Why You Better Rest Your Grilled Cheese Before Cutting It In Half
Elevate your grilled cheese and realize your late-nite destiny. Properly rest your grilled cheese sandwich so you can finally cut into gooey greatness.
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Stories By Erica Martinez
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Here's What Chick-Fil-A Sauce Is Really Made Of
Tangy, sweet, and slightly smoky, Chick-fil-A sauce has a taste that is all its own. But what ingredients actually go into this popular condiment?
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Costco is known for selling affordable products, and this chain consistently sells one traditionally expensive type of meat at very low prices.
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The Pie Aldi's Shoppers Are Rushing To The Freezer Section To Grab
There is no need to spend hours and hours making a pie from scratch when you can just head to the freezer section at the nearest Aldi instead.
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East Nashville's Oldest Dive Bar Is Dolly Parton Approved
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How Hot Beef Sundaes Went From The Iowa State Fair To The Senate
Hot beef sundaes are a fun dish associated with the Iowa State Fair. Despite its humble origins, the dish has been served in the Capitol on two occasions.
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The Creamy Ingredient That Can Upgrade Your Apple Pie
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What Is Wax Candy Made Of Anyway?
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Are Brach's Marshmallow Eggs Actually Discontinued?
Brach's Marshmallow Eggs have been a staple for Easter egg hunts for years now, but people have been having trouble finding them. Have they been discontinued?
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While you might think you can't go wrong with bacon, some brands are better than others. The Takeout's least favorite bacon came from a popular grocery brand.
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Why Anthony Bourdain Called This Steak Cut A 'Poor Man's Filet Mignon'
Trust a guy who cooked and ate meat for a living. Anthony Bourdain's favorite filet mignon-adjacent steak won't break the bank, but tastes like it should.
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The Cheesy Spread Your Tuna Salad Has Been Missing
There are lots of easy ways to upgrade tuna salad. But one particular cheesy spread works especially well to boost the taste and texture.
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The Key Ingredient Alton Brown Never Leaves Out Of Tomato Soup
Tomato soup is a tasty classic, but Alton Brown has a secret ingredient that will take it to the next level every time.
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The Hidden Meaning Behind The Coffee Beans In An Espresso Martini
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The Gas Station Where You Can Get The Best Burger In Georgia
The burger scene is dominated by fast food chains, but this gas station burger joint near Atlanta, Georgia shows the American burger dream is still alive.
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You May Want To Think Twice Before Putting Wax Paper In The Oven
Wax paper is popular with bakers for many reasons, but before you start using wax paper in the oven you should really know when and when not to.
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Anthony Bourdain Famously Hated This Type Of Burger Bun
Anthony Bourdain had a lot of opinions. One of his strongest concerned burger buns, and there was one type he absolutely despised for several reasons.
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The Frozen Aldi Staple That's Perfect For Quick And Easy Chicken Parm
This premade, frozen Kirkwood item at Aldi will make your chicken parmesan pasta dish the easiest that you've ever made, and has plenty of other uses as well.
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Why This Rare 'Butcher's Cut' Of Steak Is So Hard To Find
While tracking down an elusive "butcher's cut" of beef may be a bit of a challenge, it is almost always rewarded with deep flavor and an excellent meal.
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Cottage Cheese Is The Star Once Again In This Banana Pudding
Social media is having a cottage cheese moment. This time, internet foodies have been enjoying a no-sugar banana pudding with cottage cheese as the base.
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Should you be lucky enough to live in a state that hosts a Sheetz, there's a breakfast sandwich that you have to try before you set out on any travels.
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Is Soft Serve Just Melted Ice Cream?
When it comes to ice cream, there are countless variations. Soft serve can be the most confusing, as some may think it's nothing more than melting ice cream.
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Greek Yogurt Vs Skyr: Here's The Difference
Whie skyr and Greek yogurt are both thick, white, and creamy, one factor in the way that they are made sorts them into very different categories.
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This Fast Food Chain Makes The Best Sausage, Egg, And Cheese Biscuits
It's gotta be a good SEC or nothing. Find out which fast food chain does the best sausage, egg, and cheese in the biz, so you can get breakfast done right.
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The Fried Middle Eastern Treat That Martha Stewart Calls 'Irresistible'
When a culinary titan like Martha Stewart takes a liking to a food, you know it is something worth checking out. And these sweet treats are no different.
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