Oil The Meat Or Oil The Pan: Which Method Is Better For Your Steak?
We turned to an expert to determine if it was better to add your oil to the pan or to coat the meat in oil when searing a steak.
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Stories By Dylan Murray
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Watch Out For One Menu Red Flag When Dining At A BBQ Joint
At the top of the list of delicious comfort foods is almost anything at a good BBQ restaurant, but if you see this on the menu, consider it a red flag.
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The Components Every Homemade BBQ Sauce Needs
Homemade BBQ sauce can up your game at the family cookout or jazz up some weeknight ribs. We spoke to a BBQ sauce expert about how to make it from scratch.
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The Steakhouse Condiment Anthony Bourdain Used To Elevate Mac And Cheese
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain gave his favorite macaroni and cheese recipe a sweet and savory boost with this ingredient usually used with steak.
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Sate Your Craving For Dubai Chocolate With This Dunkin' Menu Hack
If you love the flavor of Dubai chocolate, you can easily replicate the flavor in this drink with a simple Dunkin' secret menu hack.
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Gordon Ramsay Avoids One Fast Food Burger At All Costs
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is known for his talent in the kitchen and his palate, so it's no surprise that he wouldn't be a champion of this fast food burger.
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Why It's Rare To Find Watermelon Juice In Grocery Stores
When looking at the juice aisle, you'll find countless combinations of apple, orange, cranberry, pomegranate, grape, and more, but where's the watermelon?
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Why You Won't Be Seeing Wasp Or Ant Honey In Stores Anytime Soon
Honeybees may have the title in the name, but they're far from the only insects who make a sweet syrup. For better or worse, you won't find these in the store.
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The Controversial Burger Topping That Won Guy Fieri Over
Fans of Guy Fieri know the chef loves burgers, but there was one unlikely combo that he didn't like at all the first time he tried it.
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The Costco Food Court Item We'll Always Order (And We're Not Talking Hot Dogs)
Sure, Costco's hot dogs get a lot of love, but there are other items worth celebrating. We're hooked on one refreshing item in particular at the food court.
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The Major Mistake That Will Ruin Your Homebrewed Beer
Homebrewing is a great hobby and can produce delicious results, but we talked to an expert who warns to avoid this common mistake when beer making.
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How Much Food Should You Make For A Cookout?
It can be easy to get excited about an upcoming cookout and grab too much food at the store. If you're planning ahead, how much food is enough?
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Guy Fieri's Morning Coffee Order Is A Customized Coffee Shop Classic
Guy Fieri is more known for burgers and diner food, but he's a busy man who starts his day off with an energy boost. Here's his classic morning coffee order.
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Chick-Fil-A Employees Can't Stand When You Order Milkshakes Like This
Chick-fil-A employees get frustrated with this particular customer request regarding their milkshakes, but it's not for the reason you think.
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The Affordable Steak Bobby Flay Loves To Grill
While money is nice to have in spades, you don't need a lot of it to make great steak. Just ask Bobby Flay, who loves to cook this affordable cut.
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Whipped Lemonade Is The Perfect Sweet And Creamy Refreshment For Summer
If you like a glass of chilled lemonade but would like to give it a thicker consistency and a sweeter flavor, consider turning it into this whipped drink.
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The Cocktail Alton Brown Always Orders To Test The Bartenders
Alton Brown's favorite cocktail is the Boulevardier but he likes to order this classic drink first to make sure the bartenders know what they are doing.
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For The Freshest Coffee, Avoid Buying Your Beans At The Grocery Store
While grocery store coffee beans are convenient, they have downsides. This is especially true if you care about brewing the freshest cup possible.
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The Seattle Restaurant Anthony Bourdain Called 'A Holy Place'
If it's holy for Anthony Bourdain, it's gonna be a great meal crafted by incredible people. Taste the magic at the beloved chef's favorite Seattle restaurant.
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Add Some Flair To Basic Spaghetti Sauce With This Canned Addition
Sometimes even your favorite homemade spaghetti sauce recipe gets a little boring, as do the same old jarred sauces, but not with this pantry addition!
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How To Make An Insta-Worthy Japanese Fruit Sandwich At Home
With pillowy bread, fresh whipped cream, and colorful sweet fruit, Japanese fruit sandwiches are as tasty as they are pretty. Here’s how to make them.
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Why You Shouldn't Store Whiskey Outside Of Its Original Bottle
Serving pours of liquor from a crystal decanter evokes a sense of class and luxury, but storing whiskey in one actually is not a good idea.
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The Unexpected Step To Take For Crispy Chicken Thighs
If you're struggling to get your chicken thighs to crisp up, this expert-approved method of preparation is a surefire way to achieve good results.
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The Store-Bought BBQ Sauce That Bobby Flay Cooks With At Home
We're not here to beat Bobby Flay, we just want to cook like him. Grab the chef's favorite store-bought barbecue sauce so your next grill sesh will be fire.
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The Breakfast That Guy Fieri Almost Spat Out On Triple D
Guy Fieri has enjoyed hundreds of comfort food favorites on "Triple D," but one dish proved too much for him to handle. What meal was Fieri's breaking point?
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Does Flavored Charcoal Actually Do Anything?
We want all the 'cue with all the flavor this grilling season. But if you're wondering if flavored charcoal is worth it, here's what it does to your food.
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Here's Why Starbucks Cup Sizes Aren't The Usual Small, Medium, And Large
Starbucks has an unusual way of labelling the different sizes of drinks it offers. Unlike other brands, it doesn't call them small, medium, and large. Why?
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