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    Why Horseradish Burns the Hell Out of Your Nose
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    Why Horseradish Burns the Hell Out of Your Nose

    What makes horseradish spicy, and how can you alleviate the burn?

    Would You Shoot a Seagull With a Water Gun to Defend Your Food?
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    Would You Shoot a Seagull With a Water Gun to Defend Your Food?

    The week's top food stories, including some promising new drive-thru technology.

    Why You Should Never Take Your Eye Off Butter in the Microwave
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    Why You Should Never Take Your Eye Off Butter in the Microwave

    We unpack the sticky, messy science of exploding butter.

    There’s an Easy Way to Tell Your Cheese Curds Aren’t Fresh
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    There’s an Easy Way to Tell Your Cheese Curds Aren’t Fresh

    We unpack the science behind everyone's favorite part of the curd.

    Bust Out These Hangover Cures When Your Body Turns Against You
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    Bust Out These Hangover Cures When Your Body Turns Against You

    Start by drinking water. Next, try any or all of these fixes. Good luck.

    13 Controversial Food Opinions We Will Not Apologize For

    13 Controversial Food Opinions We Will Not Apologize For

    Pineapple belongs on a pizza, and we will not say otherwise.

    10 Dough Recipes to Turn to When Pillsbury Disappears From Shelves

    10 Dough Recipes to Turn to When Pillsbury Disappears From Shelves

    Supply chain issues and inflation are coming for Pillsbury, but you can still make baking easy on yourself.

    Play God by Ripening Your Fruit Faster
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    Play God by Ripening Your Fruit Faster

    Life's too short to wait for those bananas to turn yellow. Here's how you can speed things up.

    McDonald’s Szechuan Sauce Will Wreak Havoc, and Other Food News This Week
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    McDonald’s Szechuan Sauce Will Wreak Havoc, and Other Food News This Week

    The week’s top food stories, including a Chick-fil-A location that’s about to be in serious trouble.

    11 of the Best Cream Cheese Recipes

    11 of the Best Cream Cheese Recipes

    Buy bricks of cream cheese in bulk for making pasta, party food, and desserts.

    Keep These St. Patrick’s Day Foods Far Away From Your Pet
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    Keep These St. Patrick’s Day Foods Far Away From Your Pet

    Make sure they steer clear of the corned beef and cabbage.

    Eat Real Quinoa and Lentils, Not a Pile of Mush
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    Eat Real Quinoa and Lentils, Not a Pile of Mush

    Ina Pinkney, Chicago's Breakfast Queen, shares her favorite (and most delicious) online shopping finds.

    8 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes That Pair Well With Green Beer

    8 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes That Pair Well With Green Beer

    Enjoy a twist on corned beef and cabbage or learn to perfect a classic Irish potato dish.

    How Rice and Beans Can Help You Make Better Pie
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    How Rice and Beans Can Help You Make Better Pie

    Picture-perfect pie cannot be achieved without pie weights.

    You Deserve Better Salads Than You’re Eating
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    You Deserve Better Salads Than You’re Eating

    Eating boring salad is a lost opportunity. Here's how to make your meal more satisfying.

    This Is the Best Dairy Substitute for Your Morning Coffee
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    This Is the Best Dairy Substitute for Your Morning Coffee

    Ina Pinkney, Chicago's Breakfast Queen, shares her favorite online finds—never sponsored, always stupendous.

    For Perfect Pie, Listen to What Your Dough Tells You
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    For Perfect Pie, Listen to What Your Dough Tells You

    How to get your pie dough to the right consistency, every time.

    Hooters to the Rescue, Kendall Jenner's Tequila Woes, and Other Food News This Week
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    Hooters to the Rescue, Kendall Jenner's Tequila Woes, and Other Food News This Week

    The week's top food stories, including an unlikely Netflix movie.

    If You're Not Cooking With Giardiniera Oil, You're Missing Out
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    If You're Not Cooking With Giardiniera Oil, You're Missing Out

    Don't throw away the oil at the bottom of the jar! Instead, use it to make other dishes pop.

    How to Avoid the Dreaded Soggy Bottom on Your Pie Crust
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    How to Avoid the Dreaded Soggy Bottom on Your Pie Crust

    We walk you through the process of blind baking a crust.