Why You Shouldn't Always Keep The Grill Closed When Cooking Burgers
Let's finally try to settle this by asking a professional chef: should the grill be open or closed when cooking up some juicy hamburger patties?
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Stories By Mariana Zapata
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This Korean Comfort Food Will Elevate Your Mac And Cheese To New Chewy Heights
If you want to up your mac and cheese game, then simply add this incredible (and chewy) Korean comfort food. Your taste buds will thank us later!
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The Country That Produces The Most Wine Isn't Actually France
When it comes to wine, it's no secret France has been a driving force. Despite this cultural clout, it's currently not producing the most wine in the world.
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Can Unopened Wine Really Go Bad?
Everybody knows that wine starts to diminish in quality as soon as the bottle is opened, but an unopened bottle is a different story. Does it ever go bad?
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Why Barbecues Became A 4th Of July Tradition
Celebrating the 4th of July has been a tradition all of our lives, but how exactly did barbecue dishes and methods come to be the star of the holiday?
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Chicago Takes Home A 2025 James Beard Award With This Japanese Cocktail Bar
Chicago took home a big win at this year's James Beard Awards. A cocktail bar heavily inspired by Japanese techniques, style, and spirits won Outstanding Bar.
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This Type Of Salt Contains The Most Microplastics
Microplastics seem to be in everything, and unfortunately, it's even in our beloved salt. Levels vary, but his type of salt contains the most.
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The Way Las Vegas Casinos Deal With Buffet Leftovers
Las Vegas has a reputation of excess and lack of consequences, but it's actually pretty intentional about its environmental impact, especially its food waste.
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Are Charcoal Rubs Good For Meat Or Just A Gimmick?
Is that char-grilled bark the real deal or a figment of your imagination? Find out whether gimmicky charcoal rubs are all smoke and mirrors, or culinary fire.
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Effortlessly Peel Mangos With This Water Glass Hack
Though not every social media food hack is worth exploring, a recent video shows a unique way to remove the skin from a mango. All that's required is a glass.
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Why Chefs Insist On Hitting Their Lamb With Fresh Rosemary
Smacking a piece of raw lamb with a handful of fresh rosemary certainly seems like a showy gimmick, but is there actually a reason chefs do this?
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You Might Want To Avoid Soft Serve On A Cruise Ship. Here's Why.
Soft serve ice cream emblematic of cruise ship dining — abundant, available to eat to excess, and free. Despite that, you should skip cruise ship soft serve.
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The Right Way To Eat Guava Is Also The Easiest
Step away from the veggie peeler. The best way to eat sweet, fresh guava only requires a simple set of tools you probably already used today.
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Don't Be Fooled — Here's How To Easily Identify Real Kobe Beef
You don't have to be a pro to suss out the most expensive meat in the world. Learn to spot real-deal Kobe beef, so you don't get tricked by the fake stuff.
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These 3 Countries Produce The Most Beef Worldwide
Beef production is dispersed around the world, but these three countries blow the competition out of the water in terms of raw production numbers.
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The 2 Unexpected Ingredients That Make Up Traditional Paella (Hint: Neither Are Seafood)
Paella is a world famous dish, but finding an authentic recipe can be difficult. These two unexpected ingredients are usually included in traditional paella.
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How Alton Brown Makes The Perfect Cup Of Coffee
Alton Brown approaches his coffee with the same attention to detail as he does with everything else he cooks. Here's how he makes the perfect cup.
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Judy Garland's Favorite Salad Is Perfect For Summer Cookouts
Inspired by her mother when she was just a teenager, this salad was Judy Garland's favorite to make and will be yours as well this summer.
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The Unappetizing Reason To Skip Canned Mushrooms
Canned mushrooms may seem like a convenient way to store up on some nutritious fungi, but there's an unappetizing reason you may want to skip them.
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Why The Most Expensive Chicken In The World Is Harder To Find Than Wagyu
Most types of chicken are readily available. However, there is one breed of chicken that is incredibly hard to find both in grocery stores and restaurants.
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The Obama-Approved Puffy Tacos That Beat Bobby Flay's Recipe
This San Antonio favorite beat Bobby Flay and headed straight to the White House. Fans can't resist these crispy, chewy, puffy tacos that melt in your mouth.
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The Dessert That Made Julia Child Cry Tears Of Joy
If it's good enough to bring Julia Child to tears, it's good enough for us. Lean into the culinary feels with the dessert demo that turned on the waterworks.
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Would You Try Giada De Laurentiis' Favorite Childhood Chocolate Snack?
Giada De Laurentiis is famous for her fine taste in Italian cuisine, but she recently shared a childhood recipe online that has the internet clearly divided.
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More Adults Are Ordering Kids' Meals, But Does It Actually Save You Money?
Selecting kids' meals is seen as an easy way for adults to save money when ordering from fast food restaurants, but do the numbers really add up?
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Whatever Happened To Noshi From Shark Tank?
Noshi made its debut onto Shark Tank promoting its edible paints for parents with picky eater kids. What happened to Noshi after the show was over?
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For Easy Homemade Whipped Cream, Reach For This Type Of Coffee Maker
Making whipped cream at home is too easy for you to be still buying those nasty store-bought versions. This coffee maker makes the process a cinch.
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Before Buying Canned Tuna, Always Check The Label For This
Canned tuna is an excellent staple to have on hand for when you need some energy on the go, but you should definitely look for this one thing on the label.
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