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Make Cornbread In Your Waffle Maker For Absurdly Crispy Edges

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Make Cornbread In Your Waffle Maker For Absurdly Crispy Edges

Using a waffle maker to cook your cornbread mix yields versatile waffles that are soft and fluffy on the outside, with perfectly crispy edges.

By Arianna Endicott

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Store Ginger In The Freezer To Keep Wrinkles At Bay

By Caryl Espinoza Jaen

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The Toasty Flour Your Banana Bread Needs

By Annie Epstein

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Bloody Mary Mix Is An Easy Shortcut For Exceptional Meatloaf

By Louise Rhind-Tutt

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The Vanilla Hack To Upgrade Whiskey Right In The Bottle

By Louise Rhind-Tutt

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    Store Ginger In The Freezer To Keep Wrinkles At Bay

    Wrinkly ginger is a sorry sight, and if you never manage to use it up in time, freezing this root and using it directly from frozen couldn't be easier.

    By Caryl Espinoza Jaen

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    The Toasty Flour Your Banana Bread Needs

    If you want to amp up your banana bread, you may want to swap out traditional flour for an ancient grain, einkorn. It's toasty, malty, and delicious.

    By Annie Epstein

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    The Salad Bar Carla Hall Always Has In Her Fridge

    Have you ever wondered what celebrity chefs keep in their fridge? Carla Hall revealed that she always has a salad bar ready to go, among other things, in hers.

    By Audrey Enjoli

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    How To Buy Olive Garden's Cheese Graters For Your Table

    Yes, the rumors are true. Olive Garden will sell you one of their famous cheese graters, so you can stir up a storm of Parmesan in your home!

    By Arianna Endicott

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    Why Chipotle Will Probably Never Sell Breakfast Burritos

    It would make sense for Chipotle to offer breakfast burritos on its popular Tex-Mex menu, but there's one big reason why it probably won't happen any time soon.

    By Arianna Endicott

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    How To Pick The Best Coffee Bags For Lasting Freshness

    There are plenty of ways to ensure your morning cup of joe tastes as fresh as possible, and picking the best bag when you shop is your first step.

    By Sarah Mohamed

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    How Long Your Favorite Liquors Last After Opening The Bottle

    From wines and spirits to hard cider and kombucha, see how long your favorite alcoholic beverage will last, as well as tips for keeping it as fresh as possible.

    By Brian Good

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    How Long Does Unopened Canned Beer Take To Expire?

    Beer does in fact have a shelf-life, but how long does it take unopened cans to expire and is there anything you can do to extend the time to drink them?

    By Annie Epstein

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    13 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Baking A Cake (And How To Avoid Them)

    If you can't seem to nail the perfect cake, you might be making one of these common and potentially dessert-ruining mistakes with your sweet bake.

    By Suzannah Kolbeck

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    How To Order A Babyccino At Starbucks

    If your kids often feel bored or left out when you have to swing by your local Starbucks, order them a babyccino, a cute, simple, and kid-friendly drink.

    By Erica Martinez

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    The Unexpected Kitchen Tool To Perfectly Mash Avocados

    Using a fork to mash avocados can take forever and give you a cramp in your wrist, so grab this common kitchen tool instead for the perfect mash in seconds.

    By Hannah Beach

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    Baking Ingredients That Are Totally Different In Britain Vs America

    Common baking ingredients in America can look a little different in Britain -- here's what you need to know about the differences in flour, eggs, and more.

    By Elaine Todd

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    How To Improve Store-Bought Frosting With Just Butter

    Baking from scratch is delicious, but boy, it can take time. Store-bought frosting makes life simpler, and you can improve its taste so easily with one thing.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt

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    Giada De Laurentiis' Knife Tip To Easily Chop Chocolate Bars

    Eating chocolate? That's easy. Chopping chocolate? Less so. That is, it's a pain unless you're using Giada De Laurentiis' trick. It just takes a knife swap.

    By Annie Epstein

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    Guy Fieri's Go-To Base For Actually Satisfying Veggie Burgers

    If your veggie burgers turn to mush when you cook them, take a tip from Flavortown master Guy Fieri and use this base for the most satisfying results.

    By Sarah Mohamed

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    Here's How Long You Can Use Buttermilk After Opening

    Buttermilk is so versatile that you might not have trouble using it up, but once you open it, you ought to know when it goes bad and how to tell it's spoiled.

    By Khyati Dand

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    The 3 US States That Still Don't Have A Costco

    As of 2023, there were almost 600 Costco locations in the United States - but Rhode Island, West Virginia, and Wyoming still don't have one.

    By Chris Sands

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    Why Does Spinach Shrink So Much When It's Cooked?

    If you hate when spinach shrinks while cooking, learn why it happens and what you can do to at least prevent it from being soggy in addition to shrunken.

    By Louise Rhind-Tutt

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    Why You Should Avoid Cutting Avocados With Metal Knives

    Avocados are a very sensitive fruit, so your choice of kitchen tool is important when prepping them to eat. Here's why you should avoid metal knives.

    By Hannah Beach

  • Food

    The Whimsical Origins Of Snickerdoodle Cookies

    Some people believe snickerdoodles to be of German origin, but the simple, delicious cookies were actually likely first created in New England.

    By Erica Martinez

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    What Is A Breve Coffee And How Is It Not A Latte?

    If you've heard of breve coffee and wondered how it's different from a latte, the answer is: not very! After all, breve just means half and half.

    By L Valeriote

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    When And How To Feed Your Sourdough Starter

    If you want to keep your starter healthy and ready for dough making, you absolutely need to feed it regularly -- and the right amount. Here's how.

    By Emily Voss

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    The Best Place In Your Freezer To Store Ice Cream

    Storing ice cream where you can easily reach it seems convenient, but neglecting to store it in the best spot can lead to disappointing changes down the line.

    By Hannah Beach

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    Bobby Flay's Answer To The Charcoal Vs Gas Grill Debate

    Charcoal or gas grills - it's the never-ending debate. But if you want an expert chef's opinion, Bobby Flay has a take on the matter, always choosing this one.

    By Arianna Endicott

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    Cooking Spray Is Key To Preventing Sticky Measuring Spoons

    The easiest way to prevent sticky ingredients from adhering to your utensils is by applying cooking spray to the surface of your measuring tools.

    By Hannah Beach

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    The Oldest Steakhouses In America

    If you're a huge steak fan, chances are you might have dined at one of these famous restaurants. Let's bring you some of the oldest steakhouses in America.

    By Stephanie Mee

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    Boost Your Snack Game With Stuffed Crust Tortilla Pizza

    Craving pizza and can't wait 20 minutes for one to cook up in the oven? Try making a stuffed crust tortilla pizza in your air fryer using minimal ingredients.

    By Sharon Rose

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    How To Tell Pepitas And Pumpkin Seeds Apart

    Edible pumpkin seeds are often called pepitas, but pepitas are actually a more specific term for a type of pumpkin seed with a different taste and texture.

    By L Valeriote

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    The Part Of Puff Pastry Dough You Should Never Roll Out

    Puff pastry, whether homemade or store bought, is incredibly finicky to work with. For the best results, never ever roll out your puff pastry along the edges.

    By Jakob Eiseman

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Food Republic | Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips (2024)

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How to cook restaurant quality food at home? ›

HOW TO MAKE RESTAURANT-QUALITY FOOD AT HOME
  1. Add chef-level fragrance to home-made food with quality oil and salt.
  2. Buy the best knives you can afford to chop like a chef at home.
  3. Use fresh herbs to add flavour to any dish.
  4. Revive old spices by frying them quickly.
  5. Organize Your Kitchen.
  6. It's okay to experiment.
Oct 1, 2020

What do you call a person who cooks food in a hotel? ›

A chef or cook plans, prepares and cooks food by using a variety of cooking techniques. A chef usually works in a hotel or a restaurant.

What do you call someone who prepares food? ›

To simply answer this question, a chef is an individual who is trained to understand flavors, cooking techniques, create recipes from scratch with fresh ingredients, and have a high level of responsibility within a kitchen. A cook is an individual who follows established recipes to prepare food.

Who is the founder of Food Republic? ›

Founded in 2010 by chef Marcus Samuelsson and the Samuelsson Group and launched in April 2011, Food Republic has deep roots in the restaurant scene.

How do you make home cooking taste like a restaurant? ›

Here are some low-cost tips to elevate your home-cooked meals: Fresh Herbs and Citrus Zest:Add fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or basil to bring brightness and flavor. Grate citrus zest (lemon, lime, or orange) over dishes for a burst of freshness.

Why does restaurant food taste better than home cooking? ›

One of these factors is the ingredients and equipment. Lack of ingredients or the special type of kitchen equipment can affect the taste of food. As the restaurant has access to all these, home cooking is at a loss here. Time preparation is another factor.

What is it called when a restaurant cooks in front of you? ›

Teppanyaki grills are found in many Japanese restaurants as long, flat grills around which guests are seated. The chefs grill the food that is ordered in front of the guests, wowing them with their culinary talents and excellent knife skills.

What do you call a chef that cooks in front of you? ›

A teppanyaki chef is more than a cook who's mastered the teppanyaki style of cuisine. Being a successful teppanyaki chef requires equal parts performance and culinary mastership.

What do you call a person who cooks very well? ›

The correct option is A chef. A chef is a trained professional cook who is skilled in all aspects of food preparation, often focusing on a particular cuisine.

What is a female cook called? ›

Answer: A cook is a gender-neutral word which describes the person who is an expert in cooking, culinary skills and expertise in culinary arts. The term “cook” is used in tandem with genders not distinguishing masculine from feminine. But both of them- male and female “cook”- are also described using the word “chef”.

What is a female chef called? ›

A chef is a chef, there is no female word for it.

What do you call a woman who cooks? ›

The title of a female chef is chef.

Is Food Republic reliable? ›

We source responsibly with robust supplier approval processes and put food safety first with our AA rated BRC accreditation, and our temperature-controlled fleet of vehicles.

Which company owns Chicken Republic? ›

Chicken Republic is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. The company is a subsidiary of Food Concepts Plc, a Nigerian food based company. The company is arguably Nigeria's largest chicken restaurant chain with over 40 outlets in Lagos and over 190 outlets nationwide.

Who is the owner of Chicken Republic Fast Food? ›

Chicken Republic is proudly owned by Food Concepts Plc. As such, we adhere to excellent corporate governance and sustainability practices. The Chicken Republic brand complies with SEC regulations, committed to by the Food Concepts Group.

How do you cook like a 5 star restaurant? ›

TIPS TO COOK LIKE A MICHELIN STARRED CHEF
  1. 1 Mise en place. This French culinary phrase refers to carefully preparing all your ingredients before starting to cook. ...
  2. 2 Nothing goes to waste. ...
  3. 3 Know your seasonings. ...
  4. 4 Invest in proper kitchenware. ...
  5. 5 Taste everything.
Jun 2, 2020

What makes a dish restaurant quality? ›

We first discover a dish with our eyes. The dish must be harmonious and balanced; its colours, shape, presentation or originality must be eye-catching. It must arouse our curiosity and make us really want to taste it, regardless of the technique or culinary style used (classic, new-style or evolutionary).

How do you make high quality food? ›

First and foremost, consider quality in everything you buy. The fresher and less traveled your produce, meat and fish are, the better flavor you'll get, and the more nutritional value they'll retain. This goes for everything, not just produce. Think about your vinegars, oils, herbs and spices as well.

How do restaurants make food so good? ›

Chefs season at every step of the cooking process

For restaurant chefs, this means seasoning at every step and tasting as they go to ensure each component tastes great. Salt can help coax the natural flavor out of ingredients like vegetables and meat, while herbs and spices infuse them with additional flavors.

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