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☆ Kashmir: This disputed region of India has bread that rival France’s
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Smitha Menon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

While rice is the staple that’s cooked in households across Kashmir, bread is what drives the local community and economy. With so much traditional knowledge guarded and passed down through generations, Kashmir’s bread culture could qualify for a UNESCO intangible heritage listing and possibly rival France’s boulangerie tradition. Her father hailed from Kashmir so for her, summertime equals Kashmir, and Kashmir equals a warm, pillowy girda. When she returned years later, to learn more about Kashmir’s bread culture from her neighborhood baker, she was promptly told off. “Bread is really sacred in Kashmir and that relationship that a family has with their local kandurwan is really special.

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☆ I'm an Australian living in the US. I love New Orleans, but there have been a few culture shocks along the way.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Ree Winter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementI'm Australian but spend part of the year in New Orleans, and there's been some culture shock. Long before my first visit to New Orleans, I fell in love with the US city's historic culture. I'm still getting used to American coffeeI don't see much drip coffee in Australia, but it's everywhere in the US. I'm used to a certain standard and flavor. Bubbers BB/ShutterstockCompared to what I'm used to in Australia, everything is supersized in the US.

Persons: there's, I'd, I've, I'm, Shutterstock, DiAnna Paulk, it's, Brent Hofacker, Bubbers, wasn't Organizations: US, Taco Bell, New Orleans In New Orleans — Locations: New Orleans, Australia, Shutterstock, Orleans, States, New Orleans In New Orleans

☆ 7 of the best sweets to make in your air fryer, according to chefs and bakers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Sophia Mitrokostas | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementHere are some sweet treats you probably didn't know you can make in an air fryer. "The air fryer is perfect for making a small batch of brownies without heating up the whole house with the oven," he said. "This classic dessert can easily be prepared in an air fryer without having to turn on the oven. "Chocolate-chip cookies bake in around five minutes in the air fryer," Riley told BI. You can shorten the baking time of banana breadBanana bread takes less time to bake in an air fryer.

Persons: fryer, athiwath, Chris Riley, Riley, Tatiana Volgutova, Maria Liberati, Marina Meshkova, Jessica Randhawa, Randhawa, Read Organizations: Air, Brownies, fryer Locations: gooey

☆ I tried 20 of Trader Joe's popular breakfast foods, and I'd buy most of them again
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +27 min

AdvertisementI tried 20 breakfast foods from Trader Joe's, from Greek yogurt to pancakes. I tried some of Trader Joe's most popular breakfast foods as part of an ongoing series to review the chain's best items. VERDICT: Because of its convenience, Trader Joe's brioche French toast is worth trying at least once. AdvertisementVERDICT: Though I prefer a more traditional sandwich with actual bread, I'd be willing to buy Trader Joe's eggwich again. I didn't like Trader Joe's chicken-sausage breakfast bowl at allTrader Joe's chicken-sausage breakfast bowl wasn't my favorite.

Persons: Joe's, Wilson, you'll, I'm, I've, I'd, could've, wasn't ravenous, Wilson I've, Savanna, —, Joe's eggwich Organizations: Wilson Locations: Savanna, scone

☆ I tried cheese curds from Culver's, Zaxby's, and Freddy's, and I found the best in the Midwest
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Meredith Schneider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementCheese curds are a big favorite in the Midwest, but which chain has the best fast-food option? I tried cheese curds from Culver's, Zaxby's, and Freddy's. The Midwest might claim cheese curds as its own, but the savory snack can be traced back to Ancient Rome. Fresh cheese curds — a byproduct of the cheesemaking process — are identifiable by their irregular shapes and squeakiness when chewed. I typically avoid fast-food curds in favor of more authentic options near me, but I tried curds at Culver's, Zaxby's, and Freddy's to see which chain is best.

Persons: Culver's Locations: Midwest, Culver's, Ancient Rome, Canada

☆ The best fried chicken shop in every state, according to Yelp
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Priyanka Rajput | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

In honor of National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, we've listed Yelp's top fried-chicken spots. AdvertisementWith National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day coming up on November 9, there's no better time to celebrate this crispy, savory sandwich. However, if you're on the hunt for some local fare, Yelp's list of the top fried chicken shops in every state is worth checking out. Fried chicken remains a favorite in the US, both for dining out and for enjoying at home. AdvertisementFor Yelp's list, which it released in August, it rounded up the best spots to get fried chicken by identifying businesses in its "chicken shop" category and ranking them based on ratings and the number of five-star reviews.

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☆ I tried 8 popular Alfredo sauces, and the best had a silky texture and great flavor
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

My top two picks include Rao's and Classico. Rao's was my favorite flavor but Classico was the best overall choice. In terms of flavor alone, Rao's was the best. But because of its thin consistency, it fell just shy of being the best on the list. With a silky texture and great flavor, the Classico sauce is my overall favorite.

Persons: Rao's, Paige Bennett, Alfredo Organizations: Kroger

☆ 3 meats you should always order at Korean barbecue and how to cook them perfectly, according to a top Korean chef
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Chef Samuel Kim of Baekjeong shared the three types of meat you should order at Korean barbecue. "You definitely have to order the brisket; it's always the first meat that we start off eating at Korean barbecue," Kim said. AdvertisementOrder the outside skirt steak if it's availableThe outside skirt steak at Baekjeong. Courtesy of BaekjeongOutside skirt steak is among Kim's favorite cuts of beef at Korean barbecue, although it's rarely available. Wonho Frank Lee/BaekjeongA good Korean barbecue restaurant sequences the order of your meats based on their increasing levels of fat, according to Kim.

Persons: Chef Samuel Kim of Baekjeong, Kim, brisket, —, Chef Samuel Kim, Wonho Frank Lee, it's, Baekjeong Kim Organizations: Service Locations: Korean, Baekjeong

☆ I tried 10 ways to make frozen fries better, and there are 9 hacks I'd absolutely do again
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Chelsea Davis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

I tried 10 chef-approved tips for making frozen french fries taste better to see which I'd do again. To see which upgrades are best, I tried out chef-approved hacks for making frozen fries better. Right off the bat, I knew I had to choose my frozen fries wiselyThe thickness of the crinkle fries is ideal for heartier toppings. The zesty, cheesy flavors made these fries really stand out, and I look forward to adding different seasonings and spices to my frozen fries in the future. This is an excellent cheap dinner idea since I only needed a can of chili, cheese, and frozen fries.

Persons: —, Chelsea Davis, RJ Harvey, I'd, fryer, Lauren Koeppe, Koeppe, Chef Jose Mendoza, Mendoza, cheesiness, would've, Fries, Harvey, Chef Mendoza, they'd Organizations: Service, Potatoes USA, Chelsea Locations: Chef Jose Mendoza of, California, Mendoza, Mexican

☆ I tried 24 of Trader Joe's fall snacks, and I'd buy at least 16 of them again
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I tried all of the seasonal fall snacks I could find at Trader Joe's to see which are worth getting. Trader Joe's This Pumpkin Walks Into a Bar bars and seasonal Greek yogurts didn't impress me. AdvertisementTrader Joe's is known for having fun seasonal snack items, and it's especially beloved for its fall offerings. I tried 24 of the many snacks Trader Joe's has launched for fall to see which are worth buying again and which I think can be skipped. Editor's Note: Price and availability of seasonal items may vary.

Persons: Joe's, — Organizations: Service

☆ The only guide to building a charcuterie board you’ll ever need
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Martha Tinkler For Food Network | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

The word charcuterie refers to cold cooked, cured, or smoked meats; so technically, a traditional charcuterie board is just a meat platter. A beautiful charcuterie board is a statement piece and a time-saver, since it typically requires little to no cooking. A charcuterie board can be left out for grazing for up to 2 hours. Charcuterie Board IdeasUnlike so other many recipes, the key to a good charcuterie board is doing what you want. How to Make a Charcuterie Board on a BudgetWith so many choices in building your board, it is easy to go overboard.

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☆ I tried 13 of Trader Joe's specialty raviolis and ranked them from worst to best
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +19 min

I reviewed all of Trader Joe's refrigerated ravioli that I could find and ranked them. So I made it my mission to try all of the refrigerated ravioli I could find at Trader Joe's and rank them from worst to best. Trader Joe's porcini-mushroom-and-truffle ravioli was packed with a rich flavor that may not be for everyoneThis ravioli even smelled like mushrooms. After trying it for the first time last year, it quickly became one of my favorite foods at Trader Joe's. WINNER: This cacio-e-pepe ravioli might be one of the best pasta products Trader Joe's has ever createdI love Trader Joe's cacio-e-pepe ravioli.

Persons: Parmigiano, pepe ravioli, Joe's, —, Wilson, you'll, Parmigiano Reggiano, Wilson Arugula, It's, it's, I'm, Boyardee, grandma, Wilson I'm, there's, ravioli, Savanna, I've, e pepe, pepe, pecorino Organizations: Service, KFC, Wilson Locations: Italy, Savanna, Joe's

☆ I can get my fill of Spanish architecture, culture, and cuisine without leaving Florida
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-04 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Instead, I visited St. Augustine, Florida, for a taste of Spain in the United States. I loved seeing beautiful architecture and tasting Spanish cuisine without leaving my home state. Luckily, I live near St. Augustine, Florida — the oldest city in the US. The Spanish influence is visible all over the city's architectureMore showcases of Spanish architecture can be found around the city. The Flordia chain has been around since 1905, and there's a St. Augustine location on St. George Street in the Historic District.

Persons: —, I've, Megan duBois I've, Augustine, I'd, Megan duBois, Ponce de Leon Hall, Leon Hall, Ponce de Leon, George Street, Castillo, San, San Marcos — Organizations: Service, Villa Zorayda, Villa Zorayda Museum, Ponce de, Leon, Ponce, Lightner, Museum, Spanish, Columbia, Historic District, San Marcos Locations: Europe, Augustine , Florida, Spain, United States, Barcelona, St, Jacksonville, Granada, Moroccan, Ponce, Flagler, Ponce de, Spanish, Penedès, San Marcos

☆ I always keep these 7 high-protein foods in my kitchen. They make it easy to follow my '4/5' rule, which helped me lose 35 pounds.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Rachel Hosie | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A high-protein diet helped me lose 35 pounds and stay in shape for six years. Staple foods like chicken, Greek yogurt, and chickpeas make following the rule easy. AdvertisementEating a high-protein diet helped me lose 35 pounds six years ago, cut my body fat percentage in half, and keep the weight off. So, I developed a simple strategy for eating enough protein, which I call the "4/5" rule. Here are some of the high-protein foods I always buy to make following the 4/5 rule easy.

Persons: chickpeas, —, Nichola Ludlam, Raine, dollop, Rachel Hosie, con, Chili con carne, Chickpeas, I'm Organizations: Service Locations: Bolognese

☆ I'm a dietitian who used to work at Trader Joe's. Here are 8 things I buy from the chain every fall.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Leah Kern | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

The regular and gluten-free cornbread mixes are essential for fall baking. I think both cornbread mixes taste very similar. Plus, Trader Joe's simple cornbread mix makes things so easy. Notably, Trader Joe's sells regular cornbread mix all year round, but the gluten-free version is only sold in the fall. I don't follow a gluten-free diet, but I've used this seasonal mix before and think it's just as delicious as the regular one.

Persons: Leah Kern, Joe's

☆ I tried a $1,000 steak at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. It was the ultimate Sin City dining experience.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

I tried the $1,000 Beef Case at Papi Steak, the celebrity-loved restaurant at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas. AdvertisementWithin minutes of finding our table at Papi Steak, the flashy Miami transplant at the equally flashy Fontainebleau Las Vegas, an EDM song blasts from the speakers. But there'd be no $1,000 Beef Case without the original Papi steak, once just a fixture of Einhorn's star-studded barbecues. When the Fontainebleau Las Vegas opened its doors in 2023, the pair knew they wanted to bring their concept to the West Coast. And in a city like Las Vegas, plenty of hot spots use their Instagram clout and A-list clientele to mask a subpar dining experience.

Persons: —, Anneta, Harry Met Sally, Meg Ryan, David " Papi, Einhorn, Papi Steak, It's, David Grutman, LIV, Leo DiCaprio, David, Papi, Grutman, DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, David Beckham, Tom Brady —, I've, Caesar, crème Organizations: Fontainebleau, Service, Beef, Business, Groot Hospitality, Miami, Michelin Locations: Papi, Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Vegas, gawk, Japan, Las Vegas, Miami, South Beach, West Coast, Sin City

☆ Martha Stewart told us the 5 recipes she thinks everyone should learn how to make
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Martha Stewart told Business Insider the recipes she believes everyone should learn to make. Stewart wants her apple pie and lemon meringue pie to be part of her legacy. Stewart's upside-down lemon meringue pie was actually inspired by a recipe for "lemon angel pie" made by her recipe tester's grandmother, Josephine Rege. Stewart has shared recipes for both the upside-down lemon meringue pie and the mile-high lemon meringue pie on her site. Stewart recommends everyone learn how to make her mother's pierogiesStewart's first inspiration in the kitchen was her mother, Martha Kostyra, also known as "Big Martha."

Persons: Martha Stewart, Stewart, Martha's, —, Papa Johns, you'll, brisée, Josephine Rege, pierogies, Martha Kostyra, Martha, Big Martha, she's Organizations: Business, Service, Netflix Locations: Dijon

☆ 13 of tips for preparing and cooking potatoes that chefs think everyone should know
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Cheyenne Lentz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Business Insider asked professional chefs to share some of their best tips for preparing potatoes. Business Insider asked two professional chefs to share the most important tips for cooking potatoes. "Of course, if there is one potato that could be called an 'all-purpose potato' it is the yellow potato," Halliburton said. "Choose a spot that is cool and dark with good ventilation, but forgo the refrigerator," Halliburton told BI. AdvertisementPeeled potatoes can be placed in cold water until they're ready to be cutTo keep them from browning, keep peeled potatoes in water.

Persons: —, Brent Hofacker, Jerry, Rainey, Shutterstock, Titus, Byron Halliburton, Halliburton, greening, It's, spud, you'll, browning, Palak Patel, they're, Patel, Matthew Mead, fryer, Hrecheniuk Organizations: Service, Business, BI, Institute of Culinary Education, AP

☆ I tried 3 pasta-sauce hacks from chef Alex Guarnaschelli, and they were all deliciously easy
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Paige Bennett | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The recipes used garlic, sour cream, and tomatoes as bases, and the hacks were all great. Luckily, I spoke to celebrity chef and Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli, who recommended three pasta-sauce hacks that sounded easy and delicious. Paige Bennett for InsiderFirst, I wanted to try the recipe that involved combining pasta with sautéed garlic, lemon zest, pasta water, oil, and cheese. Paige Bennett for InsiderAs the chef instructed, I blistered the tomatoes in oil in a small saucepot. Paige Bennett for InsiderThe third hack — with tomatoes, Dijon, and balsamic — was my favorite of the three.

Persons: Alex Guarnaschelli, —, Paige Bennett, Guarnaschelli, I'd, I've, It's, balsamic —, Read Organizations: Business, Service, Food Network Locations: American, Parmesan, Dijon

☆ Pepsi sales slide as snack and drink demand sags
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

For 2024, Pepsi now expects a low-single-digit rise in organic revenue, down from its prior outlook of 4% growth. Pepsi reported third-quarter net income attributable to the company of $2.93 billion, or $2.13 per share, down from $3.09 billion, or $2.24 per share, a year earlier. The company reported that volume for both its food and beverage divisions declined 2%. Quaker Foods North America reported the steepest drop-off in volume, with a 13% slide. Frito-Lay North America reported a 1.5% decline in volume.

Persons: Ramon Laguarta, Jamie Caulfield, Frito, pita, ” Organizations: PepsiCo, Quaker Foods North America, Pepsi, Quaker Foods, Lay, ” Pepsi, Pepsi’s, Brands, Gatorade Locations: U.S, Quaker Foods North, America, Africa, Middle East, South Asia

☆ PepsiCo trims revenue outlook as North American snacking, key international markets lag
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

PepsiCo on Tuesday lowered its full-year outlook for organic revenue after its second straight quarter of weaker-than-expected sales. Shares of the company fell 1% in premarket trading. The company reported that volume for both its food and beverage divisions declined 2%. Quaker Foods North America reported the steepest drop-off in volume, with a 13% slide. Frito-Lay North America reported a 1.5% decline in volume.

Persons: Ramon Laguarta, Jamie Caulfield, Frito, pita Organizations: Pepsi, PepsiCo, Quaker Foods North America, LSEG, Quaker Foods, Lay, Pepsi's, Brands, Gatorade Locations: Maryland, United States, U.S, Quaker Foods North, America, Africa, Middle East, South Asia

☆ I ranked apple pies from 5 fast-food chains. My favorite was also the cheapest.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Priyanka Rajput | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

I tried apple pies from Arby's, KFC, McDonald's, Panda Express, and Popeyes. But come fall, I ditch my go-to chicken potpies for the season's staple: apple pie. It found that apple pie consistently ranked in the top five most popular pies across the country. To find which fast-food chain serves the best apple pie, I tried pies from Arby's, KFC, McDonald's, Panda Express, and Popeyes and ranked them from my least favorite to my favorite based on flavor, texture, and value. Here's how every fast-food apple pie ranked.

Persons: —, Instacart Organizations: KFC, Panda Express, Service Locations: Arby's

☆ The best Kitchenaid stand mixer attachments and accessories
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Cory Fernandez | Cory Fernandez Is A Commerce Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +14 min

If you own a Kitchenaid stand mixer, then you know they’re a prized possession among home bakers and cooks. To further customize your cooking experience, there are tons of different accessories and attachments that you can use with your stand mixer. Below, I rounded up some of the best Kitchenaid-compatible stand mixer attachments and accessories that’ll streamline all of your culinary projects. How I picked the best Kitchenaid stand mixer attachments and accessoriesHere’s what I recommend prioritizing when looking for a Kitchenaid stand mixer attachment or accessory, based on my experience as a home cook and insight from Dan Langan, a food content creator and author. This fitted stand mixer cover helps prevent your appliance from collecting dust when you’re not using it and shields your mixer from accidental spills or splashes.

Persons: Stanley, they’ve, Dan Langan, Langan, ”, “, Zoe Malin, who’s, ” Malin, you’re, TikTok Organizations: NBC, Metro Design, ., Facebook, Twitter Locations: it’s, cheddar

☆ I'm an American mom living in Spain. When we visit the US, my son is surprised by the 'fancy' cars and how sugary breakfast is.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Jennifer Fernández Solano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

He's surprised by how much junk food and sugary breakfast options there are in the US. AdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennison Grigsby, an American mom and yoga teacher who lives in Valencia, Spain. Related storiesLiving in Spain, he's used to seeing buses in front of our house every day, and we often take the bus together. Luca's usual breakfast in Spain is fruit and sometimes cereal, but not the sugary kinds I had growing up in the US. Plus, getting out of that cold water and feeling freezing isn't something he's used to, especially compared to the warm, inviting beaches in Spain.

Persons: Luca, He's, —, Jennison Grigsby, It's, we've, he's, There's Organizations: Service, Ford, Ferraris Locations: American, Spain, Valencia, Los Angeles, California

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