They say Paris is always a good idea, but we're here to tell you that a vacation in Italy is, too — especially if you're all about the food. And sure, there are plenty of sites to explore across the country, including its oldest city (where you can unleash your inner history geek) and the so-called forgotten region packed with beautiful beaches, but Italy is a culinary playground, and you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you don't dive in. The country prides itself on having some of the most exquisite food in the world, with each region having something unique to offer. Even travel guru Rick Steves couldn't resist — so much so that he'd penned an entire book dedicated to Italian cuisine. But a word to the wise: avoid dining in restaurants situated in "high-rent" areas — unless you're into overpriced, touristy grub.

Rick Steves' Genius 'Rent' Rule For Finding Authentic Places To Eat In Italy

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Whether frozen pizza if your meal of choice or you’re simply trying to make it to payday, this freezer aisle […]

These 7 Frozen Pizza Brands Are Actually Pretty Tasty

There’s incredible pasta, and there’s OK pasta. Even an objectively bland pasta is tasty in my eyes (er... belly). The most memorable pasta my taste buds regularly yearn for was served inside a Parmigiano Reggiano rind in Florence, Italy. And one of my favorite dinners, when I’m feeling run-down, is a slightly grown-up version of the beloved butter noodles of my childhood—add Parm and freshly cracked pepper, please!

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At Eater, we’re all about cooking and trying new recipes, but sometimes you don’t feel like turning on the stove, chopping, or doing dishes. That’s where frozen pizza comes in. As a form, it’s come so far: These days, there are even gourmet pies imported from Italy, a far cry from the cardboard-like versions that once dominated the frozen food aisle. There’s a version for everyone — vegetarian-friendly, gluten-free, meat lovers. Here are some of our go-to’s for when cooking is the last thing you want to do.

The Best Frozen Pizzas, According to Eater Staff

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America's culinary landscape is as diverse as its geography, with each state boasting iconic dishes reflecting local culture, history, and ingredients. From coast to coast, the country's gastronomic offerings are a testament to its rich and varied heritage. Here's a look at some of the best foods by state.

Favorite foods of America. What does Louisiana say is the best?

Few symbols are as widely recognizable as the golden arches, and few foods as universally beloved as the McDonald's french fry. Many have come for the crown, but none has succeeded in unseating the reigning champ. Salty, hot, and crisp...It's practically impossible to eat just one. People around the world love McDonald's fries, and part of what they love is how thin and crispy they are. But the thinner a french fry is, the harder it will be to reheat without overcooking, and many have struggled to recreate that first fry texture. A large potato wedge can go back in the oven and still have a soft fluffy center, but skinny fries have a narrow reheat window before they're more like tough chips, or just plain hard and burnt.

How To Reheat McDonald's Fries For First-Fry Flavor

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I took my standard weekly shopping list to Trader Joe's and Walmart to see which grocery chain had the best variety, deals, and experience.

I took the same grocery list to Trader Joe's and Walmart. My money went way further at the bigger chain, and I found cool stuff.

No matter how much you love American food, it’s hard to deny that Brits are (also) masters of culinary creations. From traditional meat pies to newer inventions, like Monster Munch, the United Kingdom is full of food-based treasures that Americans are missing out on. These 25 foods barely skim...

25 British Foods Americans Are Missing Out On

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He's got the shopping, breading, frying and taco-building tips you need to make great fish tacos in your kitchen.

My Chef-Husband Taught Me How to Make Crispy Fish Tacos at Home and All They're Missing is an Ocean View

It only takes a couple of hours, give or take, for a deli-fresh rotisserie chicken to go from under-the-warming-lamp hot to icebox frigid. How long it takes for it to go from cold to spoiled is an entirely different question. Although stashing your leftover bird in the fridge does slow down the bacteria colony that's trying to set up shop in your chillbox, it doesn't completely prevent it from becoming tomorrow's science experiment. After your rotisserie chicken goes in the fridge, you have three or four days to eat it before time's up.

Here's How Long Rotisserie Chicken Lasts In The Fridge

Canned soup is a major time saver when you want a quick and comforting meal. Just open the can, heat it up, and you have yourself a homey lunch or dinner in just minutes. Plus, there are tons of foods that can be upgraded with canned soup, from potatoes to chicken, and mac and cheese. With so many canned soups on the market, how do you choose the best possible soups to stock your pantry with?

The Best And Worst Canned Soups To Buy At The Grocery Store

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Did you know that Albany was not New York's first capital? In 1777, a little place called Kingston received the privilege of being named the state's capital. The city's origins go back even further to 1652 when it was settled by Dutch people looking for a new life. If you're looking for history in New York state, Kingston is your place.

New York's First Capital Is An Underrated Riverside City Full Of Award-Winning Eateries

Pizza is easily one of the reigning champs of leftovers since forever; easy to grab the next day and enjoy cold straight out of the fridge (as some may prefer), or popped in the microwave to get warmed back up. But for those who argue that warm is better and routinely gravitate toward the microwave as their method of choice, there's a better way — and it's sitting right on your countertop.

Reheat Pizza In The Air Fryer With This Simple Tip For Crispier Crust

For many Americans, regardless of background, Mexican food is comfort food –- a basket of warm tortilla chips and salsa feels as familiar and welcoming as a childhood dinner prepared by Mom. And while we love going to our favorite Mexican restaurants when a craving for carnitas or chiles rellenos or birria hits, the idea of trying to replicate our favorite dishes at home can be intimidating -– what secret ingredients do our favorite restaurants use to make their food so tasty, and how should they be used? No wonder so many of us limit our home-cooked Mexican dinners to boxed taco kits and the occasional bowl of queso.

The 14 Ingredients You Need For Really Good Mexican Food, According To Chefs

It's crisp, cool, refreshing—and oh-so-trendy.

The Viral Recipe That Has Us Rushing to the Store to Buy Cucumbers

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

My family is from the Greek island of Ikaria, a Blue Zone renowned for the longevity of its inhabitants. To us, garlic has long been more than "just" an ingredient. Garlic is one of the defining components of the Mediterranean diet. I use it every day at almost every meal when I cook for myself or my family. During the weeks I run my cooking classes on the island, we use so much of it that one of my kitchen assistants takes half a dozen or so heads of garlic home with her each night to peel and store in water for the following day.

On the Greek island of longevity, where people often live to 100, we swear by this ingredient: 'I use it every day'

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This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

If you're laboring over a package of fresh chicken, wondering if you should wash it or not, the science is pretty clear. While raw chicken can cause food-borne illness, particularly cold E coli if consumed without cooking thoroughly, washing chicken before cooking won't make it any safer. The USDA suggests that the opposite is true and that washing your chicken could increase the risk of foodborne illness via cross-contamination.

Should You Rinse Chicken Before Cooking It?

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Here's Why You Might Not Want To Order Pepperoni Pizza While In Italy

A properly planned vacation to Italy gives you the perfect excuse to stuff yourself full of authentic Italian dishes, including pizza. You're in the birthplace of...

Here's Why You Might Not Want To Order Pepperoni Pizza While In Italy

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