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The Vegetable People Think Has Supernatural Powers On Halloween

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 23:17:00 +0000

Pumpkins have become synonymous with Halloween, but in years and decades past, another vegetable was thought to be a magical part of the holiday.

8 Recipes Popular In The '80s That Should Never Have Been Invented

staff@foodrepublic.com (Simone Paget) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:17:00 +0000

While there are many things from the 1980s to be nostalgic about, its culinary influences produced recipes that looked more like science experiments than meals.

Is Cereal Technically A Soup? Let's Explore The Debate

staff@foodrepublic.com (Creshonda A. Smith) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:17:00 +0000

Food traditions are constantly evolving, and the cereal-as-soup question has become a quirky test case for how we define what's in our bowls.

9 Old-School Pizza Chains That Have Vanished

staff@foodrepublic.com (Sophie Morelli) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:02:00 +0000

Some pizza chains have stood the test of time, while others have struggled and eventually closed their doors. These old-school pizza chains have sadly vanished.

The Retro KFC Rival That Was Named After A Female Performer From Nashville

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:17:00 +0000

KFC is the champion of fried chicken, but that doesn't mean it hasn't had its share of rivals. One chicken chain tried to do just that - here's what happened.

This Old-School Beef Dish Is Disappearing From Diner Menus

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:17:00 +0000

Diners are the perfect place to get some hearty, satisfying American dishes, but one classic beef recipe is becoming harder and harder to find.

A Cheesy History: How Mac And Cheese Was Invented

staff@foodrepublic.com (M Lavelle) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 21:17:00 +0000

It's an iconic dish, and you'll find a variation across time in many different cultures, but who actually invented macaroni and cheese? Well, it's complicated.

You Won't Be Able To Find This Vintage Pasta Dish In Restaurants Anymore

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:17:00 +0000

Essentially a casserole, this vintage pasta dish involves a spaghetti and dairy mixture that's lightly flavored and baked into a solid shape.

Praline Ice Cream Vs Butter Pecan: Here's The Actual Difference

staff@foodrepublic.com (Danielle Esposito) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:47:00 +0000

Sure, praline and butter pecan ice creams may look similar at first glance, but there are some subtle differences between the two. Here are the deets.

This Rare Cheese Is Considered The Most Dangerous In The World

staff@foodrepublic.com (M Lavelle) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:47:00 +0000

You're probably not used to eating a dish that's still wriggling, but on the Italian island of Sardinia, there's a cheese that does just that.

Julia Child's Iconic 2-Ingredient Potato Dish Is Not Mashed

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:47:00 +0000

Although it consists of just two ingredients, even Julia Child found this French potato dish tricky to master. Here are some ways to make cooking it easier.

The Florida BBQ Joint Where You Can Order A 'Bucket' Of BBQ

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 21:17:00 +0000

In Florida, there is a BBQ joint that has become renowned for its menu options. Specifically, you can order a bucket of your favorite barbecued food.

The Vintage Kitchen Tool That Was Designed For A Very Specific Depression-Era 'Chicken' Dish

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jordyn Stone) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:17:00 +0000

Chicken was hard to come by during the Great Depression, but this handy gadget made poultry-less diners feel like they were chowing down on crispy drumsticks.

The Iconic Chip That Was First Served At Disneyland

staff@foodrepublic.com (Creshonda A. Smith) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:17:00 +0000

You might be surprised by which popular chip brand was born at Disneyland when a park restaurant decided to reduce its food waste with a little innovation.

The Once-Popular Roast Beef Fast Food Chain That Arby's Outshone

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:17:00 +0000

Like Arby's, there was a fast food chain that used to offer roast beef sandwiches as its primary menu feature, but it didn't stand the test of time.

The Once-Popular Fruity Beverage Chain That Needs To Come Back

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:47:00 +0000

Originally sold from a Los Angeles juice stand in 1926, one popular drink grew into a national chain before its acquisition. But can you still find it today?

The Once-Popular 1930s Sandwich That Was Born Out Of Necessity

staff@foodrepublic.com (Mathieson Nishimura) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:47:00 +0000

The 1930s and Great Depression brought about a lot of creative recipes in times of need. This once-popular sandwich, however, is still thriving in some places.

Candy Corn's Original Name Is Straight From The Farm

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jennifer Waldera) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:17:00 +0000

The sweet treat is a staple of the Halloween season and its versatile enough to be paired with wine, baked into cookies, or combined with other holiday candy.

The Amount Of Cheese Consumed By The Average American Per Year Seems Astronomical

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:17:00 +0000

If you look at the sheer volume of cheese each American eats on average, you might think the amount is astronomical, that is until you consider Europe.

The Popular Condiment President Obama Dislikes

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:17:00 +0000

Former president Barack Obama was a fast food fan, but if his cheeseburger order came with this condiment, he reportedly would scrape it off with distaste.