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To elevate both the taste and texture of mashed potatoes, try incorporating some of these extra ingredients to take your tubers to the next level.
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With a little bit of finesse and a whole lot of culinary know-how, Geoffrey Zakarian transforms canned tuna into a classic French dish. Here’s how.
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Despite the fact that rice seems to be one of the most ubiquitous grains we use in the kitchen, there are still several ways we can ruin this very simple dish.
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Yes, mayonnaise makes a great sandwich spread, but it can do so much more. Try these 13 creative uses, and be amazed by the condiment's versatility.
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Food labels can be confusing for the average consumer. Some phrases can be misleading, while others are listed for food safety and to prevent illnesses.
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From dented cans to spoiled seafood, follow these 14 tips to avoid foodborne illness and make sure your daily grocery selections are good to go.
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If approached with the wrong mindset or a lack of sampling know-how, wine tasting can be off-putting. Luckily, multiple experts have provided valuable advice.
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Many people rely on nonstick pans, but this type of cookware is not without its faults. Some common mistakes could ruin your pan or your food.
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Some once-popular Halloween candies have lost their luster. While they still may evoke nostalgia, they're often unknown to newer generations of kids.
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There are certain misguided beliefs and misconceptions about cooking oil that may lead you to make wrong or even dangerous decisions about using them.
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If you want to level up your game and cook like a pro this soup season, you're going to want to take a few words of advice from Ina Garten.
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Attending your first whiskey tasting can be intimidating, to say the least. Make sure you're brushed up on this protocol before heading to the distillery.
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Not all maple syrup that you find at the grocery store is the same. Find out the different grades of maple syrup and how to choose the best one for cooking.
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We asked several professional chefs about the most common mistakes that home cooks make when cooking with pumpkin. Here’s what they told us.
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Some well-known Italian dishes aren't worth making at home according to chefs, whether due to difficulty, the amount of ingredients required, or cost.
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The microwave is a much more versatile kitchen appliance than you might think, and can cook all kinds of different foods beyond heat-and-eat meals.
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Campbell's may be known for its comforting canned soups, but the brand has faced many controversies throughout the years, from mislabeled products to strikes.
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The World Wars gave birth to a huge variety of new food inventions and products, and we still enjoy eating and drinking many of them today.
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Whether due to the expert skills needed, the rare ingredients, or the time required, our chefs advised home cooks to avoid these Mexican recipes and dishes.
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There's nothing worse than a dry bowl of lettuce, but several varieties of once-popular salad dressings just haven’t stood the test of time.
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Ham is one of our favorite products to stock up on, but everything from foodborne pathogens to skipped safety measures have landed it in some major recalls.
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Banana bread is a classic treat that's already delicious on its own. Try some of these ingredients if you want to make banana bread even more flavorful.
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Given the inherent connection between mourning and eating around the world, we gathered a collection of popular funeral foods from throughout history.
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Whether it's the popular Tollhouse cookies, or Maggi noodles, most of Nestlé's most popular items have suffered recalls — we list the biggest ones.
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From succotash and veal ossobuco to Jell-O salad and tea cakes, chefs share the nostalgic classics that deserve a return to modern menus.
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Even the tastiest of sweet treats aren't immune to the occasional recall, as proven by the number of cookies pulled from shelves over the years.
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Several historic potato dishes have been forgotten over the years, but these tasty tubers definitely deserve a spot at the dinner table once again.
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