The Pantry Ingredients Alton Brown Keeps In Low Quantity But High Quality
Culinary sage Alton Brown is full of cheffy wisdom, and he's extremely particular when it comes to certain pantry ingredients. Here's what to know.
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What Exactly Is A Texas Tornado Cake And Why Was It So Popular In The 1940s?
Have you ever heard of a Texas tornado cake? This simple vintage dessert was all the rage in mid-century kitchens across the country. Here's why.
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Here's How To Reheat Grilled Chicken So That It Doesn't Dry Out
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Are 'Curds And Whey' Just Cottage Cheese?
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Give Roasted Cauliflower The Steakhouse Treatment For Loads Of Cheesy Flavor
Cauliflower steaks are the entree you need for satisfying vegetarian steakhouse-style dinners. This cheesy roasted method may even appeal to meat-eaters.
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For The Perfect Biscuits Every Time, Follow Michael Ruhlman's 3-2-1 Rule
Baking biscuits is seriously delicious business. If you're after the best batch, take a page from chef and author Michael Ruhlman's book (literally).
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How Alton Brown Achieves A Perfect Crust On Prime Rib
Celebrity chef Alton Brown always has a solution to common culinary conundrums, and this is how he ensures that his prime rib has an enviable crust.
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When Ina Garten purchases store-bought mayonnaise, there are two brands that she seeks out while perusing her grocery store's condiment section.
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How Guy's Grocery Games Picks Its Chefs
Ready to turn your grocery run into a competitive televised spectacle? This is how the hit Food Network show "Guy's Grocery Games" picks its contestants.
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This Is What Attendees Actually Ate At Woodstock In 1969
Woodstock is famous for many things, but what rarely gets much attention is the quirky menu attendees had after food shortages roiled through the event.
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King Charles III's All-Time Favorite Meal Sounds As Posh As You'd Expect
King Charles III is known for his peculiar tastes in food, but his favorite meal is relatively straightforward. You just need a common English game bird.
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A Look At Michael Jackson's Go-To KFC Order While Touring
The King of Pop ate nearly the same meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while touring. And all three meals came from KFC.
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The Chick-Fil-A Drink Reddit Calls Both 'Disgusting' And 'The Country's Best Fast Food Coffee'
Chick-fil-A's sweet tea and lemonade are crowd-pleasers, but its coffee is a different story. Here's what makes this beverage so polarizing to customers online.
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Trader Joe's Is Pretty Laid-Back, But It Still Won't Grant This Special Request
Trader Joe's is beloved for its laid-back vibe and unique products, but the grocery chain draws a firm line when it comes to this special request.
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The Simple 5-Ingredient Italian Meal Al Pacino Always Requests
Al Pacino is famed for many roles, including the Godfather trilogy, where he may have picked up a taste for this simple Italian meal he frequently requests.
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Andrew Zimmern Is 'Obsessed' With This Old-School Candy And Ice Cream Mash-Up
Two iconic California brands have joined forces to create a brown sugar-based ice cream that Andrew Zimmern is raving about.
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This Mouthwatering Italian Cake Gets Its Flavor From A Boozy Soak
Give classic pound cake a boozy upgrade with this delectable Italian dessert that's bright and citrusy thanks to orange juice and three spirits.
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Wait, Can You Really Get Married At Buc-Ee's?
From Beaver Nuggets to wedding vows, some fans are taking their love of the Southern chain Buc-ee’s all the way down the aisle.
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The Romantic Reason Behind Rachael Ray's Favorite Wine
Rachael Ray's favorite wine is her top choice for a romantic reason. Here's why she says that this Italian wine is her most beloved bottle.
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Here's What Happens To Crumbl's Leftover Cookies
Crumbl's protocol for handling leftovers isn't as concrete as you might think. Here's what to know about what certain locations do with them.
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The Retro Comfort Meal Boomers Loved That Younger Generations Need To Try
Some dishes are old-school favorites but rarely grace dinner tables anymore. Why they fall out of favor is anyone's guess, but this one deserves a comeback.
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If Your Onions Smell Like This, They're Past Their Prime
Learn how to tell if onions have gone bad and recognize when it’s time to throw them out instead of using them in your next dish.
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Here's The Best Way To Prep Mimosas For A Crowd
Champagne bubbles go flat if you batch-make mimosas ahead of a party. Here's a fun alternative that helps you serve fresh mimosas to a crowd without hassle.
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Meet The Juliet And Romeo Cocktail: A Boozy Love Story
If you or someone you know is trying to venture into the world of gin, try this renowned Juliet and Romeo cocktail. Here's how to recreate it yourself at home.
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Forget Potatoes, Give This Humble Vegetable The 'Melting' Treatment Instead
Using the "melting" technique for fondant potatoes results in soft and buttery spuds. But what if you could give another humble vegetable the same treatment?
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My Go-To Charlotte Bakeries When I'm Craving Sweets
Charlotte, North Carolina, has a surprising amount of sweet treats to indulge in. If you want the best, take the advice of a local and visit these shops.
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