The Creamy Ingredient You Need For Better Boxed Mac And Cheese
Keep the nostalgia and simplicity of boxed mac and cheese, but elevate it to luxurious goodness with just one ingredient that you probably have in your fridge.
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Stories By Joe Hoeffner
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The Brand Of Butter Ina Garten Always Keeps In Her Kitchen
Want to eat breakfast like the Barefoot Contessa? We share Ina Garten's favorite butter for cooking and her go-to choice to spread on her morning toast.
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The Easy Swap That'll Step Up Your S'mores Game
Eating s'mores around the campfire is an old tradition that has stood the test of time, but there's a fun twist on the classic recipe we think you should try.
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How To Cut Carrots Like The Ones From Your Childhood Lunchbox
Looking for a sweet and healthy treat to put in your child's (or your own) lunchbox? This handy kitchen hack tells you how to make perfect baton-cut carrots.
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The Chartreuse Liqueur We Know Today Started Off As A Monk-Made Elixir
With its bright green color that's perfect for brat-era cocktails, you may be surprised to learn that chartreuse liqueur was originally made by monks.
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The Big Creamery Behind Costco's Kirkland Brand Ice Cream
Costco's Kirkland Signature has only one flavor of ice cream, but it's famous for its rich texture and flavor. This is the company behind the sweet delicacy.
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The Most Important Ingredient For Making Takeout-Style Chinese Food At Home
If you're frustrated that no matter how many times you try, your Chinese recipes never taste like restaurant takeout, use this ingredient next time.
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The 19th-Century Origins Of Onion Rings
Onion rings are a modern fast food staple but have been around longer than you probably thought. Here's the history of the delicious fried side.
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The Unexpected Trick To Tell If Chocolate Is High Quality
When tempered correctly, the best chocolate will have a silky texture that doesn't melt in your hands. You can test the quality with one simple method.
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The Annoying Tasks Whole Foods' Fishmongers Will Do For Free (Just Ask)
It's hard to turn down a seafood dinner, but if you're making it yourself you may be dreading all the prep work involved. Your fishmonger can help with that.
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The Oldest Pub In The World Has Been Around Since Viking Times
Many places claim titles like the "oldest in the country," but one pub in Ireland seems to be the oldest in the world, and it's been around since Viking times.
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Can You Use Powdered Sugar In Sugar Cookie Recipes?
Sometimes the craving for sugar cookies comes out of the blue which means you may not have granulated sugar on hand. Can you use powdered sugar instead?
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You'll Always Find Palm Trees At In-N-Out. Here's Why
If you love In-N-Out, you've seen the iconic crossed palm trees, but the original meaning and inspiration for the design will probably surprise you.
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The Greek Island That's An Underrated Foodie Destination
If you're on the hunt for a travel destination with international appeal, one Greek island has you covered, as its the home of delicious, fresh olives and more.
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Avoid Thawing Frozen Pie Crust In The Microwave At All Costs
It's helpful to have a stock of pie crusts in your freezer, but it's important to thaw it properly. Skip the microwave to avoid a soggy pie crust.
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This Should Be Your Go-To Cheese For French Onion Soup
The warm profile of French onion soup is accompanied with a layer of delicious, melted cheese. But don't just grab any cheese on hand, only this one will do.
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The Cured Meat The Pasta Queen Never Puts In Her Carbonara
According to the Pasta Queen, bacon should never be used in carbona. Instead, reach for the traditional choice: guanciale (cured pork jowl).
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The Biggest Alfredo Sauce Misconception, According To The Pasta Queen
In America, Alfredo sauce often contains cream, but The Pasta Queen says that's wrong; true Alfredo should only have butter and parmesan cheese.
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The Common Kitchen Appliance The Pasta Queen Says Is Evil
The Pasta Queen says that the microwave should never be used to reheat leftover pasta. Here's why she calls microwaves "little devil machines."
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The First Captain D's Sold Much More Than Seafood
Captain D's is a popular fast food seafood chain in the Southeast, but fish and shrimp were not the only offerings on the menu in its early days.
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The Best Peanut Butter We Tried Is An Unbeatable Classic
Peanut butter is a pantry staple that is hard to get wrong, but one brand stands above the rest as the best according to The Takeout's own taste test.
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3-Ingredient Orange Chicken Sauce Is Faster Than Ordering Takeout
Skip getting takeout and plan ahead during your regular grocery trip so that you can make this easy orange chicken sauce at home with just three ingredients.
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The Largest Buffet In America Is Nestled In Rural Pennsylvania
America's largest buffet is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It's called The Shady Maple Smorgasbord and boasts over 200 feet of buffet space.
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Which Came First: The McFlurry Or The Blizzard?
Who was the first to break out their candy- and cookie- infused sweet treat? Wonder no more, as we break down the debut years for the McFlurry and Blizzard.
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The First Texas Roadhouse Location Wasn't Where You'd Think
Texas Roadhouse may be full of the Lone Star State spirit, but it wasn't born there. See where the story began and how the founder created his vision.
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What Country Produces The Most Olive Oil In The World?
See which of the nearly 200 countries in the world produces the most olive oil, and why it's so. Hint -- your first guess is probably wrong.
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The Murky Origins Of The Sex On The Beach Cocktail
Sex on the Beach: It's more than the stuff of summer fantasies or a scene in "From Here to Eternity." It's a fruity cocktail with a tale behind it.
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