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You’re Invited to Join the Cult of Dace Dec 26, 2019

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Like Spam, this fried fish bathed in black bean sauce is hard to replicate and often eaten straight from the can.

Why Do You Add Starchy Pasta Water to Sauce? Dec 25, 2019

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For the best pasta sauce, think of it like salad dressing.

Warning, Do Not Eat Dec 24, 2019

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Down the internet rabbit hole of inedible “forbidden” food.

Who Invented the Hamburger? Dec 23, 2019

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There’s a few strong contenders for the creator of America’s quintessential food.

Do the Doogh Dec 22, 2019

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Both bracing and satisfying at once, the fizzy yogurt drink is a point of national pride in Iran.

How Do You Keep From Crying When Cutting Onions? Dec 21, 2019

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Which hacks work and which ones are just...hack jobs.

Remember Chilean Sea Bass? Dec 20, 2019

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It was the hottest fish of the ’90s. And then things got complicated.

Should I Buy a Digital Scale? Dec 19, 2019

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Ditch the measuring cups and spoons. It’s time to improve all your baking with one simple step.

Aguachile, the Quick Fish Cure-All Dec 18, 2019

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The path to Mexico’s almost-ceviche is as simple as water, chile, and fresh fruit.

Why Do You Have to Rinse Rice Before Cooking? Dec 17, 2019

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An extra step makes for fluffier grains free of gummy textures.