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Pork Smackdown: Pancetta vs. Prosciutto vs. Bacon

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You could call pancetta Italian bacon, but it's so much more than that. Think of it as bacon maxed out. So how do you use it? And how does it differ from prosciutto?

What's So Delightful About Turkish Delight?

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A favorite treat in British children's stories of the past, Turkish delight might be an unfamiliar taste to American readers. So, what is it like and how do you make it?

Lychee Is an Underrated — but Seriously Sweet — Fruit

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You might have seen lychees at an international farmers market and not known they were lychees. The dark red fruit looks a bit like raspberries and are packed with sugar.

Vegemite Is the Curious Comfort Food From Down Under

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Men at Work sang about the stuff in their 1981 hit 'Down Under.' But what is this thick, black spread anyway?

What's Inside Worcestershire Sauce, and How Do You Pronounce It?

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This 180-year-old sauce can be used to add zing to just about any dish. But what's in it? And why is it so effective? And, most of all, how do you pronounce it anyway?

How to Tell If Eggs Are Bad

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Eggs might just be nature's perfect food. But they don't last forever. Do you know how to tell if eggs are bad?

Paprika Is Way More Than Just Deviled Egg Dust

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Paprika comes from the Capsicum annuum variety of red peppers, and can range in flavor from very hot to sweet.

Shallots Are Onions' Cute Little Cousins

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Belonging to the same family as onions, leeks, scallions and garlic, shallots look like small, elongated onions but with a sweeter, milder flavor.

The McRib Is Back at McDonald's for the 'Last' Time

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Say it ain't so. The cult-favorite McRib is back for the last time. Or this is just more of the "McPlan" that's worked so well for decades?

Tiny Capers Pack a Big, Flavorful Punch

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Capers are actually the flower buds of the caper bush. So where does all that flavor come from?