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  • Top view of three slices of garlic bread with garlic butter, parsley, garlic cloves, salt, and seasonings all on a wooden table and cutting board.

    Is Garlic Powder Or Salt Better For Your Homemade Garlic Bread?

    Savory, flavorful, warm, crusty garlic bread is a treat everyone loves. But it may not turn out delicious if you use the wrong garlic seasoning.

    By Shaun Melady 7 months ago Read More
  • A girl about to bite down on a crispy fried piece of chicken

    6 Alternatives To Panko You Can Use On Fried Chicken

    Panko breadcrumbs are an easy way to get a crisp, satisfying coating on your fried chicken, but if you don't have any on hand, there are plenty of alternatives.

    By Shantella Huddleston 7 months ago Read More
  • Person holding a cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato

    What's The Absolute Best Cheese For A Burger?

    If you heard that American cheese was the best choice for your cheeseburger, think again. This cheese melts just as well and packs in more flavor.

    By Jack Rose 7 months ago Read More
  • A steak sits on a wooden cutting board with herbs, cherry tomatoes, and a piece of steak sliced away from the whole

    The Pantry Ingredient You Need To Break Out For Tender Steaks

    If you're looking for an efficient (and inexpensive) way to tenderize your steak, you probably have exactly what you need already lurking in your pantry.

    By Cami Cox 7 months ago Read More
  • Colorful breakfast dishes with a frothy cappuccino

    14 Tasty Ingredients To Take Your Vegan Breakfast From Meh To Marvelous

    Being vegan doesn't have to be hard. These are some tasty ingredients you can try to take your vegan breakfast to the next level and start the day right.

    By Emily M Alexander 7 months ago Read More
  • Closeup of a cheeseburger with a sesame seed bun, pickles, tomato, cheese, a thick patty, and lettuce

    How To Properly Layer A Hamburger

    To get the inside track on how to properly layer a hamburger, Food Republic spoke with Troy Guard, owner and executive chef of TAG Restaurant Group.

    By Cami Cox 7 months ago Read More
  • Barbecue sauce in a small bowl with a brush resting on top of it.

    The Spicy Korean Upgrade You Need For Your Barbecue Sauce

    If you want to give your homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce a delicious spicy kick, all you need is a little bit of gochujang to do it.

    By Jennifer Waldera 7 months ago Read More
  • Cheese ball surrounded by an assortment of crackers on a white plate.

    How To Elevate Cheese Balls With A Bold, Beefy Flavor

    Looking for the perfect spread for your next party? Try adding beef to the exterior of your cheese ball for a salty, briny chew that elevates this classic dip.

    By Shaun Melady 7 months ago Read More
  • Cooked burger patties on a cutting board next to herbs and garlic

    Transform Leftover Burger Patties Into Delicious New Meals With These Clever Ideas

    Burger meat is actually one of the most versatile proteins in your fridge, and can be the key ingredient in some pretty great leftover meals.

    By Katie Moore 7 months ago Read More
  • Slices of steak on a wooden cutting board with a boat of wine sauce

    When Making A Wine Sauce For Steak, Don't Be Cheap

    You don't need to use your most expensive wine to make a delicious wine sauce for steak, but you shouldn't use an extremely cheap one either.

    By Cara J Suppa 7 months ago Read More
  • Bavette steak is sliced on a wooden cutting board topped with fresh greens and surrounded by charred peppers, green salsa, and sliced limes

    Bavette Steak Too Expensive? Try This Cheaper Alternative Instead

    Bavette steak, the French term for flap steak, is a tender cut near the sirloin, but it can be pricey. What's the best affordable dupe? We asked an expert.

    By Cara J Suppa 7 months ago Read More
  • hands holding jar of jam in grocery store

    The Sweet Pantry Staple You Should Use As A Chicken Glaze

    In a jam and realizing you don't have the ingredients for your favorite chicken glaze? Consider trying this sweet pantry staple as a chicken glaze instead.

    By Sadie Stringer 7 months ago Read More
  • bowl of egg salad

    Polish Egg Salad Is For Cream Cheese Lovers

    What's better than soft, spreadable egg salad? Why, egg salad that features delicious, sumptuous cream cheese, of course! Here's how to make this Polish salad.

    By Bobby Huen 7 months ago Read More
  • A cook spoons béchamel sauce onto a white lasagna next to herbs and uncooked pasta

    The Often Overlooked Step For An Ultra-Smooth Homemade Béchamel Sauce

    Béchamel is a mild, creamy sauce that's the base of so many wonderful dishes (and other sauces), but getting it silky smooth can sometimes be tricky.

    By Eli Cohen 7 months ago Read More
  • plate of Salisbury steak with gravy and broccoli

    What's The Best Cut Of Meat To Use For Salisbury Steak?

    Despite its name, Salisbury steak is made with ground beef -- but what type of ground beef is the best? Turns out, it comes down to the ratio.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 7 months ago Read More
  • Malaysian fried chicken pieces on a plate

    What Makes Malaysian Fried Chicken So Good?

    Food Republic reached out to Dennis Littley, chef and recipe expert at Ask Chef Dennis, for the inside scoop on what makes Malaysian fried chicken so good.

    By Danielle Esposito 7 months ago Read More
  • chef slicing steak

    Picanha Vs Tri-Tip Steak: What's The Difference? (& Which One Is Cheaper?)

    Picanha and tri-tip are known as relatively affordable cuts of steak, but which one is more affordable? Are there any major differences between them?

    By Sadie Stringer 7 months ago Read More
  • chef whisking sauce in pan over low heat

    What Exactly Is A Split Sauce And How Do You Fix It?

    Making a sauce at home ensures your meal is as tasty as possible, but what do you do when the sauce breaks? How do you avoid splitting in the first place?

    By Katie Moore 7 months ago Read More
  • steak tartare on a black slab with toast, capers, diced red onions, topped with a quail egg

    How To Elevate Your Steak Tartare With Major Flavor (The Lebanese Way)

    Steak tartare is eaten across the globe in different fashions. If you want to elevate your home presentation, consider this Levantine preparation instead.

    By Sadie Stringer 7 months ago Read More
  • Closeup of Food Network star Bobby Flay

    How To Achieve Perfect Crispy Rice Like Bobby Flay

    Making crispy rice at home may feel like a headache, but that's where culinary superstar Bobby Flay comes in. His method couldn't be any easier.

    By Cami Cox 7 months ago Read More
  • Bruschetta on bread slices and in a bowl

    Add An Extra Flavor Profile To Your Bruschetta With One Sweet Ingredient

    Balancing sweet and savory flavors can be challenging, but this one surprising ingredient adds both sweetness and flavor to your bruschetta.

    By M Lavelle 7 months ago Read More
  • A plate of penne alla vodka garnished with basil and hand-torn mozzarella

    Forget Vodka Sauce — Swap In Tequila For An Elevated Take On Your Pasta Dish

    You go to reach for the vodka for your penne alla vodka only to find yourself short on that particular spirit. What's your next move? Use this instead.

    By Simone Paget 7 months ago Read More
  • Hands rubbing seasoning on a raw steak in the kitchen

    What Happens If You Over-Season Your Steak And How To Fix It

    Gabriel Laredo from Meat N' Bone shared tips with Food Republic on how to avoid over-seasoning a steak, and what to do if it happens anyway.

    By Alba Caraceni 7 months ago Read More
  • Two smoothies, one oatmeal and one berry, sit side by side on a table

    Is Greek Yogurt Or Protein Powder A Better Option For Your Breakfast Smoothie?

    One of the best ways to make your smoothie breakfast-worthy is to add protein, but is it better to add Greek yogurt or your favorite protein powder?

    By Cami Cox 7 months ago Read More
  • Plate of pierogi with parsley and sour cream.

    4 Delicious Ways To Upgrade Frozen Pierogies

    Frozen pierogies, or pierogi in Polish, are a great staple to have on hand but could stand to be dressed up in one of these four delicious ways.

    By Lili Kim 7 months ago Read More
  • A plate of crispy fried chicken

    The Canned Ingredient You Need For Extra Crispy Fried Chicken

    When making fried chicken, for extra crispy results, it may surprise you to learn but the secret to extreme crunch is a can of cream of chicken soup.

    By Simone Paget 7 months ago Read More
  • battered fish tacos with red cabbage and mango salsa on wooden board

    The Sauce You Should Be Using With Your Fish Tacos

    Fish tacos seem almost incomplete without a light drizzle of sauce, but what kind of sauce is best for these delightful morsels? Turns out: a classic.

    By Sadie Stringer 7 months ago Read More
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