Food Republic | Restaurants, Reviews, Recipes, Cooking Tips (2024)

Grill Steak In Foil Packets For Easier Cleanup

Grab a few pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil, and grill your meat and sides in folded packets for perfectly seasoned meals without any of the cleanup.

By Kristina Vanni

Why It's So Difficult To Carbonate Canned co*cktails

Canned co*cktails have made leaps and strides in recent years, but there is still a real challenge in making them carbonated and shelf-stable.

By L Valeriote

The Best Wine To Drink With Fish Tacos, According To An Expert

When it comes to fish tacos, beer pairings aren't your only option. You can also go for a wine accompaniment, according to our expert who shares some tips.

By Chris Sands

What Is Amish Potato Salad And What Makes It So Delicious?

Seriously, it's like everyone has their favorite way to make potato salad. If you've wondered what makes Amish potato salad so good, you're in the right spot.

By Brian Good

Tartiflette Adds A French Twist To Cheesy Potatoes

Do you love potatoes? How about when they're paired with cheese and sumptuous bacon? If you answered yes (and who wouldn't?), it's time to meet tartiflette.

By Emily Voss

13 Costco Bakery Desserts, Ranked

Costco's bakery department rarely disappoints. Looking for the best of the best? We're ranking some of the most popular sweet treats at Costco.

By Mary O'Brien

What Makes IPA Beers Hazy?

Hazy IPAs, which are instantly recognizable due to their opaqueness, get their unique flavors and appearance by changing up a major step in the brewing process.

By Emily Voss

How Long SPAM Is Good For After It's Been Opened

SPAM is known for its extremely long shelf life while it's in the can, but once it's opened, you only have a short amount of time to use it up.

By Caryl Espinoza Jaen

Rollin Greens: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

There aren't many companies who can swim with the Sharks -- even fewer who can walk away with a deal like the one Rollin Greens managed to get despite the odds.

By Khyati Dand

Why Bobby Flay Prefers To Cook With Cazuelas

Bobby Flay loves cazuelas, mainly for their capacity to distribute heat uniformly, perfect for low-and-slow cooking, thanks to their clay makeup.

By Caryl Espinoza Jaen

The Creamy Ingredient You Need For Unbeatable Vegan Pizza

If you want to take your vegan pizza and make it even better than you thought possible, you absolutely need to try adding some cashew cheese.

By Sharon Rose

MealEnders: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

When the CEO of MealEnders started his company, his goal was to help himself lose weight, and he designed his lozenges to do just that, but did the Sharks bite?

By Caryl Espinoza Jaen

Ree Drummond's Plastic Bag Hack Makes Omelets Flip-Free

If you can never seen to flip an omelet without mangling it, or it always sticks to your pan, try Ree Drummond's no-flip, no-fry omelet-making method.

By Arianna Endicott

The Expert-Approved Wine Pairing For Meaty Tacos

Tacos are often paired with light Mexican beers or margaritas, but there's no reason they can't be enjoyed alongside a glass of wine according to this expert.

By Catherine Rickman

Robusta Vs Arabica: Which Coffee Delivers The Biggest Caffeine Kick?

If you want to get the most caffeinated bang for your buck, you shouldn't actually turn to arabica beans, but rather you should look to robusta.

By Sarah Mohamed

Chill Your Beer In A Flash With One Salt Hack

When you're stuck with warm beer (or any drink) and guests are coming over any minute, use this simple salt water trick that makes bottles icy-cold in a flash.

By Bridget Kitson

Blendtique Wine Company: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

Have you ever wanted to create your own custom blend of wine? That was the idea behind Blendtique, but did the Sharks end up biting on a deal?

By Sarah Mohamed

Can You Store Coffee Creamer In The Freezer?

Coffee creamer can be difficult to use up before it goes bad, but can you save it by storing it in the freezer for a longer period of time?

By Caryl Espinoza Jaen

The Step You Should Skip For Achieving The Crispiest Cookies

For crispy cookies with that coveted, delicious snap, there’s no need to refrigerate your dough; the softer butter will encourage browning in the oven.

By Kristina Vanni

How To Reheat Cooked Oatmeal So That It's Creamy

Reheated oatmeal can be nothing short of gummy and disappointing, so try these easy prep tips to store and heat it properly, creating a creamy result.

By Hannah Beach

The Expert-Approved Wine To Sip Alongside Fried Sushi Rolls

Nicki McTague, the president of Infinite Monkey Theorem, suggests pairing fried sushi rolls with bright and acidic wines, like Rieslings and Semillons.

By Annie Epstein

Why TV Dinners Fell Out Of Popularity

The technological innovations that defined TV dinners also lead to their downfall, as frozen food giants learned that convenience doesn’t trump nutrition.

By Catherine Rickman

An Expert Weighs In On How To Add Vegemite To Everyday Dishes

Vegemite is a super popular Australian ingredient known for its savory notes. If you want to know how to use it in everyday dishes, consider these expert tips.

By Joey DeGrado

Use Up Leftover Spaghetti In Your Next Breakfast Frittata

You might have never heard of a spaghetti frittata, but this dish is perhaps the most convenient and delicious way to enjoy a leftover pasta dinner.

By Jennifer Mathews

The Easy Way You Can Remove Rust From Your Cookie Cutters

Whether you inherited a set of antique cutters or you simply found some of your favorites have gone a little rusty, cleaning up your cookie cutters is simple.

By L Valeriote

How Acidity Affects The Shelf Life Of Canned Foods

Acid can act as a preservative to keep food safer for longer. But if that's true, why do acidic canned goods like tomatoes have a shorter shelf life?

By Louise Rhind-Tutt

While the Nick & Nora glass might be ubiquitous today, it went out of fashion for about 50 years -- only to be revived by one bar in the 1980s.

By Catherine Rickman

Expert Tips For Poaching Eggs For A Crowd

If poaching perfect eggs for a crowd of brunch guests sounds like a nightmare, this expert advice given to Food Republic can help you manage the task in a snap.

By Sarah Mohamed

Rachael Ray's Easy Trick For Dicing Avocados For Guacamole

If you're making a batch of guacamole for a large group or party, your slicing hand is going to get pretty tired -- unless you try Rachael Ray's easy trick.

By Sharon Rose