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Post-'Top Chef,' Padma Lakshmi eyes stand-up

In her new life after “Top Chef,” the series’ longtime former host Padma Lakshmi is attempting to cross over into a creative endeavor separate...

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From TikTok to "Make it Fancy": Brandon Skier's mission to demystify fine dining for home cooks

Brandon Skier is so much more than just a TikTok cook.  Known as “Sad Papi” on the platform where he has over 2 million followers —...

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California's newest Costco will be one of the biggest in the world

If you are one of the many who deem yourself a Costco superfan, a trip to California may soon be in order to peruse the aisles of what will be one of...

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This "Top Chef" go-to ingredient should be one of your pantry staples

In this week's "Top Chef" episode, multiple cheftestants incorporated miso into their dishes, both sweet and savory. Over the years — dating all...

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Trader Joe's announces another recall, this time for packaged herbs

If you've recently purchased any herbs from Trader Joe's, you might want to take a look in your refrigerator.  The grocer has announced a recall on...

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You've never had tomato soup like this before

Tomato soup is one of those true emblems of comfort food. Typically a can of Campbell's tomato, a touch of water, a stove, a pot, a spoon and a bowl...

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Following a wave of lead-spiked applesauce pouches, FDA urges Congress to enforce mandatory testing

Following a wave of reports of lead-contaminated applesauce pouches last fall, the head of the FDA, Dr. Robert Califf, is urging Congress to pass...

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"Wasteful beyond control": A Michelin-starred chef on fine dining's sustainability crisis

Aphotic does not provide its diners with the "happy fine dining seafood restaurant experience” one might get at Le Bernardin or oceanside at Le...

16.04.2024 3

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Rachael Ray's 7 best vegan and vegetarian recipes

Rachael Ray is an icon, through and through. One of the foremost culinary inspirations that got me cooking as a preteen, Ray's unpretentious yet...

14.04.2024 6

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"Not about cooking and learning": Valerie Bertinelli is "sad" over the state of the Food Network

Valerie Bertinelli has now joined the chorus of dissenting voices disappointed in the once-commanding juggernaut The Food Network. On Threads, she...

14.04.2024 6

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How to balance sweet and savory like a "Top Chef"

We’re four episodes into the new season of “Top Chef,” which means there is both quite some ways to go to the finale, and that I’ve seen...

13.04.2024 2

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To waste less food, become a scrappier cook

For some, minimizing food waste is a magnificent idea in theory, but it falls apart when it comes to execution. Using blemished produce? Eating the...

09.04.2024 3

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Beyond slicing and snacking: The art of actually cooking with cheese

For as long as I can remember, cheese has been my favorite food. It is truly insurmountable to me. I have eaten more than my weight in specifically...

09.04.2024 4

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Shake Shack throws shade at Chick-fil-A by offering free sandwiches on Sundays

If you're a Shake Shack stan, gear up for this month because you might be able to procure some free chicken sandwiches. The chain is offering free...

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As the seasons change, try Julia Child's 5 most comforting fall recipes

And just like that —that show got much better, didn't it? — it's September. And as that subtle crispness begins to permeate the air in many...

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Nissin Foods incorporates a classic breakfast food into their iconic Cup Noodles

In a press release from Nissin Foods, it seems the rumors are true: Cup Noodles is releasing an Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese flavor, writing...

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Don't be afraid of bitterness in cooking — just learn how to best harness it

The inherent notes in coffee, the subtle flavor of anise or fennel, incredibly dark chocolate, the sharpness of arugula, the unique flavor of broccoli...

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Costco's small change to its rotisserie chicken has inspired big reactions

Costco's $4.99 rotisserie chicken is one of the world' most iconic foods — and for good reason. For me, there is no comparable, economical...

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"Culinary activist" Lelani Lewis on how human injustice shapes culinary culture

Lelani Lewis’s “Code Noir” is so much more than just a cookbook. Full of stunningly colorful photos and amazing recipes, it also traces the...

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Your DoorDash order may soon be delivered by a drone

In news that is part "oh, cool!" and part "eek, spooky!", if you happen to order Wendy's on DoorDash and you live in Christiansburg, Virginia, then...

28.03.2024 2

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How mussels made a Michelin-starred chef

When Sergio Herman was growing up, escaping mussels was almost out of the question.  The Michelin-starred chef was born and bred in Oud Sluis, the...

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"It's just food": Why the closure of a Portland pho restaurant is sparking discrimination complaints

A "potentially discriminatory" city code is now being revisited due to a recent backlash of complaints after a Vietnamese restaurant in Portland,...

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Store-bought is fine — except when it comes to chicken stock

"Top Chef" is back! And with its return comes a new host, a new batch of contestants and, of course, new challenges. This week, in the first...

22.03.2024 3

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Why chocolate prices are likely to skyrocket soon

You might want to stock up on chocolate for Easter pronto — because chocolate prices are likely bound to explode very soon. According to Food &...

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Jacques Pepin's 8 best vegan and vegetarian dishes

Jacques Pepin's influence and sheer presence in the culinary world is unparalleled.  A living legend, Pepin was the personal chef of the French...

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New York City's dining sheds are here to stay — with a few modifications

A pandemic-era development is here to stay for good. New York City's infamous outdoor dining sheds, a staple in the city since the early days of 2020,...

14.03.2024 5

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35,000 pounds of Johnsonville kielbasa recalled, may be "contaminated with pieces of rubber"

If you often purchase sausages or kielbasa for quick, weeknight meals or in anticipation of grilling season, you may want to take a quick look in your...

13.03.2024 5

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Common, but not ordinary: Why it's hard to imagine a civilization without onions

Author and journalist Mark Kurlansky and I have something in common. We both really adore onions.  No matter if red, white, yellow, Vidalia (or...

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Wolfgang Puck's 7 best vegan and vegetarian dishes

Wolfgang Puck, the iconic, Austrian-born chef, has been a recognizable name and face within, and outside of, the culinary realm for nearly 50 years. ...

08.03.2024 6

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Oscar Mayer launches plant-based hot dogs and sausages for grilling season

As longer days have many ready to gear up for grilling season, Oscar Mayer, which is owned by Kraft Heinz, has announced the debut of several  ...

07.03.2024 3

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More than pierogis: The plant-based, global future of modern Polish cuisine

One glance at the index of Michael Korkosz’ “Polish’d: Modern Vegetarian Cooking from Global Poland” quickly dispels the tired stereotype that...

06.03.2024 4

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Every time you cook, you should be deglazing. It's better for your food — and your dishes

We all need food. We all love food. The bulk of us love cooking. What we don’t all love, though — and the task that is rarely if ever mentioned in...

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Trader Joe's recalls nearly 62,000 pounds of soup dumplings

Trader Joe's, which announced numerous recalls last year, has now recalled one of its popular soup dumpling products. Produced by CJ Foods...

04.03.2024 4

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Samin Nosrat's 5 best plant-based, spring-friendly dishes (with or without cheese!)

Aside from her iconic buttermilk roast chicken, Samin Nosrat has tons and tons of plant-based, vegan and vegetarian recipes. "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat:...

01.03.2024 3

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My Nana's macaroni and cheese set the foundations for my love of comfort food

One of my earliest food memories — and earliest memories in general — is sitting at the dining room table in my Nana’s apartment, barely able...

01.03.2024 4

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Much more than a "unitasker": The wonders of the humble potato masher

I have an odd affinity for "unitaskers," a term coined by Alton Brown to describe single-use kitchen tools. Boiled egg holders, those little...

28.02.2024 1

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Raw cheddar company linked to multi-state E. coli outbreak

Raw Farm LLC, which produces and sells raw dairy products, has voluntarily recalled four of its cheddar products in connection to a multistate E. coli...

27.02.2024 3

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FDA has approved new treatment that might mitigate the symptoms of food allergies

Xolair, originally intended to treat asthma and similar issues, has actually now been discovered to effectively treat food allergies such as peanut...

27.02.2024 4

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Stock up on toothpicks: These soy-glazed meatballs might be the ideal party food

As an Italian-American cook, I always tend to filter meatballs through that cultural lens. Though, in actuality, I know there are slews of...

26.02.2024 3

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Chef Anne Burrell's 7 best plant-based, vegan and vegetarian recipes

In many instances, people think of vegan or vegetarian fare as being light and nutritious — and not especially filling. However, chef Anne...

23.02.2024 3

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Salt early and salt often — yes, even in desserts

Have you had the displeasure of eating a particularly unremarkable guacamole? Or a strangely bland steak? An oddly flat Caesar salad? My hunch is that...

21.02.2024 4

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The best thing you can do for your cooking is leave your food alone

A few years back, I was attending an after-work hangout with some colleagues back at one of their apartments. I recall a colleague of mine was...

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“Egg Rolls and Sweet Tea”: How food can serve as a catalyst for diversity

The title of Natalie Keng’s new cookbook, “Egg Rolls and Sweet Tea: Asia Inspired, Southern Style” is a nod to how her parents’ immigration...

16.02.2024 4

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Martha Stewart's 7 best vegan and vegetarian recipes

Domestic doyenne Martha Stewart, known for her vast knowledge of all things food and home — as seen in the new CNN documentary about her...

15.02.2024 9

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Uber Eats edits star-studded Superbowl ad after backlash over food allergy insensitivity

A star-studded Uber Eats commercial has caused some controversy for downplaying the seriousness and legitimacy of food allergies. The commercial,...

13.02.2024 2

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Bob's Red Mill founder, Bob Moore, dies at 94

Over the weekend, Bob Moore, the founder of the natural food brand Bob's Red Mill, died at the age of 94. According to Nathan Diller at USA Today,...

12.02.2024 20

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Cheesy, onion-y and savory: This decadent dip will become your new get-together go-to

I'm a sucker for a good dip. I can almost never pass one up, regardless of the "dippers" that accompany it, especially if there is a copious amount of...

10.02.2024 3

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"Mawa's Way": How chef Mawa McQueen redefined Aspen dining with Afro-fusion cuisine

Near the airport in Aspen — the Colorado city known both for its snow-covered slopes and glitzy affluence — is a restaurant that offers diners a...

09.02.2024 1

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Giada De Laurentiis' 8 best vegan and vegetarian recipes

Giada De Laurentiis is known for her simple, delicious Italian and Italian-American fare, much of which can be easily made on a frenzied weeknight....

09.02.2024 6

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"This food is the flavor of America”: Author Grace Lin on the power of Chinese-American food

The seed of inspiration for author Grace Lin’s ninth and newest children’s book was actually planted almost 20 years ago, right after the release...

08.02.2024 1

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