it might be hard to find two people who agree on exactly what ingredients result in the very best sandwich. What nearly everyone might agree upon, though, is that a sandwich is made out of two slices of bread. Nearly everyone, that is, except best-selling author Toby Amidor.
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Cheers to the holiday season! It's that most wonderful time of year again, which means there are praiseworthy potables lining the shelves at Costco.
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Move over superfoods because there's a new bean on the block and in our slow cookers that has us talking about its seemingly boundless health benefits. OK, black beans are not new, but if you've never considered their nutritional value, you may want to.
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When Kathryn McLay became CEO of Sam's Club, she had no idea what she was getting into. McLay's predecessor didn't give her a handbook for dealing with a global pandemic. But quick and effective responses to the crisis lifted McLay onto Fortune magazine's "most powerful women" list.
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You know when you reach for buttered popcorn, but you end up eating a rotten egg instead? Jelly Belly, it seems, is willing to risk traumatizing its customers in this way, with a game it hopes you pick up while shopping for stocking stuffers this holiday.
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Researchers from Penn State University have discovered that people who eat dried fruit are healthier than those who do not. Why is that?
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Coffee gives us the power to face the day, and with the holidays upon us, we now get the extra options of ordering all of our favorite seasonal flavors. According to Dunkin', its newest Macchiato combines the festive flavors of blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, plum, and vanilla.
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It's hard to imagine that something as soft, sweet, and sinfully satisfying as whipped cream could be made even better, but, if there's one thing our kitchen experiments have taught us: where there's a will, there's a way. Here's how to infuse whipped cream to make it even better.
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Fat has long been a controversial type of nutrient. Is it good for you? To clear up some myths surrounding dietary fat, Mashed spoke with Alicia Galvin, RD.
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If you're the kind of person that prefers savory to sweet, it appears the 2020 holiday gods have decided to give you the holiday treat you deserve because instead of gingerbread houses, people are now making charcuterie chalets.
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If there's one thing we know about science, particularly as it relates to telling us what we should and shouldn't eat, it's that it's remarkably inconsistent. There's persistent disinformation telling us to stay away from foods that we'd formerly been told were not only okay but downright healthy.
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Scrambled eggs are a breakfast staple beloved by many, but for a dish so simple, it's not always easy getting your eggs just right. Food Network's Katie Lee has a secret to making fantastic scrambled eggs. For scrambled eggs, Katie Lee suggests paying attention to the heat of your pan.
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Why shouldn't you throw away the neck and giblets -- the gizzard, liver, and heart -- that are stuffed inside the carcass of your Thanksgiving turkey? To put it simply, and to borrow the pun in the title of a cookbook by Chris Cosentino, it's because they're "offal good."
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We know we really should be eating more veggies as well as inflicting them on sharing them with our loved ones. Without resorting to threats, bribery, or hypnotism, perhaps the most effective way to get more veggies into everyone's diet is by resorting to good old fashioned subterfuge.
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The camping and sweets enthusiasts inside all of us can join forces this holiday season and celebrate Hershey's release of their official s'mores kit. It's perfect for anyone looking for an intimate dessert experience or who just wants to recapture the memories of sitting around a campfire.
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Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the CDC is recommending we not travel for Thanksgiving and limit our celebrations. However, Costco has an even better idea.
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Should you actually be eating the kind of cranberry sauce that comes out of a can? We spoke with two food experts, dietitian Emily Wunder, MSCN, RD, LDN, and chef Seamus Mullen, and both of them gave us the same answer: no, you should probably give it a pass.
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With a recipe so simple, it's easy to build upon it and make gravy even better than it already is. This year, if you're feeling like adventurous with your culinary endeavors, when you're mixing up your gravy, try adding this special ingredient.
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Foodies will delight in the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, with the milder temperatures and lighter crowds. Check out what's going down!
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Due to the pandemic, Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, is hosting a Micro Thanksgiving this year. Ina Garten's Thanksgiving menu is downsized for four guests and includes three vegetable sides and turkey. Here's how to make Ina Garten's Mico Thanksgiving meal.
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The one downside with baguettes is their short shelf life. Sadly, they get stale and hard pretty quickly. But don't send this bread down the garbage disposal if you find it hard as rocks. There are plenty of ways to breathe new life into your baguette when it is past its prime.
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Brushing on an egg wash right before baking is one of the simplest ways to make your breads and pastries even tastier (and it'll make them look a lot more Instagram-worthy, too). This finishing touch will make your baked goods look like they came straight from a professional bakery.
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A popular social media site that promotes products found on Amazon recently raved about an ice cream maker/blender hybrid. But TikTok is apparently divided.
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Ina Garten is a beloved star, so when Garten recommends a holiday gift, you'll want to listen up. Well, that's exactly what she did in the short tour of her kitchen that she filmed as part of her Times profile. So here's how to make Garten's holiday treat.
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Julia Child may have mastered the art of French cooking, but her go-to appetizer for Thanksgiving was surprisingly simple.
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The holiday menu at Starbucks is full of everything from peppermint mochas to caramel brûlée lattes, but it's the secret holiday menu that really steals the show this season. And there's one drink in particular for 2020 that mixes coffee with the flavor of hot chocolate: the Hot Cocoa Cold Brew.
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Everyone loves a good cake — and it's easy to see why. After all, cake comes in a variety of flavors, shapes, sizes, temperatures, etc. Interested in seeking out and trying (or baking) some of the world's most traditional cakes? Here are some that deserve your attention.
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