10 Flavor-Boosting Ingredients To Take Your Beef Stew To The Next Level
To upgrade your stew, experiment with these ingredients that spice it up, create a more complex flavor profile, and add richness or thickness to a boring broth.
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Stories By Jack Rose
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M&M's Latest Limited-Edition Flavors Are Inspired By Your Favorite Bakery Treats
Consumers will have the opportunity to vote for which of the limited-edition line of bakery-themed M&M's flavors becomes a permanent offering.
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The Step You Shouldn't Be Skipping For The Crunchiest Granola Bars
If you want delicious, tasty, moisture-free granola bars with that little extra oomf to their crunch, there's an important step you need to take first.
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Get Rid Of Gnats With A Mixture Of 3 Kitchen Essentials
Gnats can be a particularly tenacious kitchen pest. Fortunately, you can make a surprisingly effective gnat trap with nothing but a few kitchen essentials.
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The Easy British Trick For The Crispiest Roasted Potatoes
After you've mastered cooking times, temperatures, and your preferred fat, the British have perfected a method for making the crispiest roasted potatoes.
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The Crucial Step When Seasoning (And Dry Brining) Steaks For An Extra Crispy Crust
Ever wonder how steaks at a restaurant get that deliciously crispy crust? We got an expert to explain why this simple first step makes a huge difference.
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The Best Kirkland Signature Snack Is A Dried Fruit Bursting With Flavor
Kirkland Signature has a bounty of delicious treats, but this one sweet and flavorful dried fruit stands out in the sea of salty and chocolaty snacks.
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The 2 Pantry Staples That Will Clean Grease Off Kitchen Cabinets Once And For All
If you love cooking, then every once in a while you probably need to clean the grease off your kitchen cabinets. Luckily, these two pantry staples can help.
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Why Your Steak Went Bowl-Shaped And How To Avoid It
You've prepped and seasoned your steak to perfection, but it comes out of the pan looking like a potato chip. Never fear, here's how to prevent curling steak.
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Why You Should Be Wary Of Your Steak Tasting Fishy
Marissa Stevens, founder of Pinch and Swirl, talked with Food Republic about why people should be leery of their steak tasting fishy and how they store it.
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Martha Stewart's Boozy Fix For Eliminating Unwanted Kitchen Odors
As a boozy fix for stubborn kitchen odors, Martha Stewart says this type of alcohol reigns supreme. Here's how to use it for your freshest kitchen ever.
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The Best-Selling Steak At Texas Roadhouse Is Also One Of Its Most Affordable Cuts
It turns out diners really are visiting Texas Roadhouse for the extremely competitive price of a steak dinner. Here's the cut (and size) that's the best seller.
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Jamie Oliver's Favorite Ingredient Is This Spicy Seasoning
Jamie Oliver is obsessed with a French seasoning that brings fruity heat and complexity to everyday cooking. Here’s why it’s his favorite ingredient.
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Avoid Buying Eggs From Aldi At All Costs. Here's Why
It may seem like all brands are the same, but Aldi’s supplier history and practices suggest there’s more than just price to consider when picking out eggs.
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Why Cake Batter Is The Worst Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream Flavor We Tried
Given that Cake Batter is one of Cold Stone's most beloved flavors — and one it claims to have invented — the fact that it was ranked last is surprising.
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An Emergency Sandwich Is The Once-Popular Meal From The '20s
The emergency sandwich was an actual meal from the 1920s that combined cheap, readily available ingredients to fill your belly when times were tough.
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The Simple Trick For Storing Strawberries That Keeps Them Fresh For Days
If you want to keep your strawberries fresher for longer, you'll need to ensure their surfaces are free of the bacteria that can cause them to spoil.
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Don't Throw Away Tofu Water – You Can Use It To Make Meringue
Whether you need to make a vegan meringue or you simply have a packet of tofu you plan to use soon, don't throw out the water! Use it for dessert.
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The Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant In New York
Our pick for the best hole-in-the-wall restaurant in NY showcases an excellence cultivated over decades in a city known for some of the best food in the world.
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Guy Fieri's Favorite Gameday Snack To Make For Parties
If you want to munch deliciously during gameday like residents of Flavortown, then you need to make Guy Fieri's absolute favorite gameday snack.
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The West Virginia Tavern Steeped In Civil War History And Presidential Legacy
One West Virginia tavern has a particularly unique history with two American presidents, and has been a staple of Beckley's Main Street for well over a century.
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Starbucks' New Pecan Drink Rings In Fall In All The Right Ways
The 2025 Starbucks menu has officially been released, and we have the inside scoop on its decadent new pecan drinks, merchandise, and more.
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The Cheese Trick Gordon Ramsay Swears By For Next-Level Burgers
Gordon Ramsay swears by this quick and easy cheese trick, perfect for when you want a little bit of melty caramelization on your next hamburger.
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The Best Frozen Pierogi Brand Tastes Fresh And Premium
When prepared correctly, these frozen pierogies taste like they're fresh from the oven. You might never feel the need to make them from scratch ever again.
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This Is Why David Chang Refuses To Grill His Burgers
David Chang points out two fundamental flaws with grilling burgers, and gives an alternative cooking method that yields delicious flavor and texture.
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The Meaning Behind Cracker Barrel's Old Logo
Cracker Barrel's rebrand of the restaurant itself and its logo is causing online backlash, but what was the meaning of the original logo?
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Anthony Bourdain's Favorite BBQ Wasn't From Texas: The US State He Said Has 'The Best BBQ In The World'
Every style of American barbecue has its strengths, but Anthony Bourdain's favorite blends them all into a practice as diverse as it is delicious.
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