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Beef Vs Veal: How The Meats Are Actually Different

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0000

At first glance, beef and veal seem similar - but from their flavor and texture to how they should be cooked, each meat brings something unique to the table.

How Much Chicken Cost In The '70s Vs 2026

staff@foodrepublic.com (Audrey Freedman) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0000

If you feel like it costs a pretty penny to pick up chicken these days, you might wonder how much a single bird set a shopper back in the 1970s.

The Oldest Restaurant In Your State

staff@foodrepublic.com (Kevin Haggerty) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Do you know what the oldest restaurant in your state is? If not, then we did the digging for you to uncover every state's oldest still-operating restaurant.

'90s Cracker Barrel Servers And Customers Alike Will Remember This Discontinued Steak Dinner

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0000

There was a steak dinner, available from the 1990s until the 2010s, that Cracker Barrel servers and customers recall with nostalgia (and hunger).

9 Chain Restaurants That Boomers Miss

staff@foodrepublic.com (Eli Cohen) — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0000

The restaurant landscape has changed dramatically over the last several decades, and these boomer-favorite chains have shrunk or disappeared altogether.

The Case For Not Sprinkling Parmesan Cheese On Italian Seafood Meals

staff@foodrepublic.com (Andrea Carlo) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0000

The "no parmesan with seafood" rule is enshrined in a seemingly untouchable Italian rulebook - but when you delve into it, it actually makes sense.

12 International Grilled Cheese Styles Worth Trying

staff@foodrepublic.com (Emily M Alexander) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Few things are as satiating as melted cheese between two slices of bread. This combo make an appearance in cultures across the globe.

Cowboys In The Old West Loved This Tried-And-True Classic Drink

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Sure, cowboys and drinks like whiskey might go hand in hand, but there's another (nonalcoholic) drink that they were also famous for drinking.

Here's The Italian Trick For Turning Leftover Risotto Into Something Even More Delicious

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0000

Many Italians intentionally cook extra risotto to enjoy the next day, often transforming the leftovers into an entirely new, mouthwatering dish.

14 Fast Food Chain Sandwiches Under $5

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carlos C Olaechea) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:17:00 +0000

We've compiled a list of fast food chain sandwiches that all cost under $5, including burgers and anything else served between two pieces of bread.

Cowboys Always Ate These 12 Foods On The Trail

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Overall, the cowboy diet was heavy on carbs, fat, and calories, all important sources of energy they needed to work all day under harsh conditions.

How Much Protein An Entire Watermelon Has

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Protein can come from all sorts of places - meat, eggs, fish, and even watermelon. But just how much of this macronutrient does an average one have?

The Company Behind McDonald's And Dairy Queen's Ice Cream In Florida

staff@foodrepublic.com (Andy Hume) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:17:00 +0000

The McFlurry and Blizzard are both iconic, but interestingly, McDonald's and Dairy Queen actually share the same soft-serve ice cream supplier across Florida.

What Meals Looked Like During The Great Depression

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Human beings have always made struggle meals, but the Depression era paired many simple ingredients with an unprecedented level of culinary creativity.

The Best Time To Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese Into Tomato Soup

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0000

If you don't want to risk clumping your homemade tomato soup, timing is everything when it comes to sprinkling in the savory parmesan cheese.

Aretha Franklin Loved This Tried-And-True Classic Soul Food

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Aretha Franklin gravitated toward soulful dishes that were deeply rooted in Southern tradition, with one old-school classic standing out as her favorite.

What Happens To Unsold Burger Meat At Wendy's?

staff@foodrepublic.com (Alba Caraceni) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Wendy's sources its beef from Beef Quality Assurance-certified suppliers, ensuring top-notch quality. But what happens to the burger patties that go unsold?

The Mango Capital Of The World Is Nowhere Near The US

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carlos C Olaechea) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:17:00 +0000

For the best mango experience, you must visit the mango capital of the world - which is outside the United States - or at least its smaller domestic outpost.

American Vs Italian-Style Grilling: Here's How The Grill Types Differ

staff@foodrepublic.com (Andrea Carlo) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0000

In both the U.S. and Italy, grilling is very popular, and though the countries don't fire up their food the same way, they've both mastered the art of the char.

The Forgotten Atlanta Steakhouse That Had Lobster 'Even A New Englander Would Approve'

staff@foodrepublic.com (Andrea Carlo) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0000

Located in the historic downtown Atlanta shopping district, this forgotten steakhouse served steak charcoaled on a hearth along with lobster.