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Popcorn is a comfort food mainstay for movie night, but preparing it is not as easy it seems. So, here's 13 mistakes to avoid when making the family bowl.

Unfortunately, there is an ingredient in a margarita that, when combined with the bright beach sunlight, can lead to potentially harsh skin irritation.

The reason it is unsafe to put most metal in the microwave is due to the science of how microwave energy interacts with different variations of metal.

Wagyu beef is an expensive type of beef that comes from specific Japanese cattle breeds raised with a particular diet to maximize their body fat.

Due to different production regulations, eggs in the United States and some other countries are washed after being laid and require refrigeration.

Whether it is used to fry up latkes or in lighting the menorah, olive oil is a part of many contemporary Hanukkah festivities.

Get perfectly crispy cookies by using a sheet pan trick; bang the pan with your dough on it in order to deflate and flatten the cookies for crisp edges.

Egg creams are a classic treat with somewhat mysterious origins, possibly created by Jewish immigrants in Brooklyn in the late 19th century.

A staple of Norwegian cuisine, brunost (which literally translates to "brown cheese") is a caramel colored, dense, sticky not-quite-cheese dairy product.

If your sweet tooth is depleted and you want to save your baking for Thanksgiving, try popping your leftover Halloween candy in the freezer.

Ina Garten's storied career started in the White House and ended up on national TV. But, many unknown facts about the Contessa still abound, so here are 12.

Brisket became popular among Ashkenazi Jewish communities because of its size, kosher status, and low price point. Today it's a staple at Hanukkah celebrations.

The individual spices - cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and sometimes cloves - that make up pumpkin spice blend are recognizable and easy to find.

With so many types of flour at the grocery store it can be baffling to know which one to pick. So, here are 12 common type so flour and how to use them.

Rice cookers are those handy little gadgets sat inconspicuously on the countertop. But, these little tools are can be used for so much more than simply rice.

Cornichons are an attractive garnish for sandwiches and cocktails, a crunchy addition to appetizer tables, and a piquant punch of flavor in cold salads.

Add some excitement to classic egg salad by adding in curry powder. The complex spice of curry pairs well with the zingy taste of mayonnaise.

Anthony Bourdain was a font of information for the home cook. Following these tips Bourdain swore by, you could be the pro home chef your friends rave about.

Latkes or potato pancakes are served each year during the eight-night holiday Hanukkah, but how exactly did they make their way into Hanukkah celebrations?

Elevate the flavor of store-bought marinara with Giada De Laurentiis' tip: adding in a Parmesan cheese chunk or rind when heating the sauce.

Drambuie is made from Scotch whisky combined with spices, herbs, and honey. It brings a sweet, spiced honey taste to the natural warmth of whisky.

Bread flour produces more gluten than all-purpose flour which creates different textures after baking, but they can sometimes be swapped in recipes.

The subtle combination of a bittersweet hot chocolate with rich, melted cheese must be tasted to be believed. It makes for an iconic sweet-and-savory beverage.

Skyline chili is the combination of a sweet and spicy chili over a plate of spaghetti. It's a signature Cincinnati dish and an iconic Midwestern comfort food.

Hosting Thanksgiving can be stressful, especially if you don't plan ahead of time. So, here are 16 mistakes to avoid when getting ready for the turkey day meal.

Road trips are a right of passage but you need both car and human fuel to keep going. So, try swapping a restaurant stop for these foodie gas stations.

Using boxed cake mix is boring when you're baking the same old cake. But, these boxed cake mix ideas will change everything from parties to breakfast.