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  • Boston baked beans in a crock, cooked outside on an open fire, next to a kettle of coffee

    Boston Baked Beans' Key Ingredient Makes Them So Rich, Sweet, And Delicious

    Boston Baked Beans are a classic for a reason; they're distinct from other types of baked beans and have a subtly smoky taste that comes from a key ingredient.

    By M Lavelle 2 days ago Read More
  • Beer glass pint filled to the top on a bar

    The Once-Popular Miller Beer You Never See Anymore (Known For Its Mascot)

    There used to be a Miller-made beer that many have forgotten about, and the brew's controversial mascot is quite memorable for a couple of reasons.

    By Paige Novak-Goberville 3 days ago Read More
  • Person scooping margarine from a tub

    The Old-School Law That Required All Margarine To Be Pink

    History is packed with all sorts of weird rules about food. But among the strangest was an 1891 ruling in New Hampshire requiring that margarine be dyed pink.

    By Jack Rose 3 days ago Read More
  • man cooking with grandma

    15 Vintage Dishes Your Grandparents Probably Made All The Time

    While some dishes have really stood the test of time, others have slowly disappeared. These are some vintage dishes your grandparents probably made.

    By Jessica Petty 4 days ago Read More
  • Woman making fresh pasta

    The Affordable Pasta Dish Once Eaten By Soviet-Era Soldiers

    If you want an affordable pasta dish that can be made in minutes and will more than feed a crowd (like an entire family), then look to Soviet Russia.

    By Jordyn Stone 4 days ago Read More
  • Various Domino's Pizza food items

    Whatever Happened To Domino's Pizza Mascot?

    Domino's once had a popular mascot that appeared in highly successful ad campaigns, but the character was discontinued following a tragic, real-world event.

    By Cami Cox 5 days ago Read More
  • Red Michelin star plaque on stone wall outside a restaurant

    Yes, Michelin Stars Are Connected To The Tire Brand. Here's How

    Earning a Michelin star is an esteemed culinary honor, so you might think it's just a coincidence that it shares its name with a tire company.

    By Alba Caraceni 5 days ago Read More
  • pictured McDonald's Happy Meal

    The Vintage Happy Meal Boxes McDonald's Customers Want To Make A Comeback Every Halloween

    The toys and prizes that have come along with Happy Meals are iconic in their own right, and one of their Halloween standbys has become a fan favorite.

    By Nikita Ephanov 5 days ago Read More
  • kids lining up for food in cafeteria

    The Affordable Meal That You Probably Ate As A Kid In The '90s

    If you were a kid in the 90s, then you most likely ate this affordable (and delicious) meal on the regular either at home or as a nostalgic school lunch.

    By Nikita Ephanov 6 days ago Read More
  • Frozen pizza on the baking sheet of an oven

    Frozen Pizza Gets A Flavor Boost With This Unexpected Fresh Fruit Topping

    If pineapple's status as a divisive pizza topping doesn't bother you, try topping your next frozen pie with prosciutto and this sweeter, creamier fruit.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 6 days ago Read More
  • plate pictured on wooden table at restaurant

    Why This Once-Popular Steak Dish Faded From Restaurant Menus

    Steak is a classic entree that can be reinvented countless ways, and one once-popular version of the meal might be seeing another resurgence now.

    By Nikita Ephanov 6 days ago Read More
  • Kids getting candy on Halloween

    The Vegetable People Think Has Supernatural Powers On Halloween

    Pumpkins have become synonymous with Halloween, but in years and decades past, another vegetable was thought to be a magical part of the holiday.

    By Cami Cox 7 days ago Read More
  • Retro '80s foods including Jell-O salad

    8 Recipes Popular In The '80s That Should Never Have Been Invented

    While there are many things from the 1980s to be nostalgic about, its culinary influences produced recipes that looked more like science experiments than meals.

    By Simone Paget 7 days ago Read More
  • A bowl of star shaped cereal with milk, a wooden spoon, and scattered pieces of cereal surrounding it

    Is Cereal Technically A Soup? Let's Explore The Debate

    Food traditions are constantly evolving, and the cereal-as-soup question has become a quirky test case for how we define what's in our bowls.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 8 days ago Read More
  • Someone holding a plate of pizza Margherita and taking a slice.

    9 Old-School Pizza Chains That Have Vanished

    Some pizza chains have stood the test of time, while others have struggled and eventually closed their doors. These old-school pizza chains have sadly vanished.

    By Sophie Morelli 8 days ago Read More
  • Pieces of fried chicken in a golden bucket with dipping sauces in small white cups in the background

    The Retro KFC Rival That Was Named After A Female Performer From Nashville

    KFC is the champion of fried chicken, but that doesn't mean it hasn't had its share of rivals. One chicken chain tried to do just that — here's what happened.

    By Alba Caraceni 9 days ago Read More
  • A woman looks over the menu in a restaurant

    This Old-School Beef Dish Is Disappearing From Diner Menus

    Diners are the perfect place to get some hearty, satisfying American dishes, but one classic beef recipe is becoming harder and harder to find.

    By Cami Cox 10 days ago Read More
  • A white crock of baked mac and cheese.

    A Cheesy History: How Mac And Cheese Was Invented

    It's an iconic dish, and you'll find a variation across time in many different cultures, but who actually invented macaroni and cheese? Well, it's complicated.

    By M Lavelle 10 days ago Read More
  • Women eating pasta in the '50s

    You Won't Be Able To Find This Vintage Pasta Dish In Restaurants Anymore

    Essentially a casserole, this vintage pasta dish involves a spaghetti and dairy mixture that's lightly flavored and baked into a solid shape.

    By Nikita Ephanov 10 days ago Read More
  • praline ice cream in a clear bowl surrounded by pecans

    Praline Ice Cream Vs Butter Pecan: Here's The Actual Difference

    Sure, praline and butter pecan ice creams may look similar at first glance, but there are some subtle differences between the two. Here are the deets.

    By Danielle Esposito 10 days ago Read More
  • An array of different cheeses laid out, including blues, bries, gouda, and cheddar

    This Rare Cheese Is Considered The Most Dangerous In The World

    You're probably not used to eating a dish that's still wriggling, but on the Italian island of Sardinia, there's a cheese that does just that.

    By M Lavelle 10 days ago Read More
  • Julia Child wearing a turquoise top in front of a floral background

    Julia Child's Iconic 2-Ingredient Potato Dish Is Not Mashed

    Although it consists of just two ingredients, even Julia Child found this French potato dish tricky to master. Here are some ways to make cooking it easier.

    By Alba Caraceni 11 days ago Read More
  • pictured classic BBQ platter

    The Florida BBQ Joint Where You Can Order A 'Bucket' Of BBQ

    In Florida, there is a BBQ joint that has become renowned for its menu options. Specifically, you can order a bucket of your favorite barbecued food.

    By Nikita Ephanov 12 days ago Read More
  • Woman cooking in a 1920s kitchen

    The Vintage Kitchen Tool That Was Designed For A Very Specific Depression-Era 'Chicken' Dish

    Chicken was hard to come by during the Great Depression, but this handy gadget made poultry-less diners feel like they were chowing down on crispy drumsticks.

    By Jordyn Stone 12 days ago Read More
  • People walking around at DisneyLand

    The Iconic Chip That Was First Served At Disneyland

    You might be surprised by which popular chip brand was born at Disneyland when a park restaurant decided to reduce its food waste with a little innovation.

    By Creshonda A. Smith 12 days ago Read More
  • Closeup of hands holding a roast beef sandwich

    The Once-Popular Roast Beef Fast Food Chain That Arby's Outshone

    Like Arby's, there was a fast food chain that used to offer roast beef sandwiches as its primary menu feature, but it didn't stand the test of time.

    By Cami Cox 12 days ago Read More
  • Various fruit smoothies

    The Once-Popular Fruity Beverage Chain That Needs To Come Back

    Originally sold from a Los Angeles juice stand in 1926, one popular drink grew into a national chain before its acquisition. But can you still find it today?

    By Nikita Ephanov 13 days ago Read More
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