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About This Recipe This recipe for Greek Salad comes from Instacart team member Michael R. Michael, who was a chef for 10 years prior to joining the Instacart team, noted about this special recipe: "Greek salad was one of the first things I learned how to make and I've been adjusting it to my taste ever since." As a light greek salad with a tangy...
Nov 2, 2021
Read time: 2 min
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The term "on the rocks" essentially means "on ice". Serving your cocktail in a glass with ice keeps the drink chilled and dilutes it slightly as it melts. If you're new to ordering drinks, here's...
Jun 3, 2022
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Memorial Day weekend kicks off the beginning of summer as friends and family come together for neighborhood potlucks and BBQs. Whether you're looking for fun drinks to impress or something sweet and simple to end...
May 23, 2022
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Gin is a distilled liquor that gets its primary flavor from juniper berries, though it can be made using different botanicals and methods. This gives the gin a wide range of possible flavors to be...
May 23, 2022
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Cutting a pineapple is not as straightforward or easy as cutting other fruits. The prickly leaves on the top and the spiny parts around the edge can be intimidating. Since we can get our fill...
May 18, 2022
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Salmon is a popular seafood entree, and for good reason. It's tasty, easy to cook, and is loaded with protein and Omega 3 fatty acids. It's also super versatile. From poke bowls and breakfast dishes...
May 16, 2022
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What is a mocktail? Mocktails are delicious drinks that duplicate conventional cocktails, sans the alcohol. Why use mocktail recipes? Besides the advantage of zero hangovers, mocktails can also be nutrient-dense, utilizing ingredients such as coconut...
May 16, 2022
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Ginger beer is a spicy, aromatic mixer that can add a kick to all kinds of cocktails. Whether you're a master mixologist looking for some inspiration or brand new to bartending artistry, here are some...
May 12, 2022
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Craving some melt-in-your-mouth goodness? Sous vide is the method of slow-cooking vacuum-sealed ingredients in warm water using a tool called an immersion circulator. Try these 10 sous vide recipes to taste the difference. How to...
May 10, 2022
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Mushrooms are versatile and can be used in many recipes. You can add them to pasta, toss them in a salad, or cook them with meat. You can grill, sauté, stir-fry, roast, or stuff them...
May 2, 2022
Read time: 6 min