What Are Hamantaschen And How Do You Make Them? Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Feb. 19, 2021 9:32 pm EST With a few possible exceptions, traditional holidays come from a dark event in history, usually arising from a “light triumphs over dark” scenario. But as children, we were more likely to remember those days as a time we could legitimately enjoy seasonal treats, like the triangular pastries known as hamentaschen, which are usually served at Purim....
What Is Chamoy And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Gabriela Mungarro AND Joe Nasta/Updated: Aug. 17, 2021 3:54 pm EST On a hot summer day, you’re craving a delectable treat that you can savor that will also revitalize you. Imagine stopping at a street food cart on the side of a bustling city street, the smells of tamales and elote wafting around you. Hankering for something a bit lighter, you opt for the fresh mango slices with a bright red sauce....
What Is Hot Honey And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 3:07 pm EST There are those of us who aren’t keen on having their flavors cross set borders, and to those of us who are like that, sweet ought to stay sweet, and spicy should sit in its own silo. But every now and then you get a pairing that just makes your tastebuds zing — if you only give it a chance — and one of those is hot honey....
What We Know So Far About The Try Guys’ New Food Network Show Robin Marchant/Getty Images By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Feb. 24, 2021 4:12 pm EST Thanks to the internet, finding a recipe for cooking and baking has now been simplified. With a simple Google search, folks can find anything from how to make banana bread to how to make “nice” cream (a dairy-free form of ice cream, per the kitchn). And let’s face it, trying to cook anything from scratch can be a somewhat daunting journey because you run the risk of leaving out necessary ingredients or using the wrong set of ingredients altogether....
Why Bobby Flay Likes To Cook His Grilled Chicken On Indirect Heat Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Karen Hart/April 15, 2021 11:24 am EST Chicken is difficult to cook and cook it well. Too dry, too tough, burnt to a crisp, rubbery, unevenly cooked — are all issues you’ve probably experienced when cooking your grilled chicken. Enter Bobby Flay. Flay has been cooking up a storm since he opened his first restaurant in 1991....
Why This Viral TikTok Has People Swearing Off Coffee Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/March 9, 2021 2:29 pm EST Some coffee has hints of chicory or chocolate, while other varieties may contain notes of caramel, toffee, almond, or raspberry. Others like to take their coffee with specialty flavors like hazelnut, French vanilla, or mocha. No matter how you like it, there is one ingredient pretty much all coffee has in common, according to NHS Dr....
Why You Don’t See As Many Taco Bell-Pizza Hut Combo Restaurants Anymore Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images By Cassidy Dawn Graves/March 13, 2021 7:58 pm EST Hip-hop duo Das Racist said it best: “I’m at the Pizza Hut / I’m at the Taco Bell / I’m at the combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell” (via Genius). Not only has the song inspired a whole host of memes and TikToks, including a page on the website Know Your Meme, it’s also based on a real phenomenon....
Why You Should Be Freezing Ginger Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/April 16, 2021 12:31 pm EST Sometimes, cooking can be a serious hassle, but thankfully there are plenty of ways to streamline and meal prep for those busy days. For anyone who doesn’t want to make whole meals ahead of time, there’s another even easier option: freezing your ingredients. Freezing isn’t just for leftovers or fruit for smoothies! Ingredients like ginger are great to have on hand and easy to freeze, why not save a batch?...
15-Minute Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Bowl Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 13, 2021 10:00 am EST Fans of Japanese cooking will likely know all there is to know about the most popular iterations of the cuisine, including sushi, tempura, yakitori, and teppanyaki. But equally important to the Japanese is the “rule of five,” which suggests that all meals should appeal to all five senses (sight, smell, taste, touch or textures, and sound)....
Adorable TikTok Goes Viral After Baby Demands More Sugar Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Aug. 12, 2021 12:54 pm EST There’s no denying that everyone needs a little sugar from time to time. It’s a delicious way to celebrate or even get started for the day first thing in the morning. Now there’s an adorable baby who is doing just that by asking for a little extra brown sugar in her morning cereal (via TikTok)....
Aldi Shoppers Are Loving These Freeze-Dried Mangos Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 26, 2021 6:18 pm EST Dried fruit can be a great, tasty snack to have on the go. It often serves as a healthier alternative to candy or other treats, delivering enough sweetness to help curb those sweet tooth cravings, but without all the extra sugar or additives that are usually found in pre-packaged snacks. And now, Aldi is giving shoppers the chance to snag a bag of freeze-dried fruit that is as delicious as it is healthy....
Big Mistakes Top Chef Contestants Make, According To Gail Simmons - Exclusive Amy Sussman/Getty Images By David Klein/Aug. 24, 2021 9:15 am EST Gail Simmons knows a thing or 20 about how to succeed on “Top Chef.” Serving as a judge for the show since Season 1, she’s seen and, more importantly, tasted it all. During an exclusive interview with Mashed, Simmons offered up her expert advice for cheftestants hoping to make their way to the top....
Breakfast Casseroles Perfect For Your Weekend Brunch Mashed/Melissa Olivieri By Kristin Danley-Greiner/March 8, 2021 2:53 pm EST The best way to kick off your day is with a healthy, hearty breakfast that tastes amazing, too. The possibilities are endless when it comes to the first meal of the day. You can settle for a simple bowl of cereal or a slice of toast, but why would you when you can whip up one of these recipes for a fantastic breakfast casserole that combines some amazing ingredients in a delicious dish?...
Cool Ranch Doritos Fans Will Love Lay’s New Snack Mashup Shutterstock By Hannah Cole/Updated: May 31, 2021 9:12 am EST Cool Ranch Doritos are on the top tier of most chip lovers’ snack lists, and for good reason — the flavor is, admittedly, unmatched. A recent survey conducted by Mashed found that 46% of respondents preferred Cool Ranch over other Dorito flavors, and we can’t say we blame them. Between the crunch of the tortilla and the savory coating of oniony, salty seasoning, they’re an expected choice for any gas station snack run....
Coors Wants You To Drink Hard Seltzer Instead Of Showering. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 20, 2021 1:54 pm EST Coors has a habit of making us work for their promotions. Last winter, the brand encouraged us to make a drinking buddy out of snow or yard debris for a chance to win a fully stocked beer fridge and a winter wonderland, complete with snow and holiday decorations (via Adweek)....
Dunkin’ Just Released Adorable New Dog Toys. Here’s How To Get One Dunkin’ By Gillie Houston/July 27, 2021 1:01 pm EST In bark-worthy news for every four-legged latte lover (and their caffeinated owners), Dunkin’ has just released a new line of Dunkin’-themed dog toys perfect for all coffee enthusiasts and their furry friends. The new special-edition toy lineup includes a treat-dispensing Dunkin’ coffee cup — which has a crinkly outer layer and a squeaker inside, as well as a compartment at the top for hiding treats — and a plush Dunkin’ donut complete with a to-go bag....
Easy Tuna Casserole Anyone Can Make For Dinner Jason Goldstein/Mashed By Jason Goldstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: April 19, 2021 2:47 pm EST Looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner that can come together at the last minute, even when you have very few groceries in the house? Who isn’t? We love recipe developer Jason Goldstein’s easy tuna casserole for being super simple — plus tasty! Goldstein, who blogs at Chop Happy, will show you how to make this meal with a few ingredients, many, if not all, you may already have on hand....
Green Onions Vs. Spring Onions: What’s The Difference? Shutterstock By Shawna Cory/March 25, 2021 11:20 am EST You probably wouldn’t think to display green or spring onions in a fancy vase, but both are actually members of the lily family (via FoodPrint). And while these zesty veggies might not possess the same decorative aspects as their flowery cousins, they can definitely make for a fresh and colorful addition to almost any meal....
Here’s How Much Dairy Queen Employees Really Make Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 1, 2021 10:51 am EST Fast food sometimes can be the answer to a rough day, something that can temporarily cheer you up and make things much more bearable. Brands like Dairy Queen are the answer to some of life’s problems, right? As per Thrillist, the Illinois-based chain first opened in the 1940s and has since offered a plethora of comfort food options such as burgers, their trademark soft serve cones, and the Blizzard....
How American McDonald’s Differs From Sweden’s Instagram By Cassidy Dawn Graves/Jan. 26, 2021 1:32 pm EST The golden arches of McDonald’s can be spotted basically anywhere in the world these days. According to WorldAtlas, the fast food chain has almost 37,000 locations spread across 120 countries. A chain restaurant as popular as McDonald’s is designed to be recognizable; a place to get the same Big Mac no matter where you might be....
