Meet Brigadeiros: The Rich Brazilian Dessert Inspired By Politics
The brigadeiro is basically a ball of milky chocolate covered in sprinkles, with a consistency like a blend between a chewy caramel and a piece of fudge.
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Stories By Avery Tomaso
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Ditch Plastic Bags — Use Silicone Storage To Stop Smushing On-The-Go Food
A plastic bag may seem like the best option for transporting that handful of berries, but silicone might give them a better chance at survival. -
Make Bitter Liquors Sweeter By Frothing Them At Home
Break out your trusty milk frother and move it from your coffee cart to your bar cart. It turns out, frothing your liquor helps make it sweet instead of bitter. -
TikTok's Viral Date Bark Apparently Tastes Just Like A Snickers Bar
If you love the chewy, crunchy, chocolaty goodness of a Snickers bar but want more bang for your nutritional buck, TikTok's viral date bark is for you. -
Upgrade The Iconic Dirty Shirley With Cherry Ice Cubes
A Dirty Shirley cocktail is a Shirley Temple made with vodka. But why stop there? Adding maraschino cherries to ice is a flavorful new twist to this cocktail. -
Refrigerate Condiments To Avoid Illness (And Being Roasted Online)
There are some serious health risks to storing condiments improperly, but the online roasting you might face if you don't refrigerate them might be even worse. -
Potato Candy Is The Depression-Era Treat That's Unexpectedly Delicious
Fried, mashed or boiled, potatoes are the cornerstone of countless savory dishes. However, the reliable tuber also makes for a surprisingly tasty sweet treat. -
Soften Hardened Brown Sugar With A Kitchen Product You Already Have
If you love baking with brown sugar, you might be happy to know how to soften that hardened brown sugar with a kitchen product you already have in your kitchen. -
What Even Is A Vol-Au-Vent Anyway?
You may have seen vol-au-vents baked on The Great British Baking Show. Using puff pastry, these hors d'oeuvres can be made with savory or sweet fillings. -
GBBO Star Kim-Joy's Shortbread Layer Takes Brownies Up A Notch
The Great British Bake Off has successful bakers. Kim-Joy's delightful bakes is exhibited in her shortbread layer brownies. She takes it up a notch. -
How Lacto-Fermentation Is Different From Canning
Lacto-fermentation and canning are two different methods of food preparation but can be easily confused because the results often look similar. -
Why You Should Think Twice About Melting Chocolate In A Glass Bowl
If a recipe prompts you to melt your chocolate in a glass bowl, it may not be the best advice. Instead, look to other bowl types for optimal melted chocolate. -
The Hack That Turns Biscoff Spread Into A Glorious Ice Cream Topping
To the delight of the Biscoff cookies' many fans, the nostalgic flavor comes as a spread, which this hack turns into the perfect topping for your ice cream. -
The Difference Between Traditional Macchiatos And Starbucks' Flavorful Versions
Macchiatos are a favorite coffee drink at Starbucks, but do its sweet and milky offerings differ from traditional espresso drinks you can order at other cafés? -
Paul Hollywood's Blueberry Muffin Video Is Frankly Bizarre
Paul Hollywood is renowned for his baking ability, but one of his recipe videos has viewers asking questions about a few of the chef's odd choices. -
Pumpkin Lasagna Gives The Italian Classic A Fall Twist
Lasagna is a staple Italian dish, but that doesn't mean you can't make seasonal changes - especially when fall rolls around and pumpkin is everywhere. -
Mythical Kitchen's Blended Sandwich Goes Down Smoother Than Expected
TikTok foodies Mythical Kitchen took the chopped Italian sub trend one step further by blending the ingredients into a paste, and it's not half bad. -
Apparently, You Can Make A Whole Cookie From A Ben & Jerry's Pint
One TikToker got curious and deconstructed a pint of Ben & Jerry's. The results may leave you shocked and wanting a cookie. -
The Textural Difference Between Mousse And Pudding
Mousse and pudding are enticing and creamy desserts that may be confused at first glance, but their textural and preparation differences are undeniable -
The Company Rumored To Be Behind Chick-Fil-A's Brownies
Chick-fil-A's mouthwatering brownies are a fan favorite, but the chicken chain doesn't make them in-house. This is the company rumored to be behind them. -
The Topsy-Turvy Jell-O Shot Hack You'll Wish You Knew Sooner
Jell-O shots are a fun way to consume alcohol, but they can be tricky to eat. This topsy-turvy hack you'll want to try ASAP makes eating them a breeze. -
Wild Vs Normal Blueberries: What's The Difference?
If you've seen wild blueberries at the store and wondered how they differ from your typical package of blueberries — look no further. We have answers. -
Fried Cake Makes Your Kitchen Feel Like The State Fair Year-Round
Put a new twist on leftover sheet cake by dipping it in batter and giving it a good deep fry. It'll make you nostalgic for all those visits to the state fair. -
Mini Halloween Gingerbread Houses Are Perfect To Pair With Hot Cocoa
Gingerbread houses aren't just for the winter holidays anymore. With a few spooky touches, these Christmas treats become delicious Halloween haunted houses. -
How Much Butter French Restaurant Diners Eat, According To Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain was one of a kind. Never afraid to reveal culinary secrets, the late chef once spilled the beans on butter in French food to Oprah. -
Mayo Is The Secret Ingredient To Better-Tasting Muffins
Yes, the secret ingredient that makes muffins even better can also be be spread on a ham sandwich. Is there nothing a dollop of mayo can't do? -
How Much Tea Brits Actually Drink Every Year
Tea is practically synonymous with the United Kingdom, but exactly how much of the steamy brown stuff do they consume? The numbers are staggering.
