This Chicken Chain Was Big In The '80s But Has Nearly Vanished Today
Many consider the 1980s a fast food golden era, and on the West Coast, there was one major player in the poultry scene that has nearly vanished today.
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The Unique Ingredient That Made Meatloaf Elvis Presley's Favorite Food
Elvis is known for his music and acting, but also his appetite -- and yet he preferred the style of cooking he grew up with, which included fillers in meatloaf.
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The Once-Popular Open-Faced Sandwich We Hardly See Anymore
Even if you typically prefer your sandwiches with two slices of bread, this cheesy delight is worth a try. The recipe goes back several centuries.
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This Once-Popular Casserole Is The Epitome Of Depression-Era Cooking
Now that fall is settling in, it's the perfect time to break out your casserole recipes, and you may want to give this forgotten dish a chance.
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The Simplest Macaroni Dish Ever Has Pasta And This One Canned Ingredient
Once the Great Depression hit in the late 1920s, this simple, two-ingredient macaroni dish became a favorite thanks to its shelf-stable ingredients.
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This Once-Popular Sandwich Meat Didn't Stand The Test Of Time
Sandwich meats, also known as deli meats, had their heyday in the last century. Some managed to slip through and are still popular, but not this cut.
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More Than 50 Percent Of The World's Apples Are Produced In This Country
Although apples are as American as apple pie, the US isn't the world's largest producer of apples, that distinction belongs to another country.
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The Iconic Cup Anthony Bourdain Preferred To Drink Coffee From (Hint: It's Not A Mug Or Glass)
Anthony Bourdain enjoyed his morning cup of joe, but had no time for pretentious coffee culture. Still, he preferred to drink his coffee out of an iconic cup.
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The Groovy 3-Ingredient Snack '60s Kids Probably Don't Miss
When you think of the groovy '60s, food culture probably doesn't come to mind. If this 3-ingredient snack is an indication of a common treat, we get why.
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11 Vintage Side Dishes Barely Anyone Makes Anymore
Many side dishes have been lost to time, or simply changing tastes. From zucchini boats to potato casserole, these vintage side dishes are pretty much extinct.
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Boston Baked Beans' Key Ingredient Makes Them So Rich, Sweet, And Delicious
Boston Baked Beans are a classic for a reason; they're distinct from other types of baked beans and have a subtly smoky taste that comes from a key ingredient.
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The Once-Popular Miller Beer You Never See Anymore (Known For Its Mascot)
There used to be a Miller-made beer that many have forgotten about, and the brew's controversial mascot is quite memorable for a couple of reasons.
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The Old-School Law That Required All Margarine To Be Pink
History is packed with all sorts of weird rules about food. But among the strangest was an 1891 ruling in New Hampshire requiring that margarine be dyed pink.
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15 Vintage Dishes Your Grandparents Probably Made All The Time
While some dishes have really stood the test of time, others have slowly disappeared. These are some vintage dishes your grandparents probably made.
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The Affordable Pasta Dish Once Eaten By Soviet-Era Soldiers
If you want an affordable pasta dish that can be made in minutes and will more than feed a crowd (like an entire family), then look to Soviet Russia.
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Whatever Happened To Domino's Pizza Mascot?
Domino's once had a popular mascot that appeared in highly successful ad campaigns, but the character was discontinued following a tragic, real-world event.
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Yes, Michelin Stars Are Connected To The Tire Brand. Here's How
Earning a Michelin star is an esteemed culinary honor, so you might think it's just a coincidence that it shares its name with a tire company.
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The Vintage Happy Meal Boxes McDonald's Customers Want To Make A Comeback Every Halloween
The toys and prizes that have come along with Happy Meals are iconic in their own right, and one of their Halloween standbys has become a fan favorite.
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The Affordable Meal That You Probably Ate As A Kid In The '90s
If you were a kid in the 90s, then you most likely ate this affordable (and delicious) meal on the regular either at home or as a nostalgic school lunch.
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Frozen Pizza Gets A Flavor Boost With This Unexpected Fresh Fruit Topping
If pineapple's status as a divisive pizza topping doesn't bother you, try topping your next frozen pie with prosciutto and this sweeter, creamier fruit.
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Why This Once-Popular Steak Dish Faded From Restaurant Menus
Steak is a classic entree that can be reinvented countless ways, and one once-popular version of the meal might be seeing another resurgence now.
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The Vegetable People Think Has Supernatural Powers On Halloween
Pumpkins have become synonymous with Halloween, but in years and decades past, another vegetable was thought to be a magical part of the holiday.
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8 Recipes Popular In The '80s That Should Never Have Been Invented
While there are many things from the 1980s to be nostalgic about, its culinary influences produced recipes that looked more like science experiments than meals.
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Is Cereal Technically A Soup? Let's Explore The Debate
Food traditions are constantly evolving, and the cereal-as-soup question has become a quirky test case for how we define what's in our bowls.
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9 Old-School Pizza Chains That Have Vanished
Some pizza chains have stood the test of time, while others have struggled and eventually closed their doors. These old-school pizza chains have sadly vanished.
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The Retro KFC Rival That Was Named After A Female Performer From Nashville
KFC is the champion of fried chicken, but that doesn't mean it hasn't had its share of rivals. One chicken chain tried to do just that — here's what happened.
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This Old-School Beef Dish Is Disappearing From Diner Menus
Diners are the perfect place to get some hearty, satisfying American dishes, but one classic beef recipe is becoming harder and harder to find.
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