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Desmond Okafor

Desmond Okafor writes the seafood and meat counter guides and makes a habit of asking vendors how they'd cook what they're selling.

How to Crack Pecans at Home: 3 Simple Methods 2026

October 4, 2026 by Desmond Okafor
how to crack pecans at home

If you only need a cup or two of chopped pecans, the fastest way to crack them at home is a nutcracker and a … Read more

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How to Make Chess Pie From Scratch: Easy Classic Recipe (2026)

October 4, 2026 by Desmond Okafor
how to make chess pie from scratch

Chess pie looks like it took an afternoon, and most of that time is waiting. Learning how to make chess pie from scratch takes … Read more

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How to Make Pecan Pie Without Corn Syrup: Easy Recipe (2026)

October 4, 2026 by Desmond Okafor
how to make pecan pie without corn syrup

Making pecan pie without corn syrup takes one swap and one extra ingredient: use pure maple syrup alongside brown sugar for sweetness, and add … Read more

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How to Make Buttermilk Pie: Easy Classic Recipe (2026)

October 4, 2026 by Desmond Okafor
how to make buttermilk pie

Buttermilk pie is a Southern custard pie: eggs, sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, a little flour and lemon juice poured into a pastry crust and … Read more

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How to Blind Bake a Pie Crust Properly (October 2026)

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Okafor
how to blind bake a pie crust properly

Blind baking means baking an empty pie shell before the filling goes in, and doing it properly takes three things: cold dough, even pressure … Read more

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How to Make Pie Crust That Does Not Shrink: Easy (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Okafor
how to make pie crust that does not shrink

Learning how to make pie crust that does not shrink comes down to three things: keep the fat cold, handle the dough gently, and … Read more

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How to Make Lattice Pie Crust for Beginners (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Okafor
how to make lattice pie crust for beginners

A lattice pie crust is a top crust rolled out, cut into even strips, and woven over the filling in an over-under pattern so … Read more

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How to Season Greens Without Pork: 5 Easy Flavor Methods (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Okafor
how to season greens without pork

Seasoning greens without pork comes down to five things: fat, acid, chile heat, salt, and a savory background note that stands in for the … Read more

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How to Tell the Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes 2026

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Okafor
how to tell the difference between yams and sweet potatoes

Yams and sweet potatoes are two botanically unrelated vegetables that most US shoppers call by the same name. A true yam is the tuber … Read more

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How to Make Cornbread Without Buttermilk (2026)

October 3, 2026 by Desmond Okafor
how to make cornbread without buttermilk

You can absolutely make cornbread without buttermilk: sour a cup of milk with a spoon of vinegar or lemon juice, rest it five minutes, … Read more

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