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As with many unusual dishes, you just have to know where to look. Searching for a dessert that features meat? Look to Turkey, a country known for its meat preparations (kebabs galore) as well as its desserts (baklava!), and apparently for both of them combined.
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The Real Reason You Should Put An Ice Cube In Your Burger Patty
When making hamburgers, some swear by breadcrumbs and others say the addition of a bit of butter will intensify the juiciness of a burger. But there's one addition to a burger patty which will enhance the juiciness of a burger without changing the flavor at all. -
The Real Reason You Should Use Freshly Ground Pepper
Black pepper comes in two varieties and if you're on a budget, typically, ground black pepper is significantly cheaper, while peppercorns are on the pricier side. So why is there a premium placed on whole peppercorns? And what's the benefit of grinding them yourself? -
You've Been Peeling Ginger Wrong Your Entire Life
It might stand to reason that every time a recipe calls for an ingredient that needs to be peeled, whether it's a carrot, potato, or an apple, you should reach for the vegetable peeler. That logic would serve you well for most ingredients that need peeling. Except for one: ginger. -
The Real Reason You Should Use Butcher's Twine When Cooking Pot Roast
But there's a good reason to use butcher's twine when cooking pot roast, and given how infrequently people make the dish, home cooks might not know that. It might be worthwhile to look into what role that piece of string plays in creating a perfect pot roast. -
This Is What The 57 On Heinz Ketchup Bottles Really Means
In the same way that the number 23 is associated with Dr Pepper, and how Kentucky Fried Chicken has 11 herbs and spices in its famous batter, there are definitely people who associate Heinz ketchup with the number 57, which has graced its bottles for decades. -
The Real Reason Chick-Fil-A Is Healthier Than Other Fast Food Chains
Of course not every fast-food restaurant is equally bad for you. One such restaurant, which is on the healthier side of the scale, is Chick-fil-A. -
This Is The Best Wine To Pair With Salmon
Salmon is the perfect, healthy dinner for any time of the year, but home cooks may be wondering what the best wine pairing is for the popular fish. The messaging that has been drilled into wine drinkers for years is that white wine pairs best with fish, and red wine pairs best with meats. -
You Should Always Rinse Rice Before Cooking It. Here's Why
One dish that many people have problems making is rice, so it pays to follow every detail as rice can be as finicky, even though it seems simple. One recipe suggestion that is wise to heed when it comes to making rice is "rinse the rice until the water runs clear." -
The Real Difference Between Crushed Tomatoes And Diced Tomatoes
Although tomato-based dishes are popular year-round, out-of-season tomatoes are flavorless, and often you are going to be better off using canned ones, rather than bland greenhouse-grown tomatoes. But, the sheer number of types of canned tomatoes can be confusing. -
Why You Should Think Twice About Eating Grapes
Grapes seem like a pretty innocuous choice when it comes to a quick snack, or something to throw on a platter with cheese and crackers. But surprisingly, especially for those who are watching their waistlines, grapes are not a particularly nutritious choice. -
Chicken Parts You're Not Eating But Should
People should have no trouble finding chicken breasts, drumsticks, or thighs at restaurants or the grocery store. What other parts can consumers try? -
Here's How Much It Really Costs To Open A Wendy's Franchise
Opening a franchise of an established fast-food restaurant is widely considered one of the best ways to get your feet wet in the business world. However, opening a new Wendy's location entails a rather large chunk of change. -
Here's What Happens When You Eat Fish Every Day
Fish is an incredibly versatile and broad food that can be prepared enough ways, that eating it every day wouldn't even seem like a challenge. Low in fat but high in protein, fish can easily serve as a center-of-the plate main focus of the meal (think a pan-fried filet). -
The Real Reason You Should Never Use The Ketchup At McDonald's
One such fast-food menu item (or in this case, a condiment) that you should probably avoid on your next burger run is the ketchup from the communal dispensers at McDonald's. -
The Real Reason Pepsi A.M. Disappeared
Pepsi A.M., introduced in the late 1980s, was a clear cola beverage intended to be consumed in the morning. It was not a hit and seemingly disappeared. -
You Should Never Put Frozen Meat In Your Slow Cooker. Here's Why
Since the ingredients in a slow cooker simmer and stew away forever, it would stand to reason that you should be able to put anything in there, even a chunk of completely frozen meat. However, you could end up putting your meat in the "danger zone." -
The Real Difference Between Demerara Sugar And Brown Sugar
Although they might share a shelf in the baked goods aisle of the grocery store, Demerara sugar and brown sugar aren't quite the same although they tend to share a color. -
The Untold Truth Of The Aperol Spritz
The Aperol spritz is a drink with Italian origins, and in recent years the beverage has become something of a global phenomenon. -
The Real Difference Between Five Guys And Shake Shack Burgers
Five Guys allows for the diner to pick from a list of burger toppings including mayo, lettuce, grilled mushrooms, jalepeño peppers, relish, and more for free. -
The Real Difference Between Dr Pepper And Mr. Pibb
Dr Pepper and Mr. Pibb are two cola-esque soft drinks that share a similar flavor profile, but their history is somewhat different and there are a number of things that set them apart. -
The Real Reason Heinz EZ Squirt Ketchup Disappeared
From fruity, neon-colored cereal, to candies with the inexplicable color of blue raspberry, kids love bright food products and corporations know this well. This line of thinking likely contributed to the introduction of Heinz's EZ Squirt ketchups. -
The Real Difference Between Nitrogen Ice Cream And Regular Ice Cream
The use of liquid nitrogen in ice cream results in the cream freezing quicker without the use of whipping. So, the ice cream is smoother and silkier than regular ice cream. Another reason for the creamy consistency is the extreme cold of liquid nitrogen prevents the formation of large ice crystals. -
The Untold Truth Of Poutine
Some say poutine is the national dish of Canada. Others call it an artery-clogger. A Montreal restaurant offers a 15-pound poutine called 'The Heart Attack.' -
Here's The Real Difference Between Kobe And Wagyu Beef
Wagyu and Kobe beef are both seen on dinner menus at high-class establishments. However, there tends to be a lot of confusion about the differences between the two and whether they're synonymous terms. -
Here's How To Keep Your Fish From Sticking To The Grill
The first way to ensure that your fish doesn't stick to the grill is to use the right kind. Flaky whitefish are not the type of fish that you want to barbecue. -
You Should Never Order Sprouts At A Restaurant. Here's Why
Sprouts, the typically green and crunchy beginnings of various vegetables, may seem like they're a healthy option at a restaurant, they're actually a bit dodgy.