NFL stars and other pro-athletes are finding new fame off the field and in the podcast studios. NBC News' Jesse Kirsch goes one-on-one with Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe. A TikTok ban could send ...

The small, plastic baby baked inside of king cakes is one of the most well-known traditions of Mardi Gras. Everyone knows if you get the baby, you have to buy the next delicious purple ...

The terms dalgona (honeycomb candy) and maknae, or the youngest member of a family or group, are among seven Korean words newly added to the Oxford English Dictionary of the U.K. Dalgona was described ...

It turns out that oatmeal can be easily prepared in most rice cookers. (Provided you have some time on your hands.) This cooking method is a great solution for multitaskers and folks on a tight mo ...

Some associate it with Mardi Gras, others with a celebration known as Epiphany. King cake is eaten on January 6 in honor of Epiphany, or Twelfth Night, which historically marks the arrival of the ...

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Click here for even more one-pan meals. Korean rice cakes are typically cooked in a simmering sauce, but this recipe bakes them in the oven, no boiling, precooking, or fussing required.

Two elderly men in Japan choked to death on mochi rice cakes as part of a New Year’s tradition that authorities have issued warnings about annually. Eating mochi on and around the New Year is ...

Try your hand at our favorite cake recipes that come together in a single bowl with minimal time, effort, and cleanup. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years ...

A ceremony to distribute traditional round rice cakes was held on Monday at Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan. The castle is designated as a national treasure. Eleven members of the ...