What The Cameras Don't Show Us About Matt Stonie
We're peeling back the curtain on facets of Matt Stonie's life that don't make the highlight reel. You'll learn what makes the competitive eating champion tick.
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Stories By Lauren Corona
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12 Ways To Improve Instant Mashed Potatoes
There are plenty of ways to improve instant mashed potatoes. Keep reading for inspiration on how to level-up your instant speedy spuds for tastier meals.
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What Is Marmite And What Can You Do With It?
Marmite is a famously divisive British pantry staple, but what is it, and more importantly, what can you do with it? We're here to dig deep and find out.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes With Jarred Garlic
Fresh garlic is usually best, but the jarred variety still has its uses. These are mistakes everyone makes with jarred garlic, and how to avoid them.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes With Chocolate Lava Cake
From getting that flowing chocolate center to perfecting the taste, a lot goes into baking lava cakes. Expert bakers tell us about common mistakes.
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12 Simple Ingredients That Will Level Up Store-Bought Peanut Sauce
Peanut sauce is one of those pantry staples that can instantly elevate a meal. Here are simple ingredients to take store-bought versions to the next level.
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Here's Why Dumplings Are Always Better At A Restaurant
Dumplings can be notoriously tricky to master at home, and there are plenty of reasons for this. We explain why dumplings are always better at a restaurant.
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Why Muffins Are Always Better From A Bakery
Homemade or store-bought muffins usually don't taste as good as ones from a bakery. Find out the techniques bakeries use to make delicious muffins.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes With Homemade Ranch Dressing
Sometimes homemade versions of ranch don't live up to your expectations. Here are the most common mistakes people make with this delicious dressing.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes With Salad Dressings
Nobody should have to settle for boring salads. These are some of the most common salad dressing mistakes everyone makes, and how to avoid them.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes With Homemade Crumpets
There are many common mistakes people make with homemade crumpets. Despite looking fairly simple, it's actually quite difficult to get them perfect.
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13 Ways To Upgrade Canned Lentils
You probably have canned lentils tucked away in your pantry already, so here are some tasty ways you can upgrade them for some delicious meal options.
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12 Ingredients Everyone Will Be Cooking With In 2025
It can be fun to keep up with the latest trends in food and cooking. We've done our research to predict the ingredients everyone will be cooking with in 2025.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes With Chocolate Ganache
Chocolate ganache can be a great addition to your homemade desserts, but things can easily go wrong. Find out how to avoid common mistakes when making it.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes With Homemade Garlic Knots
There are mistakes everyone makes with garlic knots. But once you identify the usual missteps, you can learn how to avoid them to get fluffy bites of goodness.
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Why Rice Is Always Better At A Restaurant
Rice is deceptively simple to cook and prepare, and yet somehow it never tastes as good as it does in a restaurant. We take a look at why that might be.
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13 Toppings To Level-Up French Fries
You're about to find out about loads of awesome toppings to upgrade french fries. Some you will definitely have seen before, but others are new and different.
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14 Uncommon Ways To Use Olive Oil You'll Wish You Knew Before
Olive oil has so many more uses than just adding it to pasta or using it on salads. Experiment with adding olive oil to dishes, desserts, and drinks.
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14 Ways To Upgrade Store-Bought Alfredo Sauce
Jarred Alfredo sauce is nothing like your favorite homemade or restaurant version. Luckily, there are many ways to elevate the store-bought stuff.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes With Homemade Empanadas
We spoke to empanada experts to learn some of the common pitfalls with these pastries. They helped us pinpoint the exact ways home chefs can go wrong.
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14 Red Flags To Look Out For When Grocery Shopping At Walmart
You can't beat Walmart when it comes to value, but there are still some red flags to be aware of before your next grocery shopping trip there.
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14 Ways To Give Store-Bought Pizza Sauce A Serious Flavor Boost
Store-bought pizza sauce is a time saver when you want a quick pie for dinner, but it's not as flavorful as the real deal. Here's how to easily improve it.
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13 Ways To Take Your Bread Pudding To The Next Level
Regular bread pudding is comforting and nostalgic, but there are ways to upgrade it to taste like something you might find at an upscale restaurant.
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14 Mistakes Chefs Say You Should Avoid When Making Tamales At Home
Chefs share the most common errors people make when cooking tamales, and how to avoid them. So, next time you whip up a batch, they'll be better than ever.
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12 Reasons Italian Dressing Tastes Better At Restaurants
Making restaurant dishes at home isn't easy, especially when it comes to salad dressing. Find out how to make Italian dressing taste just like at a restaurant.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes With Popovers
Don't let the simplicity of the ingredients fool you, it's still easy to go wrong with popovers. Here are some mistakes everyone makes and how to avoid them.
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This Is Why Katie Lee Left Top Chef
Now one of the hosts of "The Kitchen," Katie Lee's career started on "Top Chef." But why did her stint on that show only last for one season? We take a look.
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