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Why Lentils Are A Staple Italian New Year's Dish

Culture

Why Lentils Are A Staple Italian New Year's Dish

Ciara McLaren

Around the globe, culinary customs and traditions that celebrate the new year abound. In Italy, lentils are one such festive dish with an interesting backstory.

Kitchen

Caulislaw Is Where Cauliflower Salad And Coleslaw Meet

Riya Anne Polcastro

Caulislaw is a flavor-packed variation on coleslaw that's easy to make and customize. Discover how to whip it up and what to include for a tasty result.

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Kitchen

Top Your Hot Dog With Kimchi To Unlock A New Level Of Tangy Flavor

Kalea Martin

Sure, you can reach for ketchup and mustard to finish off your hot dog prep. Or you can try this unexpected ingredient often associated with Korean side dishes.

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Kitchen

Upgrade Your Poaching Experience With The Help Of Parchment Paper

James Hansen

Sometimes, using kitchen tools for reasons other than their intended purpose can yield great results. Upgrade poaching with the help of parchment paper.

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Kitchen

It's About Time You Started Adding Maple Syrup To Your Applesauce

Kuamel Stewart

Applesauce works well with many add-ins, but maple syrup lends a special sweetness and silky texture that you’ll quickly learn to love once you try it.

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Facts

What Makes Filipino Fruit Salad Unique?

C.A. Pinkham

Filipino fruit salad may start off as a simple mix of fruit, but it’s elevated by the use of sweetened condensed milk, which adds a creamy consistency.

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Kitchen

Shake Up Your Classic Meatballs With Creamy Vodka Sauce

Allison Lindsey

Meatballs, in their myriad variations, are a simple-to-make dish beloved around the world. Serve your next batch in a creamy sauce with this boozy ingredient.

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Kitchen

Lemon Pepper Is The Zesty Ingredient Your Tuna Salad Craves

Stacie Adams

Turn your tuna salad from boring to bright with the addition of lemon pepper seasoning. It allows the flavors of the fish to shine, while adding extra oomph.

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Facts

The Unexpected Ingredients Used In The Original Shepherd's Pie

Molly Wilson

Shepherd's pie was a humble dish where anything goes. If leftovers of the roast weren't available, fish, game, or even pigeons were all acceptable ingredients.

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Culture

Here's Why McDonald's Is Not A Fan Of Special Regional Menu Items

C.A. Pinkham

Have you ever gone to a McDonald's and noticed some location-specific exclusive menu items? Customers might love them, but corporate sure doesn't.

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Facts

Storing Hot Sauce In The Fridge Isn't Always Necessary

Branden C. Potter

Certain ingredients will preserve your favorite spicy condiments so they can be kept safely in the cupboard and still keep their signature heat.

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Kitchen

The Mess-Free Trick For Easily Transporting Cookies

Branden C. Potter

You might dread having to take cookies with you on a long drive, but there's a way to keep them intact throughout the journey with no breaking or smushing.

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Kitchen

How To Inject Your Turkey With Marinade For Juicy Tender Meat

Jess Jeziorowski

Using a meat injector and some marinade, you can get a turkey ready for roasting in a suprisingly short amount of time. Here’s how the process works.

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Kitchen

If You Don't Already, Add Some Cola To Your Barbecue Sauce

C.A. Pinkham

Colas can function as more than refreshing drinks. These sugary, bubby sodas possess unique qualities that make them well-suited as a barbecue sauce add-in

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Grocery

Not Sure How To Season Your Fish? Whole Foods Will Do It For You

Branden C. Potter

Whole Foods is known for many things, but one of its secrets is that its fishmongers will gladly help you pick out, season, and even cook your seafood for you.

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Kitchen

Canned Biscuits Are Perfect For Quick Steamed Bao Buns

Tom Maxwell

You'll be happy to know that you can do away with this complicated step of making bao buns from scratch by substituting a tube of canned biscuits.

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Restaurants

Where Does Chick-Fil-A Get Its Pickles?

C.A. Pinkham

Our suspicions are confirmed! Yes, there is something special about those amazingly delicious slices of pickle on Chick-fil-A's classic sandwiches.

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Kitchen

Oil Is The Secret To Effortlessly Peeling Hard Boiled Eggs

Stacie Adams

Peeling the shell from a hard boiled egg is notoriously a pain, but the simple addition of oil into the boiling water may help make that process a breeze.

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Kitchen

14 Mayonnaise Blunders You Need To Avoid

Jay Wilson

The condiment can be a minefield, with many people making it incorrectly, adding it at the wrong time, storing it incorrectly or using the wrong amount.

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Kitchen

How To Cook Light And Fluffy Donuts In The Air Fryer

Crystal Antonace

Craving donuts but don't have the time to make them from scratch? Take this tip for an easy air-fryer version that comes out perfectly fluffy.

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Kitchen

Sweetened Condensed Milk Is The Ingredient Your Cookies Deserve

Riya Anne Polcastro

You might think there's no way to improve your favorite cookie recipe, but we have a surprise ingredient that makes cookies better than you thought possible.

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Kitchen

The Comments Under Online Recipes Can Actually Be Really Helpful

Jess Jeziorowski

Reading the comments section under online recipes can be a lot to take in, but they can be really useful sources of knowledge after you sift through the ashes.

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Culture

What Is Poncha And How Is It Made?

Arianna Endicott

Although the traditional Portuguese cocktail poncha's origins are disputed. Nevertheless, this drink's unique characteristics make the perfect year-round drink.

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Facts

Why Do People Eat Oyster Stew On New Year's?

Kuamel Stewart

New Year's is a time for goals, and traditions bring it all together. While people are sipping Champagne in some places, in others they're enjoying oyster stew.

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Restaurants

Why McDonald's Prices Vary Drastically Depending On The Location

Erin Metz

McDonald's allows their franchise owners autonomy over many business decisions, including pricing. Here's why McDonald's prices vary depending on the location.

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Kitchen

How To Get The Perfect Egg Foam For A Classic Frothy Cocktail

Greta Pano

To get a perfect frothy egg foam on top of your pisco sours and eggnog, use of these two cocktail shaking techniques that guarantee success.

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Facts

Why Marinating Shark Meat Is Absolutely Crucial

Andra Picincu

A highly prized delicacy in many parts of the world, shark meat can be delicious when prepared properly. However there are possible health risks.

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Kitchen

15 Cauliflower Dishes You'll Be Raving About

Monika Sudakov

We scoured the Daily Meal archives to find some of the most delicious cauliflower recipes. Read on to see how to prepare cauliflower dishes to wow your guests.

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