Lexi Whitehead

Oct 8, 2024 | foodrepublic.com | Lexi Whitehead

Each year, the Michelin Guide awards star ratings to a number of restaurants around the world for excellence in dining. Michelin inspectors assess the eligibility of both new restaurants and those establishments that have already earned stars to see if they should remain intact. A Michelin star is the highest honor a restaurant can receive, with one, two, or three stars possible; a three-star rating signals "superlative cooking of chefs at the peak of their profession," per the Michelin Guide.

Oct 6, 2024 | foodrepublic.com | Lexi Whitehead

Whether you're making it as a side to your favorite pasta recipe or as a quick snack, garlic bread is a top tier food when you've made it right. The nutty combination of garlic and butter on top of crunchy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside bread is irresistible. But when you've perfected how to make a basic garlic bread, where do you go from there?

Oct 5, 2024 | foodrepublic.com | Lexi Whitehead

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you're craving a big bowl of pasta with creamy white sauce but don't feel up to making a homemade fettuccine Alfredo, store-bought sauce will do the job just fine. But with so many nearly identical jars on the grocery store shelf, how do you know which one is the best?

Oct 4, 2024 | foodrepublic.com | Lexi Whitehead

Have you ever wanted to embrace your inner zombie and eat brains? Well, you can! While it's not something you'll find on many menus, there are a couple of restaurants in the Midwest that offer up brains as food. According to the Chicago Tribune, the fried brain sandwich originated from the stockyards of East St. Louis, Illinois, a meatpacking town.

Oct 3, 2024 | foodrepublic.com | Lexi Whitehead

Perfect for warming up after a long, cold day or for cheering on your favorite football team, home-cooked chili is no doubt a staple during the colder seasons. This hearty soup or stew, depending on how you look at it, is simple to make and even easier to elevate — just don't fall prey to the common chili mistakes we all make – like using the wrong protein.