The most expensive foods we saw in the Oscars' back kitchen, from black truffles and caviar to wagyu beef and ahi tuna

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A chef poses next to a chocolate 'piece montee' at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview.
A chocolate 'piece montee' at the 98th Oscars Governors Ball preview at the Ray Dolby Ballroom.

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A bakery owner who wakes up at 12:48 am to start prepping croissants says her success comes from social capital and 'radical hospitality'

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Clemence in her kitchen at Petitgrain
Clémence de Lutz is the owner of Petitgrain Boulangerie in Santa Monica.

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I made 3-ingredient pork chops in my air fryer. They were so tasty and easy to make that I won't use my oven again.

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A photo of cooked pork chops on a plate
They came out so flavorful and juicy.

Chelsea Davis

I ate at Red Lobster for the first time since its revamp. I miss Endless Shrimp, but I can't wait to go back.

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red lobster shrimp your way times square
I tried Red Lobster after not eating there for two years. I can't wait to go back.

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I made Ina Garten's shepherd's pie. The cozy, affordable recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

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Ina Garten's shepherd's pie with a photo of the chef.
Ina Garten's shepherd's pie with a photo of the chef.

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I'm an American living in the UK. I didn't expect grocery shopping to be filled with so many surprises.

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The author posing in a Sainsbury's aisle with an empty shopping basket.
I'm an American who moved to London, and I've been surprised by what groceries I can't find here.

Pamela Vachon

I tried meatloaf recipes from Ina Garten, Ree Drummond, and Rachael Ray, and the best one beat the Barefoot Contessa's

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Three different meat-loaf dishes.
I decided to compare meatloaf recipes from three celebrity chefs.

Abigail Abesamis Demarest

I tried Guy Fieri's tips for making the perfect sandwich. They were all easy ways to upgrade such a basic lunch.

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guy fieri sandwich tips
I tried Guy Fieri's tips for making the perfect sandwich at home.

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The 5 US states with the best wineries, according to a sommelier

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vineyard at sunset in the finger lakes region of new york
California isn't the only state to visit if you want to find some great wineries in the US.

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I tried one of Ina Garten's easy sandwich recipes. It took 10 minutes to make and tasted way better than takeout.

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Lara taking a selfie holding a tuna-met made from Ina Garten's recipe.
I made Ina Garten's easy tuna melt recipe for a quick lunch.

Lara Walsh

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