There are plenty of mistakes people make when cooking burgers that leave them with dried out, salty patties on bad buns. No thanks. Enter Bobby Flay to share his culinary secrets with the world so that we might all enjoy juicy burgers for the rest of our days.
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Americans consume an average of more than 35 pounds of cheese per person annually, which means the United States population is practically made out of cheese. But why aren't Americans allowed to eat the stuff made from raw milk?
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Padma Lakshmi might best be known as the long-running host of Top Chef, but she's an incredibly busy woman outside of the TV kitchen, too. Over the years, Lakshmi has done everything from launch her own jewelry and cookware line to modeling and writing numerous cookbooks. How much is she worth?
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What are your favorite Mexican foods? If you named guacamole as one of your top five, you're not alone. There's an unexpected ingredient you should add to your guacamole the next time you whip up a batch at home.
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Here's something to try and wrap your brain around. Why is it that if you walk into your local convenience store and grab a bottled water and an Arizona iced tea, the water is likely to cost more than the Arizona tea? Why is Arizona tea so inexpensive, anyway?
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Filet mignon is widely known as one of the most luxurious and pricey cuts of meat you can procure, so it's important to cook it well if you manage to get your hands on one. What's the best way to prepare filet mignon?
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Marmite and Vegemite are well-loved in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, but if you're not from one of those countries, you have possibly never tasted or even heard of this spread outside of pop culture references.
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Corona beer, along with fellow Mexican beers Modelo and Pacifico, will temporarily pause marketing and production — but it's not because of its name.
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So you were cleaning out your pantry and found garlic, but on closer inspection, you noticed they had little sprouts coming out of them that were starting to grow. Your first instinct might be to throw them out but fear not, there are still safe ways for you to use up your less-than-fresh garlic.
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Breakfast cereals come and go, but Trix cereal has been a staple in the kid's breakfast cereal market for over 60 years. When the cereal first hit the shelves, it boasted that "no sugar was needed." What's the story behind this iconic cereal?
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There are some foods that have an extensive tradition behind them. Arepas are one of those ancient fares, with a recorded history that goes back to the native tribes of Colombia and Venezuela. What are they, and what do they taste like?
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Nestle is not all candy and sweets. There's some seriously dark stuff in their past... and their present. And here's the thing — they own so much that even if you think you're doing your best to boycott them, you probably still have some of their products in your kitchen — or bathroom — right now.
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Can you remember when you bought that cumin that's in your spice cabinet? How about those bay leaves? Or the allspice? Spices are often bought for one specific dish and then sent to the back of the shelf to languish. If your spices are stale and want to revive their flavor, it's really easy.
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Curry leaves grow on trees that are a member of the citrus family, and are native to the Indian subcontinent. What do they taste like, and how do you use them?
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There are a lot of Pop-Tart flavors that have come and gone. Yes, we're talking about the discontinued flavors, the flavors long gone, lost to time and memory. Some of these you may remember, and others may have completely gone by unnoticed. These are the Pop-Tarts you'll never taste again. Sorry.
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Butter is something of a kitchen staple for many, but there's a better way to use it, and that is by clarifying it. Here's how to quickly clarify butter using your microwave.
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Slow cookers have been a kitchen fixture since the 1970s, but recent advances in technology are threatening to permanently shelve this one-desired kitchen appliance.
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Creme brulee is made with just a few ingredients: cream, vanilla, salt, eggs, and sugar. But don't let its seeming simplicity make you overconfident that this is an easy dessert to make.
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When you're out of cocoa powder, but you really want to make a chocolate cake, there are many options available. They do, for the most part, require other types of chocolate, as cocoa powder isn't as versatile in regard to substitutes as other ingredients.
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Oatmeal and porridge are both popular breakfast foods, but it can be easy to mix them up. While there are some definite similarities, there are also important differences between the two.
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Many people wonder if dairy is good or bad for you. According to the USDA, consuming dairy products provides an array of health benefits, especially when it comes to improving bone health. But how much dairy should you be having each day?
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IKEA has a surprisingly tasty selection of grocery-style foods. Where they really shine is in the freezer section. These are the best frozen foods at IKEA.
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Most people have a water filter of some kind in their home, but these seemingly simple devices are surprisingly complex. There's a lot of legitimate questions that come with water filters, and given the fact that it's a matter of keeping your whole family healthy, you really should ask them.
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Superfoods are often touted as miracle-like cures for health issues, but in many cases, the facts don't really support the claims. Pumpkins, however, live up to their hype. They may not provide miracle cures, but they offer a myriad of health benefits.
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Parsley is a bright green leaf that is considered an herb. There are two types of parsley that you can find at most stores — flat-leaf and Italian — and both are commonly used for cooking as well as for garnish. If you don't have any on hand, what can you use for a substitution?
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However, if you look a little deeper at the ingredients list, some of Olive Garden's menu items are a much better value than others. We looked through the menu and compared it to the cost of ingredients to figure out which Olive Garden menu item is the most overpriced.
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For the first time ever, prestigious Le Creuset is holding their factory to table sale online, which means customers and fans of Le Creuset can get up to 50 percent off of select items straight from the company's website.
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