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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?

The Scoville Scale: How Hot Is That Pepper?

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Is that pepper too hot to handle? See where it falls on the Scoville scale.

Heart of Palm Is Totally Delicious, Underrated and Much Better Fresh

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Heart of palm, with a similar taste and texture to artichoke heart, is a staple in Central and South America and a healthy addition to any menu.

Pimento Cheese: The Southern Staple With Northern Roots

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You probably equate pimento cheese with the South. But it actually got its start in the North. We'll tell you all about that, and how to make it.

Everything Really Does Taste Like Chicken, Including This Mushroom

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The Chicken of the Woods mushroom is jam-packed with protein and easy to spot with its bright orange color and ruffled edges.

Could Breadfruit Be the Next Superfood?

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Breadfruit is a staple fruit that grows in the tropics has the potential to provide food security to millions. So what exactly is it and who's eating it?

Irish Supreme Court Says Subway's Bread, Well, Isn't

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If Subway's bread is legally not bread, then what in the heck is it?

Why Air Fryers Are the Hottest Must-have Small Appliance

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You don't have to fry your food when you can get the same crispy results with hot air.