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The Not So Secret History Of The Drive-Thru

The Not So Secret History Of The Drive-Thru

  Dining out got a new look in 1948, thanks to a 100-square foot burger shack perched next to a circular Baldwin Park, California, driveway. There, five cooks worked behind glass walls assembling take-out meals for motorists, lured by the a sign assuring “NO...

Easy Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe

Easy Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe

If you're making it in a stove top pressure cooker or in a 8 quart or larger electric pressure cooker, you will likely need to increase the water.    1 to 2 tablespoons/15-30ml vegetable oil  4 pounds/2kg  boneless pork shoulder, cut into two equal pieces  2...

Pressure Cooker Korean Beef Recipe

Pressure Cooker Korean Beef Recipe

Serves 6   1/2 cup/125ml beef broth 1/3 cup/80ml reduced sodium soy sauce (we prefer Braggs Aminos) 1/3 cup/80ml brown sugar, packed 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon/15ml sesame oil 1 tablespoon/15ml rice wine vinegar 1 thumb size knob freshly grated ginger 1...

Carrot Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting

These keto-friendly spiced carrot muffins are moist and tender – and topped with a delicious cream cheese frosting. Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Yield: 12 Muffins Ingredients: Muffins: 2 1/4 cups almond flour 1/4 cup coconut flour 1/4 cup All-Purpose...

American Tiramisu “Cheesecake” Recipe

American Tiramisu “Cheesecake” Recipe

1 (8 ounce/225g) package cream cheese 1 (3.4 ounce/96g) box instant French Vanilla pudding mix 1 1/2 cups/375ml  milk 1 (8 ounce/225g) container Cool Whip, thawed 1 package crispy biscotti lady fingers 2 cups/500ml cooled strong brewed coffee* 1/4 cup/60ml dark cocoa...

Whitefish Greek Style Recipe

Whitefish Greek Style Recipe

4 firm fish fillets ½ cup/125ml olive oil ¾ cup/180ml lemon juice 1 teaspoon/5ml chopped or whole mint ½ teaspoon/2ml salt 1/8 teaspoon/.5ml cayenne pepper ¼ cup/60ml/90g Greek olives cut in half Lemon wedges Butter a sheet pan. Blend the olive oil, lemon juice,...

Food For Thought: Your Diet And The Environment

Food For Thought: Your Diet And The Environment

    LEARNING WITH FOOD, DELICIOUS! Educators everywhere can attest, if a lesson or activity involves snacks, students perk up with excitement. We rely on food to keep our bodies and minds strong and healthy, but not everyone understands where our food comes from....

Why Use the Nutrition Facts Label

Why Use the Nutrition Facts Label

  Proper nutrition is essential at every stage of life. The Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and beverages is a valuable tool to help people make more informed decisions about the nutritional content of the foods they plan to purchase and eat.  The Nutrition...

Walnut Skordalia Recipe

Walnut Skordalia Recipe

  Enjoy a traditional Greek dip known as walnut skordalia made with walnuts, stale bread and lots of garlic. Put it on your veggies, spread it on your wraps - once you've tasted this fantastic creation, you'll be making it again and again. It's easy to prepare...

National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day – April 12th

National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day – April 12th

    Crispy bread and melted cheese. How can something that tastes so good be this simple? Welcome to National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day on April 12! What’s the secret? We asked Aaron Christenson, the owner of a small Central Oregon restaurant which won a recent...

Baked Feta Pasta Recipe

Baked Feta Pasta Recipe

  by LAUREN MIYASHIRO This is the story about another viral TikTok trend that I kinda sorted wanted to hate...but didn't. It's not that I didn't think the idea sounded delicious. It's just that the whole thing seemed too simple. Obviously roasting a block of feta with...

ChemMatters Infographic: Why Bacon Smells So Good

ChemMatters Infographic: Why Bacon Smells So Good

  Bacon and eggs. A bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich. Bacon crumbles sprinkled over roasted Brussels sprouts. Even a doughnut topped with maple icing and, you may have guessed, bacon. Hungry yet? These are all food items that have one time or another been on...

Vegetable Tikka Masala Recipe

Vegetable Tikka Masala Recipe

    This is an “icebox” meal. By that we mean that you use what you have left over in your fridge. We like to include potatoes, but it is not a necessity.   Serves 4-6   1 tablespoons/30ml olive oil  1 yellow onion diced 4 cloves garlic minced  2 teaspoons/10ml...

Beef and Guinness Stew Recipe: Iconic Irish Meal

Beef and Guinness Stew Recipe: Iconic Irish Meal

  Serves 6-8   2 pounds/1kg lean stewing beef 3 tablespoons/45ml oil 2 tablespoons/30ml flour salt to taste black pepper to taste 1 pinch cayenne 2 large onions (coarsely chopped) Optional: 1 large clove garlic (crushed) 2 tablespoons/30ml tomato puree (dissolved in 4...

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