Slow Cooker Beef Sinigang Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 20, 2021 11:58 am EST Experimenting with different cuisines is the best way to travel far from the comfort of your own kitchen. While some exotic recipes require ingredients and equipment that might not be so easy to come by, others use familiar items in new ways. Sinigang means “stewed dish” in Tagalog, one of the numerous languages spoken in the Philippines....
The Big Problem People Have With Gordon Ramsay’s Pegao Recipe Shutterstock By Felix Behr/July 2, 2021 1:22 pm EST Previous seasons of “Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted” have come under fire for subjecting the daily diets of non-Western cultures to a lens that at best exoticizes and at worst dabbles in the type of xenophobia that goes “Look at gross things people eat.” Even though the third season had to chart a more domestic course, it’s still managed to draw criticism for mishandling its subject matter....
The Hilarious Misunderstanding Alex Lenik Had About Hell’s Kitchen: Young Guns Instagram By Sara Cagle/June 1, 2021 1:51 pm EST When learning about his duties as a “Hell’s Kitchen: Young Guns” contestant, then 22-year-old chef Alex Lenik heard the word “Paris” and ran with it. Thinking that the show would be filming in the capital of France, he mentally prepared himself to apply for a French work permit and board an international flight....
The Surprising Inspiration Behind This Jeff Mauro Spice Mix Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Kalea Martin/May 5, 2021 3:10 pm EST Anyone who watches “The Kitchen” knows that co-host Jeff Mauro loves putting giardiniera on everything, especially eggs. But what does the Sandwich King put on his Chicago cheesesteaks? Aside from premium ribeye, Taylor Street cheese sauce, and of course, giardiniera, Mauro also seasons his cheesesteaks with none other than barbecue chip dust (via Instagram)....
The Sushi Rule You Should Never Break, According To Anthony Bourdain Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/June 10, 2021 4:39 pm EST Anthony Bourdain may best be known for his Emmy-Award winning show “Parts Unknown” and his omnipresence on The Travel Channel, but he was also the author of a 2017 comic book called “Get Jiro: Blood and Sushi” (via Food & Wine) that was loosely inspired by an incident that occurred while Bourdain was training under sushi master Naomichi Yasuda at the New York City restaurant Sushi Yasuda....
The Unexpected Reason Why Cheat Meals Are Actually A Bad Idea Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 29, 2021 10:04 am EST It seems there’s no shortage of dietary strategies out there. According to Healthline, intermittent fasting, plant-based diets, low-carb eating plans, and ketogenic diets are among the most sustainable plans, offering a bit of flexibility in what you get to eat. Still, there is no one approach to eating that works for every person....
This Is The Best Type Of Flour To Use When Making Pasta Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/Updated: April 21, 2021 5:33 pm EST Making at-home pasta has never been more popular. With a full year of quarantine under our belts and the explosion of social media cooking content — up to 70% of people now find recipes online rather than in cookbooks, according to the Independent – making delish dishes like pasta from scratch is no longer scoffed at like it may have been in the past....
This Is What Makes KFC’s Fried Chicken So Crispy David Silverman/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/Feb. 10, 2021 12:27 pm EST KFC is so identified with its deliciously crispy Original Recipe fried chicken that since 1991, it hasn’t felt the need to spell out its original, more-descriptive name, “Kentucky Fried Chicken” (via Southern Living). Everyone knows what “KFC” stands for, after all. What everyone does not know, not for certain, at least, is how KFC makes its fried chicken so delicious and crispy....
This McDonald’s Super Bowl Ad Thanks Drive-Thru Customers YouTube By Ralph Schwartz/Feb. 5, 2021 8:08 pm EST The 12 months between the last Super Bowl and the one happening this Sunday, February 7, have been pretty bad for restaurants. Most establishments have been closed for indoor dining in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants have had to rely on takeout and delivery to stay alive. While this situation has been a real challenge for everyone in the industry, McDonald’s actually did well, at least in the second half of 2020....
Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2021 12:40 pm EST If past attempts to bake beautiful, scrumptious loaves of bread have fallen flat, you won’t need the luck of the Irish on your side to produce a hearty and dense round of traditional Irish soda bread. Many people think of Irish soda bread as the perfect pairing to corned beef and cabbage on St....
Twitter Can’t Believe This Pirate Cake Didn’t Win On Buddy Vs Duff Mike Coppola/Getty Images By Katherine Mclaughlin/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 12:55 pm EST If there’s anything pop culture loves, it’s picking sides. Whether it’s team Edward or team Jacob, Marvel or DC, Coke or Pepsi … you get the idea. Well, the same can be said for Food Network’s “Buddy vs Duff,” where two of the most beloved pastry chefs on TV face off in week-to-week challenges....
What Are Anaheim Peppers And What Do They Taste Like? Shutterstock By Steven John/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 9:13 am EST Even if you don’t like spicy foods, chances are good that you will love Anaheim peppers (scientific name capsicum annuum, via USDA), because though they may resemble a jalapeño or a habanero pepper in appearance, these peppers are on the mild side when it comes to heat. But that doesn’t mean they’re without flavor: the Anaheim pepper can play a meaningful role in dishes ranging from fajitas to omelets to salsas and more, adding a peppery taste and a pleasant crunch when raw, a smoky and sweet taste when they are cooked, according to Specialty Produce....
What Is Hoisin Sauce And What Does It Taste Like? Bloomberg/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone AND Michael La Corte/Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 11:28 am EST A 1998 Washington Post story is titled “HOISIN MAKES ME HAPPY” — in all caps. Clearly, the sauce inspires an enthusiastic fandom, and for good reason. Sometimes conflated with oyster, plum, or sweet bean sauce, hoisin sauce is a stalwart ingredient in Chinese cuisine, oftentimes associated with BBQ and dishes like Peking duck or moo shu pork, which involves slathering the savory sauce on crepe-like, gossamer “pancakes” and then wrapping them around sumptuous, roasted pork....
What You Should Know Before Feeding Your Child Soft-Cooked Eggs Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/March 30, 2021 5:58 am EST Eggs benedict, sunny side up, soft boiled, over easy, egg dippers — all delicious ways to eat breakfast. Eggs are a staple of our morning food routine, and we like them cooked in so many different ways. Unfortunately, many of these may not be the healthiest of options. Now, we’re not diving into the debate of how healthy eggs are, or yolk vs white; we’re talking about the health risks of undercooked eggs which can be more significant in children....
Why You Should Think Twice About Using Miracle Whip In Egg Salad Shutterstock By Laine Doss AND Molly Harris/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 5:52 pm EST Egg salad is a favorite dish that’s easy to make and rich in protein. Cleveland Clinic lists eggs as one of the top four sources of protein along with wild salmon, beans and legumes, and Greek yogurt. Eggs, according to the renowned hospital, are also a source of vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and B vitamins....
Wolfgang Puck Makes Every One Of His Chefs Pass This Test Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/July 22, 2021 1:18 pm EST When it comes to being a professional chef, there are a certain set of dishes that you’re expected to master. According to famed culinary school Le Cordon Bleu, these include seared fish and meat, roast chicken, al dente pasta, salad dressing, and bread. But perhaps at the top of this list is a simple omelet, a dish often cited by the pros as being both more difficult than meets the eye, as well as an essential skill to every chef’s arsenal....
Working At A Slaughterhouse Got Even Harder. Here’s Why Bloomberg/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 5:02 am EST It’s easy for us to forget where our food comes from when we go shopping at our local supermarkets. Fruit and veg are stacked in neat, colorful piles, and meats are either displayed in pristine cases or packed in individual disposable trays and wrapped in plastic to avoid any type of contamination....
Almost Half Of All People Consider This Cake Flavor Their Favorite Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Feb. 19, 2021 6:09 am EST As with many aspects of the modern world, cake appears to come from the Ancient Greeks, according to Food & Wine. Over time the ingredients and traditions have varied, and it is believed that the current birthday cake and candle ritual stems from the Middle Ages in Germany (via Food & Wine)....
Cabernet Vs. Merlot: What’s The Difference? Shutterstock By Shea Swenson/March 9, 2021 3:39 pm EST With so many varieties available, choosing a wine can be intimidating. Whether you’re pacing the aisles of your local wine shop or scanning a restaurant’s wine list, not knowing the difference between options can lead to an order motivated by panic or a just-throw-something-in-the-cart defeat. When it comes to reds, Cabernet and Merlot two of the most prominent varieties stateside, according to Better Homes and Gardens....
Chrissy Teigen Doesn’t Care What You Think About Her Expensive Wine Mistake Jason Merritt/term/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Feb. 3, 2021 6:48 pm EST President Joe Biden might follow Chrissy Teigen on Twitter, but if you don’t, here’s the story she told about a dinner out and an expensive wine mistake. John Legend and Chrissy Teigen were at a restaurant and asked the waiter for a wine recommendation. (So far, so good, right?...
