Posts

The Real Reason Maple Syrup Isn’t Keto-Friendly Shutterstock By Ashley Ortiz/May 8, 2021 11:17 am EST It’s no secret that low-carb diets have risen in popularity since the Atkins diet first hit the scene in the 1970s, with one of the most notable variations being the ketogenic — or keto — diet (via AP). According to Medical News Today, the objective of reaching and maintaining a state of ketosis within the body through such a diet is to divert the cells from using carbohydrates as their main energy source to relying on ketones, or fat stored in the body, for fuel....

The Surprising Secret Ingredient In Prince Charles’ New Gin Wpa Pool/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Updated: March 1, 2021 9:47 am EST Have a hankering for a gin and tonic a la royale? (And, let’s be real, who doesn’t in 2020?) Well now you officially have two competing royally-approved gins to choose from. If you’d like to be queenly (and live in the UK), go ahead dish out 40£ for a bottle of Queen Elizabeth’s Buckingham Palace Gin, brewed using herbs hand-picked from the Buckingham Palace Gardens (via Royal Collection Shop)....

The Tiramisu Rule You Should Never Break Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/March 30, 2021 4:28 pm EST Ah, tiramisu: that creamy, layered Italian dessert that’s basically the very definition of indulgence. We love this smooth, cold confection of ladyfinger cookies, mascarpone cheese, and espresso — enough to take on the formidable, or at least time-consuming, task of making it at home. While whipping up tiramisu isn’t complicated, it’s still not as quick or easy as busting out a basic pan of brownies: “This is definitely a special-occasion dessert,” registered dietician Kristin Carli told Mashed when she shared her recipe....

These Are Ali Khan’s Favorite BBQ Sauces Cooking Channel/Discovery+ By Cristine Struble/May 20, 2021 12:55 pm EST While food television fans know Ali Khan from Food Network and Cooking Channel, per his network biography, the food personality has unique opinions on his favorite BBQ sauces. Although cooks might think only of traditional American styles of barbecue sauces, like Kansas, Carolina, or even Texas, those sauces are just skimming the surface of the jar (via Taste of Home)....

This Ingredient Will Fix Your Burned Gravy Shutterstock By Karen Hart/May 4, 2021 6:28 pm EST Gravy is a Southern staple. There’s nothing quite like the classic biscuits and gravy dish to get your taste buds salivating. And what would a little bit of chicken fried steak be without gravy? Gravy can turn a dried out Thanksgiving Day turkey, the centerpiece of your family’s dinner table on this American holiday, into an entrée that keeps eaters coming back for more....

This Is What It Means To Be A Chef, According To Andrew Zimmern Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/June 3, 2021 10:28 am EST Andrew Zimmern is an inspirational icon in the culinary space. As per his official website, Zimmern was always interested in creating a name for himself in the food industry. After completing his studies, he worked at several eateries in New York in a bid to get better at his craft....

This Might Be The Oldest Restaurant In The World David Benito/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Aug. 5, 2021 6:52 pm EST Probably one of the most interesting facets of food and restaurants is their history. The invention of recipes and the origins of famous restaurants is quite fascinating when thinking about the countless wars some locations have survived, along with the popular chefs associated with these restaurants. In fact, Guinness World Records is devoted to honoring restaurants that have spanned time, history, and, sadly, ruin....

This Simple Mistake Led To A Fight Between A Starbucks Barista And A Customer Sorbis/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Aug. 19, 2021 2:19 pm EST August 14 was an eventful day at a Philadelphia Starbucks, to say the least. An employee ended up being fired after a supposed physical brawl with a customer. The event occurred after a barista at the Center City location was asked to remake a woman’s order after she complained they didn’t make the drinks correctly the first time....

What Are Fiddleheads And What Do They Taste Like? Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/June 14, 2021 9:26 am EST You may or may not have heard of fiddleheads, a funny-sounding name for an edible type of plant that, for those who eat them, are simply irresistible. Whether or not you’ve heard the name but don’t know much about fiddleheads or where they come from, you can now learn everything you need to know about what might be your new favorite ingredient....

What Is Avgolemono And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 5:27 pm EST The craving hits on a rainy afternoon, and the only thing that can satisfy it is a creamy, zesty, and lemony soup often filled with steamy orzo or rice, tender chicken meat, and hearty broth. And on a hot day, we hanker for something cold and silky with a lemony kick, perfect for dipping some refreshing veggies into....

What Mario Lopez Really Eats In A Day Michael Kovac/Getty Images By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:14 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Mario Lopez is a jack of all trades. He’s into dancing, acting, and hosting radio and TV shows, to name a few things. But he’s most popular for his role as A.C. Slater, a teenager with a unique, curly mullet hairstyle, in the ’90s comedy Saved by the Bell....

Why Gordon Ramsay Thinks Valentine’s Day Is The Worst Time To Eat At A Restaurant Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/July 7, 2021 3:02 pm EST When Valentine’s Day gets closer and individuals in couples start crafting plans for the occasion, you may spot many restaurants advertising special offers for the romantic holiday, with some even creating multi-course menus designed to appeal to those who want a little something special on February 14....

Why You Should Be Adding Tahini To Your Pesto Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/July 22, 2021 10:30 am EST If you’re looking for ways to add more herbs to your diet, then look no further than pesto. The basil will add some freshness and brightness to any summer plate, and there are also variations of pesto where you can pack in more veggies, like kale pesto. While plenty of recipes swap out the greens, you can always switch out the pine nuts for something new....

Adam Richman Reveals What Viewers Can Expect From The Modern Marvels Revival - Exclusive Noam Galai/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/Feb. 25, 2021 2:07 pm EST When it comes to so many of the foods that we crave, we can tell you all the things we love about them — and in vivid detail too — but most of us would likely pause in our tracks when asked how those foods are actually made....

Cuts And Parts Of Chicken Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Updated: Aug. 19, 2021 2:48 pm EST Chicken is one of the most common forms of protein found on dinner tables throughout the world. Most home cooks have at least one stellar chicken dish they can rely on when they need an impressive dinner in a pinch. According to global trading company KIT International, chicken is the most consumed protein in the world, far surpassing pork and beef with global consumption of around 98....

Domino’s Cheeseburger Pizza Copycat Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/April 16, 2021 11:05 am EST If you love a classic pizza with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and onion, then you are well within your right mind. The same is true if you love a classic cheeseburger with toppings. While you might not have thought of it before, it’s actually not crazy to meet right in the middle of those two....

Easy Steak Nachos Recipe MichelleMorey/Mashed By Michelle Morey AND Mashed Staff/July 16, 2021 11:47 am EST Nothing says a fun dinner or snack as a heaping tray of nachos. Just because they’re often served as a greasy bar snack, it doesn’t mean you can’t make them into a nourishing dish. If you plan your toppings right, your plate of nachos can be a filling meal that includes all of the food groups....

Giada De Laurentiis’ Boozy Fruit Salad Is Perfect For Summer Shutterstock By Jen Peng/July 26, 2021 8:55 pm EST A fruit salad is a healthy, delicious, and refreshing treat when the temperatures soar. Also refreshing on a hot summer day? A crisp, cool glass of white wine. Now there’s a way to combine the two for the best of both worlds thanks to an ingenious recipe by celebrity chef Giada de Laurentiis....

Good News For Fans Of Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Kitchen Bennett Raglin/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/March 9, 2021 4:43 am EST Guy Fieri’s new Flavortown Kitchen is the right kind of restaurant for ever-changing pandemic dining — and it just got better. Available via app in 30 states, plus the District of Columbia (via Flavortown), this innovative dining approach is like the nationwide food delivery we didn’t know we needed. Based on the ongoing move to dining in, Fieri’s new approach is a fantastic way to help keep restaurant employees working and families happy and fed with an innovative app-based chain launch across the US....

Healthy Lentil Bolognese Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/June 8, 2021 12:23 pm EST Finding delicious vegetarian and vegan alternatives for classic comfort foods is not always obvious, but this healthy lentil bolognese recipe proves that it isn’t always necessary to resort to products like Beyond Burger to mimic textures and flavors that are present in some meaty favorites. In traditional spaghetti bolognese, aromatic vegetables, tomatoes, and ground beef simmer low and slow to create a chunky texture that coats pasta perfectly....