were eager to try it out.

“Thank you my sons been asking for it too and been disappointed because they don’t have it anymore definitely making this for him now,” one user wrote in the comments section.

“This looks like it tastes better then the grimace shake,” another added.

The post Make McDonald’s Grimace Shake at Home With This Easy Recipe appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

However, your experience at Taco Bell can be even better. You only need to use these hacks and tips.

Swap the Beans

Beans are the key ingredient of many Taco Bell menu items, but that doesn’t mean you can’t skip them if you are not a fan. Simply ask the staff to swap the beans for extra meat or potatoes, and they will usually oblige.

Order “Fresco Style” if You Want to Eat Healthier

Almost all Taco Bell menu items are available in a healthier version. To get it, simply order the desired item, “Fresco Style,” and the staff will replace the high-calorie ingredients with low-calorie and low-fat alternatives.

Ask for Grilled Burritos

Some of the burritos at Taco Bell come grilled, while others don’t. But if you like the taste of grilled burritos, you can have all of them grilled. You just need to ask for it.

Have More Than One Taco Bell Freeze

When you order a Taco Bell Freeze, you don’t have to opt for only one flavor. The staff will gladly combine multiple flavors into one cup. This allows you to be creative and try out all sorts of exciting options.

The post These Hacks and Tips Will Help You Have a Better Experience at Taco Bell appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

TikTok user Casey Rieger recently shared a video with a genius hack that will allow you to get every drop of ketchup out of the bottle in no time. And it is simpler than you might expect.

“OK, I saw someone do this on TikTok, and I thought it was genius. So, I’m going to give it a try,” Rieger says at the start of the clip while holding a bottle of ketchup that is nearly emptied out.

The TikTok then proceeds to spin her arm in a counterclock motion while holding the ketchup bottle at its base. After several seconds of spinning, all the ketchup is pushed towards the lid, allowing for an easy squeeze.

Rieger’s video became a hit on social media, getting more than 22 million views since being posted back in August. Most TikTok users were impressed with the hack, although there were some who proposed an even easier solution.

“Life hack: store it on the lid like you’re supposed to,” one user wrote.

“Or just store it upside down?” another one added.

The post This Hack Will Allow You to Get Every Drop of Ketchup Out of the Bottle appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

De Laurentiis recently shared her recipe for chicken piccata on TikTok, saying that it is the most requested dish by her followers. The numbers backed her claim, considering that the clip received close to three million views since being posted back in August.

How to Make Giada De Laurentiis’ Chicken Piccata

To start off, you will need to take chicken breasts and season them generously with salt and pepper. According to De Laurentiis, this is an important step as it gives flavor to every piece of chicken, especially if you are using skinless breasts.

After seasoning chicken breasts, dredge them in flour, but make sure not to overdo it. They need just “a little bit of flour.”

Next, mix butter and olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the sizzling starts, brown the chicken on both sides until they get a golden crust.

Take out the chicken onto a plate and then add ½ of chicken broth (or  ¾ cup if you like it “saucy”), whole lemon-worth of lemon juice, and ¼ cup of capers to the pan.

Once the sauce is slightly reduced, return the chicken breasts to the pan and finish cooking them. If you struggle to know when the chicken is done, De Laurentiis recommends touching it. A springy surface means that it needs to cook more, while a firm surface means it is already cooked.

If you prefer video instructions, check out De Laurentiis’ video in full below.

The post Giada De Laurentiis Shares Her Recipe for Chicken Piccata appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Poland is famous for its strawberries, which are considered among the best in the world. At some point during the 20th century, someone in Poland figured out they could take those tasty strawberries, turn them into a sauce, and combine it with pasta. This gave birth to Polish strawberry pasta, which still remains popular across the country.

How to Make Polish Strawberry Pasta

There are several variations of  Polish strawberry pasta recipe, but we decided to bring you the one shared by TikTok user Monica Zielinski. It is cheap, fast, and quite simple.

For starters, you need to cook some pasta of your choice, drain it, and put it aside. Then, you take a cup of strawberries, wash them, remove the stem, and squish them in a bowl. You don’t need to mush them completely, it’s just important that they release their juice.

After you end up with a bowl of squished strawberries, add a tablespoon of sugar and a scoop of sour cream. Mix it all together into a sauce and dress your pasta with it. Dig in.

You can watch Zielinski’s video below, and make sure to let us know if you liked the dish.

The post You Should Consider Trying Polish Strawberry Pasta appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Despite competitors like Burger King and KFC introducing onion rings as a side a while ago, McDonald’s has yet to follow along. And according to TikToker Mike Haracz, former corporate chef at McDonald’s, there is a good reason for that.

Responding to a question by a follower, Haracz explained that McDonald’s doesn’t sell onion rings because of “efficiency”. According to Haracz, McDonald’s is “most profitable when it is most efficient,” and that strive for efficiency even prompted the fast-food chain to start reducing their menu offerings lately.

The reason why making onion rings would make McDonald’s less efficient is because they already have a side option in French fries that works for them and brings them a lot of money. French fries are easier to make, sell like crazy, and come with a huge markup for the fast food chain.

On the other hand, onion rings are more complicated to make, wouldn’t come with a significant markup, and would also cut into French fries consumption. A lot of customers would prefer onion rings over French fries, making them less profitable.

Haracz concludes that McDonald’s will likely introduce onion rings as a limited option at some point, but you shouldn’t expect that to happen anytime soon.

The post We Finally Know Why You Can’t Get Onion Rings at McDonald’s appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Why Adding Mayo to Muffins is a Good Idea

It’s really simple. Mixing in one tablespoon of mayo into your wet ingredients will significantly improve your muffins. The mayonnaise will make the muffins moist when they come out of the oven, and they will improve their texture. This little trick is already used by professional chefs with all sorts of baked goods, including chocolate cakes, so there is nothing that should stop you from trying it.

Now, you understandably might fear that mayo will affect the way muffins taste. But that won’t happen because the quantity you introduce is not enough to overpower other flavors.

Due to its ingredients, mayonnaise can also come in handy if you are out of some muffin ingredients. For example, if you are out of eggs, just add three tablespoons of mayonnaise to the wet ingredients for every egg you plan to use. It will work as a charm.

The post Mayo is the Secret Ingredient Your Muffins Need appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Make Sure to Remove Excess Water From the Cabbage

It is crucial to remove as much water from the cabbage as possible. If you fail to do so, you will end up with soggy and unappetizing coleslaw. A great way to avoid this is to shred the cabbage and salt it ahead of time. This way, the excess moisture will be drained, and your coleslaw will be perfectly crisp.

Don’t Go Overboard With the Dressing

Getting the right amount of dressing for coleslaw is crucial. You should add the dressing in batches and have a taste each time in order to hit that sweet spot. If you put all the dressing at once and go overboard, you will have a soggy coleslaw experience.

Experiment With Different Additions and Flavors

To make perfect coleslaw for your taste, you shouldn’t be afraid to experiment. Add some nuts and seeds to add your coleslaw, a crunchy component. Or simply try introducing a splash of hot sauce, soy sauce, or tamarind.

Use Fresh Veggies

This should go without saying, but the fresher the veggies, the better coleslaw you will have. If you use vegetables that have been sitting in your fridge for a while, you will be in for disappointment.

The post Make Perfect Coleslaw Every Time With These Simple Tips appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

According to Hall, she learned the secret to the “perfect egg salad” from fellow chef Nancy Silverton. And it couldn’t be simpler. You only need to tear up the egg whites and crumble the egg yolk before mixing it with mayonnaise. This quick step should help you achieve a “much more creamier egg salad.”

Besides “stealing” this trick from Hall, it wouldn’t hurt to follow the rest of her recipe because the final product looks amazingly delicious.

Carla Hall’s Recipe for Perfect Egg Salad

Hall starts her recipe by combining ¼ cup of mayo with two teaspoons of mustard, two teaspoons of finely chopped sweet onion, and two teaspoons of finely chopped chives in a bowl. She then adds salt and pepper before mixing everything together.

Next, Hall adds six boiled eggs, having previously used Silverton’s tip, and folds them into the mayo mixture. She places sliced cucumbers and egg salad between two pieces of toasted bread. The result is the best-looking egg salad sandwich we’ve seen in a while.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Carla Hall (@carlaphall)

The post Carla Hall Shares the Secret For “Perfect Egg Salad” appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

However, looking at beef jerky as just a snack is a shame since it can be used in all sorts of other ways. Check out some of the tastiest ideas for beef jerky besides snacking below.

Toss it in a Salad

Want to make your salad more flavorful? Then simply crumble some beef jerky and toss it in. They will be small bits of surprise that will help you eat healthier.

Add it To Your Omelet

Beef jerky can elevate a classic omelet and make it an even more appetizing breakfast dish. As a bonus, you’ll get a bit of extra energy to start your day, thanks to all that protein.

Use it as Protein in Soups and Stews

Beef jerky can efficiently replace other proteins in soups and stews. Best of all, you can experiment with different flavors of beef jerky to put a new twist on your favorite soups and stews. 

Pair it With Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are quite healthy, but not a lot of people like how they taste. This is where beef jerky can come in. As it turns out, you can mix beef jerky with roasted Brussels sprouts and tone down their bitter taste. 

The post Tastiest Ideas For Beef Jerky Besides Snacking appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Unfortunately, the berry-flavored milkshake had a limited run that ended in early July, and there is no indication that McDonald’s might bring it back anytime soon. But all is not lost. If you enjoyed Grimace Shake, you’ll be happy to learn that you can also make it at home.

TikTok food creator Cookin With Megg shared a video recipe for a homemade version of Grimace Shake, and it looks quite easy.

According to Cookin With Megg’s video, which has close to six million views, all you need to do is combine vanilla ice cream, blueberries, a handful of raspberries, and milk in a blender. Then blend until smooth, pour into glasses, and top with whipped cream. That’s it.

TikToker’s homemade Grimace Shake turned out to be quite popular among social media users, who were eager to try it out.

“Thank you my sons been asking for it too and been disappointed because they don’t have it anymore definitely making this for him now,” one user wrote in the comments section.

“This looks like it tastes better then the grimace shake,” another added.

The post Make McDonald’s Grimace Shake at Home With This Easy Recipe appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

However, your experience at Taco Bell can be even better. You only need to use these hacks and tips.

Swap the Beans

Beans are the key ingredient of many Taco Bell menu items, but that doesn’t mean you can’t skip them if you are not a fan. Simply ask the staff to swap the beans for extra meat or potatoes, and they will usually oblige.

Order “Fresco Style” if You Want to Eat Healthier

Almost all Taco Bell menu items are available in a healthier version. To get it, simply order the desired item, “Fresco Style,” and the staff will replace the high-calorie ingredients with low-calorie and low-fat alternatives.

Ask for Grilled Burritos

Some of the burritos at Taco Bell come grilled, while others don’t. But if you like the taste of grilled burritos, you can have all of them grilled. You just need to ask for it.

Have More Than One Taco Bell Freeze

When you order a Taco Bell Freeze, you don’t have to opt for only one flavor. The staff will gladly combine multiple flavors into one cup. This allows you to be creative and try out all sorts of exciting options.

The post These Hacks and Tips Will Help You Have a Better Experience at Taco Bell appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

TikTok user Casey Rieger recently shared a video with a genius hack that will allow you to get every drop of ketchup out of the bottle in no time. And it is simpler than you might expect.

“OK, I saw someone do this on TikTok, and I thought it was genius. So, I’m going to give it a try,” Rieger says at the start of the clip while holding a bottle of ketchup that is nearly emptied out.

The TikTok then proceeds to spin her arm in a counterclock motion while holding the ketchup bottle at its base. After several seconds of spinning, all the ketchup is pushed towards the lid, allowing for an easy squeeze.

Rieger’s video became a hit on social media, getting more than 22 million views since being posted back in August. Most TikTok users were impressed with the hack, although there were some who proposed an even easier solution.

“Life hack: store it on the lid like you’re supposed to,” one user wrote.

“Or just store it upside down?” another one added.

The post This Hack Will Allow You to Get Every Drop of Ketchup Out of the Bottle appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

De Laurentiis recently shared her recipe for chicken piccata on TikTok, saying that it is the most requested dish by her followers. The numbers backed her claim, considering that the clip received close to three million views since being posted back in August.

How to Make Giada De Laurentiis’ Chicken Piccata

To start off, you will need to take chicken breasts and season them generously with salt and pepper. According to De Laurentiis, this is an important step as it gives flavor to every piece of chicken, especially if you are using skinless breasts.

After seasoning chicken breasts, dredge them in flour, but make sure not to overdo it. They need just “a little bit of flour.”

Next, mix butter and olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once the sizzling starts, brown the chicken on both sides until they get a golden crust.

Take out the chicken onto a plate and then add ½ of chicken broth (or  ¾ cup if you like it “saucy”), whole lemon-worth of lemon juice, and ¼ cup of capers to the pan.

Once the sauce is slightly reduced, return the chicken breasts to the pan and finish cooking them. If you struggle to know when the chicken is done, De Laurentiis recommends touching it. A springy surface means that it needs to cook more, while a firm surface means it is already cooked.

If you prefer video instructions, check out De Laurentiis’ video in full below.

The post Giada De Laurentiis Shares Her Recipe for Chicken Piccata appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Poland is famous for its strawberries, which are considered among the best in the world. At some point during the 20th century, someone in Poland figured out they could take those tasty strawberries, turn them into a sauce, and combine it with pasta. This gave birth to Polish strawberry pasta, which still remains popular across the country.

How to Make Polish Strawberry Pasta

There are several variations of  Polish strawberry pasta recipe, but we decided to bring you the one shared by TikTok user Monica Zielinski. It is cheap, fast, and quite simple.

For starters, you need to cook some pasta of your choice, drain it, and put it aside. Then, you take a cup of strawberries, wash them, remove the stem, and squish them in a bowl. You don’t need to mush them completely, it’s just important that they release their juice.

After you end up with a bowl of squished strawberries, add a tablespoon of sugar and a scoop of sour cream. Mix it all together into a sauce and dress your pasta with it. Dig in.

You can watch Zielinski’s video below, and make sure to let us know if you liked the dish.

The post You Should Consider Trying Polish Strawberry Pasta appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.

Despite competitors like Burger King and KFC introducing onion rings as a side a while ago, McDonald’s has yet to follow along. And according to TikToker Mike Haracz, former corporate chef at McDonald’s, there is a good reason for that.

Responding to a question by a follower, Haracz explained that McDonald’s doesn’t sell onion rings because of “efficiency”. According to Haracz, McDonald’s is “most profitable when it is most efficient,” and that strive for efficiency even prompted the fast-food chain to start reducing their menu offerings lately.

The reason why making onion rings would make McDonald’s less efficient is because they already have a side option in French fries that works for them and brings them a lot of money. French fries are easier to make, sell like crazy, and come with a huge markup for the fast food chain.

On the other hand, onion rings are more complicated to make, wouldn’t come with a significant markup, and would also cut into French fries consumption. A lot of customers would prefer onion rings over French fries, making them less profitable.

Haracz concludes that McDonald’s will likely introduce onion rings as a limited option at some point, but you shouldn’t expect that to happen anytime soon.

The post We Finally Know Why You Can’t Get Onion Rings at McDonald’s appeared first on thedancingcucumber.com.