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Tamales are one of the great pillars of Mexican cuisine, but one that Americans have always seemed a bit behind the curve on. For decades, most of us only knew canned tamales, but they've mostly gone the way of canned foods no one eats anymore. With the number of Mexican restaurants in the United States growing rapidly, more people are experiencing authentic Mexican cuisine, and there's a lot to explore. Per the Los Angeles Times, there are over 500 varieties of tamales in Mexican cuisine alone.

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If you've ever been shopping for a steak, chances are you've seen different terms or grades used to describe the quality of the meat: Prime, select, and choice are the top ones you'll encounter in settings like supermarkets. These grades are determined by the USDA, and there's eight in total, but the other five are less common. Not all beef is graded — it's a voluntary service that producers have to pay for.

The Top Beef Grades And What They Really Mean

I don't know about you, but I am always guilty of over-ordering Chinese food. When fried rice and lo mein are involved, my eyes are almost always bigger than my stomach. Years of experience handling copious quantities of Chinese food leftovers, coupled with years of experience as a professional chef, makes me a uniquely qualified "expert leftover reheater." (Come to think of it, I should probably add that qualification to my LinkedIn profile). I always strive for recreating that first-bite flavor when it comes to reviving my leftovers.

How To Reheat Chinese Food For First-Bite Flavor

According to Nathan Myhrvold, founder of Modernist Cuisine, "The ultimate goal of proofing is to increase the volume of a shaped piece of dough through the production of carbon dioxide and ethanol." And it's these shaped pieces of dough that eventually morph into the rolls and loaves of homemade bread that you crave. This is often a slow process, but you can make the proofing step go faster if you embrace one of two proofing hacks — though one bread-proofing cheat is spendier than the other.

One Cheap And One Expensive Way To Proof Bread Faster

Americans have come a long way when it comes to tamales. Not too long ago, most people in the U.S. would have only known tamales from a can, if they'd even heard of them at all. Thankfully, we've now left those behind with the lot of once-popular canned foods no one eats anymore, and now that Mexican restaurants makes up 10% of U.S. restaurants, more Americans than ever before are experiencing tamales as they should be. But the world of tamales is vast and varied. It is less of a dish and more of a broad category, like sandwiches, wherein all manner of ingredient combinations are possible, including some highly underrated options you need to try.

The Overlooked Tamale Variety Rick Martinez Wants You To Try

The United States has taken a lot of ideas from Ancient Rome. The authors of the Constitution famously based many of their best ideas on the framework of Rome's justice system and representative democracy, the legacy of Roman architecture can be seen in the pillars of the U.S. Capitol, and a great portion of our language can be traced to Ancient Rome. You probably learned all of that in school, but did you know that without the Romans, we wouldn't have McDonald's? That's right, the hamburger, arguably the most American of foods, is just another idea we stole from the Romans.

Here's How Ancient Romans Seasoned The World's First Hamburgers

Perhaps most well-known as the home of Everything But the Bagel Seasoning, Trader Joe's has a storied reputation as the retailer to frequent when looking for inexpensive 19-cent bananas, delicious carrot-ginger bisque, or ube ice cream. With its laid-back tiki-style culture, selection of high-quality grocery staples, and unique products unavailable anywhere else, it's no wonder Trader Joe's is something of a cultural phenomenon. However, the secret to the company's success lies not in complicated marketing schemes but in confidence in its own brand.

The Reason Trader Joe's Rarely Sells Name Brand Products

For cooks, salt is like air and water: It's absolutely essential, but since it's almost always around, we don't often give it much thought. Rare are the occasions when we shop for it intentionally (unless we come upon an especially pretty variety or eye-catching container), and even rarer are the occasions when we run out of it. And when that happens, we're caught flat footed: How could that have possibly happened?

Myths About Salt You Thought Were True

Statistics tell us that when beef features on the menu in an American home, there's a 60% chance it's ground beef. That's probably because minced cow meat is so much cheaper than whole cuts and many cooks love its versatility which allows for use in a wide range of recipes. So if you've stockpiled this beloved meat, you'll want to know how long you can keep it in the refrigerator before you're ready to prepare your burgers, meatballs, or savory pies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends no more than two days.

Here's How Long Ground Beef Is Safe In Your Fridge, Raw Or Cooked

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

If your toast is feeling a little uninspired, it's time to meet your new breakfast obsession: three-ingredient strawberry butter. This simple yet irresistible spread combines the richness of butter with the vibrant sweetness of fresh strawberries, creating a flavor that's nothing short of addictive. With just a few minutes and minimal effort, you'll have a luscious, berry-infused butter you can slather on toast — and plenty of other foods, too.

The 3-Ingredient Strawberry Butter Every Slice Of Toast Needs

It's no secret that Americans are big on pizza. A survey conducted by OnePoll in 2023 revealed that the average adult in the United States eats the cheesy food three times a month and is likely to indulge in around five slices when the opportunity avails itself, totaling up to 180 slices annually (via StudyFinds). And while there's some disagreement over the preferred place to buy pizza — a restaurant versus the grocery store's frozen foods aisle, for instance — the popularity of pizza chains is undeniable.

One Of America's Most Popular Pizza Chains Isn't A Restaurant At All

It's normally thought of as a summer crop, but regardless of the season, there's nothing quite like biting into a sweet, juicy ear of corn. Fresh corn is a very versatile ingredient and is delicious just sprinkled with a bit of salt and butter, or cut off the cob and tossed into something like this romaine and corn salad. One of the best ways to enjoy corn is to cook it over the grill until it gets a nice char. Like any simple dish, grilled corn tastes best when it's made with a fresh, undamaged ear of corn. It can be hard to pick out a good ear, since the corn's husk hides a lot of the vegetable's possible imperfections. But the fine threads sticking out of the corn, also known as corn silk, can give you a clue.

Follow The Silk Test To Buy The Best Corn For Grilling

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

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If you've got a keg of beer, it's safe to say you're serving a crowd. It's a wise investment for parties, as a keg can actually get you more beer per buck than bottles or cans. But even if you're hosting a large group, you're probably going to have some beer left over. Most kegs can hold between 40 and 124 pints of beer, which is certainly a lot to go through. A tapped keg won't match the shelf lives of bottled and canned beers, but on the other hand, it won't go flat as quickly as bottles and cans do once you open them. In fact, a single keg can last for months.

How Long Does A Keg Last Once It's Been Tapped?

Need a quick bite to eat for lunch? There are plenty of sandwich options from Panera that include fresh taste, balanced flavor, and filling ingredients. Striking a nice balance of efficiency and made-to-order customization, you can rely on Panera for a wide menu that is ideal for lunch — but which sandwiches should be a the top of your list and which are better to skip?

The Best (And Worst) Panera Sandwiches To Order In 2024, Ranked

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It's been ten years since the demise of beloved former and first and major child superstar turned U.S. Ambassador Shirley Temple. She died from pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on February 10, 2014. But she lived a remarkable and compelling life of both victory and loss. This is her story.

In Memory of Former Child Superstar Shirley Temple: 10 Years After Her Tragic Death

It's Thanksgiving day, and the aroma of various foods is spreading through the house. You can smell the rolls rising in the corner, the stuffing cooking in the microwave, the deviled eggs being prepared; above all else, you can smell the turkey baking in the oven. But what else is in the oven? Only the most delicious, delectable item for Thanksgiving — sweet potatoes. Of course, to make these, you just go to the store and grab some sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and marshmallows. If you're like me, you wouldn't think twice about what sweet potatoes to grab, right? Well, today, I (and maybe you) learned that there are hundreds of different sweet potatoes (and none of them are yams). Let's just focus on two types for now: "grocery store" and Japanese sweet potatoes.

American Vs Japanese Sweet Potatoes: What's The Difference?

On August 21, 2024, Unilever U.S. put forth an allergen-related recall for approximately 137,000 cases of single-serve Popsicle products, in particular, the Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection Pops. The FDA posted an announcement the same day, but has since added a classification to the recall and increased its scope, further elevating its seriousness. As of September 4, the FDA's updated notice lists that a total of 146,000 cases are impacted — and that the issue is now a Class 1 recall.

FDA Classifies Popsicle Recall As Highest Risk Level — Here's What To Know

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Cats are often considered mysterious and independent creatures, leading many to believe that they are aloof or even indifferent. However, cats communicate in a variety of ways, and understanding their unique language can deepen the bond between you and your feline friend. By learning to interpret their signals, you can enhance your relationship and become a more empathetic cat owner.

Ways to Speak Cat and Deepen Your Bond

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The Best Way To Fire Up Onions On The Grill

Onions are used in a wide range of cuisines worldwide. Whether you saute, fry, roast, or caramelize them, these mighty alliums have a way of elevating...

The Best Way To Fire Up Onions On The Grill

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