No matter how refined your tastes and how expert-level your baking skills, there are times when you're not in the mood for a madeleine or a macaron (or a macaroon, for that matter). Instead, the one thing you're craving is a good old fudgy, chewy brownie. Here's the best way to make them.
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Goya, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, is facing political backlash after its CEO praised Donald Trump.
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The sudden disappearance of the Costco churro even led to a petition on Change.org to bring back the cinnamon-and-sugar-dusted pastries, but word on the internet is that they are poised to re-emerge — and they might be better than ever when they once again grace the menu.
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Before it disappeared from minds and kitchen cabinets, Crisco was actually invented specifically to replace lard after Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle's portrayal of the meat packaging industry. Why don't people use it much these days?
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Tradition-loving Scots living in the United States hope they will soon enjoy their most cherished meal without being charged with a crime.
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A lot of things go through your mind when your power goes out unexpectedly. Is your cell phone charged? Do you have a flashlight? And perhaps most importantly, will you have to throw out all of the fresh meat, cheese, and vegetables in your refrigerator?
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Kit Kat's parent company, Nestlé, spent years marketing coffee-flavored candy to Japan. The reason? They wanted consumers to get an acquired taste for the real drink so they could buy that too, according to a case study from Better Marketing.
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You've been singing along ever since you read the title. You know you secretly love it. However, it may not be the best bar singalong tune right now. Don't you know we've got a pandemic going on here? And this is precisely the reason why a bar in Spain has now banned this classic anthem.
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Crispy, pan-fried tofu adds another layer of texture to a dish, or honestly, it can be great on its own if you do it right. Here's how.
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Cooking fish can be, well, smelly. Lucky for us, Rachael Ray has a trick to cook seafood sans the smell and was nice enough to share it. What is it?
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Because of the similarity in their ingredients, Thousand Island dressing is sometimes swapped out for Russian dressing on a Reuben sandwich, but you probably wouldn't see French dressing switched out for Russian dressing on a Reuben. What's the real difference between the two?
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Often, a cookie is just the thing to quell your craving — just one soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie to appease the longing for carbs and sugar. But, if you're after the homemade variety, you might not have the time or patience to make a big batch.
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If you recently purchased onions, you may be in immediate danger of contracting salmonella. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a statement on July 31, 2020 saying that they are currently investigating a multi-state outbreak of salmonella linked to potentially contaminated red onions.
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There is no shortage of classic Southern recipes revolving around a bowl of grits cooked to creamy perfection. Before you try whipping up your own rendition of any of these classics, it's helpful to know the difference between stone-ground and regular grits.
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High in protein, but without cholesterol or saturated fat, egg whites are the perfect choice for people on a healthy diet (via Live Science). At the same time, they lack some of the important nutritional aspects of the egg yolk. Here's what happens to your body if you eat egg whites every day.
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Take some time to learn these very valuable Dairy Queen hacks so you can rule the drive thru on your next fast food run.
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When someone craves a true 'breakfast of champions,' you might assume they'd reach for a bowl of cereal, a plate of bacon and eggs, or the classic fruit and yogurt combo. Who knew that macaroni and cheese was giving those traditional morning mainstays a real run for their money?
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Wild-caught oysters are more likely to contain certain types of disease-causing toxins during the summer months. Commercially farmed ones are likely to be safe year-round. Even so, food safety expert Toby Amidor says that the immune-compromised might just want to skip raw oysters altogether.
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Nothing says "celebration" quite like Champagne. And nothing says "cancel the wedding" or night of club-hopping or first-class airline ticket more than COVID-19. No wonder sales of the bubbly wine are going down the drain.
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Better late than never, Shake Shack is about to jump on the fast food bandwagon. Unlike other big burger chains — think In-N-Out and Steak n' Shake — Shake Shack locations do not offer drive-thru service to their customers. Not yet, anyway.
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At the start of 2020, it looked like fast-food breakfast was going to be the next big thing — or rather, even bigger thing. However, one of the many casualties of the pandemic-stricken restaurant industry has been the fast-food breakfast.
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There's nothing like fresh garlic. But chopping it can be time-consuming and create uneven chunks. However, even poorly chopped fresh garlic is better than the alternative: minced garlic from a jar, or, as we like to call it, garlic in purgatory.
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Calling themselves the 'ultimate Southern duo,' soda brand Mountain Dew has partnered with regional fried chicken and biscuit fast food chain Bojangles to release an exclusive flavor designed specifically to help Southerners beat the summer heat.
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Spoiler alert: Mayo and aioli are not the same thing. Yes, on bistro sandwiches, they often appear interchangeable — creamy, white, and slathered thickly on a slice of fresh bread.
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Chipotle is left with 300 million avocado pits that it needs to deal with somehow at the end of every year. Instead of sending the pits to the (trash) pit, Chipotle is choosing to upcycle the unwanted seeds.
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Arby's is known for its signature roast beef, but the menu is packed with so much more. From gyros to deli sandwiches, the menu is full of customizable options.
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If you're trying to eat healthy, fast food is probably not the best way to go, but sometimes it is unavoidable and you have to make do with the options that are available. With that in mind, we searched the McDonald's Breakfast Menu to find the three lowest-calorie items for you to choose from.
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