Wine might not be the first beverage you think of when seeking out potato chip pairings, but with a few expert tips, you'll be crunching and sipping like a pro.
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There's nothing quite as refreshing as just-made tzatziki, and tahini can offer a whole different flavor. So what's the difference between the two?
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When breakfast is quickly approaching and you're tired of the same old morning meal, give it a major upgrade with the pesto egg-in-a-hole from TikTok.
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If you know it, you likely love it. Made of corned beef, Thousand Island dressing, and sauerkraut, the classic Reuben sandwich was named after a real person.
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Fasnachts stand apart from other donuts. Here's what to know about their centuries-old backstory -- and why most people only eat them once per year.
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Tootsie Rolls are a familiar candy that have been around for a long time. But the sweet story about how they got the name may not be accurate.
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Rainbow cookies can be found in most any Italian bakery and while they weren't created in Italy, they do have an origin with Italian immigrants.
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Walk into any Chinese restaurant in American and you're sure to find General Tso's chicken on the menu. But you won't find it on any menus in China!
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Spaghetti and meatballs is the quintessential Italian dish -- except it doesn't really exist in Italy. You can thank Italian American immigrants for this meal!
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There are a handful of foods generally avoided during Passover that aren't kosher, but oats do not necessarily have to be one of them.
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Béarnaise sauce tastes great paired with a variety of dishes, but the origins of it -- and its relation to Hollandaise sauce -- might surprise you.
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Sometimes it's hard to trace the exact origins of how a dish got its name, but we actually know exactly how Kung Pao chicken came to be called that.
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7 Up is a ubiquitous modern soda -- but it has a seriously weird history. From lithium to the Great Depression, this is the origin story of 7 Up.
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If you're into history, stories of how your favorite foods and their names came to be may fascinate you. There are contested origins of Chicken à la King.
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Sashimi and poke may seem like similar raw fish dishes, but they actually differ greatly in their cultural history and how they're prepared and served.
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If you were ever a kid at a restaurant, you may have enjoyed a Shirley Temple. Here's the story of the iconic mocktail with its bright hue and cherry garnish.
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For many reasons, we typically associate sauerkraut with Germany, which features it in many dishes. But the fermented food isn't as German as you might think.
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From how they get their names to how they're made, who doesn't love a food history story? When it comes to Doritos, we have Disneyland to thank.
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Popular in baked goods in parts of Europe, using poppyseeds brings a whole new kind of crunch to your cookies. Liven up your next batch and try something new.
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Ramadan is an important time of year in the Islamic community. When it comes to two Ramadan meals, this is the difference between Suhoor and Iftar.
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Nattō may be a pungent treat that many people consider to be an acquired taste, but you should give it a chance and spread some on toast for breakfast.
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English emigrant Maria Ann "Granny" Smith is credited with discovering Granny Smith apples, when, by chance, her discarded apple cores sprouted into seedlings.
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Kellogg's Corn Flakes might be a relatively bland cereal, but its origin story certainly isn't. Here's the surprising history of the breakfast food.
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What is a Korean corn dog? It turns out that this Korean take on an American classic is absolutely delicious. Here's where you might find one.
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Few food combinations are as controversial as salt and vinegar. If you love it, you really love it. Here's how the flavor duo came to dominate the chip world.
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If you're under the impression the history of cheesecake begins at the dawn of the diner, you're wrong. Its origins span all the way back to antiquity.
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The humble sandwich has countless ways to be elevated and can offer you something different every day. But did you know it was named after a real person?
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