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How America's Oldest Cooking Show Made One Woman A Household Name

staff@thetakeout.com (Paige Hughes) — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

In 1924, one of America's most beloved cooks starred in the country's first cooking show. What's even more remarkable was that the host wasn't a real person.

The Vintage Julia Child Cookbook That Could Be Worth Thousands

staff@thetakeout.com (Ellery Weil) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

If you have this vintage cookbook lying around, it could be worth a lot of money. Here's how to find out if that Julia Child cookbook is valuable.

6 Must-Have Kitchen Tools For Making Homemade Pizza

staff@thetakeout.com (Anais Aguilera) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:40:00 +0000

Food Network TV personality and decorated cookbook author Giada De Laurentiis told us the kitchen tools she uses for easier, restaurant-worthy homemade pizzas.

The 12 Best Baking Cookbooks To Kick Off A Sweet 2026

staff@thetakeout.com (Amber Winston) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:40:00 +0000

Do you want to start the year off by whipping up some delicious baked goods? These great cookbooks will inspire you to make everything from cookies to bread.

This Shark Tank Investor Wants Cookbooks Thrown Out Of The Kitchen

staff@thetakeout.com (Rolland Judd) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Shark Tank is a celebration of fresh ideas, which is why it may come as no surprise to hear this Shark Tank investor voice strong opinions on cookbooks.

The 11 Best Southern Comfort Foods You Have To Try At Least Once

staff@thetakeout.com (Andy Beth Miller) — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 18:40:00 +0000

Are you new to Southern cuisine or looking for a trip down memory lane? These fried foods, hearty plates, and cast iron recipes will make your mouth water.

This Cookbook Claims To Uncover McDonald's Original Recipes

staff@thetakeout.com (Ellery Weil) — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0000

This online cookbook claims to reveal McDonald's original recipes, letting you recreate some of your favorite menu items from the '50s, '60s, and '70s at home.

How To Tell If That Recipe You Want To Try Was Written By AI

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 20:20:00 +0000

In today's times, the proliferation of AI-generated content only continues to speed up. If you want to avoid trying a bad AI recipe, here's what to look for.

This Early American Cookbook Features A Tasty Pumpkin Pie Predecessor

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Written in the 18th century, this cookbook featured a classic recipe for pumpkin pie with mostly the same ingredients, but used some odd measurement references.

The Section Of A Recipe You're Skipping That Can Make Or Break The Dish

staff@thetakeout.com (Moriah House) — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Headnotes are there for a reason, as they provide vital information and context, such as ingredient substitutions, techniques, and accompaniments.

15 Best Dishes To Make For Brunch That Don't Require Eggs

staff@thetakeout.com (Diane Bobis) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:40:00 +0000

Who said brunch was dependent on eggs? Whether you're working around an allergy or can't be bothered to run to the store, these recipes will still wow guests.

Marcella Hazan's 2-Ingredient Roast Chicken Makes This Fruit The Star

staff@thetakeout.com (Joe Hoeffner) — Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Marcella Hazan, who demystified Italian cooking for generations of home cooks, made this citrus the star ingredient in her deceptively simple roast chicken.

Why It's Worth Keeping The Old Farmer's Almanac In Your Kitchen

staff@thetakeout.com (Haley McNamara) — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:20:00 +0000

The Old Farmer's Almanac may have started with farmers in mind, but these days it's definitely worth having on hand in any home kitchen. Here's why.

14 Foodie Gifts To Add To Your Boo Basket This Halloween

staff@thetakeout.com (Kat Olvera) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000

It may be the season of chills and thrills, but this Halloween, consider gifting friends or family a Boo Basket filled with any of these 14 foody gifts.

Alex Guarnaschelli's Favorite Cookbook Is A Vintage Recipe Goldmine

staff@thetakeout.com (Erica Martinez) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000

Alex Guarnaschelli is a classically trained chef with a penchant for French and Italian cuisines. This is her absolute favorite cookbook to work with.

For Sweeter Chicken Salad, Add One Canned Ingredient

staff@thetakeout.com (Kristine Belonio) — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

If your go-to chicken salad recipe could use a little extra sweetness, all you have to do is crack open a can of this common grocery store staple.

Vintage Country Dishes That Johnny Cash Enjoyed

staff@thetakeout.com (James Hornung) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:40:00 +0000

Johnny Cash is an American music legend, but what did the country music star love to eat? We took a culinary dive into the man in black's favorite foods.

How To Swap Regular Butter For Brown Butter In A Recipe

staff@thetakeout.com (Haley McNamara) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +0000

Butter is crucial to make most baked goods - but what happens when you replace it with brown butter? Something delicious, but which needs special attention.

The Breakfast Leftover That Makes The Tastiest Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

staff@thetakeout.com (Mathieson Nishimura) — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:20:00 +0000

We'll take a gooey grilled cheese any day. But add this breakfast leftover to grilled cheese, and we'll eat it every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

The Intense Number Of Times Ina Garten Tests Recipes Before They Go Into One Of Her Cookbooks

staff@thetakeout.com (Kristine Belonio) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:20:00 +0000

Cooking seems like an effortless delight to chef Ina Garten. So it might surprise you to learn she pains over the recipes in her cookbooks with countless tests.