Many of us have been taught to think twice when we see a product that lists an ingredient with a strange name. But what about when that ingredient shows up in a majority of the products we buy? We see xanthan gum listed on labels for everything from yogurt to barbecue sauce.
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Would you give up Chicago style deep-dish pizza for Parisian pain au chocolat? If that sounds sacrilege, don't point your fingers at us. If you feel the need to unleash your wrath on anybody, take it out on Emily, from Netflix's latest phenomenon, Emily in Paris.
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On October 8, the newsroom of Sam's Club ran an announcement detailing the company's plans for 2020's Black Friday. What will be different this year?
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While the famous Whopper is standard in both France and America, there are quite a few differences you'll find if visiting Burger King's French counterpart. Historically lauded for its cheese and bread, it's not surprising to find that Burger King France highlights unique foods on its menu.
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Guidelines on the health benefits of eggs have changed over time. Today, experts generally agree that eggs can be a beneficial part of your diet. A report released by the DGAC agrees on the health benefits, and adds that eggs can play an important role in infant development and prenatal health.
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Chicken salt is shaken on everything from fries (or "chips," to Brits and Aussies), to fried fish, grilled meat, and popcorn (via Mitani). According to the Australian News.com site, there's even a chicken-salt flavored mayonnaise line, bewilderingly.
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What if Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston, the lead actors from Breaking Bad, showed up at your birthday party? How cool would that be?
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There's something about dipping sauces that just make meals better — perhaps it's all the extra flavor sauces can add. Fortunately for all of us, KFC just launched a brand new flavor of dipping sauce.
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For people who want to avoid excess fat but still feel like keeping things crispy and delicious, the air fryer might very well be a game changer. However, because the kitchen appliance has only recently hit the mainstream, this potentially revolutionary cooking method still comes with a few caveats.
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Whether you decide to flock to Tommaso's for legendary pizza or turn to the Original Joe's outlet for a scrumptious hamburger steak, it's highly likely California offers something to appeal to your tastebuds. But you'd never guess what the most famous food in the state is.
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Making low calorie beer is a balancing act: Find a way to bring down the calorie count without sacrificing too much of the taste. After all, if you're only interested in minimizing calories there are plenty of spiked seltzers on the market.
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The clock strikes 12 and you've got a serious yen for a savory dog on a warm bun. Clearly, we're not expecting diet food here, but a simple frank couldn't be that bad. Or could it?
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Sometimes you need something fast, or you're on the way home and it's just convenient. Luckily, there are some options at fast food chains like Wendy's that are not so bad on carbs or calories. Unfortunately, those low-calorie menu items are rarely what you think they should be.
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Wendy's came out with spicy chicken nuggets first, a few years ago. McDonald's finally caught up to its fast food rival and dropped Spicy McNuggets just last month. McDonald's version was so successful, the chain announced it was running out of its spicy nuggets just two weeks after they launched.
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Going vegetarian or vegan can be quite simple these days thanks to the abundance of information online. However, there are some dishes you might crave that seem difficult to substitute ingredients for. There's one vegan ingredient that's actually a perfect swap for fresh fish -- banana blossoms.
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Though Dunkin' customers have probably been pretty happy to have their fall-flavored drinks this time of year on top of the new trendy oat milk options, their latest menu item sounds pretty amazing.
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Donuts are generally sweet, and bagels tend to be savory, but is that mostly because of the toppings and whatnot? Could it be that the only key difference between the two is really the fact that bagels tend to be chewier than the notoriously pillowy donuts?
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There are few ingredients that count themselves among those that work well in creating delicious salad dressings, savory meat marinades, sweet caramelized onions, syrupy glazes, and can add a deep and luscious flavor to your favorite vanilla ice cream, but balsamic vinegar can do all of that.
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You might've heard before that brown sugar is healthier than white sugar. Part of this myth might come from the color, since raw sugar is typically brown as well, and could lead to some people believing that brown sugar is less processed and refined than white, and therefore healthier.
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Right now, it may be hard to think of Burger King without picturing the chain's (honestly kind of terrifying) giant-headed mascot, but there was a time when there were more members of the Burger Kingdom than just the King. From the late '80s to the mid '00s, two different kooky gangs ruled the land.
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The EPA states that recycling helps the environment as it limits the amount of garbage, saves energy, and reduces pollution. Food delivery is on the rise, and that means an increased amount of takeout containers. Unfortunately, many of these containers are made from plastic that cannot be recycled.
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Onions can be a truly versatile addition to any dish. Whether you're using raw onion to spice up you salad or adding the allium to a thick gravy, most people agree that onions can be a game-changer. However, there is definitely some confusion as to what's the best way to prep them before cooking.
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Because of all the goodness that pizza is now topped with, many feel that folding your pizza does a huge disservice to your taste buds. Thrillist claims that by folding the pizza, you are burying all the ingredients with the crust and not achieving the pizza's full and intended flavor profile.
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Dunkin's own celeb menu item, the Charli D'Amelio drink, hasn't been officially adopted nationwide by the chain, so it remains in the secret menu realm, but Nutrition Counselor & Researcher Joan Ifland, Ph.D., founder of Food Addiction Reset, says it isn't healthy for anyone.
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There's something about Arby's curly fries that make them oh-so-good. If you're a fan of these perfect potato spirals, you might have wondered how Arby's curly fries are made, including that iconic shape you know so well.
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This was a definite boon to dollars stores as their retail counterparts struggled to stay afloat during the crisis. However, despite the fact that their popularity has increased, it's worth noting that certain products at dollar stores are best avoided. Case in point? Canned food.
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Jambalaya and etouffee are both classic staples for both Cajun and Creole cuisines, and both dishes share several characteristics, so you might wonder what exactly the difference is.
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