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The ingredient that ruins the taste of pilaf: give it up

Chef and culinary expert Yulia Arkhipova told us which ingredient can ruin the taste of pilaf.

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Why Professional Chefs Sprinkle Meat With Powdered Sugar

Chef and culinary expert Yulia Arkhipova suggested one trick that will help you prepare delicious meat with a golden crust.

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How to properly cut potatoes for soup? Chefs told how to do it

Chef and culinary expert Yulia Arkhipova explained how to properly cut potatoes for soup.

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Not Just for Cleaning: 2 Good Reasons to Always Sift Flour

Chef, fourth-category baker, and culinary expert Yulia Arkhipova explained why flour needs to be sifted.

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Elementary Method: How to Defrost Meat Quickly – You Can Do It in 5 Minutes

Chef Yulia Arkhipova revealed how to quickly defrost meat.

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You're doing it in vain: what foods don't need to be washed before cooking

Chef Yulia Arkhipova explained which products are best not washed before cooking.

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Should You Wash a Pot After Boiling Eggs: An Expert Puts an End to This Question

Chef Yulia Arkhipova explained why it is still worth washing the pan thoroughly after boiling eggs.

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Eggs boil quickly and peel easily: do one trick with them before boiling

Chef Yulia Arkhipova suggested what to do with eggs before boiling so that they are easy to peel.

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