Chef Emeril Lagasse's Favorite American Food City Is Steeped In Tradition
Emeril Lagasse is in an icon in the culinary world. So, it's no surprise that his favorite American food destination is full of diverse and iconic cuisine.
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Stories By Erica Martinez
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One Meaty Addition Makes Spaghetti Sauce A Whole Lot More Flavorful
When you want a spaghetti sauce that tastes like more than tomatoes, garlic, and basil, reach for this unexpected meaty addition to add delicious richness.
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The Simple Way Ree Drummond Instantly Adds More Flavor To Mac And Cheese
Mac and cheese is often good, but it rarely reaches greatness. This simple ingredient is how Ree Drummond improves the flavor of her mac and cheese recipe.
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Shirley Temple Actually Hated Drinking The Beverage Named After Her
A sweet, fizzy, and bright Shirley Temple mocktail seems impossible to hate, but it turns out the actress the drink was named for would never have ordered one.
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The Best Butter For Baking, According To Alton Brown
Butter is a simple staple of an ingredient, but does it matter what kind you choose for your baking? Alton Brown offers easy info so you won't overthink it.
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This Lemonade Recipe From 1944 Has A Unique Twist
If you're in the mood for homemade lemonade, this 1944 recipe from the "Women’s Home Companion Cook Book" suggests a special step for the perfect lemony glass.
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The Vintage Summer Pie Made With A Sweet Nostalgic Drink
Sometimes recipes from the past leave us cringing, but when it comes to making Kool-Aid the star of your summer pie, it's a simple and refreshing win.
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The Only Seasoning Andrew Zimmern Uses On Grilled Tuna Steaks
Andrew Zimmern will eat anything, but his preferred preparation for grilled tuna steaks is decidedly simple. This is the one seasoning you need.
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Make Homemade BBQ Sauce Irresistible With A Splash Of This Breakfast Beverage
The taste of homemade barbecue sauce can sometimes fall flat, but not with this secret ingredient. Here's an unexpected, expert-approved addition.
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The Vintage Soda Bottles That Could Be Worth Thousands
Got a vintage soda bottle collecting dust in your attic? You could be sitting pretty on a payday if it's one of the vintage soda bottles worth the big bucks.
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Even Ina Garten Has To Do This Crucial Step Every Time She Uses The Oven
Though Ina Garten is a seasoned professional, there is still one practical cooking step that she never skips when baking, broiling, and roasting.
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The White House Job Ina Garten Left Behind For Culinary Creativity
Before she was a best-selling cookbook author, beloved television show host, and Hamptons sweetheart, Ina Garten worked at the White House.
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The Discontinued Pizza Snack That Fans Still Want Back 50 Years Later
It's been half a century, but fans still crave one of the most iconic pizza snacks ever to hit shelves. Take your taste buds on a trip down cheesy memory lane.
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The Overnight Prep For Effortless Monkey Bread In The Morning
Deliciously caramelized, sweet, and sugary monkey bread feels like a special occasion dish, but that doesn't mean it needs to be hard to make.
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The Vintage Sandwich Anthony Bourdain Seriously Hated
For as much as Anthony Bourdain loved a staggeringly wide variety of foods, there is also a long list of dishes that he hated -- including this sandwich.
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Ina Garten's 3 Dream Dinner Guests Are Culinary Legends
The invitees to the Barefoot Contessa's dream dinner party are icons in their own right. And of course, they all happen to be amazing chefs.
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The Best Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookie Flavor Leaves A Refreshing Aftertaste
We tasted a whole bunch of Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies, and the winning flavor had a balanced, crave-worthy taste and perfectly crisp texture.
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Our Favorite Bonne Maman Flavor Captures The Taste Of Summer In A Jar
It's hard to go wrong with Bonne Maman Preserves, but The Takeout did a taste test anyways. Here's everything you need to know about our favorite flavor.
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The Simple Way Alton Brown Turns Brussels Sprouts Into A Mouthwatering Side Dish
When Brussels sprouts are good, they're really good, but when they're bad, they are so very bad. For perfect sprouts every time, make them like Alton Brown.
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The State That Produces The Most Cheese Makes More Than Many Countries
Cheese is a global food item, produced in exotic locations like Italy and France. Yet one humble U.S. state produces more cheese than all of these countries.
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The Tangy Addition That Makes Dolly Parton's Coleslaw Irresistible
For good home cookin', look to none other than the Queen of Country. Here's how Dolly Parton makes her tangy coleslaw just as irresistible as she is.
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What's The Difference Between Cava And Prosecco?
When people think of sparkling wine, Champagne enjoys the spotlight, but it's far from the only option. What's the difference between cava and prosecco?
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The Italian Sandwich Bobby Flay Always Orders When In Rome
When in Rome, a tiny, counter service shop is the place Bobby Flay has to go to for a simple sandwich that sings with high-quality, Italian ingredients.
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The Only Type Of Eggs Ina Garten Keeps In Her Fridge
Ina Garten has been in the kitchen long enough to have preferences and eggs are a surprising member on the list. These are the only type of eggs she'll use.
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Give Buttercream Icing A Boozy Twist With This Popular Liquor
Buttercream icing is a staple in the baking world, but if you're only relying on the base model you're missing out. Try mixing it with this tasty spirit.
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This Small Pennsylvania Town Is Known As The 'Hot Dog Capital Of The World'
If your a fan of hot dogs, you likely think of big name cities being their biggest proponent. Turns out, the Hot Dog Capital of the World is in Pennsylvania.
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The California Mexican Restaurant Where Elizabeth Taylor Had Her Own Private Dining Room
Elizabeth Taylor was well-known for loving to dine out, and Mexican food was high up on her list. In this casual restaurant, she needed special attention.
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