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The Real Reason Pizza Hut Is Already Bringing Back This Limited-Time Menu Item Nathan Stirk/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 25, 2021 9:23 pm EST Pizza Hut has definitely had its fair share of innovation over the years. In November 2020, QSR Magazine reported the arrival of a collab between Pizza Hut and Beyond Meat to bring plant-based meat topped pizzas to the masses, including Beyond Pan Pizzas, the Beyond Italian Sausage Pizza, and the Great Beyond Pizza....

The Reason The Coca-Cola Logo Is Red Shutterstock By Laine Doss/Feb. 5, 2021 3:22 pm EST Coca-Cola, aka Coke, is one of the world’s largest beverage companies, with about 200 different countries carrying their products, according to the Coca-Cola website. Not only is Coke’s flavor distinct (with the secret recipe held in a vault at its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia), but its logo and bottle are also totally iconic. By now, most of the world is familiar with the white lettering on a red background, but there’s actually a reason why red is Coke’s main color....

The Reason You Should Consider Eating More Jalapenos Shutterstock By Neala Broderick/March 20, 2021 4:53 pm EST Jalapeños are definitely one of the more popular peppers in the produce aisle. From jalapeño poppers to nachos accoutrements, they’re found under the appetizer section on many restaurant menus. If a little kick of spice is your thing, jalapeños are the perfect pepper to add to your diet, but not just for the taste....

The Truth About Jeremy Ford’s Stubborn Seed Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 4, 2021 1:05 pm EST Chef Jeremy Ford got his share of the limelight after winning the top honors on the popular reality show, Top Chef. This wasn’t lost on Ford who spoke about how much his life had changed because of the show. “A year ago, no one in Miami knew who I was,” he told People....

The Untold Truth Of Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant Carly Caramanna/Mashed By Carly Caramanna/Aug. 18, 2021 9:42 am EST Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant is one of America’s greatest national treasures that you may have never heard of. It’s the story of the American dream coupled with hard work, some lucky happenstances, and incredible fried chicken. There’s also berries, and lots of them — more on that to come. Armed with aspirations, Walter and Cordelia Knott drove their Model T Ford to Buena Park, California, just southeast of Los Angeles, in 1920, and the rest is history....

This Is How Andrew Zimmern Removes The Prickly Center From Artichokes Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/April 9, 2021 3:17 pm EST Andrew Zimmern had a great tip in a recently posted YouTube video titled “How to Prepare Artichokes.” Artichokes can be intimidating if you’ve never cooked them before; the edible part of the thistle plant, these spiky vegetables barely resemble something edible, let alone delicious — which they are, according to The Tasty World, which describes them as sweet and nutty....

This Is What Dairy Queen’s ‘Ice Cream’ Is Really Made Of Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 11:40 pm EST In 2019, Dairy Queen moved its headquarters (via Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal). There, on two floors connected by a staircase with ice cream cone-painted walls, is the infrastructure necessary to perfect new flavors and products. In the office’s newly designed test kitchens, QA, and product development labs, scientists work continually on quality assurance and menu development (via Greiner Construction and Edina Magazine)....

This Pizza Hut Classic Is So Good, It Fooled New Yorkers Carlos Becerra/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Feb. 16, 2021 10:06 am EST Pizza Hut is known for its pizza, but it isn’t necessarily the menu item that has their fanbase wagging their tongues and ordering up. In fact, one of their most popular menu items is actually not pizza, but a pasta item. Say what? We know. And to be fair, Americans eat a lot of pizza....

TikTok Is Losing It Over Gordon Ramsay’s Reaction To This Creepy Donut Amy Sussman/Getty Images By Lucia Capretti/Aug. 13, 2021 2:45 pm EST If you’re looking to go down a rabbit hole of bizarre videos and exchanges between people around the world, TikTok is a good place to start. Part of the platform’s appeal is that, amidst clips made by the average public, there are some gems from celebrity faces. There’s something infinitely more intimate about seeing a celebrity on TikTok versus in a big screen performance....

Why Padma Lakshmi Didn’t Think She Was Qualified To Be On Top Chef Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 26, 2021 9:48 am EST Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi takes cooking rather seriously. The popular host has been a part of the show for several years and is someone who makes sure that she works hard to cook delicious and wholesome food for her daughter (via TIME). During the pandemic, the enterprising Lakshmi coped with the quarantine by cooking for her fans and posting videos online....

Why You Should Never Eat Mussels At A Restaurant, According To Anthony Bourdain Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 12:52 pm EST When folks think about what an upscale meal looks like, they normally visualize something with seafood. Marine products are typically more expensive because they are more difficult to catch and harvest when compared to other proteins (via Foodiosity). Because of this process, eating shellfish at a restaurant is typically more expensive....

Why You Should Start Keeping A Spray Bottle Next To Your Charcoal Grill Shutterstock By Gabriela Mungarro/May 8, 2021 12:30 pm EST With summer fast approaching, it might be time to finally dust off that charcoal grill that’s taken up permanent residence in your backyard — because we’re willing to bet that it’s possible it’s been some time since you last had a barbecue. As you begin to prepare for summer fun in all its glory, we recommend thinking about polishing up those grilling skills, as well as the grill itself....

Burger King Fans Won’t Want To Miss This Bacon King Deal Shutterstock By Sara Cagle/July 7, 2021 1:58 pm EST You may be familiar with Burger King’s Bacon King sandwich, a monstrously meaty amalgamation of two quarter-pound beef patties, thick-cut smoked bacon, and the works inside of a sesame seed bun that packs two meals into one. For those that want the flavors of a Bacon King in a slightly smaller package, the burger chain has released the Single Bacon King, which has one patty, three half slices of bacon, American cheese, ketchup, and mayonnaise (via Chew Boom)....

Chip Gaines Just Released A Book. Here’s What You Need To Know Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/March 16, 2021 7:16 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Chip Gaines writes about confronting failure and being true to yourself Instagram Both books are also about authenticity. His first book was about finding and following your calling. “I think we are all here for a reason,” Gaines told Forbes....

Copycat Chinese Imperial Palace Hot Mustard Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/June 1, 2021 10:02 am EST Trust us when we tell you that this copycat Chinese Imperial Palace hot mustard is where it’s at. This amazing Asian dipping sauce is fantastic for so many reasons. Not only is it easy to whip up, but it also only takes about two minutes of prep time! No, your eyes aren’t tricking you — it only takes about two minutes....

Costco Copycat Recipes You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner Ksenia Prints/Mashed By JP Karwacki/May 26, 2021 2:22 pm EST Costco is undoubtedly one of the world’s most popular sources for shopping in bulk (and scouting out the sample tables for a quick and tidy mini-lunch), but what about when it comes to the food the retailer makes itself? Turns out, they’ve got it made. Pity the fool who hasn’t visited their food court to grab a hot dog or slice of pizza, come home with a box of massive muffins, or any of the dishes from their butcher’s hot section — they simply haven’t lived....

Costco Is No Longer Just The Go-To Shopping Spot For Humans Johnny Louis/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/March 30, 2021 10:30 am EST Grocery theft is real and it’s a problem for customers that patronize the Costco in South Anchorage, Alaska. But the petty criminals aren’t likely to be caught red-handed because, well, they have no hands. Unsuspecting customers say they have been losing meat purchases to hungry ravens who have been on the lookout for fresh meat, and they’ll stop at nothing to get it....

Desserts That Will Keep You Warm All Winter Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 2:38 pm EST Winter is the ultimate season for desserts, as it brings with it the holiday season, snowy weather, and lots of excuses for snuggling up inside. It’s the time to indulge, and the time to stay cozy — with the help of baked goods. If you ask us, cold winter nights are made for warm chocolate cake, while the best part about heading out on a white and windy snow day is to come back home to fresh-baked cookies....

Everything You Need To Know About Japan’s Mountain Dew Inspired Cheetos Instagram By Kalea Martin/May 11, 2021 5:21 pm EST Why settle for cheese and wine when you can have cheese and Mountain Dew? If you think the pairing doesn’t make much sense, the soda folks beg to disagree. Just take a peek into the Official Mountain Dew Cookbook, and you’ll find a plethora of likeminded recipes, from Mountain Dew Grilled Cheese to Mountain Dew Mozzarella Bites coated in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and even a Mountain Dew Cheesecake (via Insider)....

Here’s Why J. Kenji López-Alt Is Leaving Twitter And Facebook Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/Feb. 11, 2021 6:57 am EST Social media platforms are often vital places of connection between celebrity chefs and their audience. More than 6 million fans of the The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, follow her Facebook page, where she offers recipes and makes it easy to buy her fashion and cookware lines through Walmart. Gordon Ramsay is on TikTok, but he’s not there to share cooking tips....