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Nobody Can Resist Camila Alves's Signature Dish
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Nobody Can Resist Camila Alves's Signature Dish

Even Matthew McConaughey can't resist Camila Alves simple signature dish.
So Much Yogurt: What Athletes in the Olympic Village Will Be Eating
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So Much Yogurt: What Athletes in the Olympic Village Will Be Eating

10 yogurt options and a steady supply of pizza and pasta are crucial for hungry athletes in the Olympic Village.
Chardonnay, the Most Misunderstood White Wine
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Chardonnay, the Most Misunderstood White Wine

Don't judge a wine by stereotypes: Not all Chardonnay is "oaky" and "buttery."
Cucumber and Peach: So Weird It Works
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Cucumber and Peach: So Weird It Works

Cucumbers and peaches: So weird, it totally works.
7 Fail-Proof Elements for the Perfect Smoothie, According to Experts
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7 Fail-Proof Elements for the Perfect Smoothie, According to Experts

Ever had a smoothie that turned out too bitter, too sweet, or sort of salty? It'll never happen again if you follow this formula.
Chefs Can't Escape Their Famous Viral Dishes (Even When They Want To)
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Chefs Can't Escape Their Famous Viral Dishes (Even When They Want To)

The (mis)fortune of creating a dish that's a runaway viral hit.
This Roasted Eggplant Dip Deserves All the Pita
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This Roasted Eggplant Dip Deserves All the Pita

A revelatory technique turns blah eggplant into something fancy enough for company.
Ditch the Cold Cuts for These Glorious Vegetarian Sandwiches
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Ditch the Cold Cuts for These Glorious Vegetarian Sandwiches

We're about to convince you that veggie sandwiches are the best sandwiches. For real.
Take Us to This Non-Stop Lakeside Eating Fest
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Take Us to This Non-Stop Lakeside Eating Fest

When two talented chefs bunk up with their pals in Maine, the weekend passes blissfully between lunchtime lamb gyros and late-night blondie sundaes.
Think of This Corn Salad as a Vehicle for Eating Lots of Avocado
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Think of This Corn Salad as a Vehicle for Eating Lots of Avocado

A salad so easy you can actually have the kind of Summer 2016 people (okay, Drake) write songs about.
No Snooze Zone: The Insanely Early Morning Routines of America's Favorite Newscasters
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No Snooze Zone: The Insanely Early Morning Routines of America's Favorite Newscasters

Gayle King takes a 3:00 a.m. bubble bath, Robin Meade has a protein mug cake, and more morning routines of the news anchors who have the early shift.
How Rio's Bars and Restaurants Are Preparing for Olympic-Sized Crowds
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How Rio's Bars and Restaurants Are Preparing for Olympic-Sized Crowds

Get ready for a lot of cachaça consumption.
Did Someone Say Spiked-Fruit Ice Cream Sundaes?
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Did Someone Say Spiked-Fruit Ice Cream Sundaes?

Up your summertime dessert game with ripe stone fruits, amaretto, and cold vanilla ice cream.
You *Do* Win Friends with This Grilled Beet Salad
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You *Do* Win Friends with This Grilled Beet Salad

You'll be going back for seconds of this caramelized citrus-beet salad.
What's the Deal with the Food at T.J. Maxx?
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What's the Deal with the Food at T.J. Maxx?

A look inside the sourcing of America's messiest (and most eccentric) discount pantry.
Alcatraz Prison Was Apparently an Excellent Place to Eat
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Alcatraz Prison Was Apparently an Excellent Place to Eat

Fried Pork Chops? Banana Pudding? Chili Dogs? Being locked up on this island didn't sound so bad.
5 Ice Tricks That Will Elevate Your Cocktails Immediately
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5 Ice Tricks That Will Elevate Your Cocktails Immediately

Five insider tips and tricks to get your cocktail ice up to the professional par.
1 Coffee Shared 4 Ways: The Tyranny of Road Trip Dad
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1 Coffee Shared 4 Ways: The Tyranny of Road Trip Dad

Taco Bell and Dunkin' Donuts forever.
It's Hot Out. Make Ice Pops.
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It's Hot Out. Make Ice Pops.

We cool down just about the only way we know how: making frozen desserts.
Sbarro Is the Road Trip Stop That’s Always Worth Making
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Sbarro Is the Road Trip Stop That’s Always Worth Making

Technically, Sbarro is not tasty. Yet, I just can't turn away.
Matt and Kim on How Bands *Really* Eat When They're on Tour
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Matt and Kim on How Bands *Really* Eat When They're on Tour

Brooklyn's own indie band, Matt and Kim, eats extremely well on tour (and we're maybe jealous).
The Most Refreshing Coffee Drink on Earth
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The Most Refreshing Coffee Drink on Earth

On days where it's so hot you can't even think about anything except how hot it is, this drink will keep you buzzing and cool you down.
There's Not Enough Protein in the World to Fuel American Ninja Warrior Jessie Graff
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There's Not Enough Protein in the World to Fuel American Ninja Warrior Jessie Graff

The ultra-healthy "American Ninja Warrior" superstar uses protein shakes as coffee creamer and snacks on protein chocolate chip cookies.
9 Situations in Which It Is Totally Fine to Put Ice in Your Wine
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9 Situations in Which It Is Totally Fine to Put Ice in Your Wine

Are you at the airport? Are you a grandma? Is it just really hot outside? All of these and more are great reasons to ice that wine.
You Should Use Canned Chickpeas to Make the Perfect Hummus
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You Should Use Canned Chickpeas to Make the Perfect Hummus

Ethereally creamy hummus is easy to make at home—just follow Michael Solomonov's tips.
The Wonderful, Seaweed-Flavored, Kind of Scary Future of Food
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The Wonderful, Seaweed-Flavored, Kind of Scary Future of Food

Food start-ups are challenging the border between food and not-food. Anyone care for a nutrition bars with crunchy crickets?
Oh, the Things You Can Cook with...Baby Food?
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Oh, the Things You Can Cook with...Baby Food?

Strained peaches make a hell of a Bellini, and more unexpected recipes featuring Gerber's finest.
Kobe Beef in the U.S. Is Basically a Huge Sham
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Kobe Beef in the U.S. Is Basically a Huge Sham

Do you know the difference between Kobe and Wagyu steak? Plus, how to tell if your restaurant is lying about where their beef came from.
Restaurants Are Cashing In on Pokémon Go Madness
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Restaurants Are Cashing In on Pokémon Go Madness

Your favorite restaurants are as obsessed with Pokémon Go as you are.
The Defining Dozen: 12 Ways the American Diet Has Changed in the Last 30 Years
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The Defining Dozen: 12 Ways the American Diet Has Changed in the Last 30 Years

We're all just solo gluten-free eaters that don't have time to sit down for a meal, or even cook anymore. Sigh.