Arepas are popular all throughout Latin America, but have a particular place in the hearts of Venezuelans and Colombians, where the food originated. What's the difference between Venezuelan and Colombian arepas, anyway?
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Lemons are a versatile staple in the kitchen pantry and can add a tangy or sour twist to recipes, both sweet and savory. If you don't have any on hand, thankfully there are oodles of substitutes you can use.
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With so many ways to prepare a steak, which one do you choose? Well, according to award-winning chef, J. Kenji López-Alt, the best way is the reverse sear. This method involves roasting your steak in the oven followed by searing in a pan.
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If your stove is full with skillets and pans cooking pancakes or bacon, you don't need a burner to free up to make the perfect poached egg. You can actually them in the microwave. Microwaves are incredibly versatile appliances, and sometimes they can be used for more than you can even imagine.
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Guy Fieri is certainly... well, "colorful" would be one word to describe him. Is it any wonder, then, that such a unique character as the Mayor of Flavortown has a pet who's also a little unusual? While Guy does have a few furry friends, he also has a chelonian companion.
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Diners may seek substitutes for soy sauce for a variety of reasons. Notoriously, its sodium content is formidable, with just one tablespoon packing 38 percent of the recommended daily intake, while some may experience sensitivities to soy sauce, including those with wheat or gluten intolerance.
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If you pop an entire ghost pepper in your mouth, chances are you're soon going to feel like you really are dying. The fact is, ghost pepper, aka bhut jolokia, means deep hurting in any language. And yes, in case you're wondering, eating them can actually kill you, but you'd have to eat a whole lot.
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For some insight into the origins of brandy, look no further than the etymology of the word itself: It evolved from the Dutch word brandewijn, which means "burned wine," and was possibly born in the 16th century. Like wine, the creation of brandy starts with fruit.
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Matt Stonie, who stands just 5 feet 8 inches tall and weights only 130 pounds, is nonetheless one of the world's top competitive eaters. How does he do it? Turns out he prepares his body and mind for these calorie-filled contests.
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There are a few things to know about eating raw oysters, and the first is that they could, in fact, still be alive when being eaten. Part of the reason is to ensure food safety, but the freshness of an oyster also affects the flavor and texture it has, too.
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Fans of Fixer Upper are in for a treat with a new special by Joanna Gaines set to air on Food Network at 12 p.m. ET on April 5. Hollywood Reporter fills in the details, describing the show as a self-filmed one-off episode with video filmed primarily by Gaines' children while she is staying at home.
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The newest Starbucks secret menu item is a Cadbury Creme Egg Frappuccino, which makes a timely appearance as the country is preparing for Easter. The base for the Cadbury Creme Egg Frappuccino is the slightly simpler Java Chip Frappuccino, which you'll have to modify slightly. Here's how.
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Fast-food drive-thrus are just about the only place people are going these days, outside their own houses. So now is a good time to try a brand-new item at Burger King, launched nationwide today. For a limited time, BK is offering Jalapeño Cheddar Bites as a side.
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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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