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  • Bobby Flay in front of a refrigerator at a cooking demo

    The Best Cuisine To Cook To Beat Bobby Flay, According To Data Science

    Chefs who find themselves cooking against culinary celebrity Bobby Flay have a much better chance of winning if they cook this type of food.

    By Ilene V. Smith 10 months ago Read More
  • a modern bottle of Orange Crush soda on an orange backdrop

    Orange Crush Used To Come With An Extra Ingredient

    A classic citrus-flavored soft drink, Orange Crush has been around for decades, but its formula has definitely changed over the years. Here's how.

    By Sonora Slater 10 months ago Read More
  • Various vegetables on a refrigerated shelf in a grocery store.

    10 Longest Lasting Fresh Vegetables To Stock Up On

    No one likes to find wilted veggies in their crisper or pantry. Fortunately, these long lasting vegetables will keep for weeks and months with proper storage.

    By J.A. Strub 10 months ago Read More
  • Shrimp scampi with linguine and lemon with forks in background

    14 Classic Pasta Dishes That Feature Fish You Need To Try

    If you love seafood, then you need to try the classic fish dishes Italy has to offer. Try some of these dishes at an Italian restaurant or cook them at home.

    By Elaine Todd 10 months ago Read More
  • An assortment of colorful Mexican sweets.

    5 Unique Mexican Candies You Should Try

    Mexican candies are known for their combination of unexpected flavors, some of which aren't sweet at all. Take a look at which ones you absolutely must try.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 10 months ago Read More
  • Four Roman pizzas

    This Old School Roman Pizza Style Is One Of The Hardest To Make At Home

    With a crust that's similar to focaccia, this traditional Roman pizza is a popular street food, but it can be tricky and time-consuming to prepare at home.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 10 months ago Read More
  • Scooping chocolate powder from container

    This Vintage Canned Chocolate Drink Somehow Still Exists Today, But Only In One Region

    Chocolate beverages are almost unfailingly popular in the United States, but one old-school offering left North America and can only be found elsewhere.

    By Jackson Williams 10 months ago Read More
  • tequila poured into shaker

    Some Consider Tequila To Be The 'Healthiest' Spirit. Is It Really?

    Tequila gets a lot of positive press on account of its healthier agave base, but does that actually mean that tequila is better for you than other spirits?

    By Nikita Ephanov 10 months ago Read More
  • A head shot of celebrity chef Anne Burrell.

    Anne Burrell Got Her Restaurant Career Started At This Familiar Chain

    Celebrity chef and TV personality Anne Burrell's first job in a kitchen wasn't at a fancy restaurant, but at this popular fast food chain.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 10 months ago Read More
  • Glasses of homemade ginger ale sitting on a counter next to fresh ginger, limes, and mint

    Fresh Ginger Vs Dried: Which Is Better For Homemade Ginger Ale?

    Making ginger ale from scratch is easy, but will you get better results using the fresh stuff or the dried kind? Here's what an expert has to say.

    By Molly Wilson 10 months ago Read More
  • Bobby Flay standing and smiling

    The Distinctive Way Bobby Flay Prefers His Burgers To Be Cooked

    Celebrity chef Bobby Flay knows his way around a burger, but you might be surprised by the specific way insists on cooking his boldly flavored beef patties.

    By Julia Mullaney 10 months ago Read More
  • Matcha cup and powder

    Matcha Vs Green Tea: Which Drink Has The Most Caffeine?

    Matcha and green tea share many similarities, but if your goal is loading up on as much caffeine as possible, which drink should you choose?

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 10 months ago Read More
  • can craft beer

    Here's The Reason Your Canned Beer Randomly Exploded

    Cracking a cold one is great. A cold one cracking itself and exploding is not. But sometimes, exploding beer cans happen. Here's everything you need to know.

    By Jessica Riggio 10 months ago Read More
  • Whiskey glass on barrel

    Single Barrel Vs Small Batch Bourbon: The Key Differences Between The Two

    Bourbon brands often tout their single barrel and small batch varieties. Here's what makes each type of these spirited offerings special and unique.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 10 months ago Read More
  • Beef at a grocery store

    Why Grocery Store Beef Sometimes Looks Purple

    When you picture fresh raw beef at the grocery store, you probably imagine it a bright, cherry red. When beef looks purple, does that mean it's bad?

    By Hanan Z. Naqeeb 10 months ago Read More
  • Person sliding a sheet cake into oven

    Broiled Icing Is The Old School Cake Topping You Need To Try

    Looking for an easy way to top a cake without fuss? Jump back in time and try out this tasty vintage cake topping: broiled icing. You'll be glad you did!

    By Emmy Schneider-Green 10 months ago Read More
  • raw soft-shell crabs sitting on cutting board

    A Beginner's Guide To Soft-Shell Crab

    Soft-shell crab is a seafood delicacy that restaurants love to overprice, so try cooking it at home with these fish expert-approved tips and tricks.

    By Sarah Moore 10 months ago Read More
  • Roast lamb with mint

    Why Our Taste Buds Love Lamb With Mint Jelly, According To Science

    Lamb with mint jelly might sound like an odd combination, but this pairing features an array of flavors and chemical compounds that result in a delicious dish.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 10 months ago Read More
  • Guy Fieri smiling and wearing glasses

    Guy Fieri's Favorite Breakfast Is This Iconic Southern Staple

    Guy Fieri's breakfasts are few and far between (he's not a fan of the meal), but when he eats it, it's likely this rich, iconic Southern staple.

    By Karen Hart 10 months ago Read More
  • Weight Watchers building

    This Vintage Weight Watchers Recipe From The '70s Is Questionable, To Say The Least

    In the 1970s, Weight Watchers released an array of purportedly low-cal recipes. This unusual one sheds some light on aspects of diet culture at the time.

    By Amelie Maurice-Jones 10 months ago Read More
  • open tlayuda on a plate surrounded by vegetables

    How Is A Mexican Pizza Prepared In Mexico?

    You're probably familiar with American pizza of all kinds, and maybe you've even had Mexican pizza. But how is the latter prepared in its home country?

    By Amara Michelle 10 months ago Read More
  • Packets of McDonald's French fries

    Did One Man Really Convince McDonald's To Stop Using Beef Tallow?

    McDonald's french fries used to be cooked in beef tallow, but a man adamant about heart health may have greatly influenced the chain's switch to vegetable oil.

    By Sean Pagnotti 10 months ago Read More
  • matcha cake with matcha powder on wooden plate

    12 Delicious Ways To Use Matcha In Baking

    Matcha is so much more than just a trendy drink alternative to coffee. You can easily add matcha to baked desserts to make them even more delicious.

    By Tysen Ling 10 months ago Read More
  • chocolate covered espresso beans spilling out of a bag

    How Many Dark Chocolate-Covered Espresso Beans Does It Take To Equal The Caffeine In A Cup Of Coffee?

    If you love anything chocolate, you should try chocolate espresso beans. If the caffeine gives you pause, here's how many beans it takes to equal a cup of joe.

    By Sonora Slater 10 months ago Read More
  • Chow mein sandwich on a plate

    How The Chow Mein Sandwich Became A Massachusetts Icon

    There are so many delicious regional dishes available across America, and Massachusetts' chow mein sandwich is, without question, one you should know about.

    By Tim Forster 10 months ago Read More
  • A grilled steak on a wooden platter.

    This Iconic Steakhouse Chain Has Been Cooking With Beef Tallow Since The '80s

    Beef tallow is one option restaurants use for frying food that's gaining in popularity, but this iconic steakhouse chain has been frying with it since the '80s.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 10 months ago Read More
  • Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauces

    The 2 Sauces Sweet Baby Ray's Combined To Create One Stellar Condiment

    Sweet Baby Ray's has made an empire out of condiment experimentation, and one of the brand's tastiest offerings is a natural combination of two sauces.

    By Dhruv Trivedi 10 months ago Read More
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