What Exactly Is Butter Mochi?
You may be familiar with lots of different desserts, but have you ever heard of butter mochi? Here's what you need to know about this popular regional treat.
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How The US Military's Meat Research Helped Birth McDonald's McRib
You may wonder how a burger chain ended up with a barbecue item on its menu. Here's how research members of the U.S. military helped birth the McDonald's McRib.
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What Makes A Japanese Fruitcake Different From The Classic?
While one of the earliest mentions in a recipe book dates back to 1914, the origins of Japanese fruitcake likely go back even further, it is understood.
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Are Moonshine Pickles Actually Made With Booze?
If you want to add a little flair to your at-home cocktail or your next charcuterie board, moonshine pickles might just be the thing to add. Here's why.
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How Foods Of The African Diaspora Became Popular Choices For Kwanzaa
Understanding the history of a holiday is as important as celebrating the holiday itself. This is how African foods became popular choices for Kwanzaa.
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What Is Rivel Soup And What Does It Taste Like?
The world of soups is vast and varied, with many once-beloved varieties seemingly forgotten. Rivel is a regional favorite with familiar flavors.
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What's The Actual Flavor Of Black Licorice, Anyway?
Whether you love or hate black licorice, you'd probably have a hard time describing what it tastes like. Here's the low-down on the divisive treat.
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What Is A Chinese Steamed Egg And How Is It Traditionally Eaten?
Chinese steamed eggs might be new to some home cooks, but these smooth, savory, custard-like eggs may become your next favorite at the breakfast table.
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Sweet Potato Vs Pumpkin Pie: Everything You Need To Know
Pumpkin and sweet potato pies are classic sweet dishes to serve at Thanksgiving. Here's a side-by-side comparison of two of America's favorite desserts.
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What Are Romanian Grilled Minced Meat Rolls And How Are They Made?
Grilled Romanian minced meat rolls are called mititei or mici and are made from a mixture of ground beef, pork, or lamb and mixed with multiple spices.
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The Ingredient That Makes Buck Rarebit Different From Welsh Rarebit
Buck rarebit does not contain a trace of male deer. Rather, the "buck" in question simply refers to a fried or poached egg nestled on top of the bubbly cheese.
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What Exactly Is Milk Pudding, And What Does It Taste Like?
Milk pudding -- a seemingly simple dessert -- has several variations across different cuisines and cultures. Here's what it is and how it's made.
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What Makes German Coffee Cake Unique?
German coffee cake is a dense cake often made with yeast and originated as something closer to a sweet bread. Some varieties are topped with fruit.
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Warm Apple Cider Dressing Is The Perfect Pairing For Fall Salads
Salads are usually enjoyed cold, but they can just as easily be warm, and there are few better pairings for a warm salad than apple cider dressing.
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What Is A Million Dollar Cake And What Does It Taste Like?
Despite being a surprisingly simple, no-frills recipe heretofore favored largely by grandmothers, pineapple-tinged million dollar cake has a lot going for it.
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The Connection Between Brooklyn's Cemetery Cider And The Inventor Of Morse Code
It may be hard to get your hands on, but Brooklyn's own cemetery cider has a unique origin story with a cadaverous connection to Samuel Morse.
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What's The Difference Between Deviled Crab And Crab Cakes?
Many foods are very similar but different, depending on where they originated and how they're made. What's the difference between deviled crab and crab cakes?
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What Is Comeback Sauce And Where Did It Get Its Name?
Created in Mississippi, comeback sauce is a versatile and delicious Southern condiment that can be used on everything from salads to seafood.
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What Exactly Are Filipino Egg Rolls And What Do They Taste Like?
Many Americans are familiar with egg and spring rolls, but this similar dish from the Philippines is underappreciated. Here's the low-down on lumpia.
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A Pot Of Mulled Wine Is The Best Beverage For Any Winter Holiday Party
Wine is great to offer when you're entertaining, but why not give mulled wine a try? This seasonal favorite will give your holiday party some festive cheer.
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What Is Shoofly Pie And What Does It Taste Like?
Dark molasses is the key ingredient in shoofly pie. That would bring plenty of sweetness on its own, but it's not where the sugar rush stops.
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The Type Of Tomatoes You Choose For Margherita Pizza Really Does Matter
When it comes to choosing canned tomatoes for making pizza sauce at home, there is only one authentic choice. And it's harder to spot than you might think.
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What Is A Tennessee Jam Cake And What Goes Into One?
A Tennessee Jam cake is a beloved dessert that combines the decadence of cake with the sweetness of fruit preserved from the summer months.
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The World's Oldest McDonald's Is Still Going Strong In California
Not much has changed at the world's oldest operating McDonald's location in Downey, California, which first opened its doors to customers in 1953.
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How Yule Log Cakes Became A Christmas Tradition
Do you enjoy a yule log cake on Christmas? Have you ever wondered where this cake tradition started? Do you associate it with Thor? We have the details.
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How Drinking Eggnog Became Synonymous With Christmas Festivities
Most people associate drinking eggnog with the holidays. But where did the drink come from and how did it become associated with celebrating Christmas?
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What's The Difference Between A Burger And A Patty Melt?
With their cheese and toppings, burgers are an American classic. The patty melt is an underrated cousin of the burger, but what's the difference between them?
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