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  • Indian garlic naan bread

    Swap Your Grilled Cheese Bread For Garlic Naan And Thank Us Later

    Swapping out your usual sliced white bread is a super easy way to instantly upgrade your grilled cheese, and there's no better alternative than garlic naan.

    By L Valeriote March 17th, 2024 Read More
  • Thandai Indian drink for Holi

    Why Thandai Is Usually Sipped During Holi

    Holi is a Hindu celebration of life, laughter, and color, and if you're not drinking thandai, you're not having a traditional springtime celebration.

    By L Valeriote March 16th, 2024 Read More
  • Closeup of Anthony Bourdain

    The Food City Anthony Bourdain Thought Was Severely Underrated

    Anthony Bourdain believed Uruguay - more specifically, its capital city, Montevideo - was underappreciated for its delicious, albeit meat-heavy, food.

    By Erica Martinez March 16th, 2024 Read More
  • Meatball marinara sub

    Skip The Meat And Make Meatballs With Ricotta Cheese

    Want to stretch your budget just a bit or simply try something new and delicious? Swap out the meat in your meatball for ricotta and enjoy polpette di ricotta.

    By L Valeriote March 15th, 2024 Read More
  • SPAM cans with one opened showing pink pork meat inside

    The Knife Hack To Pry Spam Out Of The Can

    There are plenty of ways to enjoy SPAM, but only if you can manage to get it out of its can. This knife trick makes easy work of freeing your ham.

    By Sharon Rose March 14th, 2024 Read More
  • Platter of hamantaschen on confetti'd table

    Simplify Your Purim Hamantaschen With Cake Mix

    Purim is known for costumes, drinking, and hamantaschen -- take away some of the difficulty of making those little cookies by using a kosher cake mix.

    By Erica Martinez March 14th, 2024 Read More
  • Apricot and prune hamantaschen cookies

    The Easy Egg Swap For Tender Purim Hamantaschen

    There are as many recipes for hamantaschen as there are bakers who make them, but trust us when we say yours should include a plain egg yolk for a tender crumb.

    By Annie Epstein March 13th, 2024 Read More
  • Wheel of Camembert with knife and baguettes

    Camembert Cheese May Be Going Extinct. Here's Why

    For any lovers of French cheese, including brie, blue cheese, and especially Camembert, brace yourselves: Winter may be coming for your favorite cheeses.

    By Erica Martinez March 10th, 2024 Read More
  • Authentic Italian pizza

    Steer Clear Of These 15 Mistakes When Ordering Italian Cuisine

    Ordering Italian cuisine is easy once you get the hang of it, but these common mistakes could impact how much you enjoy your meal when the food arrives.

    By Elaine Todd March 9th, 2024 Read More
  • Peruvian ceviche with lime

    The Difference Between Poke And Ceviche Is All In The Acid

    Ceviche is almost always soaked in a citrus marinade. Poke, on the other hand, is dressed with ingredients like sesame oil, soy sauce, and green onions.

    By Sarah Sierra-Mohamed March 9th, 2024 Read More
  • egg rolls dipped into sweet and sour sauce

    What Is Sweet And Sour Sauce, Anyway?

    Sweet and sour sauce adorns some of our favorite Chinese-American dishes, like sweet and sour pork or chicken. But what, exactly, is in the sauce?

    By Samantha Jenkins March 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Resting chopsticks

    The Clever Reason Chopsticks Are Slanted

    Some chopsticks have narrow, tapered ends, while others are more blunt, and these shapes are suited to the cuisines and histories of their countries of origin.

    By Hannah Beach March 6th, 2024 Read More
  • Espresso with glass of water

    The Reason European Cafes Serve Shots Of Water With Their Coffee

    If you visit Italy and stop to get a cheeky espresso, you may be surprised to see a small glass of water plopped down beside your coffee. Here's why.

    By Erica Martinez March 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Apple pie and American flag

    Why We Think Of Apple Pie As American, Even Though It's Not

    There's nothing quite as American as apple pie, right? Well, maybe not considering apple pie originated in 1300s England. Or does that make it more American?

    By Jakob Eiseman March 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Bannock bread on a blue and white plate

    Bannock Bread Is Peak Canadian Cuisine

    Bannock bread may not be famous outside of Canada, but it has an important and ever-changing role in both the nation's history and its modern cuisine.

    By Erica Martinez March 5th, 2024 Read More
  • Bao buns filled with shredded meat and jalapenos

    Swap Tortillas With Bao Buns For Next Level Birria Tacos

    The next time you indulge in Tijuana's special, birria tacos, try switching out the traditional corn tortillas for soft, spongy Chinese bao buns.

    By Erica Martinez March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • bird's eye view of group meal during ramadan

    The Importance Of Suhoor And Iftar During Ramadan, Explained

    Suhoor and iftar are the two hearty and nutritious meals eaten during the month of Ramadan, each with its important part to play in the fasting holiday.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen March 4th, 2024 Read More
  • Marcus Samuelsson smiling

    The International Cuisine Marcus Samuelsson Wants To Tackle Next - Exclusive

    With the recent opening of Marcus Addis in Ethiopia's capital city, Samuelsson continues to explore regional flavors and international twists.

    By Lucia Capretti February 29th, 2024 Read More
  • Roasted salsa with nuts and fresh cilantro

    Nut Butter Is Your Secret To Totally Elevated Store-Bought Salsa

    Is your store bought salsa feeling a little bland? If so, then all you need to do is add a little dollop of your favorite nut butter to brighten things up.

    By Sharon Rose February 26th, 2024 Read More
  • A wooden board with bread and hagelslag

    Bread With Chocolate Sprinkles Is The Netherlands' Favorite Breakfast

    Hagelslag - sweet chocolate-flavored sprinkles dusted on buttered toast, similar to Australian fairy bread - is a beloved breakfast in the Netherlands.

    By Khyati Dand February 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Dutch baby pancake in skillet with berries and sugar

    The Americanized Origins Of Dutch Baby Pancakes

    While Dutch baby pancakes don't resemble American-style flapjacks, these large, puffy pancakes are actually thought to have originated in Seattle.

    By Erica Martinez February 25th, 2024 Read More
  • Raw passatelli pasta on plate

    The Pillowy Pasta You Can Make From Stale Bread

    Save your old bread and heels in the freezer so that you can whip up this delicious, rustic pasta from northern Italy that's cooked in chicken broth.

    By L Valeriote February 24th, 2024 Read More
  • French brasserie with people sitting at sidewalk tables

    The Key Difference Between A French Restaurant And A Brasserie

    When traveling in France, you're going to see plenty of eateries, but how, precisely, do restaurants and brasseries differ? Turns out, it's more than the food.

    By Erica Martinez February 24th, 2024 Read More
  • Man standing in front of display of lap cheong

    What Is Lap Cheong And How Do You Cook With It?

    Lap cheong is a quintessential cured meat in Cantonese cooking, and we've got all the info you'll need before you taste or cook the sweet-spicy dried sausage.

    By Felicia Lee February 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • Sake being poured into cup

    How To Pair Sake With Food

    Leo Lê, the Beverage Director at Momoya Soho, told Food Republic that sake is a versatile beverage that pairs well with many dishes and cuisines.

    By Catherine Rickman February 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • illustration of 17th century coffee house

    Why Coffee Cost A Penny During The Enlightenment Period

    We may lament the price of coffee today, but it was once one of the cheapest beverages available, and that affordability fueled the Age of Enlightenment.

    By Food Republic Staff February 23rd, 2024 Read More
  • fried cod filet with veggies

    Codfish Was Once A Popular Luxury Breakfast Food

    Once upon a time, cod was a favored breakfast menu item at fashionable dining spots in the United States, and often served in cream on toast.

    By Chris Sands February 22nd, 2024 Read More
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