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  • Fresh egg noodle pasta with grated Parmesan cheese on top

    13 Comfort Foods From Italy You Should Try At Least Once

    These comforting dishes are a people's history enjoyed over centuries and passed down. Give these tasty bites from Italy a try at least once in your lifetime.

    By Raelynn Sheridan 1 day ago Read More
  • Man cuts chicken salad with fork and knife at restaurant, wearing a napkin in his shirt

    No One Follows These 11 Old School Dining Etiquette Rules Anymore

    Dining culture has shifted away from stuffy appearances and moved toward having a good time, but you might still have some of these etiquette rules hardwired.

    By Andy Beth Miller 2 days ago Read More
  • manchettes on a crown roast

    Why Crown Roasts Are Served With Little Paper Hats

    If you've ever seen a roast come with those neat little paper hats on top, you may be wondering, well — just what the heck are they actually for?

    By Joe Hoeffner 3 days ago Read More
  • Photo of woman baking cookies with a small boy who is hiding a cookie behind his back. Ca. 1950s. Model Bertha Keniston is wearing glasses and an apron.

    11 Old-School Cookies Your Grandma Grew Up Eating

    Want to whip up a batch of cookies that harkens back to yesteryear? Then say hello to one (or all) of these 11 recipes your grandma definitely made.

    By Andy Beth Miller 3 days ago Read More
  • An American style breakfast with greens, bacon, egg, sausage, and more!

    The One Meal Rick Steves Thinks America Does Better Than Europe

    Rick Steves is the famous travel guru behind the guidebooks boasting his name. Coming from someone that's well-travelled, this is one meal America does right.

    By Ben Hillin 11 days ago Read More
  • Hand holding up a large hot dog with red sauce and onions

    Move Over, Chicago: This European Nation Is Serving Up Some Seriously Scrumptious Hot Dogs

    It turns out that America isn't the only country obsessed with the hot dog. This country consumes millions per year and the toppings might surprise you.

    By Erica Martinez 12 days ago Read More
  • Andrew Zimmern speaking on stage at the James Beard Awards

    Why Andrew Zimmern Might Turn Down A Bizarre Food

    As the host of Bizarre Foods, it's expected of celebrity chef and host Andrew Zimmern to eat things that most of us wouldn't but he has a rule about saying no.

    By Dylan Murray 13 days ago Read More
  • Embarrassed birthday girl wearing birthday hat with chain restaurant logos in background

    10 Chain Restaurant Birthday Songs, Ranked By How Embarrassed You'll Be

    If you're easily embarrassed and can't keep a lid on your friends, take a look at which chain restaurants make the biggest spectacle out of your birthday.

    By Rachel Sobel 13 days ago Read More
  • evening dinner at Plaza Mayor in Madrid Spain

    The Peculiar Reason Dinner Is Served So Late In Spain

    It's unlikely you'll book a dinner reservation in Spain before 8 p.m. But why? The reasoning behind Spain's late-night dining habits might surprise you.

    By Lindsey Reynolds 17 days ago Read More
  • wine glasses cheers over a feast of Italian dishes

    The Philadelphia Restaurant That Challenges Your Appetite To A 40-Course Italian Feast

    La panarda is a traditional, 40-course feast from the Abruzzo region in Italy, and you can experience it without leaving the United States at this restaurant.

    By Jessica Riggio 17 days ago Read More
  • Collard greens and Hoppin' John in ceramic dishes

    Eating Black-Eyed Peas On New Year's Day Means More Than You Probably Thought

    Most culinary traditions have a backstory, and the customary bowl of black-eyed peas eaten on New Year's Day is no different. This is the lore behind the dish.

    By Jessica Riggio 23 days ago Read More
  • Box of assorted holiday cookies

    The Top Holiday Cookie In The US Isn't Shortbread Or Sugar, According To Target

    Can you guess America's favorite holiday cookie? Outpacing shortbread and sugar cookies, this spicy treat got Target's prize for top holiday cookie in the U.S.

    By Jonathan Kesh 25 days ago Read More
  • A gloved hand in a Santa coat holding a bottle of beer topped with a mini Santa hat

    Forget The Milk: Santa Gets A Pint Of This Iconic Beer When He Lands In Ireland

    When Santa visits homes on Christmas Eve in the United States, he can expect milk and cookies. But when in Ireland, St. Nick can enjoy a classic local beer.

    By Laura Christine Allan 26 days ago Read More
  • Meat encased in jell-o ring

    14 Old-School Jell-O Salads That No One Eats Anymore

    There was a time when no dinner party was complete without a Jell-O salad. Nowadays, for better or for worse, these retro recipes are hard to come by.

    By Holly Riddle 26 days ago Read More
  • A person eating a steak dinner at a table

    The Simple Action That Gives You Extra Motivation To Make Dinner

    Want to take some of the stress out of your dinner routine? Do this key task ahead of time, and you'll save a lot of effort when the evening rolls around.

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 month ago Read More
  • Chopped up cabbage in bowl and on board

    Why So Many People Eat Cabbage On New Year's Day

    New Year's Day doesn't bring cabbage to mind for everyone, but it's a culinary tradition to eat this green veggie for some. Here's why people do it.

    By Erica Martinez 1 month ago Read More
  • Elegant dining table set with glasses, dishes, folded napkins, and silverware

    The Old-School Dinner 'Club' Your Grandparents Probably Still Remember

    This dinner "club" has been around since the early 1900s, and your grandparents most likely remember it and even enrolled their descendants as members.

    By Paige Hughes 1 month ago Read More
  • A wooden bowl of chestnuts on a burlap tablecloth

    Here's Why You See So Many Chestnuts When Christmas Rolls Around

    Chestnuts show up each Christmas because of a centuries-old tradition that that still thrives today, with street vendors roasting them for the holiday season.

    By Joe Hoeffner 1 month ago Read More
  • Chicken Guy! Co-Founder/Chef Guy Fieri poses at the opening of his new restaurant

    The Christmas Dishes Guy Fieri Says Are The Most Overrated (Most People Won't Agree)

    Guy Fieri recently had a conversation with Food Network where he shared some controversial opinions about Christmas foods. What do you think?

    By Kristine Belonio 1 month ago Read More
  • plates of assorted christmas cookies on green background

    14 Christmas Cookies From Around The World That Will Sweeten Your Holidays

    Christmas cookies are a timeless tradition that make the holidays that much sweeter. Discover delicious traditional holiday cookies from around the world.

    By Anais Aguilera 1 month ago Read More
  • Girl with hands on her face with Christmas decor in kitchen background

    Trying A New Recipe For Christmas? Here's The Best Approach To Minimize Failure

    Christmas is a time for food, which may give you the motivation to try something new. If that's you, here's how to minimize the risk of ruining dinner.

    By Haley McNamara 1 month ago Read More
  • mulled wine in pot

    Make Christmas Mulled Wine Totally Debris-Free With This Spice Technique

    Mulled wine has you adding whole warm spices to provide that delicious flavor, but cloves and cinnamon are annoying to fish out. Here's how to be debris-free.

    By Dennis Lee 1 month ago Read More
  • A pair of chopsticks hold kimchi above a jar

    The Key Ingredient You Won't Find In Store-Bought Kimchi

    Store-bought kimchi tastes deliciously tangy and spicy, but it's missing the one ingredient that gives it that je ne sais quoi that makes it taste like home.

    By Laura Christine Allan 1 month ago Read More
  • A selection of Midwest comfort food dishes

    Midwest Comfort Foods Everyone Needs To Try At Least Once

    Never taken the time to dig in to some Midwestern cuisine. You should change that, stat -- these iconic regional dishes are too good to go unnoticed.

    By Andy Beth Miller 1 month ago Read More
  • Thick Thanksgiving stuffing in a white casserole dish.

    Forget The Oven, This Kitchen Appliance Is The Key To Easy Stuffing

    Stuffing is an essential part of any Thanksgiving dinner spread, but if you're struggling to get everything cooked in the oven use this appliance instead.

    By Dylan Murray 2 months ago Read More
  • Interior of a 1950s-style diner with a red and white color scheme

    The Warm Comfort Meal That Gives Boomers Instant Food Nostalgia

    If you want to know the way to a Boomer's foodie heart, bring back this cozy comfort meal that was a staple at every Sunday dinner in the mid-20th century.

    By Ellery Weil 2 months ago Read More
  • A rack of various fast food gift cards in a store

    Struggling To Find Christmas Gifts? Restaurant Gift Cards Might Be The Answer

    Christmas presents are supposed to be a source of joy, but buying them can sometimes feel stressful. Restaurant gift cards aren't as bad as people say.

    By Laura Christine Allan 2 months ago Read More
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