Why It's A Faux Pas To Reach For The A1 Sauce At A Steakhouse
A1 may make a good burger sauce, but you should never reach for it at a steakhouse. Here's what you should do instead, just so you don't offend the chef.
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How To Calculate The Exact Amount Of Halloween Candy You Need To Buy
Imagine having a child, dressed up in an adorable costume, show up only for you to run out of candy and turn them away. Avoid the guilt with this trick. -
Why It's Bad Etiquette To Clean Up Spills At A Salad Bar
Cleaning up your own mess is a reflex when you spill something, but when you're at a salad bar, it's best to let the staff take care of it for safety. -
Meet Grattini, The Silky Fresh Pasta For Soup Season
If you're looking for a way to amp up soups or try new kinds of pasta, meet grattini. These silky small noodles are great for all kinds of dishes. -
Turns Out Decaf Coffee Does Have Caffeine
While drinking a cup of decaf coffee at night is less likely to keep you awake than the real stuff, you are still going to be drinking in a bit of caffeine. -
Alton Brown's Countertop Hack For Sweeter Sugar Cookies
Alton Brown is known for his quirky humor and his know-how when it comes to food science. That's why his trick for sweet sugar cookies is so fantastic. -
Watermelon Is A Berry And We Just Have To Accept That
Maybe you're like us and only recently learned grapes are berries. If you really want to blow your mind then you need to know: watermelon, as well, are berries. -
The Best Type Of Apple To Turn Into Butter
Apple butter is an autumnal favorite whether it's spread on toast or simmered into apple chicken. But which are the best types of apple for the job? -
Polish Egg Salad Is For Cream Cheese Lovers
What's better than soft, spreadable egg salad? Why, egg salad that features delicious, sumptuous cream cheese, of course! Here's how to make this Polish salad. -
The Flavor Profile Of Mesquite And What Beginners Should Pair It With
If you're venturing into the world of smoking meat, you're going to run across mesquite. A tricky wood, it requires strong flavors to stand up to it. -
Tian Op, The Candle That Perfumes Thai Desserts
Those who've experienced the exotic results of the Thailand's tian op describe the flavor as floral, sweet, and musky with hints of smoky caramel. -
Steamed Softshell Turtle Is A No-Waste Delicacy
Said to be beneficial to your health according to traditional Chinese medicine, consuming softshell turtles is common practice in Jiangsu Province. -
Why You Shouldn't Be Worried About Your Vanilla Flavoring Coming From Beavers
Is your vanilla flavoring the product of a beaver's posterior? Probably not. We're taking a deep dive into the history and myths surrounding castoreum. -
The Best Beers To Pair With Brisket And Ribs At A Barbecue
Jessie Massie, Executive Chef at the Sierra Nevada Taproom in Mills River, North Carolina, shares which beers pair best with brisket and ribs at a barbecue. -
How French Chocolate Gets Its Intense Flavor
Anyone tasting genuine French chocolate knows that it has a different flavor to our American candy bars. It's rich, dark, different, and this is the reason why. -
13 Traditional Greek Dishes And How To Spot The Fake Versions
Amazing Greek food! Chances are you've enjoyed an authentic Greek dish or two -- but there are some fake versions you might want to know how to spot. Let's go! -
The Simplest Dish In The World To Cook, According To Ina Garten
Many of us want nothing more than to have something easy for dinner during the week, and Ina Garten is no different. Her go-to is so surprisingly simple. -
Fix Disappointing Watermelon Textures With Flaky Salt
Unsurprisingly, salt is delicious on just about everything - including fresh fruit! A little flaky salt can even resurrect mushy, unappetizing watermelon. -
Alton Brown Owes His Cooking Show Success To 3 Unusual Influences
Anyone who watches food television likely knows "Good Eats," and that Alton Brown beautifully marries science with humor. These are his primary influences. -
José Andrés' Favorite Gazpacho Made Him Fall In Love
Gazpacho is practically synonymous with summer, the Spanish cold soup being the perfect way to cool off. However delightful, few fall in love over one dish. -
When Does Watermelon Season End?
Typically readily available from May to September across much of the U.S., it's no coincidence that watermelons are a staple of the summer season. -
The Best Ingredient For Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you want your chocolate chip cookies to be ooey-gooey chewy delights, then you absolutely need to try this swap. Your cookies will never be the same. -
Bake Pumpkin Pies Just Right With The Wiggle Test
No one wants a cracked pie, especially on a holiday when one may or may not try to impress the family. With the wiggle test, your pumpkin pie will be perfect. -
Salvador Dalí Had A Surreal Avocado Toast Recipe
Salvador Dalí is known for his eccentric and thoughtful art, and the cookbook he created was just as outlandish. Don't believe us? Check out this recipe. -
What Exactly Is Sopita?
If you're familiar with sopa de fideo (fideo for short), you've likely heard of sopita. If you haven't, well, you're in for a treat with this thick tomato soup. -
The Magic Ingredient For Perfect Cacio E Pepe
A large part of the allure of Italian cooking is its simplicity, and cacio e pepe is no exception. However, this small addition can add worlds of flavor. -
Giada De Laurentiis' 2 Favorite Food Cultures (Other Than Italian)
If viewers know one thing about Giada De Laurentiis, it's that she loves Italy's fresh, rustic cuisine. However, it's certainly not the only fare she enjoys.
