The 8 Snacks You’ll Need For Netflix’s New Season of ‘Queer Eye’ (Yes, They All Taste Better With Salty Tears)

She’s back! The new season of Netflix’s “Queer Eye” premieres March 15th, meaning you better start prepping couch-friendly, delicious snacks that taste better with your tears and will last you several hours. Preaching the bible of ‘Yas Kween’ and self-love, the Fab Five, all experts in, well, life, has a particular knack for making fans cry multiple times throughout an episode, breaking down cultural barriers and making people realize, “You’re right Tan, I do matter and I DO deserve this French Tuck.”

Below, we’ve got your emotionally supportive snack list covered—controversial Antoni recipe moment included. Just remember, “You’re strong, you’re a Kelly Clarkson song, you got this.”

1. Unaltered Guacamole

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You literally cannot mention the “Queer Eye” reboot and food without mentioning the recipe otherwise known as Greek Yogurt and Guac-gate 2018. (ICYMI: Cooking expert Antoni Porowski advised putting delicious Greek yogurt into guac to snazz it up and the world lost their freaking minds, inspiring too many clap back articles about Antoni’s cooking skills to count.) He uses avocado and a bunch of fresh cilantro in nearly every recipe no matter whose kitchen he’s in, so this classic guac recipe will quench your cravings as you sob your way through each person having their own self-discovery moment post-makeover. Get our Classic Guacamole recipe.

2. Cucumber, Hummus and Lemon Tea Sandwiches

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These five men are constantly serving the tea, sipping the tea and spilling the tea, hunni. The guys are all about living your truth and knowing that the truth (and some good product) will set you free, so these light and healthy tea sandwiches are a must. Plus, you can use the leftover cucumbers to de-puff your eyes while you dream of having JVN’s skin and self-confidence. #selfcare Get our Cucumber, Hummus and Lemon Tea Sandwiches recipe.

3. Gruyere Artichoke Dip

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Delicious hot, cheesy dips should be legally required in order to watch anything that’s going to make you emotionally unstable for 45 minutes. The “Queer Eye” men are all about taking something simple and elevating it a bit, like this artichoke dip recipe that uses Gruyere instead of a more classic cheddar. They do this time and time again, whether it’s via Bobby’s clean lines only interior design magic or Tan’s fancy sneaker suggestions. Get our Cheesy Artichoke Dip recipe.

4. Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

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It’s no secret all of the “Queer Eye” guys are so sexy they’re basically on fire. But do we all remember when culture guy Karamo nicknamed the hottest firefighter on the planet ‘Superman’ in the final episode of season 1? What better way to pay homage the Fab Five and breakout fireman character Micah than with a heaping bag of the hottest snack around. Just make sure to lick your fingers BEFORE wiping those tears. Also, add some slices of avocado for good measure.See It

5. Peach Gummy Rings

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The first two seasons of “Queer Eye” take place in Georgia, which means we must lace in a peach somewhere here. I have a feeling you’re not going to make a peach cobbler to binge watch a show (here’s a Peach Cobbler recipe just in case) and it’s scientifically proven to be impossible to enjoy a weepy binge-watching session without some kind of gummy candy. So Trolli’s peach gummy rings it is. With each chew, you can remember how the Fab Five represented the LGBTQ community with pride as they fell headfirst into somewhat socially conservative Georgia, often battling demons of their own.See It

6. French Tuck French Fries

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French tuck is probably the most used phrase of this entire franchise, which is why we need French something. This recipe is giving me ‘I’m my own Seamless’ vibes and I’m loving it. “Queer Eye” is nothing if not learning to allow moderate indulgence for the better of yourself and, dare we say it, humanity. Not that these fries are going to better you, but you can certainly appreciate yourself AND your soft whimpering while watching what already appears to be an epic season. Get our French Fries recipe.

7. Copious Amounts of Chocolate

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It’s a cliche for a reason. Just like peacocks are unofficial emotional support animals, chocolate is an unofficial emotional support food. Plus, chocolate is the perfect crying-friendly food, second only to caramel — salted caramel, ever heard of it? If there’s one snack that will get you through episode after episode of gut-wrenching makeovers, it’s your old friend Hershey’s. Not convinced? Here, look at this smokin’ pic of Antoni eating a Toblerone.

8. A Regular Margarita

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One of the sweetest episodes of the entire “Queer Eye” reboot so far was the first episode of Season 1, “You Can’t Fix Ugly.” The Fab Five took the inventor of the ‘Redneck Margarita’ (Mountain Dew and tequila…*shivers*) and turned him into a class act gentleman. Teaching straight and gay, women and men to embrace their inner beautiful fabulousness and live their truth is what these guys do best and also what makes us cry…Every. Single. Time. We’ll take this marg with our own salty tears, please. Get our Perfect Margarita recipe.

Check out our other favorite Netflix food shows too! And if you like to listen up, see our list of the best food podcasts.

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What is the Difference Between a Pie and a Tart?

What is it about pie that makes feel all warm and gooey inside? Maybe it’s how warm and gooey pie is…inside. While scientists continue to debate the matter, along with which pie is best, we take a quick peek at pie’s slightly more elegant cousin, the tart. But what exactly is the difference between a pie and a tart?

While both are (usually) desserts with two main components, a baked crust, and a filling, there are a few marked differences between the two and some careful things to consider when making either, choosing ingredients and deciding when and where to serve them.

What Is a Pie?

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A pie is a sweet (and sometimes savory) dish consisting of a pie crust and filling. A pie can have a top crust as well or just a bottom crust, as with key lime pie. The crusts are generally made from a pie dough of all-purpose flour, sugar, water, salt and fat, like lard, shortening or butter. The ingredients used in making pie crust result in a crispy, flaky crust to accompany the filling, and pies are almost always served in the same pie dish they were baked in, generally one with slanted sides.

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From there one can fill a pie crust with just about anything, but some of the more popular varieties include apple pie (served with whipped or ice cream); pecan pie; berry pies, like strawberry and blueberry; and custard filled pies like Key lime pie and chocolate cream pie. Popular savory pies include mincemeat pie, and chicken pot pie among others.

What Is a Tart?

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Tarts are quite similar to pies in that they too consist of a crust and filling. Tarts tend to only have a bottom crust which is generally thinner with straight sides, and tart pans generally have a removable bottom so the tart can be served freestanding on a plate or platter making for a more elegant presentation. 

One of the major difference between the two is the consistency of the crust. While pie crusts are very flaky and light, tart crusts or pastry crusts, tend to be firm and crumbly and not at all flaky. A standard tart crust contains flour, sugar, salt, and a beaten egg, all incorporated together in a food processor and then chilled before use. Because the consistency of a tart crust is slightly more difficult to achieve, pastry chefs are known to “blind bake” the tart crust, meaning bake the crust without filling, to ensure that it is near it’s desired firmness and then adding the fruit or custard after.

Popular tarts include fresh fruit tarts in which the crust is topped with fresh fruit which is not baked, as well as baked fruit tarts like apple, berry and almond tarts. Custard tarts are also popular and can contain any sort of flavored custard filling like lemon curd, chocolate, coconut, and others.

If you’re looking to cook up some fresh pie or tart for National Pi Day (3.14) or any other day, here are a few recipes to get started.

Easy Pie Dough

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Known as a 3-2-1 dough recipe this is made up of 3 parts flour, 2 parts fat like shortening or lard, and 1 part water. Remove the sugar if using for a savory recipe. Get our Easy Pie Dough recipe.

Dutch Apple Pie

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Instead of a top pie crust, this classic pie gets a walnut streusel topping for added crunch. Feel free to add walnuts and raisins to the filling as well. Get our Dutch Apple Pie recipe.

Brown Butterscotch Pie

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This unusual pie strikes a balance from the toasty nutty browned butter and sweet and salty caramel. Served with homemade whipped cream. Get our Brown Butterscotch Pie recipe.

Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pie

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Don’t sleep on savory pies to get you through a long cold winter, or for a filling Pi Day dinner. Use your favorite pie crust recipe just make sure to hold the sugar. Get out Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pie recipe.

Easy Raspberry Tart

Be sure to have some parchment paper on hand when rolling out the dough. Lime juice and raspberry make a winning combination, especially when served with vanilla ice cream. Get our Easy Raspberry Tart recipe.

Rich Chocolate Tart

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A chocolate tart is a surefire crowd pleaser for a dinner party or picnic. The rich chocolate ganache filling requires no baking and this pie can easily be prepared a day ahead of serving,. Get our Rich Chocolate Tart recipe.

Related Video: How to Make Handheld Pies for a Party

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How to Store and Freeze Banana Bread

Too many overripe bananas got you down? Bake some tasty banana bread and freeze it for later! Then, thaw and reheat it like it's fresh from the oven whenever a banana bread craving strikes.

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Corned Beef Hash

Have leftover corned beef from St. Patrick's Day? Make this Corned Beef Hash! Chop up your corned beef and potatoes, fry with onions, and serve as a side or for breakfast with eggs!

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Pi Day: Everything You Need to Know About This Deliciously Nerdy Holiday

The Best Pie Plates for Showcasing Your Blue Ribbon Desserts

Whether you’re baking a pie packed with holiday-appropriate pumpkin or pecans or bursting with summer fruit—or making a savory pie for that matter—you’re going to need some kind of pie plate for the job. If it’s a pretty dish as well as functional, all the better. Here are some of our favorite pie plates available online right now, just in time for Pi Day. And then check out some pies you can bake in them.

The Pioneer Woman Vintage Floral 9-Inch Pie Plate, $14.72 at Walmart

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This may be one of the most charming pie plates we’ve ever seen, and definitely too pretty to put away in the cupboard in between baking sessions.Buy Now

Anchor Hocking Laurel 9.5-Inch Rosewater Glass Pie Plate, $7.99 at Target

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This pale pink glass pie plate is more understated yet just as lovely in its quiet, blushing way.Buy Now

Le Creuset Apple Pie Dish, $39.96 at Sur la Table

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While this adorable Le Creuset pie dish is clearly best suited to apple pies, you could use it for lots else (at the risk of confusing your guests, maybe, but that’s a small price to pay for apple lovers).Buy Now

Emile Henry Modern Classics 9-Inch Ceramic Pie Dish, $39.95 on Amazon

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Classic good looks meet French craftsmanship in this sturdy ceramic pie plate with a subtle ruffled edge, available in blue, yellow, red, green, or white.Buy Now

Rose Levy Berenbaum’s Perfect Pie Plate, $19.76 on Amazon

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Rose Levy Berenbaum has written several baking bibles, including “The Pie and Pastry Bible,” so her pie plate ought to turn out great examples of the form. The deep ruffles make us want to try using it to make Sister Pie’s Salted Maple Pie recipe.Buy Now

Mud Pie Circa Pie Plate and Server, $42.74 on Amazon

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If you believe, as this clean white plate proclaims, that “Pie fixes everything,” then you’ll be delighted to own this simple dish, especially since it comes with a silver pie server (a good deal “any way you slice it”)!Buy Now

Fanci Baking Ceramic Fluted Baking Plate, $13.99 on Amazon

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A pale butter-yellow pie plate with tiny sprigs of flowers seems perfectly suited to spring, which will be arriving soon, even if the weather doesn’t seem like it yet.Buy Now

Pyrex Watercolor Collection Blue Lagoon 9.5-Inch Pie Plate, $19.97 on Amazon

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A gorgeous watery blue swirl marks this glass pie plate as something special. We can see it holding summery desserts like the classic Key lime pie or a light and fluffy coconut cream.Buy Now

The Pioneer Woman 9-Inch Blue Stoneware Pie Dish, $25.48 on Amazon

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There aren’t many of these blue folk art flower pie plates left in stock, and it’s plain to see why. Whether you’re a fan of The Pioneer Woman or not, this is a beautiful piece of baking equipment.Buy Now

Highland Collection 10-Inch Plaid Pie Plate, $32.99 at Walmart

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For “Outlander” fans, those keen on showing their Scottish ancestry, or any bakers who still miss ’90s flannel, this plaid pie plate is pretty great, and will be right at home on a holiday table next winter too.Buy Now

USA Pan Bakeware Aluminized Steel 9-Inch Pie Pan, $13.99 on Amazon

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This one may not be as much of a looker as others, but it is a proper bakery-style aluminum pan, and it’s affordable—which is great if you want to bake a lot of pies at once (like Chowhound TorontoJo and friends).Buy Now

The Pi Dish, $24.99 and up on Amazon

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Pi Day may come only once a year, but you can geek out with this pie dish all year long.Buy Now

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11 Recipes That Prove Hand Pies Are the Perfect Winter Food

The world’s best cold-weather food may not be soup after all. We’d argue that that title ought to go to the oft-overlooked hand pie. Consider this: What other food allows you to enjoy an on-the-go meal even while donning mittens and a scarf? The hand pie, turnover, and empanada recipes here prove flaky dough is the ideal vehicle for any seasonal filling, whether savory or sweet. Just picture biting into a piping-hot pocket on a frigid day—it’s an instant way to achieve winter cheer.

1. Spiced Pear and Almond Turnovers

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Our spiced pear and almond turnovers are a true winter treat: diced pears doused in cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and brown sugar, then packaged in crunchy, almond-topped pastry envelopes. Get our Spiced Pear and Almond Turnovers recipe.

2. Natchitoches Meat Pies

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In northern Louisiana, the food of the land is the Natchitoches meat pie, a savory turnover stuffed with ground beef, onions, garlic, and seasonings before getting a deep-fry in peanut oil. Get our Natchitoches Meat Pies recipe.

3. Fried Pumpkin Hand Pies

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For a different take on pumpkin pie next Thanksgiving (or whenever the craving hits you), serve your dinner guests these impossibly cute pumpkin hand pies that are finished off with a heavy dusting of cinnamon sugar. Get the Fried Pumpkin Hand Pies recipe.

4. Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Hand Pies

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If you want to impress a crowd with your ability to make ridiculously flaky hand-held pastries, then these butternut squash and goat cheese hand pies are the way to go: The filling can be made a couple of days in advance and the dough up to a month ahead of time. Get our Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese Hand Pies recipe.

5. Chicken Empanadas

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Empanadas—stuffed breads filled with meat or cheese or vegetables or fruit—are a staple in just about every Latin country, derived from the term empanar, which means “to wrap in bread.” This chicken variation is a classic Argentine example. Get our Chicken Empanadas recipe.

6. Jamaican Beef Patties

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Can’t afford a trip to Jamaica? Do the next best thing: Bring a bit of the country to your kitchen with classic beef patties that have been vibrantly colored with turmeric (sub in mild yellow curry powder if you like), and packed with heat thanks to minced Scotch bonnet peppers, though they are optional. Get the Jamaican Beef Patties recipe.

7. Spinach and Artichoke Dip Hand Pies

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Reinvent or repurpose a ubiquitous holiday appetizer, spinach and artichoke dip, by using it as the stuffing for a petite-sized turnover. Get the Spinach and Artichoke Dip Hand Pies recipe recipe.

8. Cheese and Onion Pasties

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This English-inspired hand pie is filled with caramelized onions and cheddar cheese, which means it pretty much covers all the bases. Get the Cheese and Onion Pasties recipe recipe.

9. Brie and Jam Pretzel Hand Pies

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If you’re the type who can’t decide between sweet and savory, then this pastry, with its gooey Brie and jam filling, is for you. Encase your hand-held treat in pretzel dough for a departure from the norm. Get the Brie and Jam Pretzel Hand Pies recipe.

10. Picadillo Empanadas

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We turned to Mexico and its version of picadillo as inspiration for the stuffing in these empanadas, which call for sautéing ground beef with pimento-stuffed green olives and dried currants before encasing in a flaky shell. Get our Picadillo Empanadas recipe.

11. Chocolate Hand Pies

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Cutting these rich chocolate hand pies into hart shapes makes them extra-endearing, but they’re easy to love even if you make them the usual crescent shapes or squares. (While not exactly stuffed hand pies, our Chocolate Pudding Mini Pies are an easier way to get your chocolate fix while counting as small, self-contained desserts.) Get the Chocolate Hand Pies.

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