Instant ramen noodles have been a staple of American budget cuisine for so long that at times we've almost come to forget their Asian origins, or at least that was the case up until recently when gourmet ramen restaurants became a thing.
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Even if you didn't know him, you could tell that Food Network personality, restaurateur, and chef Carl Ruiz was a guy who would be fun to hang out with.
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Emeril Lagasse's infectious personality has been seen on more than 2,000 Food Network shows, and his upbeat attitude earned him the food correspondent position for ABC's Good Morning America, according to the celebrity chef's website. On top of that, he's the best-selling author of 19 cookbooks.
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Potatoes are a staple starch most can't resist, but what about green potatoes? Should you be slicing and dicing them for your next party recipe? Here's the lowdown on whether or not green potatoes are safe to eat.
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In an AMA post on Reddit, Matt Stonie admits that he first entered the competitive eating world to simply make a buck. The California native made $1000 and he was eager to do it all over again. "I won by a quarter of a lobster roll," he said, and thought that maybe he could do this.
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Caviar is practically synonymous with wealth and extravagance. It features prominently in parties thrown by Russian oil barons, has made an appearance on a $1,000 pizza, and was even used to moisturize the skin of first son Barron Trump. Yes, caviar is definitely some high-end stuff — but why?
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Ina Garten probably had no idea when releasing her first cookbook back in 1999 what was in store for her. The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook was an immediate best seller, and by 2002 she was three published cookbooks in and ready for more (via Barefoot Contessa).
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Chipotle's latest limited-release menu item? Carne asada, which even has "meat" right in its name, as this Spanish phrase translates to "grilled meat."
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Before you toss out that used tea bag and get back to your cup of Earl Grey and a book, how about placing it in the sink with that waiting pile of dirty pans? Tea bags are great for cleaning, and if your kitchen sink is full of dirty dishes, tea could be the trick.
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If you happen to be a vegan who really loves avocados, well, we have some news that might have you spitting out your avocado smoothie in compete and total shock. Avocados aren't as vegan-friendly as you've been led to believe.
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Salmon is an incredibly versatile fish which is why you'll see it served in many forms from smoked and grilled to even raw. According to Smart Source Seafood, yes, you can eat raw salmon, but there are a few things that you need to keep in mind.
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Carrots are quite a versatile vegetable, delicious whether eaten raw or cooked. They can even be used as a deterrent when you're trying to ignore that extreme chocolate craving — just skip the cupboard and head to the fridge for a handful of baby carrots.
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Alton Brown was the host of the hit Food Network show Good Eats until 2012, taking a seven-year hiatus until the show returned, revamped, in 2019. But longtime fans may have noticed another big change that happened in the star's life during his Good Eats absence.
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It's been over a year since chef and television host of the popular programs No Reservations and Parts Unknown took his life, and this fall, fans will a chance snag a personal item of Anthony Bourdain's. In October, 215 items belonging Bourdain will be up for auction to the highest bidders.
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If you're a lover of barbecued ribs, chances are you've noticed that there's a thick, slightly translucent skin, called silver skin, on one side of the slab. It can seem like a daunting task to get rid of it, so aspiring chefs might wonder if they really need to remove the silver skin from meat.
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Green onions are an incredibly versatile vegetable. Although they're often associated with Chinese, Korean, and other Asian cuisines, sliced green onions also add a nice touch to potato salad and even pizza.
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Ina Garten has been married to her husband Jeffrey for over 50 years. The couple seems very happy together, and are definitely successful and affluent, so some people have wondered — why didn't Ina and Jeffrey ever have kids?
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Good luck finding Chilean sea bass on the menu at your local Red Lobster. The dish can be incredibly pricey and is typically found only in high-end restaurants. What is it that makes Chilean sea bass so expensive, though? Well, the short answer would be supply and demand.
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You're looking forward to devouring that egg you just hard boiled, but once you start cracking the shell and peeling it, you're not having a great time because it doesn't peel easily and — wait, why are there chunks of egg coming off with the peel?
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If you don't pop open an avocado within a few days of it ripening, then you could be in for an unhappy surprise when you finally do, because there is nothing sadder than a gross, squishy, browning, too-ripe avocado.
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Despite being a staple of American comfort food since the 1870s, meatloaf doesn't always get the respect it deserves. It's certainly not the prettiest looking dish, and if prepared poorly, choking down dry meatloaf can turn an enjoyable meal into punishment.
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You're rummaging through your fridge and what's that you see? It's some leftover mozzarella sticks from when you went out to dinner the other night -- score! Now the only issue is how to go about reheating those cheesy bad boys so that they come out crispy and hot instead of soggy and disappointing.
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The Busbys have been charming viewers of TLC's OutDaughtered since its debut in 2016, and the masses can't get enough of the family of eight. We happily tune in each week to watch Adam and Danielle wrangle their 8-year-old. and 4-year-old quintuplets.
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Competitive eaters might not garner the same sort of acclaim as professional ballplayers, but they can make a professional athlete's salary -- if they're good enough. When it comes to the world of competitive eating, there's more than one way to make a buck, but making a career of it isn't easy.
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If you're a fan of Ina Garten, chances are you've seen and heard a lot from her husband Jeffrey, inarguably Ina's most impassioned follower. The two are so close it seems like they've been together forever, and that made us wonder — how long have Ina and Jeffrey Garten actually been married?
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Chicken sandwiches have been on everyone's mind in the summer of 2019, after Popeyes ran out of its wildly popular spicy chicken sandwich and all of the major chains started warring on Twitter about whose fried chicken reigned supreme. Now, KFC is getting in the game.
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Ree Drummond, also known as the Pioneer Woman, has made it abundantly clear that iced coffee is life in her Oklahoma home. There is, however, one unique ingredient that Drummond adds to her iced coffee to create an irresistible flavor — a spice you never would've thought of.
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