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Each year on St. Paddy’s day I try and come up with a new twist on corned beef and...

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Anthony Bourdain was impulsive, passionate, prone to righteous fluctuations in temperament, and probably a delightful person to have a...

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Spruce up Thanksgiving dinner with uncooked cranberry sauce, which you can find in my book, Thanksgiving Dinner. This cranberry sauce...

A simple and delicious dessert solution: No bake cheesecake. If you're new to baking or looking for a simple...

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The crown jewel of cookbooks. Famed London hotel Claridge’s just released their first cookbook, Claridge’s: The Cookbook, and it...

September seared scallops. When I think of autumn, I think about fine cooking! Scallops are saltwater clams and considered...

The wonder spice. Turmeric is a plant that has been harvested for over 5,000 years in its native Indonesia. It’s...

Gourmet crackers and cheese! When you’re short on time and want something crunchy, I like to make my gourmet crackers...

Saké is having a moment. After thriving in Japan for thousands of years, saké has made its way to...

Homemade Greek food. Greek cuisine is hearty and delicious, with a large focus on meats and building flavor. I...

Summer and the right beer. When the weather turns warm, there is nothing quite like an ice-cold beer. But...

Flavored peanuts, made through science! Science and snack foods may seem like an odd couple, but are a match made...

Unique and delicious Indian street food straight from the source. Cookbook author Chetna Makan has traveled to the four corners...

The art of etiquette. The book “How to Eat a Lobster and Other Edible Enigmas Explained” by Ashley Blom is...

The joys of bok choy! If you’ve never heard of the leafy Chinese vegetable bok choy, it’s time to get...

Italian Happy Hour! Who doesn’t want to be a little bit Italian? The Italian-influencer cookbook “Aperitivo: Drinks and Snacks for...

All dressed up. Looking for a salad revamp? Start with the dressing. Making your own dressing allows you to have...

An apple a day. Looking for an upgrade on your Macintosh? Try this simple and delicious homemade cinnamon apples...

Easy and delicious Japanese home cooking. The Zen Kitchen by legendary Australian chef Adam Liaw teaches home cooks and experienced...

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Nothing cools down a sweltering summer day like a fresh and chilled soup. With temperatures skyrocketing across the country,...

A chocolate love story. Guylian, the world’s favorite Belgian chocolates, have long been a must-have for dessert lovers. Founders...

Happy July 7th-or National Macaroni Day!  The Macaroni noodle has been around for centuries. Macaroni is a variety of dry pasta traditionally shaped...

Simply delicious Southern recipes in honor of National Fried Chicken Day. Did you know that fried chicken can be a...

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Celebrate July 4th in style with a red, white, and blue trifle dessert! What’re you doing for July 4th? Independence...

Bibimbap, bulgogi, and banchan! Korean food is undoubtedly one of the fastest growing trends in the culinary world. Author...

Up your butter game! If you’re looking for a creative way to add flavor and substance to any meal,...

Fresh spring rolls! There’s something invigorating about eating just about anything with your hands. Try this tofu spring roll,...

Who doesn’t love barbecue? Now that summer is here, folks everywhere are on the hunt for the perfect all-encompassing...

Tomato, meet watermelon – in salsa! This summer, watermelon is everywhere. In cocktails, on the grill, inside salads, sandwiches,...

Bob's Steak and Chop House From the Southwest to the East Yes, another steakhouse – but a very good one....

Hummus and other bean spreads are a great addition to any summertime party. They’re tasty, easy to make, easy...

Be good this summer with this strawberry balsamic recipe. It’s unbelievably simple and great for an afternoon pick-me-up. Strawberries...

We’re addicted to Droga Chocolate’s Money on Honey Caramels; which is pretty ironic since Droga is Italian for drug....

Malaysian cuisine, South East Asia’s hidden treasure. Ping Coombes, winner of Masterchef 2014, is bringing Malaysian cuisine into the...

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Popcornopolis Popcorn! Popcornopolis, the artisan popcorn brand known for its iconic red and cone-shaped packaging, has come out with...

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All you need is a little Hoisin. Lettuce wraps are a low-carb delicious and filling meal that is quick...

Beach-side tacos. Fish tacos have been a warm weather staple among seafood lovers for years. Make them at home...

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Ratatouille, a French cuisine staple, looks like your ordinary vegetable stew, but its process is actually complex and results...

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My favorite pasta dish. Pasta alla carbonara, or “coal miners” pasta, is hearty, delicious and cheap eats. All you...

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