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The Untold Truth Of Competitive Eater Miki Sudo

Ever heard of Miki Sudo? She set the women's world record for her triumphant effort in the iconic Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.

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19 Dangerously Easy 3-Ingredient Summer Cocktails

Summer drinks tend to evoke feelings of a beautiful island getaway or a spot by the pool. You can create that same mood with these easy 3-ingredient cocktails.

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The Controversial Ingredient Ayesha Curry Adds To Her Guacamole

In addition to the traditional elements of avocados, garlic, red onions, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper, Ayesha Curry's guac has a controversial part.

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The Unexpected Ingredient That Will Change Your Chocolate Cake Forever

From mayonnaise, to soda, to ice cream, there is a long list of unusual ingredients that can be mixed into cake batter with surprisingly delicious results. This unexpected add-in, however, takes the proverbial cake. Thanks to the addition of sauerkraut, your chocolate cake will never be the same.

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Here's Why You Should Start Adding Eggs To Your Oatmeal

Eggs and oatmeal are two quintessential breakfast items, respectively. So, cooking them up together and serving them in a single bowl might sound like a stretch to breakfast fundamentalists. But, hear us out. Cooking your oatmeal with an egg is the perfect way to level up your breakfast routine.

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Why You Should Be Making Omelets The Japanese Way

Nothing is quite as striking as the ketchup-y, creamy, carb-filled omurice. Even the name is adorable and self-explanatory: Japanese cooks began combining omelets with fried rice to create a dish so ingenious that it's popping up in restaurants from Los Angeles to New York and D.C.

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You've Been Eating Tomatoes Wrong This Whole Time

Tomatoes are both a fruit and a member of the nightshade family, along with tomatillos, bell peppers, and eggplants (via Healthline). What you may not know is that unlike many fruits and vegetables, which can lose nutrient value as they're cooked, tomatoes are actually the opposite.

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This Is The Best Way To Reheat Fish

But, after all that effort and attention, the last thing you want to do is waste your carefully-prepared meal. Well, the food geniuses over at Bon Appetit have a suggestion for us. Leftover fish doesn't have to end up dry and disappointing, if you know how to reheat it properly.

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You Shouldn't Throw Out Your Kale Stems. Here's Why

Almost every recipe holds the same advice when it comes to preparing kale: Cut or pull the leaves away from their thick, fibrous stems. Nine out of ten times, it's the leaves you want, so that you can simmer them, sauté them, grind them into pesto, or toss them into a warm grain salad.

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Irish Whiskey You Need To Try That's Not Jameson

There's Jameson Irish whiskey and then there's, well, every other kind of Irish whiskey. From Green Spot to Teeling, here's some Irish whiskey you should know.

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Add These Spices To Your Cake And Watch What Happens

Want to liven up a box of cake mix? Look no further than your spice drawer.

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This Is The Best Potato To Use For Potato Salad

What we want to know is, what's the best potato to use for potato salad? In general, most potatoes will work for potato salad, but there are some potatoes that are preferred over others for ease of boiling, peeling, and minimal amount of starch, according to The Kitchn.

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The Spicy Mac And Cheese Hack That Will Change Everything

Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food.

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The Cheese Hack Your Pasta Has Been Missing This Whole Time

Sure, when you are starved for time — and just plain starving — you can always boil spaghetti and crack open a jar of your favorite sauce for a hearty (albeit boring) meal in under 20 minutes. But there is a better way. The cheese hack you've been missing calls for one ingredient: ricotta cheese.

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British Foods You Need To Try Before You Die

Forget what you've heard about British cuisine, and give these iconic national dishes a try. Trust us: you won't regret it.

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The Boozy Mexican Drink You Can Ferment At Home This Summer

While it hasn't made a splash in the United States (not yet, anyway), we promise tepache is the perfect drink to experiment with this summer.

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The Frozen Trader Joe's Meal Vegetarians Have Been Missing

Frozen vegetarian meals don't always live up to expectations, so we're always thrilled when a good one is brought to our attention. In this case, that option is from Trader Joe's in the form of their frozen Channa Masala meal. Channa Masala itself is a classic dish from India.

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Here's Why You Should Start Eating More Walnuts

Many nuts are a great source of nutrition, especially for vegetarians and vegans who struggle to get important dietary components such as protein and iron outside of animal products. Even those who are not vegetarian can gain nutritional benefits from walnuts.

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Here's Why You Should Start Eating More Pecans

Pecans are one of America's most valued nuts. There are countless varieties, sizes and uses, according to the National Pecan Shellers Association. Beyond Thanksgiving pie, pecans have a plethora of culinary uses and health benefits. While some nuts get a bad rap, pecans are one you should definitely put on your to-eat list.

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The Real Reason You Should Save Your Cereal Milk

And a dad in Brooklyn was also onto something when he took his kids' sugary cereal milk and soon discovered the magic of adding it to his coffee.

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The Unique Pizza Topping You've Been Missing Your Whole Life

Pepperoni is still America's favorite pizza topping. But, as you know, pizza tastes great topped with just about anything. Other topping favorites include bacon, mushrooms, and sausage, according to YouGov. No matter how many pizza toppings you've tried, there's one you've probably overlooked.

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Here's What You Can Substitute For Worcestershire Sauce

Worcestershire sauce is an extremely popular condiment in the United States and around the world, with a long history. The only issue is that it comes in a small bottle and it's easy to run out of. Luckily, there are a few good options to use as a substitute for the storied sauce.

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The Real Reason You Should Be Adding Peanut Butter To Your Scrambled Eggs

Scott Foley has had a long, successful career as a TV actor, but nobody's going to mistake him for a celebrity chef after an Instagram video showed him slathering Skippy peanut butter on scrambled eggs for his toddler. It grabbed the attention of at least one quarantined foodie.

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The Most Popular Cocktails To Make During Quarantine

Google has released a number of statistics regarding people's cocktail-based searches during the pandemic. Which states are loving which cocktails?

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The Real Reason You Should Put Capers On Pizza

Capers are a common topping in traditional Italian pizzas, they should be considered for more widespread use. Combined with anchovies, they make a Pizza Napoli (via Inside the Rustic Kitchen) but can also be used to make any type of pizza a bit more interesting and flavorful.

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The Surprising Ingredient The Pioneer Woman Always Keeps In The Fridge

But have you ever wondered what someone so down-to-earth like Ree Drummond really stocks her own pantry and refrigerator with? Inquiring minds and fans want to know. And, luckily, so did the Food Network who asked Drummond about the contents of her kitchen. Her answer may surprise you.

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The Surprising Ingredients Meghan Markle Adds To Her Banana Bread

But what made Markle's banana bread stand out above that of any other run-of-the mill banana bread recipe? Of course, anything the new mom does is going to get the world talking, but it was one major ingredient that caught foodies and culinary gurus by complete surprise.

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