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Adam Richman Talks Modern Marvels And Food Ingenuity, Man V. Food, And More - Exclusive Interview Neilson Barnard/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/April 2, 2021 10:10 am EST Adam Richman has good reason to be amazed by food. From his Man v. Food days, filled with gargantuan grub and some of the spiciest snacks you’ve ever tasted, to his new projects, exploring the insane innovations that make food what it is today, Richman has really seen it all....

Aldi Shoppers Have Strong Opinions About These Frozen Buffalo Wings Shutterstock By Molly Harris/March 17, 2021 12:46 pm EST When it comes to chicken wings, people tend to be pretty specific in how they like them. Whether you prefer them very spicy or perfectly crisp, chicken wings have to be just right to really enjoy them. While you can always call them in from your favorite restaurant to pick them up and enjoy them at home, sometimes you just don’t want to have to go out at all....

Andrew Zimmern’s Political Tweets Cause Chaos Amongst Fans Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Felix Behr/July 17, 2021 7:37 pm EST A number of people online grew upset when Andrew Zimmern voiced his agreement with President Joe Biden’s indictment of Facebook. On Friday, as The Guardian shares, Biden told reporters that by allowing misinformation concerning the vaccines for the coronavirus to proliferate on its platform, Facebook has effectively caused the continued deaths of Americans....

Budweiser Wants To Keep The Summer Going With Its BBQ-Scented Candle Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Aug. 13, 2021 1:56 pm EST Thanksgiving and winter holiday candles will always be all the rage of the colder months, but did you know that now there is a candle that captures all of summer’s delicious and nostalgic smells? Budweiser collaborated with Homesick to create a candle that will instantly take you back to a family summer cookout during the fall....

Costco Shoppers Are Divided On This Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon Spread Instagram By Lauren Cahn/April 26, 2021 12:05 pm EST “Poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried minced garlic and onion, and sea salt. These five ingredients aren’t necessarily the heroes of the spice world, but in the bagel reality … they are everything,” Taste wrote in 2019, a time that was not even close to the beginning of the everything bagel-flavor zeitgeist....

Easy Microwave Corn On The Cob Recipe Sher Castellano/Mashed By Sher Castellano AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 20, 2021 4:34 pm EST Corn on the cob is one of the most popular side dishes for the summer. There’s just something about the taste of it that’s not only amazing, but also incredibly comforting. We’re pretty sure just about everyone has a nostalgic feeling from childhood when they bite into an ear of corn....

How Long Michael Symon Has Really Been In The Restaurant Business Donald Kravitz/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/July 3, 2021 1:30 pm EST Michael Symon has been a fixture of the food television scene since 2007 when he first appeared on (and won) “The Next Iron Chef.” But before the victory that propelled his stardom, Symon was named a Best New Chef by “Food & Wine” magazine in 1998 (via Food Network) and was profiled on Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations” Cleveland episode....

Instant Pot Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 9, 2021 5:11 pm EST Potatoes have a home in every meal and on everyone’s table. They’re an all-time favorite, they make a perfect side dish, and they’re the perfect complement to a whole host of proteins and vegetables. These easy, cheesy scalloped potatoes are a comforting dish that can be enjoyed year-round with a cozy dinner, but they’re even better on a brisk night in....

Is Eating Hot Sauce Good For You? Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/April 2, 2021 1:21 pm EST Adding a splash of hot sauce to your meal creates an entirely new culinary sensation. Hot sauce can really turn the blandest dishes from “blah” to “whoa!” — or at least take the current flavors up a notch. Whether you prefer your hot sauce on the milder, sweeter side or you’re a daredevil who can handle the extreme heat of the ghost pepper, Carolina reaper, or even the world’s new hottest pepper Dragon’s Breath, there’s a hot sauce for everyone....

Over Half Of All People Say This Is Their Favorite Type Of Chocolate Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/March 18, 2021 1:59 pm EST The Latin name for the cacao tree, source of all chocolate, is Theobroma cacao, something the Carnegie Museums says translates to mean “food of the gods.” Well, few of us would dispute chocolate’s claim to that title, although, we’re pretty glad that the gods don’t hog it all to themselves....

Seriously Delicious Muffin Recipes You’ll Want To Try Right Now Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristin Danley-Greiner/April 20, 2021 12:17 pm EST When you’re short on time in the morning and you just can’t pause in the kitchen long enough to whip up a veggie-filled omelet or throw together a bowl of heart-healthy oatmeal, there is an alternative to that sugary, processed granola bar you may be tempted to grab in your rush....

Tasty Recipes That Oatmeal Lovers Everywhere Will Enjoy Kristen Carli/Mashed By JP Karwacki/April 28, 2021 4:56 pm EST If you’re in love with oatmeal recipes, you’ve come to the right spot. This is the place to find the best of them, where oatmeal is the star player in the dish. On their own, oats can be admittedly bland with their pale color and uninspiring flat oval shape, but they’re a versatile ingredient that can give recipes structure, texture, and — perhaps most importantly — a ton of nutrition....

The Best Apps To Serve At A Spring Cocktail Party Maren Epstein/Mashed By Alexa Mellardo/April 8, 2021 2:24 pm EST The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the gardens are dreamy, overflowing with the most colorful blooms. Spring has finally sprung and, after a long winter, that means it’s definitely time to make some fun plans to get together with your favorite people. One of the best ways to combine all of your friend groups at the same time is to have a spring cocktail party....

The Best Ways To Cook With Edible Flowers Shutterstock By Kirstie Bingham/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 5:08 pm EST Pansies. Rose petals. Hibiscus. Lavender. These are all flowers we know the look and smell of, but have you ever tasted them? Because they are all edible! Cooking edible flowers may not be standard fare in American kitchens, but according to My Garden Life, they’re a hot food trend right now. Not only can they make a dish look pretty, but they can also add a unique complexity of flavor....

The Classic Wine Rule Giada De Laurentiis Breaks Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/April 29, 2021 10:42 am EST Famed celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis was lucky. Per the Food Network, her Italian family was a huge fan of homecooked meals. So early in her life, she was introduced to the wonders of good food. It also helped that her grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis, owned a restaurant, which allowed the budding chef to observe a professional kitchen environment from behind the scenes....

The Hidden Symbolism Behind Eating Zòngzi During Dragon Boat Festival Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/May 13, 2021 10:46 am EST While the customary Chinese celebration known as the Dragon Boat Festival isn’t perhaps as widely known in the U.S. as is Lunar New Year, if you ever get the chance to attend, it’s a can’t-miss event. As one of the four biggest traditional festivals in China that has been honored for more than 2,000 years, per Travel China Guide, it mixes the beauty of a Lantern Festival with the excitement of a Henley regatta....

The Pioneer Woman’s Twist On Carbonara Is A Total Game-Changer Bobby Bank/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 4:43 pm EST With several whole eggs, several ounces of pancetta, and a generous portion of grated Italian cheese, carbonara sauce could be seen as the ultimate keto diet fantasy (assuming you toss it with zoodles, as opposed to grain-based pasta). Or you could consider taking Ree Drummond’s approach, which is to retain all of the dish’s decadence while transforming it into a delivery system for that nutrient-rich star of the veggie world, broccoli....

The Real Reason Arby’s Crinkle Fries Are Crispier Than Others Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/April 11, 2021 7:38 pm EST If there’s anything about fries that could be said to be controversial, it would have to be – no, not their nutrition, as just about everyone agrees they’re not too healthy - but their shape. Some prefer fatter steak fries, some like thin, crispy shoestring fries, while still others favor waffle fries....

The Reason Gordon Ramsay’s Doctors Are Telling Him To Slow Down Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Feb. 23, 2021 12:41 pm EST It is no secret that chefs live stressful lifestyles. It has been well-documented over the years that working in the high-paced environment that is a restaurant kitchen can take a toll on the body. And as a chef’s star rises up within the world, they have more things to contend with, like multiple restaurants, cookbooks, and TV shows....

The Store Bought Ice Cream Bobby Flay Swears By Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 3:43 am EST Who doesn’t scream for ice cream? It is one of life’s simple pleasures and brings joy to everyone—even the lactose intolerant, much as they may deny it. Recently there has been a surge in creative and whimsical flavors, and brands like Halo Top and Enlightened have made eating the pint the norm with their lighter, lower-calorie options....