Giada De Laurentiis Shares Her Favorite Salt

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Giada De Laurentiis is known for creating mouthwatering Italian-inspired dishes like her lemon spaghetti and rigatoni with pork ragout. The celebrity chef is talented in presenting her recipes on shows like Food Network’s “Everyday Italian” in a way that is…

Indulge in a Deep-Fried Banana Split with this Delicious Recipe

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You may make your way to the state fair come summertime (when cold recipes reign) for the exhilarating rides or the adorable animals, but we all know the real reason you’re there: the greasy, mouthwatering food. With one upgrade, you…

Crispy Chimichanga Recipe Made Easy – No Frying Required

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Chimichangas may be a Mexican dish from its origin, but this delicious comfort food has gained popularity across America over the years. It’s a crowd-pleaser that can be served for lunch, dinner, or any other time of the day as…

Discovering the Essence of Green Garlic: A Culinary Exploration

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Garlic is one of the most popular — and oldest — ingredients in global cuisine. People have been cultivating and cooking with garlic for around 5,000 years, and it shows no sign of falling out of fashion. Its rich history as a cooking…

Guide to Enjoying Cajun Boudin Sausage: Tips and Tricks

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Have you ever stopped at the gas station for a snack? What about a snack of giant sausage links served in a box? Meet boudin. In Southwest Louisiana, you’ll find this sausage nearly everywhere — gas stations, convenience stores, and…

Halloumi vs Paneer: Understanding the Difference in Cheese

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Some cheeses are the perfect addition to an appetizer spread, like creamy Brie. Others are ideal for crumbling or shredding on a salad, like feta or cheddar. And still, other cheeses have the perfect melty texture for pizza and panini,…

The reasons behind the higher cost of gluten-free foods

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Whether shopping for themselves or a friend or loved one, at some point, most people will walk into their local store to find ingredients for a gluten-free recipe only to balk at the sky-high prices of the products. Five dollars…

How to Make Brown Butter: Tips and Tricks

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Brown butter is having a moment. Once found primarily in French cuisine, where it’s known as beurre noisette, brown butter has made its way into a host of sweet and savory recipes ranging from mashed potatoes to gooey cake, and even…

The Best Time to Purchase Dragon Fruit

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The dragon fruit, best known for its vibrant pink exterior and spotted interior, has seen significant growth in popularity in recent years. A few years back, suddenly everyone was sharing pics of their dragon fruit-studded smoothie bowls on social media,…

When to Incorporate Corn Flour Tortillas into Your Cooking

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Tortillas are the backbone of most Mexican cooking, and they also present us with one of the most difficult questions a taco-lover can face: Flour or corn. Of course, both of these choices can be delicious, especially when they are…