For The Crinkliest Cookies, You Need This Sheet Pan Hack
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.
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The Yiddish Roots Of The Egg Cream
Egg creams are a classic treat with somewhat mysterious origins, possibly created by Jewish immigrants in Brooklyn in the late 19th century.
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What Is Brunost Cheese And How Do You Eat It?
A staple of Norwegian cuisine, brunost (which literally translates to "brown cheese") is a caramel colored, dense, sticky not-quite-cheese dairy product.
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Can You Freeze Your Leftover Halloween Candy?
If your sweet tooth is depleted and you want to save your baking for Thanksgiving, try popping your leftover Halloween candy in the freezer.
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12 Facts You Didn't Know About Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa
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.
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Eating Brisket During Hanukkah Goes Further Back Than You'd Expect
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.
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The Seasonings That Make Up Pumpkin Spice Blend
The individual spices - cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and sometimes cloves - that make up pumpkin spice blend are recognizable and easy to find.
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12 Types Of Flour And How To Use Them
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.
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12 Foods You Should Try Making In Your Rice Cooker
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.
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Cornichons Are More Than Just Tiny Pickles
Cornichons are an attractive garnish for sandwiches and cocktails, a crunchy addition to appetizer tables, and a piquant punch of flavor in cold salads.
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Curry Powder Is The Seasoning Your Egg Salad Deserves
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.
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The Symbolic Reasoning Behind Eating Latkes On Hanukkah
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?
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Giada De Laurentiis' Trick For Elevating Store-Bought Sauce And Avoiding Waste
Elevate the flavor of store-bought marinara with Giada De Laurentiis' tip: adding in a Parmesan cheese chunk or rind when heating the sauce.
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What Is Drambuie And How Do You Drink It?
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.
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How Bread Flour Actually Affects Your Baked Goods
Bread flour produces more gluten than all-purpose flour which creates different textures after baking, but they can sometimes be swapped in recipes.
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The Reason Some People Add Cheese To Their Hot Chocolate
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.
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Skyline Chili Is A Spicy And Sweet Ode To Cincinnati
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.
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16 Mistakes To Avoid When Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner
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.
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13 Gas Stations With Food That's Just As Good As Your Destination
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.
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10 Non-Cake Uses For Boxed Cake Mix
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.
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14 1990s Discontinued Snacks That You Probably Forgot Existed
The 1990s saw a boom in pretty rad snacks, some of which were lost to the sands of time. So, take a trip down nostalgia lane with these 14 discontinued snacks.
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The Word Cocktail Has Some Very Unclear (But Probably Unpleasant) Roots
This history of the word cocktail isn't fully known, and some historians have found references that imply it originates with a horse-training tactic.
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12 Facts You Never Knew About Pizza
Pizza is one of the most popular meals in the world, coming in a multitude shapes, sizes and flavors. But, here are 12 facts many pizza lovers do not know.
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The Reason Steak Tastes Different At A Restaurant
Steaks cooked at home never have quite the same flavor as restaurants and that's due to their higher-quality, dry-aged beef and higher heat capabilities.
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Blue Raspberry Flavoring Probably Isn't What You Think It Is
Most flavors have clear real-world inspirations, but the origin of blue raspberry (with its electric blue hue and unplaceable taste) is a mystery to most.
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No, Saucepans And Sauciers Are Not The Same
Though they look similar, saucepans are used for general cooking tasks, while the rounded bottoms of sauciers help in making the perfect sauces.
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