On a normal Halloween, the worst thing children had to worry about was getting candy corn. In 2020, as if Election Day weren't scary enough, families must contend with the risk of spreading or catching a deadly virus while trick-or-treating. A few communities have banned trick-or-treating.
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You realize you've made too much food for dinner and don't know what to do with your delicious homemade mashed potatoes. Do not despair. It's possible to freeze them in a way that will allow you to preserve your meal for future tasty delight, without stressing over longevity.
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Dunkin' locations nationwide have doubtless been flooded with hordes of tweens all clamoring for "The Charli" -– which consists of a cold brew made with whole milk and three pumps of caramel swirl -- but one person who has yet to order the beverage is Charli D'Amelio herself.
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It turns out the thickening agent in pudding is the key difference between custard and pudding. Custard is made of eggs, sugar, and milk. It's usually baked or can be stirred over low heat to cook. Custard doesn't use any thickening agent and solely relies on the eggs in the dessert to help it set.
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As you shower your spaghetti and meatballs with that prized grated cheese, consider this: what you think is Parmesan might be the farthest thing from it.
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As the days turn cool and crisp, pumpkin season is fully upon us. Though we're already halfway through October, Trader Joe's is still rolling out some pumpkin products for the year. There are tons of new products that have already spotted at Trader Joe's stores and people can't wait to try them.
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Popcorn might be something of a staple snack for a lot of people. It's light and can be low-calorie depending on the kind you buy. While there are likely plenty of flavored popcorn bags on the shelves of your local grocery store, there are some major popcorn flavor upgrades you can do at home.
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Celebrity chef Anne Burrell may be an experienced chef and who learned the tricks of the trade from the respected Culinary Institute of America, but she has her flaws. For example, it is rumored that she isn't that great to work with and can be rather unpleasant at times, especially toward women.
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If you have any questions involving cooking popular dishes under circumstances that can either be considered challenging or incredibly bizarre, have we got a new YouTube cooking show for you. There's even a bonus — and that it features one of our favorite cooking stars.
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If you're someone who loves to cook and bake with butter, then you might feel like whatever butter you have on hand is constantly not in the state you need it. Believe it or not, storing your butter in the freezer could be the answer to all your cooking and baking needs.
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Burger King, already known for its expansive menu filled with every kind of fast food burger you can think of, tried something new in 2016 and introduced hot dogs for its customers to try. The chain decided to offer their hot dogs two ways, the Classic and Chill Cheese dogs.
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TGI Friday's has become a staple on the American casual dining scene, but not everything on the menu is as good as you think, and some are worse than others.
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Cravings are thought to hit when the body is in need of something, specifically a nutrient. So, who normally experiences cravings for steaks? Health Digest states that menstruating people and older folks are the most common demographics when it comes to this almost insatiable need for red meat.
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The best fall recipes are hearty, warming, and - most of the time - a little sweet, too. These dishes will make the coming winter seem just a little less scary.
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Chick-fil-A is known not just for its dishes but also its sauces. And guess what? The Chick-fil-A signature sauce was originally referred to by other names when it first got popular. Read on for the lowdown on one of the most infamous sauces in the industry.
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Boasting a light and airy crust with a pleasingly crunchy exterior, Detroit-style pizza is an oft-underrated pizza gem that could have only been born in the Motor City. The main secret to its distinctive flavor is baked into Detroit's history.
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We love making gingerbread cookies so much, we can't wait to bake them and savor their chewy and crunchy goodness. Unfortunately, skipping the direction that says to chill the dough for a couple of hours before rolling it out is a really bad idea.
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Soy sauce and ponzu are two of the top sauces within the Japanese cooking culture. They may have a slightly similar color, but they are two completely different sauces and are paired distinctly with different dishes due to their different flavor profiles.
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If pizza could sweet-talk you into a sultry affair with the mystique of a secret agent, it would be the pies cooked up in the heart of Nolita, NYC at Rubirosa. Rubirosa is named after a Dominican maybe-assassin who might have inspired James Bond and who may have seduced Marilyn Monroe.
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What's it like to go from taco truck cook to Selena Gomez's co-star? In an interview with Mashed, Choi dished on his transformation from fan to star, how it feels to be a role model for the Asian-American community, plus his secret for making the perfect taco.
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While all restaurants, from the mom-and-pop diner to the big chains, have been hurt by forced closures and stay-at-home orders intended to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, the chains have benefited in ways small, independent restaurants couldn't.
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Sicily is home to busiate, small spirals that bring to mind old telephone cords, and the neighboring isle of Sardinia has its own singular pasta shape. Su filindeu translates to threads of god, and there are only three people who know how to craft this delicate, laborious pasta.
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Rather than slashing into your chicken breast to see if there's any pink left in the middle, or leaving your pork chop cooking in the pan for an extra minute or two just to be sure it's done, a meat thermometer can help you cook your proteins to perfection without drying them out.
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There's omething magical about onion rings. When it comes to fast food onion rings, what you'll receive is hit or miss.
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First, said the press release, came Cherry Garcia. Next up is More Cherry Garcia deliciousness, Phish Food, Chunky Monkey, Vanilla Caramel Fudge, Karamel Sutra, New York Super Fudge Chunk, Coffee, Coffee BuzzBuzzBuzz!, Vanilla, and Pistachio. What changes are they talking about?
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When McDonald's partnered with Travis Scott and J Balvin on special meals, the chain's goal was to regain appeal with "younger African-American and multicultural consumers"; but two historians who have written about McDonald's relationship with race are suggesting something more devious.
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You might be used to just choosing between red and green grapes at the grocery store, but if you pay attention to the produce section, you might occasionally see a few unusual varieties. Among them are witch finger grapes, which look completely unlike any grape we're used to seeing.
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