Move over superfoods because there's a new bean on the block and in our slow cookers that has us talking about its seemingly boundless health benefits. OK, black beans are not new, but if you've never considered their nutritional value, you may want to.
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Alternative sweeteners are all the rage as the world tries to balance out its need to eat healthy with its love of and for sweet foods and desserts. One such sweetener that has been gaining in popularity and making headlines over the past couple of years is monk fruit sweetener.
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While some may conflate ricotta and cottage cheese in some way, that really shouldn't be the case. They're totally disparate ingredients, and while they may look similar, they have very little in common.
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The Southern tomato sandwich has been likened to a BLT, but without the "B" or the "L." While you can recreate the simple sandwich no matter where you live in the U.S., there is one thing that sets the tomato sandwich from the South apart from any other tomato sandwich.
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The name "Ritz" alone probably makes you think of round crackers with slightly ruffled edges and a constellation of tiny holes in the center. As it turns out, those holes aren't just part of the iconic Ritz design.
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Maybe you want to live in blissful ignorance of how hot dogs are really made. But when you're treating yourself to the occasional hot dog, it all comes down to being mindful. One of the things of which you should be mindful is the venue where you're grabbing that quick all-American meal.
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Come for the burgers and fries, stay for the dessert. That should be the motto for McDonald's, at least if the "dessert" we're talking about is the chain's famous apple pie.
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Dried fruits definitely have their advantages. They last in your pantry, are easy to pack, and are jam-packed with nutrients. But how does all this dry, fruity goodness stack up against the fresher counterpart healthwise?
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Despite Whole Foods' solid reputation, the brand hasn't managed to escape controversies. Back in 2015, an uproar involving asparagus water was particularly interesting. Here's what you need to know about the unusual product that received plenty of criticism.
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Back when electronic devices were only able to carry out single tasks, there was a gadget called the Nintendo DS. McDonald's Japan decided it would be a great idea to develop a Nintendo DS game that could be used as a training module.
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Burger King is an old name that has managed to amass a loyal fan following over the years. One of the most celebrated signature items at the fast food giant is the Whopper Jr. But guess what: The invention of the Whopper Jr. was entirely an accident.
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You're probably familiar with the delicate, flaky crust every baker aims for. Getting a light and airy crust can be tricky. When you replace the cold water in the pastry dough with hot, suddenly that delicate crust transforms into something else.
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You might think you know a great deal about Ree Drummond, the Pioneer Woman, but think again. Drummond shares in her new book Frontier Follies what can only be described as a truly bizarre personal story.
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Luxardo cherries have an intensely dark, reddish-brown hue and thick, aromatic syrup, these beauties bear no resemblance to the stemmed red variety you are used to. This is what Luxardo cherries taste like and what you can use them for.
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Cheese is a gift from the dairy gods — unless you are lactose-intolerant. If you have that condition, cheese becomes just like any member of the milk and dairy family. However, you might be able to easily tolerate Muenster — here's why.
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Goat cheese is not only good to eat, it's good for you; however, it is one of those cheeses people tend to either love or hate. Here's why you should eat more goat cheese, especially if you're one of the 30 to 50 million Americans who is lactose intolerant.
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The origin of chicken tikka and chicken tandoori are like night and day. Chicken tikka originated in a Scottish curry house in the 1970s, while chicken tandoori dates back to at least 3000 BCE in Harappa, Punjab. The ingredients that go into both chicken dishes resemble one another.
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Cadbury Creme Eggs are one of the best Easter treats you can get. Unlike chocolate bunnies, which can sometimes have a disappointingly hollow center or are made with cheap, waxy chocolate, every Cadbury Creme Egg has a deliciously gooey, sweet filling encased in melt-in-your-mouth milk chocolate.
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These are the whiskeys we're most excited about in 2020 and you're bound to love them too.
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Although celery and celeriac are kissing cousins, celeriac is not the root of the celery you buy at the store. This is what makes celery and celeriac different from each other.
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If you compare the taste of Grey Goose to that of its competition, you'd be surprised to know that it doesn't fare very well. Less expensive brands, such as Smirnoff and Titos, performed better in taste tests.
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When we think of Mexican beer these days, Tecate immediately springs to mind as one of the most easily-found Central American beers at most supermarkets. However, there are some things about Tecate beer you probably don't know about.
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For nearly 70 years, KFC's menu has evolved with various chicken offerings always coming and going. This is what the menu looked like the year you were born
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Lamb is the tender, mild-flavored meat from young sheep less than 12 months old, and there are plenty of options to consider. This is the tastiest cut of lamb.
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When it comes to beans, there are plenty of options to choose from such as soybeans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and more which means there is little room for boredom. However, there is one key rule that you shouldn't break at any cost: eat your beans cooked and never raw. Here is why.
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If you've spent way too much time and money trying to make your own pasta just to find it doesn't even live up to the fresh pasta you can buy at specialty stores, you're in luck. There's an infinitely versatile and incredibly easy version of fresh pasta called spaetzle you can easily make at home.
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Respected celebrity chef and the founder of Momofuku, David Chang hasn't had an easy life. While he may now be known as an immensely gifted chef with several honors to his name such as James Beard awards and Michelin stars, he didn't always know that he was destined to be a chef.
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