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The Worst Things to Order at a Restaurant, According to Chefs
Ordering from a menu is stressful — yes, it’s a first world problem, but that doesn’t make the fear of food disappointment any less real. When you’re a chef or a waiter, and you know the ins and outs of what’s going on in the kitchen, you have a whole new set of “rules” to…
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How to Rescue Over-Salted Recipes While Cooking
Pretty much every recipe requires at least a pinch of salt. Being instructed to add the ingredient “to taste” can sometimes end up with dishes that taste way, way too salty. Whether you forgot you had already salted the recipe or just went a touch too far with your eyeballed measurements, don’t worry — there’s…
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A Green Superfood Smoothie Recipe to Fuel Your Morning Right
Green smoothies have quickly graduated from health fad to breakfast staple. This may be because green smoothies are a great way to get your leafy greens in first thing in the morning, which helps to promote healthy eating all day long. The key in building the perfect green smoothie is to balance the sweet and…
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8 Ways to Replace Salt With Herbs That Will Make Your Food Taste Amazing
Adding the perfect amount of salt makes just about every dish taste better. On the other hand, the condiment is proof that too much of anything is never a good thing. For example, when your doctor shares that you have high blood pressure, it might be time to adjust how much salt you’re eating. Luckily,…
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This Tangy Mexican Street Corn Salad Is Perfect for Your Summer Party
Every good meal needs a good salad to go with it — so what better way to kick off summer than with a yummy recipe from Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli? Closer Weekly exclusively chatted with the TV personality and chef about ways to spruce up your typical lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and onion medley, and…
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Häagen-Dazs Reveals the Top Ice Cream Flavors of 2020 — You’ll Never Guess #1
It has been a tough year for everyone, so it’s no surprise we’ve been leaning on our favorite comfort foods to get us through. This includes a ton of people reaching for a classic ice cream flavor. According to stats from Häagen-Dazs, their most popular flavor of 2020 was good ol’ vanilla. It seems like…
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Food Can Fix Your Life: What to Eat to Treat Every Problem You Have
It’s no surprise that your diet affects your health, but being informed about what foods you eat can help treat issues like constipation and anxiety. If you haven’t been feeling well lately, what you’ve been eating may be to blame — but changing up the menu can also be the solution to your problem. Meet functional…
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Adding This Food to Your Breakfast Will Help You Get Healthy This Year
Most of our breakfasts come in one of two forms: a carb overload or nothing at all, save for a cup of coffee. Unfortunately, neither is a particularly healthy option. Traditional American breakfasts involve high-fat and high-carb foods, while skipping breakfast completely may lead you to make poor food choices for the rest of the…
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Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream Is Back for a Limited Time
UPDATE — October 5, 2017: From now until October 8, Starbucks is offering pumpkin spice whipped cream — yum! To celebrate pumpkin spice latte’s 14th birthday (14!), Starbucks is letting PSL lovers enjoy their lattes with an extra side of PSL. This fancy fall option is made from real pumpkin, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon…
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11 Creative Ways to Use Corn Before Summer Ends
You can eat it canned, frozen, and dried, but you just can’t beat the taste of farm-fresh corn. It’s sweeter, more flavorful, and a great way to make the most of your summer eats. Even though corn isn’t a super popular backyard veggie to grow, you’ll find tons of buying options at farmers’ markets, supermarkets,…