Food

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Food science, culinary history, and cooking techniques

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  Wontons are 'swallowing clouds' of flavor

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  Zeppole: fried dough balls become sweet pastries

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  Falafel: from humble chickpeas to global street food

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  Cold butter makes scones wonderfully flaky

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  Pectin, sugar, and heat make jam set

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  Tiramisu means 'pick me up' in Italian

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  Latkes honor a miracle with crispy potato pancakes

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  Brew iced tea strong, then dilute with ice

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  Meringues whip egg whites into sweet peaks

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  Halva sweetens sesame paste with sugar syrups

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  Zucchini flowers become a gourmet fried delight

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  Curry is not a single dish but many

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  Dumplings: more than just a meal

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  Horseradish roots clear sinuses naturally

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  Steam gives baguettes their crispy crust

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