Is Cereal Technically A Soup? Let's Explore The Debate
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.
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Stories By Creshonda A. Smith
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The Easiest Way To Hold Edible Flowers In Place On A Cake
If you want to make any cake, from sheet cakes to multi-tiered confections, look elegant with minimal effort, then you just need this one trick.
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Make Chicken Breast The Italian Way With One Cutting Method
Chicken breast can be a beautiful protein, but handling it wrong can lead to disaster. That's where the Italian technique comes in, making all the difference.
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Add These 2 Ingredients To Boiling Corn Water For A Flavor Boost
You can bring even more flavor out of your boiled corn, and it won't take master chef skills to do so; in fact, it only takes two ingredients.
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Why It's Illegal For Commercial Retailers To Throw Food Away In Some States
Depending on where you live, it may be common to see expired food items dumped in trash bins. But in some states, this practice has been made illegal.
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Easy Pumpkin Spice Banana Bread Starts With One Boxed Mix
You don't need a can of pumpkin to make some easy pumpkin spice banana bread. If you have this one boxed mix, you're already more than halfway there.
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LongHorn Steakhouse's Top-Selling Steak Is Known For Its Marbling
If you're frequenting LongHorn Steakhouse, you're probably there for one of its delicious, favorite steaks. Here's why this one is the chain's most popular.
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Martha Stewart Adds This Boozy Ingredient To Make Her Chicken Pot Pie Extra Luxurious
Of course culinary queen Martha Stewart can even make chicken pot pit seem fancy. She adds a splash of this ingredient to add layers of flavor.
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What Are The Advantages Of Boxed Wine Over Bottled?
Beyond its outdated reputation for being inferior, boxed wine actually offers several advantages over bottled wine, once you look past the stigma.
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Canned Chicken Isn't The Cheapest Way To Make Chicken Salad
Chicken salad thrives on generous portions, and canned chicken doesn't yield enough for feeding a family or packing multiple lunches. There's a better option.
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The Neutral Backsplash Color That's Nearly A Thing Of The Past
Kitchen design trends are always changing, and one formerly popular backsplash color has gone down in popularity in favor of a fresher look.
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What Is Pittsburgh Rare Steak And What Makes It Unique
Have you ever heard of the 'Pittsburgh Rare'? This steak is certainly very different from others — here's what makes it special, and why you should try it.
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Gordon Ramsay Once Called This The Absolute Worst Food To Overcook
Chef Gordon Ramsay won't touch this famously pungent side dish if it's overcooked because of the smell, but it's downright delicious when it's cooked correctly.
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The Iconic Chip That Was First Served At Disneyland
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.
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The Pasta Meal So Tasty Alex Guarnaschelli Said It Made Her 'Tear Up' With Excitement
Sometimes what impresses chefs like Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli isn't innovation but a classic dish done right, like this pasta she had in France.
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The Secret Seasoning To Add To Ragu (And It's Not Basil Or Oregano)
You might think you have your ragù or meat sauce recipe down, but this is something Italians do to add a subtle-yet-needed flavor in slowly simmered sauce.
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Why Your Air Fryer Has That Funky Odor — And How To Fix It
If you've brought home a brand-new air fryer, you may be wondering how it somehow smells so bad already. Here's what it means, and how you can change that.
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The World's Most Widely Produced Food Item Isn't What You'd Expect
Wheat, rice, corn, maybe even Cheerios? If you were asked, what foods come to mind as the most produced in the world? This answer might just surprise you.
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Plant Your Own Cherry Tree The Martha Stewart Way
Cherries are a delicious treat that you could grow on your own with some patience and time, and Martha Stewart has a perfect method for doing so.
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Wait, There's A Difference Between Round And Oval Measuring Spoons?
Different measuring spoon shapes might seem like nothing more than aesthetics, but oval and round spoons actually do serve different purposes in the kitchen.
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How Sea Salt Fights Off Pests In Your Garden
We spoke to an expert about which common garden pests sea salt is most effective at deterring and where to put it, as it can damage plants if not used properly.
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The Telltale Sign You Should Throw Out Clams, According To Michael Symon
If you enjoy clams and are thinking of cooking your own, there are a few things you should follow to spot the inedible ones. Here's chef Michael Symon's advice.
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What's The Most Expensive Kind Of Fruit At The Grocery Store?
It might surprise you to learn that the priciest fruit you can buy in America isn't fresh, nor is it a tropical variety that has to be shipped from far away.
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What Makes Epoisses Cheese Smell So Pungent?
Here's why Epoisses cheese smells so much like stinky feet that there's an urban legend claiming French commuters are banned from carrying it with them.
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The Only Difference Between Butterscotch And Toffee
Butterscotch and toffee contain the same ingredients, but a key difference between how you cook them results in sweet concoctions with much different textures.
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Get Bacon In Every Bite With The Viral Pinwheel Burger Hack
This genius hack makes it so that no matter where you bite into your burger, you're guaranteed a perfect combo of juicy beef and smoky bacon.
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How To Make 3-Ingredient Avocado Ice Cream Without The Machine
You don't need an ice cream machine to transform avocados into a creamy, customizable frozen dessert. Here are some ways to upgrade this easy sweet treat.
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