When To Add Cheese To Your Slow Cooker For The Best Taste And Texture
If you've ever tried slow cooking a recipe with cheese you likely know how runny it can be, but that's because you aren't supposed to add it at the beginning.
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Stories By Bobby Lewis
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Yes, How You Crack An Egg Really Does Matter
Even folks who've cracked thousands of eggs are still doing it wrong. See why a common cracking method can give you extra work in the long run.
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Not To Complain, But Why Does Five Guys Give Customers So Many Fries?
Five Guys fries are not only delicious, they're also served in mammoth quantities. We found out why this burger chain always loads up on french fries.
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Why McDonald's Keeps The Filet-O-Fish On The Menu
McDonald's menu has a few outliers, and today, the Filet-O-Fish still stands out among mostly beef and chicken items. See why it has staying power.
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The 'Garbage Fish': Should You Really Be Avoiding Tilapia?
Tilapia has garnered a slight reputation for being something less than top-shelf, but is the reputation deserved or have tilapia farming practices changed?
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Alton Brown's Meat Swap For An Easier Cuban Sandwich
Alton Brown reimagines a cultural favorite, the Cuban, with a leaner, more accessible meat option. Try out this twist on the classic sandwich.
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MSG Is The Secret Ingredient Your Desserts Have Been Missing
Persistent food myths about MSG have put many people off eating it. However, MSG is actually a safe and delicious seasoning you can use to brighten up dessert.
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Skip The Cooking Spray If You Want The Best Popovers
When you're making popovers from scratch, don't be tempted to take a shortcut and use cooking spray to grease the pan. Go with this common ingredient instead.
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The Simple Way To Transform Mayo Into A Garlicky Aioli
Ever mix up your mayonnaise with your aioli? Despite their similarities, the two have wildly different flavors. Turn one into the other with this simple hack.
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For Restaurant Quality Tempura, Make Sure To Use The Right Frying Oil
Mastering restaurant-quality tempura starts with the right oil - Taihaku sesame oil’s delicate flavor elevates frying, but it comes at a cost.
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The Trick To Make Your Breakfast Bagels Even Better
Even though people enjoy bagels in all sorts of ways, there still seems to be more variations to discover. This little trick is a great jumping-off point.
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Give Pepperoni A Break And Go For A Different Pork Pizza Topping
Pepperoni can get old on a pizza. Why not mix it up, with another form of pork. Whether you wanna go tomato or BBQ-style, you can't go wrong here.
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How Boiled Peanuts Became A Southern Staple
Boiled peanuts are a soft, salty snack that's popular in the American South. But although the tradition goes back generations, it took a long time to get there.
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Here's How To Bake Pie Crust With Vegan Butter
Baked goods in general rely heavily on dairy which makes vegan baking a bit difficult. Although there are vegan butters, it's not as simple as a quick swap.
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The Umami-Packed Sauce You Need To Start Brushing On Corn On The Cob
If you don't find yourself typically thinking outside of the box when it comes to corn on the cob, this flavorful sauce could help get the gears turning.
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Try Geoffrey Zakarian's Spin On Martinis For A Smoother Sip
There are a surprising number of ways to serve a martini, but if you want to go full craft artisan then celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian's take may be for you.
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Sour Cream Is The Key To A Delectably Tangy Vanilla Ice Cream
If you ever have the pleasure of making ice cream at home, sour cream is the surprising ingredient that you have to try out in your next batch of vanilla.
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How Fried Grasshoppers Became A Staple Snack In Mexico
A large minority of the world's population includes insects in their diet and Mexico's love of fried grasshoppers has ancient roots going back centuries.
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Does California Olive Oil Have A Distinctive Flavor?
Of all the things that come to mind when someone says California, olive oil may not be one of them. However, the Sunshine State is a major olive oil producer.
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Here's How Much White Castle's Hamburger Has Changed Since 1921
White Castle is the original fast food burger joint but after more than a century, things change. White Castle sliders aren't quite as cheap as they used to be.
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Why Britain Considers Tikka Masala A National Dish
The origins of chicken tikka masala are rooted in a long and complex history. Here's how an Indian recipe merged with traditional British cuisine.
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How To Use The Double Spout On Soy Sauce Bottles Properly
Ever wondered why certain soy sauce bottles have two spouts on the cap? Turns out, these dual holes serve an important function when seasoning your food.
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Burger King's Huge 1980s Advertising Mistake
Back in the 1980s, Burger King was looking to drum up fresh interest with an ad campaign which featured a mascot so unpopular it tanked sales.
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Why Does McDonald's Ketchup Taste So Good?
McDonald’s ketchup stands out with its simple, stripped-down recipe delivering a sweet tomato flavor, unlike the spicier, seasoned profile of Heinz.
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Lengthwise Vs Crosswise: What's The Difference Between The Cutting Methods?
Even if you're pretty good with a kitchen knife, sometimes the terms chefs use can be forgotten. This is the difference between these two fundamental cuts.
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Can You Still Order A Quesarito At Chipotle?
Chipotle has a secret menu item called the quesarito which is verging on the edge of extinction, but does that mean you can't still order one?
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Where The Name 'Dunkin'' Came From
Dunkin' started as a post-war café in Quincy, Massachusetts, evolving from humble beginnings into a northeastern icon with a global presence.
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