What Makes Italian Hot Chocolate Different?
There are as many types of hot cocoa as there are cuisines, so what makes Italy's hot chocolate so decadently delicious? It turns out, it's starch.
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The French Stew Julia Child Called The Best In The World
Julia Child loved French cooking so much that she dedicated her life to it. But there was one French stew she thought was better than all other dishes. -
Reimagine Lunch With Nordic-Inspired Open-Faced Sandwiches
Not only do open-faced sandwiches look pretty, you get to eat more than one kind of sandwich in one sitting. Here's what the traditional toppings look like. -
The Best Palate Cleanser To Enjoy With Sushi (It's Not Ginger)
One aspect of enjoying sushi is delicately cleansing your palate between types for the best experience, but before you grab ginger, consider this instead. -
TikTok's Dry Yogurt Trend Isn't Exactly New. Here's What To Know
You may have seen the pretty bowls of dry yogurt on TikTok, but it's actually a technique straining yogurt that's popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. -
One Of Italy's Most Traditional Lasagnas Is Made With Tiny Meatballs (And No Tomato Sauce)
There are all kinds of lasagna in Italy, and one of them doesn't have tomato sauce. Instead, it’s layered with tiny meatballs, and is served in broth. -
Italy's 'Instant' Lasagna Has An Unexpected Egg Topping
Italy's instant lasagna isn't about using precooked noodles -- it's a unique dish made from flatbread dipped in broth and topped with a poached egg. -
The Country That Makes The Most Chocolate Isn't Belgium
While some countries are perhaps more associated with chocolate, the country that produces the most of the stuff flies under the radar in Europe. -
The Renaissance-Era Steak Dish We Still Eat The Same Way Today
When you think of the Renaissance, you most likely don't think of steak. However, there is a steak dish from this era that we still eat the same way. -
How To Play Australia's Goon Of Fortune Drinking Game
A favorite backyard pastime in Australia, Goon of Fortune is a raucous delight. The first, and most important, item needed to play is a box of wine. -
The Unique Sliced Pizza Style You Might Find In Rome
There are many different delicious types of pizza around the world, but pizza al taglio is the go-to staple pizza style in Rome that should be on your radar. -
What Is New Zealand's Kiwiburger?
New Zealand's take on a classic burger is surely unique, but, believe it or not, the Kiwiburger is not named after and does not contain the popular fruit. -
Which Country Produces The Most Bread In The World?
Bread is such a staple that many of us don't even think twice about it, which is why some countries bake and export it in surprisingly large amounts. -
The Italian Dessert Rocco DiSpirito Wishes Got More Love In The US
Food Republic asked if Rocco DiSpirito could let us in on the Italian sweet he thinks hasn't quite made its way to the U.S. yet but really needs to. -
Soup Dumplings Vs Potstickers: The Important Differences To Know
Chinese cuisine offers a variety of unique dumplings. Though similar, two of the most popular (soup dumplings and potstickers) possess important differences. -
Fougasse Vs Focaccia: What's The Difference Between These Breads?
Italy's renowned focaccia and France's fougasse both start off from a similar dough, and yet, are two entirely different breads. Here are the main differences. -
What Does A Traditional French Breakfast Look Like?
Everyone eats some kind of morning meal, but not everyone eats the same thing. How does a French petite dejeuner compare to the typical American breakfast. -
Why You Should Think Twice Before Drinking Hot Chocolate In Spain
When you sit down at a cafe in Spain and see people with small cups of hot chocolate, don't expect them to drink it. It's for dunking churros. -
The After School Sandwich French Children Look Forward To
French school children can look forward to the perfect 3-ingredient salty-sweet after school snack: a baguette with salted butter and squares of chocolate. -
The Humble Thai Dish Jet Tila Says Is Underrated
Chef Jet Tila says this humble dish is not fancy, but it's easy to make and very satisfying. He calls this underrated dish "every Thai person's childhood." -
What Really Separates Nigiri From Onigiri
Nigiri and onigiri may seem similar - both are nearly spelled the same - but these two types of Japanese cuisine couldn't be more different. -
Here's What To Serve For The Feast Of The Seven Fishes, According To Celeb Chefs
At the 2024 NYC Wine & Food Festival, we chatted with Scott Conant, Antonia Lofaso, and Rocco DiSpirito about their favorite Feast of the Seven Fishes dishes. -
How To Play Korea's Trendy APT Drinking Game
The new Rosé and Bruno Mars song, "APT.," is flooding social media, and people are asking just what is that drinking game the two are playing? -
Why Cardamom Is Referred To As The Queen Of Spices
Cardamom's starring role in the comforting chai tea may give it royalty status in your mind, but there is a historical reason for its nickname. -
How Etrog Fruit Became A Staple Of Sukkot Celebrations
Sukkot celebrates the harvest and God's protection as the Jewish people wandered the desert after Egypt, so why is the etrog part of the holiday? -
Faux-Filet Is The Tender Cut Of Steak From France You Should Know About
You may not have heard of the faux-filet before, and that's because it's popular in France but not in the States, but it's a buttery and tender cut to know. -
All Tequilas Need To Follow One Crucial Ratio For Authentication
Despite the versatility of tequila as a spirit, all tequilas are alike in one very specific aspect: a special ratio determined by the Mexican government.
