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  • Composite image of ground beef dishes

    Old-School Ground Beef Dishes Almost Everyone Has Forgotten About

    Ground beef is an ages-old staple for family meals, but its popular dishes have cycled over the years. Go back in time by making one of these vintage recipes.

    By Elizabeth Arnold 5 hours ago Read More
  • An older man cooking over the stove while looking inside sauté pan

    This Affordable Meal Was A Classic And Quick Dish For Boomer Parents

    A classic that deserves a delicious comeback, this mid-century dinner staple brought comfort, convenience, and flavor to the tables of boomer-era families.

    By Laura Christine Allan 6 hours ago Read More
  • Shoppers outside a Costco store in Bend, Oregon

    Costco Fall Foods You Should Pick Up On Your Next Trip

    Costco has quite a few new products coming to its shelves this fall. While some are returning favorites, others are new contenders for chilly evening bites.

    By Ben Hillin 2 days ago Read More
  • Someone feeding meat through a grinder into a metal bowl

    Freak Out Your Friends This Halloween By Turning Red Velvet Cake Into Realistic Raw Meat

    Halloween is a great time to get creative with your food and this red velvet cake trick is a funny way to freak your friends out when you eat it straight up.

    By Laura Christine Allan 3 days ago Read More
  • Frank Sinatra in front of the New York City skyline

    The Exceptionally Simple Salad Frank Sinatra Always Ordered In New York City

    Whenever Frank Sinatra was in New York City, he dined at Patsy’s Italian Restaurant to enjoy one of his favorite starters: a flavorful, four-ingredient salad.

    By Erica Martinez 3 days ago Read More
  • A plate of baby corn

    The Simple Way To Turn Canned Baby Corn Into A Crispy Bite-Sized Appetizer

    Canned baby corn may not sound like a hit appetizer on the surface, but with a little culinary magic it transforms into a delightfully crunchy dish to love.

    By Laura Christine Allan 3 days ago Read More
  • a plate of stuffed celery sticks, a chick-o-stick candy package, seven up chocolate bar wrapper, mallo cup package, and plate of round crackers over a tan background

    12 Vintage Snacks People Loved To Eat In The 1930s

    The Great Depression was undoubtedly a decade of hardship, but culinary traditions of thrift and resilience led to some iconic dishes, candy bars, and snacks.

    By Anais Aguilera 3 days ago Read More
  • Pieces of cheesecake with different toppings on ceramic plates and bowls of sauces over blue texture background.

    12 Toppings That Will Upgrade Any Basic Grocery Store Cheesecake

    Upgrade your premade frozen cheesecake with sauces, glazes, and toppings that will transform that store-bought dessert into a real showstopper.

    By Melanie Andrade 3 days ago Read More
  • Bratwurst sausages and a pretzel served with beer on a wooden platter

    How Beer Brats Became The Wisconsin Food Staple They Are Today

    Beer brats are a uniquely Wisconsin find: Simmered in hops and grilled to perfection, served on a bun with a variety of toppings, perfect for summer grilling.

    By Laura Christine Allan 4 days ago Read More
  • Composite image of various Canadian foods arranged on wooden planks with flag

    Popular Canadian Foods Everyone Should Try At Least Once

    There are many tasty Canadian foods that would likely earn a following in the U.S. if more Americans knew about them. These Canadian dishes are worth a taste.

    By Brian Boone 4 days ago Read More
  • traditional Southern foods on a dinner plate

    The Once-Ubiquitous Southern Corn Dish That Has Disappeared From Menus

    Back in the day, the corn dish known as succotash was a staple in school cafeterias across the South. But just what is it, and where the heck did it go?

    By Erica Martinez 5 days ago Read More
  • Close-up of coconut on a sandy beach with a message written on it to look like an air  mail envelope

    The State Where A Post Office Will Send An Unwrapped Coconut Through The Mail

    Forget postcards! A post office in this state will actually provide you with a free coconut to mail home. All you have to do is pay for shipping.

    By Alba Caraceni 5 days ago Read More
  • Several potatoes and onions on a wooden plate

    What Is A Poor Man's Meal And How Did It Get Its Unpleasant Name?

    A poor man’s meal may not sound or taste particularly appetizing, but the old-school dish has a fascinating history, flavorful ingredients, and fervent fans.

    By Paige Hughes 6 days ago Read More
  • A rack of BBQ goat ribs with a knife and bones in the background

    Why You Won't Find This Old-School Type Of Ribs At BBQs Anymore

    Barbecuing has been around a long time. In that time, the choicest types of ribs has greatly changed. In fact, it's difficult to even find this old school type.

    By Laura Christine Allan 6 days ago Read More
  • Olive oil being drizzled over toasty pieces of bread.

    Why You Won't See Italians Dip Bread In Oil Before A Meal

    Dipping bread in olive oil has become a hallmark of Italian-American restaurant dining, but The Takeout asked an expert if this is real Italian tradition.

    By Joe Hoeffner 7 days ago Read More
  • overhead shot of bowl of mashed potatoes with ingredients used bordering it

    The Savory Irish Side Dish You Can Make With Leftover Mashed Potatoes

    If the Irish know how to cook anything, it's potatoes. If you have leftover spuds you don't know what to do with, whip up this Gaelic classic.

    By Haley McNamara 7 days ago Read More
  • pea soup, tuna salad, chicken and dumplings

    Foods Your Family Ate Growing Up You Never Learned To Like, According To The Takeout Staff

    Everyone else in the family loves these foods, but for whatever reason, they just don't sit right with The Takeout staff. #sorry,notsorry,grandma.

    By The Takeout Staff 7 days ago Read More
  • Thick pastrami sandwich in front of the New York City skyline

    Why Pastrami Sandwiches Are So Popular On The East Coast

    The iconic pastrami sandwich with its pile of hot meat on soft rye bread is wildly popular on the East Coast — and there’s a simple reason behind its success.

    By Erica Martinez 8 days ago Read More
  • A vintage drawing of a small child running away from a scary jack-o-lantern

    Here's What People Ate On Halloween Long Before Candy Reigned Supreme

    Today’s trick-or-treaters devour candy, but people long ago celebrated Halloween with food that still forms the basis of some of the holiday’s traditions.

    By Laura Christine Allan 9 days ago Read More
  • People sharing a taco platter at a Mexican restaurant

    Why You Should Stop Describing Restaurants As Authentic

    Though authenticity is often celebrated in the culinary world, there are a few reasons why you shouldn't call a restaurant's food authentic.

    By Ellery Weil 10 days ago Read More
  • A baseball sitting in a bowl of peanuts next to a baseball bat, two hotdogs, and an American flag

    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.

    By Laura Christine Allan 11 days ago Read More
  • Queen Elizabeth headshot

    The Special Drink Queen Elizabeth Loved Was Made With Something Already In Your Bathroom

    An ingredient in Queen Elizabeth II's favorite sour drink is something you might have put in the bathtub for a foot soak before, & it'll get you on the throne.

    By Moriah House 12 days ago Read More
  • Assembled breakfast in Paris served on a terrace table with city in the back

    How Rick Steves Saves Money On Breakfast While Traveling In Europe

    Travel expert Rick Steves knows how to save money on breakfast while traveling in Europe, but he still gets the best out of local flavors. Here is his advice.

    By Maria Scinto 13 days ago Read More
  • Composite image of snickerdoodles, bourbon balls, and cityscapes in background

    The Most Iconic Snack Foods Across All 50 States

    From swoon-worthy snickerdoodles to regional sips like Cheerwine, every state's iconic snack has a flavor to fangirl over, and a unique backstory to savor.

    By Andy Beth Miller 16 days ago Read More
  • pickles from Rein's Deli in a glass bowl

    Forget Unlimited Breadsticks, This Connecticut Restaurant Is Serving Up Unlimited Pickles

    If you have a craving for pickles, there's a restaurant in Connecticut that's a must-visit. Here, pickle lovers can feast on an unlimited supply.

    By Maria Scinto 17 days ago Read More
  • Assorted sweet and salty snacks

    If You Ate This Snack As A Kid, You're Probably From The Midwest

    How can you tell if someone grew up in the Midwest? Well, a good place to start is asking whether they ever ate this snack when they were a kid.

    By Joe Hoeffner 18 days ago Read More
  • Cornbread on a plate.

    A Controversial Type Of Cornbread Is King At This Landmark North Carolina Barbecue Joint

    This legendary barbecue spot serves a stripped-down cornbread that divides diners, using only a few bare-bones ingredients that purists swear by.

    By Joe Hoeffner 18 days ago Read More
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