This red lentil and chicken soup is a quick and easy version of Mulligatawny, the curry-flavored soup popular in Anglo-Indian cuisine. This red lentil and chicken soup is a quick and easy version of Mulligatawny, the curry-flavored soup popular in Anglo-Indian cuisine. If you’re a Seinfeld fan, you might remember it as Kramer’s favorite soup from the infamous Soup Nazi. Made with a rotisserie chicken and canned coconut milk, it’s a one-pot supper that you can have on the table in 45 minutes (or less, if you’re lazy like me and use a food processor to chop the vegetables). A little heads up: don’t skip the garnishes. The fresh cilantro and lime brighten up the flavor and add a much-needed pop of color. To make the dish a little heartier, sometimes I like to serve it with a scoop of basmati rice. But, really, store-bought or homemade naan is all you need to complete the meal. What you’ll need to make red lentil and chicken soup How to make red lentil and chicken soup Before we get started, a few words about the ingredients. It’s important to use red lentils, as opposed to another variety; they cook quickly, add wonderful flavor and thicken the soup nicely. They won’t hold their shape once cooked — that’s okay, they are intended to break down and give the soup a hearty texture. And Garam Masala is a fragrant Indian spice blend typically containing peppercorns, mace, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and nutmeg. It’s available at most large grocery stores (McCormick makes it as part of their Gourmet Collection), but if your regular supermarket does not carry it, you can always find it at Whole Foods or just substitute curry powder. Begin by chopping the vegetables and apple. I use a food processor; if you do the same, be sure to roughly chop the vegetables first, so that they process evenly. And be sure process only until the mixture is roughly chopped, not puréed. Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the Garam Masala and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the vegetable/apple mixture.   Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is softened. Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, lentils, ginger and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the lentils are tender and starting to break down.   Stir in the chicken and fresh lime, then taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle generously with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges. Note: This recipe has been written by Jenn Segal and republished on MudMatter with Author’s Permission. Please find the original link here – Indian Spiced Red Lentil & Chicken Soup.

These baked chicken meatballs make a quick, easy, and kid-friendly supper. If you’re looking for an alternative to saucy, rich beef meatballs, these light and elegant chicken meatballs fit the bill.  I love them with mashed potatoes, puréed cauliflower, or buttered noodles for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They also make a delicious appetizer — just make them smaller and spear them with toothpicks. What you’ll need to make chicken meatballs with tomato-balsamic glaze When purchasing ground chicken, stay away from extra-lean all breast meat; if the meat is too lean, the meatballs will come out dry and lacking in flavor. Tomato paste can be purchased in a small can or tube. While I use canned here, the tubed variety is more practical because you can use just what you need and store it in the fridge until you need it again.  To preserve canned tomato paste longer, freeze it in tablespoon-sized portions (use an ice cube tray or put tablespoon-sized portions on a cookie sheet).  Once frozen, transfer these portions into a freezer-safe plastic bag for future use. The recipe calls for pecorino Romano cheese, a hard Italian sheep milk cheese. It is similar to Parmigiano Reggiano, in that both cheeses have salty, umami-rich flavors, but pecorino Romano is saltier, tangier, and stronger in flavor. How to make chicken meatballs with tomato-balsamic glaze To begin, combine the egg, parsley, tomato paste, garlic, milk, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well with a wire whisk, making sure the tomato paste is completely dissolved. Add the ground chicken, grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Use your hand to mix the ingredients together; it will be somewhat wet. Using wet hands, form medium-sized balls and place into an ungreased 9-x-13-in baking dish. Next, make the glaze by combining the tomato paste, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and sugar in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Brush the glaze evenly over the meatballs. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball registers 160°F. Remove from the oven and serve. Note: This recipe has been written by Jenn Segal and republished on MudMatter with Author’s Permission. Please find the original link here – Chicken Meatballs with Tomato-Balsamic Glaze.

In every project developed within the .NET framework, whether it's a web, console, Windows, or mobile application, it is crucial to validate whether a string is empty, null, or contains anything, including whitespace. Therefore, I'm sharing this C# tip to demonstrate the optimal approach for checking if a string is null, empty, or consists solely of blank space. Certainly! In C#, you can efficiently check if a string is null, empty, or contains only whitespace using the string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace method. This method returns true if the string is null, empty, or consists only of white-space characters; otherwise, it returns false. The term "white space" includes all characters that are not visible on screen. For example, space, line break, tab and empty string are white space characters. Lets take example. Create a new console application in Visual Studio. Try this code below. class Program { static void Main(string[] args) { string nullString = null; string emptyString = ""; string whitespaceString = " "; string nonEmptyString = "Mudmatter"; Console.WriteLine("Result by using checking double quotes method - Wrong Method"); Console.WriteLine("{{nullstring}} is null or empty? {0}", nullString == ""); Console.WriteLine("{{emptyString}} is null or empty? {0}", emptyString == ""); Console.WriteLine("{{whitespaceString}} is null or empty? {0}", whitespaceString == ""); Console.WriteLine("{{nonEmptyString}} is null or empty? {0}", nonEmptyString == ""); Console.WriteLine(""); Console.WriteLine("---------------------------------------"); Console.WriteLine(""); Console.WriteLine("Result by using IsNullOrEmpty method - OK but not good"); Console.WriteLine("{{nullstring}} is null or empty? {0}", string.IsNullOrEmpty(nullString)); Console.WriteLine("{{emptyString}} is null or empty? {0}", string.IsNullOrEmpty(emptyString)); Console.WriteLine("{{whitespaceString}} is null or empty? {0}", string.IsNullOrEmpty(whitespaceString)); Console.WriteLine("{{nonEmptyString}} is null or empty? {0}", string.IsNullOrEmpty(nonEmptyString)); Console.WriteLine(""); Console.WriteLine("----------------------------------------"); Console.WriteLine(""); Console.WriteLine("Result by using IsNullOrWhiteSpace method - Best method"); Console.WriteLine("{{nullstring}} is null or empty? {0}", string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(nullString)); Console.WriteLine("{{emptyString}} is null or empty? {0}", string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(emptyString)); Console.WriteLine("{{whitespaceString}} is null or empty? {0}", string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(whitespaceString)); Console.WriteLine("{{nonEmptyString}} is null or empty? {0}", string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace(nonEmptyString)); Console.ReadKey(); } }   Output:   Short Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-yumUzLIoY Conclusion There are various methods to check if string is empty or not but the best method is using the string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace method. This method can check empty, null & any white space characters which are not visible on screen. So I recommend to use the string.IsNullOrWhiteSpace method.  

This chicken chili is a hearty, healthy dish you can feel good about eating. This is a healthy chili that you can actually feel good about eating: it’s made from scratch, loaded with veggies, and chock-full of protein-rich chicken and beans. Don’t worry, it’s still hearty and delicious — even your manly football fanatics will love it. What you’ll need to make Chicken Chili with White Beans . At first glance, the list of ingredients looks long but it’s really just a lot of spices; and while it simmers on the stove for almost two hours, active cooking time is only about 30 minutes. It’s important to use regular ground chicken – not the kind labeled “lean” – and same goes if you’re substituting ground turkey. Also, use Pomi boxed chopped tomatoes if you can find them; they are superior to canned tomatoes and lend nice texture to the chili. How to make it To begin, heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or nonreactive soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions and red bell pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring to prevent garlic from burning, about two minutes more. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the ground chicken, chili powder, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, oregano, cayenne pepper, and salt. As the chicken cooks, use a wooden spoon to break the meat into very small clumps; cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, partially covered with lid ajar, for about one hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in the white beans and simmer, uncovered for about 50 minutes more, or until the meat is tender and the flavors are well combined. For a soupier chili, you can add additional water. For a thicker chili, simmer uncovered until the desired consistency is reached. Taste and add more salt if necessary. Note that this chili is moderately spicy; feel free to adjust to your liking by increasing or decreasing the cayenne and red pepper flakes. Note: This recipe has been written by Jenn Segal and republished on MudMatter with Author’s Permission. Please find the original link here – Chicken Chili with White Beans.

This family- and weeknight-friendly chicken parmesan will rival your favorite Italian restaurant’s version. Chicken parmesan is a major family pleaser, but the traditional recipe can be time-consuming to make. Between the homemade sauce and pounding, breading, and pan-frying the chicken — not to mention melting the cheese over the chicken in the oven — the classic preparation takes well over an hour and leaves you with a sinkful of dishes. This easy recipe incorporates a few smart shortcuts, like using good-quality jarred sauce and chicken tenderloins, making it totally doable on a weeknight. You’ll notice that I don’t smother the chicken with sauce and cheese; this keeps the crust crispy (and you can always serve more sauce on the side). Chicken parm is a great dish to serve when you have people over since much of the prep can be done ahead of time. Serve with pasta, spaghetti squash, a salad, or a roasted vegetable. What You’ll Need To Make Chicken Parmesan Most recipes call for boneless skinless chicken breasts, which need to be sliced in half horizontally and pounded thin. I use chicken tenderloins, which can be quickly flattened with the palm of your hand to ensure even, quick cooking. Unlike the ready-to-cook thinly sliced chicken cutlets you find at the store, they are guaranteed to be tender and juicy. I recommend using jarred marinara sauce. The recipe only calls for 1-1/2 cups of sauce, so it doesn’t make sense to make it from scratch, especially when there are plenty of good store-bought options (I like Rao’s or Victoria). Japanese-style panko creates a feathery, crisp crust, and it also stays crispy long after it is cooked, so you don’t have to pan-fry the chicken at the very last minute. Mozzarella cheese is usually called for in chicken parmesan recipes. However, I prefer fontina, a semisoft cheese with a buttery, nutty flavor. Fontina stays gooey after it’s melted, while mozzarella tends to turn rubbery as soon as it comes out of the oven. Most large supermarkets carry Swedish or Danish fontina (with a red wax rind), which is ideal for cooking. If you can’t find it, shredded whole milk mozzarella is fine. Step-by-Step Instructions Step 1: Prep and Bread the Chicken Begin by prepping the tenderloins. You may notice a white tendon at the end of the tenderloin. Go ahead and trim it off with a knife or kitchen shears. Using the palm of your hand, gently flatten the tenderloins so that they are an even 1/4-inch thickness.   Season the flattened chicken all over with 1-1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a large shallow bowl (I use a pie plate), combine the panko, 3/4 cup of the Parmigiano Reggiano, the oregano, the thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix well, making sure there are no clumps of cheese. Place the flour in another shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a third bowl. Set up a breading station in this order: flour, eggs, panko. Dredge the chicken in the flour, coating evenly. Dip in the eggs, letting any excess drip off; then dredge in the panko mixture, turning and patting to adhere. Place the breaded chicken on a lined baking sheet. (The recipe can be prepared up to this point, covered, and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead of time. The breaded tenders can also be frozen for up to 3 months.) Step 2: Pan-Fry the Chicken In a large nonstick skillet, heat about 1/8 inch of oil over medium heat until shimmering. Place 5 or 6 tenders in the pan in a single layer. Cook until the first side is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Cook the remaining chicken in the same manner, adding additional oil only if necessary. Step 3: Top the Chicken with Cheese and Broil Place the cooked chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle the fontina and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano over the center of the chicken tenderloins, leaving the sides bare so that they remain crispy. Broil until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 1 to 2 minutes. Step 4: Serve Warm the marinara sauce, then taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. With store-bought sauce, I find a generous pinch of sugar and some fresh basil go a long way. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter or individual plates. Spoon the marinara sauce over the cheese, again leaving the sides bare so that they stay crispy. Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve. Note: This recipe has been written by Jenn Segal and republished on MudMatter with Author’s Permission. Please find the original link here – Easy Chicken Parmesan.

Also known as “margarita chicken,” this tequila lime chicken is loaded with bright Southwestern flavor.   Tequila Lime Chicken, a.k.a. Margarita Chicken, is one of those dishes that just screams fun. The marinade is a combination of tequila, lime, garlic and spices, and it’s loaded with bright Southwestern flavor. Contrary to what you might think, this recipe is family friendly. The tequila is mild and the chicken isn’t too spicy. Pair it with my black bean salad, restaurant-style salsa, cornbread muffins, and margaritas for a Southwestern-themed cookout. What You’ll Need To Make Tequila Lime Chicken How To Make Tequila Lime Chicken Step 1: Pound the Chicken Place the chicken breasts in a 1-gallon freezer bag and pound to an even ½-inch thickness. This both tenderizes the meat and ensures even cooking. Left in their natural shape, the thin side of the fillet dries out while the thicker side finishes cooking. Step 2: Make the Marinade Begin by zesting the limes with a fine or Microplane grater. Simply rub the lime in one direction against the blades, turning the fruit as you go. Be sure to remove only the green part; the white pith underneath is bitter. I don’t use the juice of the limes in the marinade because, contrary to popular belief, acidic ingredients (such as vinegar or lemon juice) do not tenderize lean boneless chicken breasts. Just the opposite: they “cook” the exterior of the meat and give it a leathery texture. The zest is enough to give the chicken the essence of lime, while still maintaining its succulent texture. Mix all of the ingredients except for the chicken together in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag (go ahead and use the same one you used for pounding if it is still in good shape). Add the chicken breasts to the bag and massage the marinade into the meat until evenly coated. Step 3: Marinate Seal the bag and place in a bowl in the refrigerator (the bowl protects against leakage); let the chicken marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Step 4: Grill Preheat the grill to high heat and cook, covered, for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook; when pounded thin, chicken breasts cook very quickly. Note: This recipe has been written by Jenn Segal and republished on MudMatter with Author’s Permission. Please find the original link here – Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken.

This easy vegetarian pasta bake gives you all the flavor of classic spinach and cheese cannelloni without the fuss. This vegetarian pasta bake is a quick and easy riff on classic spinach and ricotta cannelloni. Instead of stuffing traditional pasta shells, I toss penne pasta in a creamy sauce made with spinach, basil, and ricotta. After topping the dish with two flavorful cheeses, I bake it until golden and bubbly. To ensure a smooth and creamy texture, I add mascarpone (or cream cheese) to the sauce, which eliminates any potential graininess that can sometimes occur with ricotta-based sauces. While the pasta bakes, I usually toss a big salad to complete the meal. You’ll need to make Baked penne with spinach, ricotta & fontina How to make Baked penne with spinach, ricotta & fontina To begin, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the penne. Cook until al dente, about 9 minutes. The pasta will continue to cook in the oven, so you want it a bit underdone. Drain the pasta, then place it back in the pan and set aside. Meanwhile, drain the spinach and squeeze as dry as possible. In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, combine the dry spinach, basil, ricotta, mascarpone (or cream cheese), half-and-half cream, 1 cup fontina, 3 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Process until puréed. Add the spinach mixture to the pasta. Stir to combine. Transfer to a baking dish. Top with the remaining fontina and Pecorino Romano cheese. Bake until the pasta is bubbling and the top is golden in spots, about 20 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes, then serve.   Note: This recipe has been written by Jenn Segal and republished on MudMatter with Author’s Permission. Please find the original link here – Baked Penne with Spinach, Ricotta & Fontina.

In a dynamic web application, the session is crucial to hold the information of current logged in user identity/data. So someone without authentication cannot have access to some Page or any ActionResult, to implement this kind of functionality, we need to check session exists (is not null) in every action which required authentication. So, the general method is as follows: [HttpGet] public ActionResult Home() { if(Session["ID"] == null) return RedirectToAction("Login","Home"); } We have to check the above 2 statements each time and in each ActionResult, but it may cause 2 problems. Repeat Things: As per the good programming stranded, we don't have to repeat the things. Create a module of common code and access it multiple times/repeatedly Code missing: We have to write code multiple times so it might happen some time we forget to write code in some method or we missed it. How To Avoid? The ASP.NET MVC provides a very great mechanism i.e., Action Filters. An action filter is an attribute. You can apply most action filters to either an individual controller action or an entire controller. If you want to know more about action filter, please click here. So we will create a custom Action Filter that handles session expiration and if session is null, redirect to Login Action. Create a new class in your project and copy the following code: namespace Mayur.Web.Attributes { public class SessionTimeoutAttribute : ActionFilterAttribute { public override void OnActionExecuting(ActionExecutingContext filterContext) { HttpContext ctx = HttpContext.Current; if (HttpContext.Current.Session["ID"] == null) { filterContext.Result = new RedirectResult("~/Home/Login"); return; } base.OnActionExecuting(filterContext); } } } Now our Action Filter is created and we are ready to use it. The following code will show you how we can apply attribute to Action or to complete controller. 1. Apply to Action [HttpGet] [SessionTimeout] public ActionResult MyProfile() { return View(); } 2. Apply to Controller [SessionTimeout] public class HomeController : Controller { [HttpGet] public async ActionResult MyProfile() { return View(); } [HttpGet] public async ActionResult MyQuestions() { return View(); } [HttpGet] public async ActionResult MyArticles() { return View(); } } Now all actions of Home Controller will check for session when hit with the help of Action Filter. So we have reduced the code and repetitive things. This is the benefits of Action Filters. Happy coding !!!

In almost 90% of projects, we need to upload images to server and store them. In most cases, hackers try to exploit an image upload system and try to upload exploitable materials like web-shells, some harmful scripts, table deletions scripts, etc. To prevent this, I have written one helper function which validates file in many conditions and makes sure the file is in correct image format. The code is not fully written by me, I researched many articles and filtered the conditions which helps us to validate the required output. /// <summary> /// Verifies that a uploading file is in valid Image format /// </summary> /// <param name="postedFile">File which is selected for upload</param> /// <param name="imageMinBytes">Minimum file size in byte</param> /// <param name="imageMaxBytes">Maximum file size in byte</param> /// <returns>true if the file is a valid image format and false if it's not</returns> public static bool IsValidImageFormat(HttpPostedFileBase postedFile, int imageMinBytes, long imageMaxBytes) { //------------------------------------------- // Check the image extension //------------------------------------------- if (Path.GetExtension(postedFile.FileName).ToLower() != ".jpg" && Path.GetExtension(postedFile.FileName).ToLower() != ".png" && Path.GetExtension(postedFile.FileName).ToLower() != ".gif" && Path.GetExtension(postedFile.FileName).ToLower() != ".jpeg") { return false; } //------------------------------------------- // Check the image MIME types //------------------------------------------- if (postedFile.ContentType.ToLower() != "image/jpg" && postedFile.ContentType.ToLower() != "image/jpeg" && postedFile.ContentType.ToLower() != "image/pjpeg" && postedFile.ContentType.ToLower() != "image/gif" && postedFile.ContentType.ToLower() != "image/x-png" && postedFile.ContentType.ToLower() != "image/png") { return false; } //------------------------------------------- // Attempt to read the file and check the first bytes //------------------------------------------- try { if (!postedFile.InputStream.CanRead) { return false; } if (postedFile.ContentLength < imageMinBytes) { return false; } byte[] buffer = new byte[512]; postedFile.InputStream.Read(buffer, 0, 512); string content = System.Text.Encoding.UTF8.GetString(buffer); if (Regex.IsMatch(content, @"<script|<html|<head|<title|<body| <pre|<table|<a\s+href|<img|<plaintext|<cross\-domain\-policy", RegexOptions.IgnoreCase | RegexOptions.CultureInvariant | RegexOptions.Multiline)) { return false; } } catch (Exception) { return false; } //------------------------------------------- // Try to instantiate new Bitmap, if .NET will throw exception // we can assume that it's not a valid image //------------------------------------------- try { using (var bitmap = new System.Drawing.Bitmap(postedFile.InputStream)) { } } catch (Exception) { return false; } return true; } Hope it will help you. Let me know your thoughts!  

A Simple Cookie Wrapper Class for MVC: Easily Manage Cookies in Your Web Application In web development, managing cookies efficiently is a crucial part of building user-friendly applications. In this post, I will show you how to create a simple and reusable cookie helper class in MVC, which allows you to easily create, read, update, and delete cookies. This approach simplifies cookie management and ensures your code is clean and easy to maintain. Introduction to Cookie Management in MVC Cookies are small pieces of data stored in the user's browser. They are typically used for sessions, preferences, and other user-specific data. In MVC applications, handling cookies manually can be cumbersome. That's where a helper class comes in handy. Let’s build a CookieHelper.cs class to abstract the common operations like creating, reading, updating, and deleting cookies. CookieHelper Class Code Create a new file named CookieHelper.cs and paste the following code into it. This class defines the basic functionality you need for working with cookies in your MVC application. using System; using System.Web; public class CookieHelper { #region Constants // The name of the cookie to be used public const string CookieName = "UserName"; #endregion #region Enums public enum CookieInterval { SECOND = 0, MINUTE = 1, HOUR = 2, DAY = 3, MONTH = 4, YEAR = 5 }; #endregion #region Utility Methods // Calculates the expiration date for the cookie based on the given duration and unit private static DateTime CalculateCookieExpiry(int duration, CookieInterval durationUnit) { DateTime cookieExpire = DateTime.Now; switch (durationUnit) { case CookieInterval.SECOND: cookieExpire = DateTime.Now.AddSeconds(duration); break; case CookieInterval.MINUTE: cookieExpire = DateTime.Now.AddMinutes(duration); break; case CookieInterval.HOUR: cookieExpire = DateTime.Now.AddHours(duration); break; case CookieInterval.DAY: cookieExpire = DateTime.Now.AddDays(duration); break; case CookieInterval.MONTH: cookieExpire = DateTime.Now.AddMonths(duration); break; case CookieInterval.YEAR: cookieExpire = DateTime.Now.AddYears(duration); break; default: cookieExpire = DateTime.Now.AddDays(duration); break; } return cookieExpire; } #endregion #region Public Methods // Creates a cookie with a specific name, value, and expiration time public static string CreateCookie(string cookieName, string cookieValue, CookieInterval durationUnit, int duration) { HttpCookie cookie = new HttpCookie(cookieName) { Value = cookieValue, Expires = CalculateCookieExpiry(duration, durationUnit) }; HttpContext.Current.Response.Cookies.Add(cookie); return cookieValue; } // Reads the value of an existing cookie by its name public static string ReadCookie(string cookieName) { HttpCookie cookie = HttpContext.Current.Request.Cookies[cookieName]; return cookie?.Value ?? string.Empty; } // Updates the value and expiration of an existing cookie public static string UpdateCookie(string cookieName, string newCookieValue, CookieInterval durationUnit, int duration) { HttpCookie cookie = HttpContext.Current.Request.Cookies[cookieName]; if (cookie != null) { cookie.Value = newCookieValue; cookie.Expires = CalculateCookieExpiry(duration, durationUnit); HttpContext.Current.Response.Cookies.Add(cookie); } return newCookieValue; } // Deletes a cookie by setting its expiration date to the past public static void DeleteCookie(string cookieName) { HttpCookie cookie = new HttpCookie(cookieName) { Expires = DateTime.Now.AddDays(-1) }; HttpContext.Current.Response.Cookies.Add(cookie); } #endregion } How to Use the CookieHelper Class Now that you have the CookieHelper class, let's walk through some common scenarios: creating, reading, updating, and deleting cookies. 1. Create a Cookie To create a cookie, you simply call the CreateCookie method with the cookie's name, value, duration unit (such as days or months), and duration: string cookieValue = CookieHelper.CreateCookie(CookieHelper.CookieName, "This is a test cookie", CookieHelper.CookieInterval.DAY, 7); This will create a cookie that expires in 7 days. 2. Read a Cookie To read the value of an existing cookie, use the ReadCookie method: string cookieValue = CookieHelper.ReadCookie(CookieHelper.CookieName); If the cookie exists, this will return its value. If it doesn't, it will return an empty string. 3. Update a Cookie To update the value of an existing cookie, call the UpdateCookie method: string updatedCookieValue = CookieHelper.UpdateCookie(CookieHelper.CookieName, "Updated cookie value", CookieHelper.CookieInterval.DAY, 14); This will update the cookie's value and reset its expiration date to 14 days from now. 4. Delete a Cookie To delete a cookie, use the DeleteCookie method: CookieHelper.DeleteCookie(CookieHelper.CookieName); This will remove the cookie by setting its expiration date to a past date, effectively deleting it from the user's browser. Conclusion With this simple CookieHelper class, you can easily manage cookies in your MVC applications. Whether you're creating, reading, updating, or deleting cookies, the code is clean and easy to use. Feel free to use this class in your project, and let me know your thoughts or any improvements you might suggest!