Most spicy food lovers don't need to look at some scientific study to be convinced to pile on the hot sauce. Though, new research indicates that eating spicy foods like peppers can greatly reduce your risk of death from cardiovascular disease or cancer.
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A legal battle over lobster fishing has been playing out in Canada between the First Nations and non-Indigenous people since September 17. Here's what you need to know about Canada's lobster wars.
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Well boys and girls, TikTok is taking us back to kindergarten with a lesson in manners. Except rather than a gold star, your good behavior could earn you free food at McDonald's. A McDonald's employee recently shared a way to score free food and it turns out, all you have to do is be polite.
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Coronavirus cases have begun to spike to record highs, and anyone who loves shopping at Walmart should brace for a return to the days of long queues and limited-capacity shopping experiences. You'll notice these changes next time you go to Walmart.
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When it comes to Thanksgiving, the turkey is the main event - that is, unless you identify as vegetarian or vegan. This year, Whole Foods is giving vegans a new way to answer the question, "What does a meatless Thanksgiving look like?"
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Costco's new set of Christmas tree ornaments includes miniature bottles of Irish and Scotch whisky. In fact, Costco shoppers are losing it over these boozy ornaments.
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Thanksgiving gives us the perfect excuse to get together with friends and family and eat until we're so stuffed we can no longer move. While many of us look forward to the turkey, vegetarians, vegans, and anyone looking to avoid meat often feels the strain of passing up some of the festive cheer.
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Thanksgiving is just days away, and it's past time you thought about what's going to sit on the dessert table. If you're looking for a great idea, Baskin Robbins' Thanksgiving turkey is turning heads.
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Are you planning to go really over-the-top with Thanksgiving dinner? Watching too many Food Network holiday specials can have that affect, and nothing says opulence like food stuffed inside of other food. If you love turducken, you'll be thrilled to know it\ has a dessert counterpart: the piecaken.
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Wouldn't it be nice if we lived in a world where every fast food order was free?
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Some seriously holly-jolly news has been delivered. The epic one-pound Reese's Santa that you've been patiently waiting for has finally arrived. Like most seasonally-shaped Reese's, this one has to be better than your traditional cup. Not to mention, it's a lot bigger.
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This red cup season, Starbucks has unveiled some really delicious new flavors and, of course, some classics, like Peppermint Mocha. The Christmas Cookie Frappuccino is not an official holiday drink at Starbucks, so to try it, you'll need to know how to order it.
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Plantains are quite versatile. The heartiness of the plantain makes it perfect to make a sandwich called a jibarito, and if you have never had one, it is time to rectify that because they are quite tasty.
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Not all broccoli is created equal. Or rather, not all cooked broccoli is created equal. Two of the most popular methods of cooking broccoli are steaming (which uses heat to cook the veggie) and boiling (which uses hot water). Which one is better?
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Gordon Ramsay is nothing if not opinionated about food. Although he claims a willingness to try anything, some foods will never have a place at his table. It seems pre-packaged frozen meals also have a spot on Gordon Ramsay's list of no-no's.
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One of the most absolutely polarizing foods, licorice rarely elicits a lukewarm response - you're likely to hear "ew!" or "I LOVE licorice" much more readily than "eh, it's okay." However, for the most part, Twizzlers aren't real licorice but more of a loose spinoff.
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Few people can resist the siren song of juicy, perfectly fried chicken nuggets. While there's nothing wrong with indulging your chicken nugget craving from time to time, too much of a good thing isn't always a good thing.
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If you've never heard of a Gin Rickey, then it's high time you have. While there are tons of gin cocktails out there that are incredibly popular, this is one vintage cocktail you need to start drinking now. It's so good, it might even dethrone the gin and tonic.
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Jamie Oliver is a controversial guy who's had his celebrity chef spoon in a lot of soups. Though Oliver has made people angry a great many times, there's one particular recipe that actually managed to anger an entire nation.
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Turkish red lentil soup (or mercimek corbasi) is one of the most popular soups in Turkish cuisine. In Turkish restaurants, this soup is often offered as an appetizer but it is satisfying enough to serve as a light dinner. Here's what makes it stand out.
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Call it a sauce, a dip, a spread - toum is basically the jack-of-all-trades of the condiment world. Toum is like mayonnaise without the eggs (yes - it's vegan!) and it's rather ubiquitous in Lebanese cuisine.
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Renowned chef Gordon Ramsay appears in videos that get millions of views, but he doesn't enjoy watching himself onscreen. There's at least one video of a recipe, however, that he probably wishes everyone would simply forget.
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Typically, quiche calls for a lot of eggs - up to a dozen sometimes - which are whisked with milk and heavy cream. Calories and fat add up really quickly as you add other ingredients. The simplest way to reduce the amount of fat and calories in your quiche is actually to eliminate the heavy cream.
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Whether you enjoy making a run for the border, a run to your local taco truck, or a hop, skip, and a jump to your own kitchen for Taco Tuesday, you probably love tacos. However, if you are a taco purist and favor the authentic tacos, you are going to want to skip the shredded orange cheese.
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Sifting flour can seem like a completely unnecessary step when you're baking. But it is actually worth the time and effort and can be important for that effort to succeed. In fact, failing to sift flour when a recipe calls for it can spell disaster.
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Okay, so you made some lemon bars, a creamy custard, a caesar dressing, or if you're a real food nerd, some cured egg yolks. You've used up every egg yolk in sight, but what about the egg whites? Armed with some egg white-centric recipes, you'll be on your way to light, airy kitchen magic.
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If you want to know what the difference is between tomato jam and ketchup, then you may have pondered the nuances of jelly and jam too. It just so happens that the two sets of condiments are different in similar ways.
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