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Ground beef is a versatile ingredient in a number of dishes spanning across a wide variety of cuisines. Typically cheaper than whole cuts of meat, ground beef is easy to…

Surprise! The only difference between a cured and an uncured hot dog is the curing process. As writer Jess Kapadia explains in Food Republic’s guide to charcuterie terms you need to know, curing is…

As much as summertime dials down most folks’ desire to turn on the oven, it doesn’t do much to slake a sweet tooth, even as homemade baked goods have to…

A 2017 study from the Journal of Food and Chemical Toxicology determined that up to 400 mg of caffeine per day was safe for most people. For many of us,…

Have you ever seen a tomahawk steak and thought it looked familiar? That’s because the meat itself is quite a common cut: the ribeye. Butchered from the rib section of…

From a glass of bubbles to an ice-cold lemonade, refreshing beverages are a mandatory inclusion in any summertime survival list. But have you ever thought about what makes a drink “refreshing?”…

There are few duos as classic and complementary as tomatoes and basil. Living proof of the phrase “what grows together goes together,” these monarchs of summer-produce royalty are so commonly…

Corned beef (which differs from salt beef) is tender, flavorful, and salty, thanks to an intense days-long curing process. While you can pick up corned beef at the supermarket, you…

If you have ever pulled a pan of baked chicken out of the oven only to find it slightly sad and dry, here’s a game-changing solution you didn’t see coming:…

Argentine beef has garnered international acclaim for its high-quality flavor and irresistibly tender texture. Revered at steakhouses, Michelin-starred restaurants and backyard barbecues alike, the South American nation’s beef isn’t just…