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Ingredients

The Murky, Salty Mystery of Worcestershire Sauce

The peppery sauce may be wildly popular, but its ingredient list and origin story are shrouded in secrecy.

Marie Kondo Lets Us in on Her Grocery Shopping Strategy

The author and TV personality always has the ingredients handy for a batch of mochi.

The Secret History of Celery

How the crunchy stalks went from Victorian centerpiece to ubiquitous football snack. Find the story of celery's rise to fame here.

The Best Crushed Red Pepper Flakes Are DIY

Making your own means fresh, on-demand flakes that are perfect for whatever you have cooking.

The Best Substitutes for Cake Flour and Self-Rising Flour

Don’t skip a recipe just because it calls for special flour.

Who Invented Mac and Cheese?

A look at the historical fallacies, truths, and wishful thinking about the queen of comfort foods, from Ancient Rome to the Soul Food canon.