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The Real Reason Jamie Oliver Was Sued For His Gluten-Free Food Label Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/April 15, 2021 12:21 pm EST Several years ago, if you’d have been browsing Jamie Oliver’s website, you would have spotted recipes that sported a little “GF” in a circle. They may have been accompanied by a similar “V” in a similar circle. Both indicated that a particular recipe was suitable for special diets, such as gluten-free or vegetarian....

The Reason Ludacris Never Learned How To Cook Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 2:05 pm EST Cooking can sometimes be challenging for many reasons. Whether you are short on time or feel some type of way the moment you start thinking about chopping an onion, cooking is often seen as a necessary evil. For some, like three-time Grammy-winning rapper and actor Ludacris, spending time in the kitchen is something they would much rather avoid....

The Truth About The 1998 ‘Fry War’ Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/June 9, 2021 3:43 pm EST Remember the year 1998? If you’re under the age of 25, maybe not so much. But, here’s a quick refresher course in all things that were popular two years before the dawn of the new millennium: Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were the cute couple of the year, “Sex and the City” was must-see-TV, boy bands and nu metal were on the radio, and cargo pants, column skirts, and tank tops were all in vogue....

This Keto ‘Sandwich’ Hack Is Perfect If You Don’t Like Bell Peppers healthylittlepeach/TikTok By Taylor Huang/Aug. 8, 2021 1:36 pm EST We are all familiar with the bell pepper sandwich hack that went viral on TikTok in early 2021. Though the concept drew a lot of controversy over labeling this no-bread alternative as a “sandwich,” many have deemed this recipe as a revolutionary, low-carb option. A Popsugar article describes the trend as one that “has us slapping our foreheads and asking why we haven’t thought of this before....

This Simple Tip Will Save You Money On Your Starbucks Order Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Aug. 3, 2021 2:43 pm EST We all love Starbucks, but let’s face it, when you splurge on a cup of Joe every day, the cost can start really adding up. Luckily for us, Starbucks recently brought back one of their best deals that you can start taking advantage of once again. According to the coffee chain’s website, on June 22, locations began reintroducing the option to use personal, reusable to-go cups instead of the paper disposable versions the café gives out, and along with it, the incentive of a 10-cent discount for doing so....

Traditional Madeira Cake Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/June 14, 2021 3:16 pm EST Madeira cake is a type of sponge cake with a great texture and taste, easily making it one of the most underrated desserts of all time. According to Delighted Cooking, this sweet treat came to be in the 1800s in England. What makes the cake unique is the fact that it isn’t prepared with shortening....

Why You Shouldn’t Use The Water Only Method When Making Popcorn Shutterstock By Robin Miller/March 29, 2021 12:19 am EST Puffed kernels of sweet corn, laced with a crunchy layer of salt, few things are better than snacking on freshly popped popcorn. The initial sensation of sinking your teeth into the fluffy exterior is quickly followed by the joy of reaching the toasted, nutty center. It’s impossible to stop at one kernel, so it’s no surprise the average American eats 68 quarts of popcorn each year, per a 2015 article by Northern AG Network....

You Might Want To Skip Burger King’s Mozzarella Sticks. Here’s Why Yuriko Nakao/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 3, 2021 11:55 am EST Burger King is a giant fast food brand, no doubt. As far as catering to a plethora of customers is concerned, it must be said that the brand is definitely doing something right. According to Delish, the love that the public has for Burger King is not to be underestimated....

21% Of People Want This Canceled Food Network Show To Come Back Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/May 7, 2021 2:20 pm EST Admit it: watching food-themed shows from the comfort of your couch is a great way to unwind. Food television has been a big hit among fans who love watching their favorite celebrity chefs on their TV screens. Whether you enjoy watching reality TV shows filled with aspiring chefs competing against each other to win the top prize or would rather listen to a renowned celebrity chef offer useful tips on getting a dish right, you probably have a list of favorite shows that you simply can’t get enough of....

Aldi’s New Rose-Themed Strawberry Ice Cream Cones Are Turning Heads Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/April 22, 2021 12:30 pm EST Aldi is helping their shoppers get ready for summer in the most delicious way possible, with their new Strawberries and Cream Rose Cones. Each frozen treat is flavored with strawberries and cream and fashioned into a gorgeous, delicate rose shape, which is then nestled inside a cocoa flavored waffle cone. But these rose desserts are not only pretty, they are also delicious, making this carefully crafted arrangement the perfect crowd-pleasing centerpiece or unique dessert for a gathering or special occasion....

Burger King Has Good News For Fans Of Its Cheesy Tots Facebook By Lauren Cahn/Feb. 24, 2021 2:03 pm EST Founded in 1954, Burger King is the second-largest fast food hamburger chain in the world (via BK). Even so, not every menu item has been a winner (can we please just never ever talk about the terrifying Halloween Whopper?). So, then you might think that when Burger King knows they’ve hit upon a fan favorite, they would do everything in their power to make that beloved menu item available all the time....

Classic Chicken Divan Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 10, 2021 6:18 pm EST Chicken divan is a quasi-fancy dish invented in 1950s New York City at the Divan Parisienne restaurant in the Chatham Hotel (via Paste Magazine). Recipe developer Angela Latimer brings us this wonderfully easy recipe for that restaurant’s signature dish. “Leaked information from the maître d’hôtel suggests that the original recipe included poached chicken breasts, broccoli, and a cheesy Mornay sauce that included egg yolks for extra richness,” Latimer told Mashed....

Don’t Believe This Trader Joe’s Employee Training Myth Shutterstock By Felix Behr/May 14, 2021 3:25 pm EST The friendliness of Trader Joe’s cashiers has led to the rumor that the company specifically trains their new employees in the art of flirting. The rumor spread so far, in fact, that Glamour felt compelled to ask the chain’s workers whether there was any substance to it. The answer they received was a resounding, “Oh, God....

Easy Scallops Alfredo Recipe Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Ksenia Prints/July 9, 2021 8:42 am EST If you’re looking to make something truly special and delicious, consider a creamy dish of fettuccine pasta, topped off with perfectly seared scallops, dotted with peas, and sprinkled with fresh parsley. Scallops are one of those perfect foods — they’re quick to cook, easy to make, and so incredibly delicious. They’ll wow you for days. Combine that with pasta and creamy Alfredo, and you’ve got yourself a meal worthy of the gods, according to food blogger and photographer Ksenia Prints of At the Immigrant’s Table....

Everything You Should Know About Flat Iron Steak Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/May 7, 2021 1:31 pm EST We like to think of ourselves as pretty adept at cooking meat, but when it comes to steak, we can sometimes be thrown for a loop. There are just so many different cuts — from T-bones to skirts to hangers and more — and they each have different cook times. We’ve got some good tips for how to cook different types of steak — take a look here — but we have to admit we were less familiar with flat iron steak....

Healthy Guacamole With Pomegranate Seeds Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 12, 2021 10:11 am EST Oh guacamole. It’s gooey, it’s green, and it tastes fantastic scooped up on nacho chips. Guacamole is an incredibly versatile dip in that it also can be slathered on an enchilada, globbed on a taco, or smeared across a hearty plate of nachos. Or, if you’re a Mexican food nut, you probably will eat it straight off the spoon....

How Chicken Fat Ended Up On The Streets Of Mississippi Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Aug. 5, 2021 1:32 pm EST In the middle of the afternoon in New Albany, Mississippi, the roads were strangely slick. The fire department received many calls, and Chief Mark Whiteside described the response. “When officers arrived, they found a considerable amount of liquid on the roadway, causing a very slippery condition … The trail of extremely slick substance was traced from the east side of the city, onto Interstate 22, exiting at Munsford, where it trailed back to Highway 30 west and out of town,” Chief Whiteside explained (via New Albany Gazette)....

How Nadiya Hussain Hopes To Be Like Mary Berry Dave J Hogan/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Feb. 13, 2021 12:49 pm EST Her appearance on the 2015 season of The Great British Bake Off attracted legions of fans, including former Prime Minister David Cameron, drew record audiences (10 million viewers per episode) and a social media sweetheart. And when Nadiya Hussain won the popular reality show baking contest, her victory was celebrated not just because her desserts rocked, but because Hussain herself, who is a practicing Muslim, rocked society and became a national role model at a time when anti-Muslim sentiment in the UK was at a high (via The New York Times)....

KFC Singapore’s Fried Chicken ‘Popsicles’ Are Turning Heads Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/May 24, 2021 3:35 pm EST There’s really something about KFC’s signature fried chicken that makes it so delicious. And while there’s so many great items to indulge in at KFC Stateside, if you go abroad, you’ll notice that the menu looks a little different, but is just as appealing. In Singapore, for example, the chain’s options include fried chicken skins....

Kim Kardashian Just Shared An Adorable Lunch Date Photo With Her Son Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 3, 2021 2:19 pm EST If you’re keeping up with Kim Kardashian on Instagram, you know her life on one level isn’t all that different from yours. Her account includes selfies in the mirror, pictures of her cars, and plenty of vacation pics and photos of her children. On second thought, Kim K. appears to spend way more time on the beach than most of us....