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6 tips for cutting costs on back-to-school shopping
6 tips for cutting costs on back-to-school shopping
An estimated $135 billion will be spent on back-to-school and back-to-college shopping in 2023, according to the National Retail Federation, representing the second-largest spending period of the year, behind only the holidays
2023-08-10 22:27
What's up with your houseplant? Here's how to figure it out.
What's up with your houseplant? Here's how to figure it out.
It's every houseplant lover's worst nightmare. You're cosied up on the sofa with a blanket
2023-06-15 21:59
Best Prime Day 3D Printer Deals: Give Your Creativity a Boost for Less
Best Prime Day 3D Printer Deals: Give Your Creativity a Boost for Less
The introduction of commercial-grade 3D printers in the early 2000s drastically changed manufacturing on a
2023-07-10 02:53
US seizes $1 bn worth of fake luxury goods in NY
US seizes $1 bn worth of fake luxury goods in NY
Anyone who walks the streets of Manhattan can observe sidewalk vendors hawking...
2023-11-16 10:16
7 Morning Habits That Can Affect Your Entire Day
7 Morning Habits That Can Affect Your Entire Day
Set the right tone for the rest of the day by following these expert-approved tips.
2023-08-18 00:29
Anker's sleep earbuds are down to the lowest price ever for Prime Day
Anker's sleep earbuds are down to the lowest price ever for Prime Day
Take 23% off: Score the Soundcore by Anker sleep earbuds for $99.99 on Prime Day.
2023-10-12 02:54
Poor education, stigma fuel Philippines' soaring HIV infections
Poor education, stigma fuel Philippines' soaring HIV infections
HIV infections are soaring in the Philippines, with experts blaming online dating, poor sex education and conservative attitudes in the deeply religious country for fuelling...
2023-11-30 12:58
Gordon Ramsay takes on Louisianian gumbo
Gordon Ramsay takes on Louisianian gumbo
Gumbo is a Louisiana institution. Fusing together flavours from the state’s Creole and Cajun heritage, it’s traditionally a deeply-flavoured stew. After exploring southern Louisiana, this is Gordon Ramsay’s version of a traditional gumbo… Chicken andouille gumbo with rice Serves: 8 Ingredients: For the braised chicken: 4 boneless, skin-on chicken breasts 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs, thighs attached 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 2½ tsp kosher salt, divided 2 tbsp grapeseed oil 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 celery stalks, diced 2 yellow onions, diced 8 cups chicken stock 3 sprigs thyme 3 spring onions, trimmed and chopped 1 lemon, cut in half, seeds removed For the gumbo base: 227g andouille sausage, cut into 1.3cm-thick slices 108g unsalted butter 125g all-purpose flour 2 celery stalks, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 red bell pepper, finely diced 1 green bell pepper, finely diced 1 yellow onion, finely diced 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp cayenne pepper ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 tbsp hot sauce For the rice: 341g white rice 946ml water 2 sprigs thyme, picked 2 tsp kosher salt Method: 1. Make the braised chicken: Season the chicken with the pepper and two teaspoons of the salt. In a large pot over medium heat, add the oil. Once the oil is shimmering, sear the chicken on all sides until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, and work in batches if necessary. 2. Remove the chicken from the pan and add the garlic, celery, and onions. Cook in the chicken fat until the vegetables begin to caramelise. Season with the remaining salt. 3. Add the chicken back to the pot and cover with the chicken stock. Add the thyme, scallions, and lemon halves and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking on a low heat until the chicken is tender and can easily be pulled apart, about one hour. 4. Remove the chicken from the stock and shred the meat from the bones. Cover the chicken and refrigerate until ready to use. Strain and reserve the chicken stock and discard the vegetables and thyme. 5. Make the gumbo base: In another large pot over a medium heat, add the andouille sausage and cook until the fat has rendered and the sausage has crisped. 6. Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage from the pot and set aside on a paper towel–lined plate. 7. To the fat in the pot, add the butter. Once the butter is completely melted, add the flour and mix until a thick paste forms to make a roux. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking, stirring constantly until the roux has turned a very deep brown, about 30 to 45 minutes. 8. Add the celery, garlic, bell peppers, and onion. Continue cooking until the vegetables are softened, about five minutes. Season with the salt, cayenne, and black pepper. 9. Add the reserved chicken stock and the hot sauce and bring to a simmer. Continue cooking on low until the gumbo base has thickened, about 30 minutes. 10. Make the rice: In a medium pot over a medium heat, add the rice, water, thyme and salt and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook until all the moisture has evaporated, about 20 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork just before serving. 11. Add the pulled chicken and andouille sausage to the gumbo and serve with the rice. Recipe from ‘Gordon Ramsay’s Uncharted: A Culinary Adventure With 60 Recipes From Around The Globe’ (National Geographic, £25). Read More Three meat-free dishes to try this National Vegetarian Week How to make TikTok’s viral whole roasted cauliflower Gordon Ramsay: ‘I’m going off the beaten track to become a better cook’ Gordon Ramsay’s coffee-spiced pork shoulder recipe What is coronation chicken? The story of the royal recipe and how to make it Healthy lemony smoked salmon pasta that takes zero effort
2023-05-17 19:51
93-year-old woman and grandson complete journey to all 63 US national parks
93-year-old woman and grandson complete journey to all 63 US national parks
Brad Ryan and his grandmother Joy Ryan set out on a journey to visit all 63 national parks seven and a half years ago. This week they completed their goal when they arrived at the National Park of American Samoa.
2023-05-21 02:46
Goldman Is Bullish on Heineken for First Time in Three Years
Goldman Is Bullish on Heineken for First Time in Three Years
For the first time in three years, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. analysts say it’s time to buy shares
2023-07-14 19:50
Believe it or not, Prime Day is a perfect time to snag an electric scooter on sale
Believe it or not, Prime Day is a perfect time to snag an electric scooter on sale
UPDATE: Jul. 12, 2023, 6:20 p.m. EDT This list has been updated with the best
2023-07-13 06:25
Meet 'Zombie Star,' soon one of the strongest magnets in the universe
Meet 'Zombie Star,' soon one of the strongest magnets in the universe
Astronomers have been studying a weird old star in deep space that is alive —
2023-08-18 02:16