Lemon Slushies Are The Easy 2-Ingredient Refreshing Treat You Need To Make
Looking for an icy drink to cool down to when it's hot outside? This sweet and tart lemon slushie is a no-fuss beverage that's super simple to make.
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Stories By Laura Christine Allan
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How Peanuts Became One Of The Most Iconic Baseball Foods
Baseball has a number of iconic foods associated with it, but peanuts have remained near the top. Here's how these little shelled snacks came to dominate.
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4-Ingredient Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream Starts With Frozen Bananas
You need very little to make homemade ice cream; you don't even need an ice cream maker. You just need a blender, frozen bananas, and three more ingredients.
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The Sweet Crisp Fruit That Turns Grilled Cheese Into A Gourmet Experience
Grilled cheese can be far more than bread and melted cheese. The right addition turns it from a comfort food classic into something truly gourmet.
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What Fake Grill Marks Are Made With And Why They're Used
Grill marks are often desired for their visual appeal, so much so that fake grill marks are frequently added to certain foods. Here's why, and how it's done.
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Give Root Beer A Boozy Upgrade With This Creamy Ingredient
If you have fond memories of drinking cold root beer floats, they you absolutely must try this alcoholic upgrade to your favorite sassafras soda.
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The Savory Liquid That Brings A Fast Punch Of Umami To Any Pasta Dish
This ingredient probably isn't the first item you reach for when making pasta sauce or doctoring up a jar of marinara, but maybe it should be.
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This Everyday Kitchen Item Can Help Shape Gnocchi Into Perfect Pillows
Shaping gnocchi into ridged pillows is the most traditional way to eat them, and you probably already have the simple kitchen item that can do the job for you.
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Why The Best Beer Batter Starts With An Ice Cold Brew
If you want to perfect your beer batter recipe, there is a critical step not to miss. There's a reason your beer needs to be ice cold that might surprise you.
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Elevate Breakfast With This 2-Ingredient Spread That's Perfect For Waffles
Waffles for breakfast? You're starting the day the right way. Is there any way to make that meal better? There is — and all you need are two pantry ingredients.
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How Mason Jars Make Blending Up Individual Smoothies So Much Easier
When you're making your morning smoothie, you don't need to dirty multiple dishes by getting out your blender. Using a mason jar makes the process easy.
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Why Panera Bread's Crispani Flatbread Pizza Was A Total Failure
Fans of Panera Bread may recall its first attempt at flatbread pizza, known as the Crispani. It debuted in 2006 but fell off the menu in less than two years.
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Why You Never Find Prizes In Cereal Boxes Anymore
A prize in the box was once one of the best parts of buying cereal, but a culmination of factors in the mid-2000s proved toys and breakfast foods don't mix.
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Whatever You Do, Don't Clean Stainless Steel Appliances With This Kind Of Material
Stainless steel appliances can get smudges, stains, and stuck-on grime on them. But whatever you do, there's something you should never clean them with.
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The Most Expensive Chile In Mexico Comes From One Small Region
These highly-prized, complexly-flavored chiles come at a high price, and for a good reason: They're only grown in one small region in Oaxaca, Mexico.
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Gordon Ramsay's Complicated Take On Frozen Food
Many enjoy at least a few frozen meals here and there, but Gordon Ramsay would have you believe this is practically a sin. Only, his opinion isn't consistent.
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The Decadent 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge That'll Be Your New Favorite Dessert
Nothing beats biting into melt-in-your-mouth fudge. But move over, other fudge, this two-ingredient peanut butter fudge is gonna be your new favorite dessert.
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If You've Got Bologna And Pickles, You Can Make This German Meat Salad
Bologna and pickles are pretty common to have around your refrigerator. If you don't have plans for them, try making this German meat salad.
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Rachael Ray's Secret To Creamy And Smooth Mac And Cheese
Making your own mac and cheese is usually pretty straightforward, but that doesn't mean there aren't ways to make it even better. Here's Rachael Ray's secret.
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The Old School Dinner Shortcut That's Making A Major Comeback
With everything getting so expensive, thrifty chefs are looking for ways to trim their grocery bill. This dinner shortcut has been booming recently.
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How Long It Really Takes For Food Poisoning To Show Itself
No one wants food poisoning, but everyone gets it sometime. It's hard to anticipate it, though, since it can take so long between eating and symptoms showing.
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Here's The Brand Behind The Kirkland Signature Beer You See On The West Coast
Costco's Kirkland line of products are usually pretty high quality, and that goes double for its signature beer thanks to a partnership with this brand.
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Think Twice Before Grilling With Aluminum Foil Again
Aluminum foil has long been a workhorse in the culinary world, but it may not be the brilliant help you think it is when it comes to grilling.
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Why Every P.F. Chang's Location Has A Unique Mural
We've all heard of dinner and a show, but what about dinner and museum-quality art? Here's why every P.F. Chang's location features a one-of-a-kind mural.
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TikTok's 'Banana Chicken' Feels Illegal
Brace yourself for the viral banana chicken TikTok recipe you never wanted to see. But, shockingly, the combo just might work when done a lot better than this.
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The Old-School Candy Kids Don't Find In Their Halloween Buckets Anymore
While some Halloween candy is evergreen (looking at you, M&M's), others disappear into trick-or-treat history. This includes one venerable and polarizing treat
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Here's What To Do If Your Cookies Aren't Browning
Baking cookies is a shockingly nuanced process for a dish that feels so simple. If you're running into browning issues, here's what you should do.
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