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Over 55% Think These 2 Chick-Fil-A Items Are The Best Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/July 13, 2021 12:10 pm EST Burgers are a dime a dozen in the fast food world, but when it’s chicken that is calling, there’s one particular chain that trumps the rest. Or rather, it trumps the rest on every day of the week except for Sunday. That’s right, we’re talking about Chick-fil-A, the Georgia-based Southern eatery known for its exceptional customer service, delicious dipping sauces, and, of course, some really good chicken....

The Big Change Steak ‘N Shake Is Making To Its Restaurants Twitter By Lauren Cahn/March 9, 2021 3:18 pm EST Since 1934, Steak ’n Shake has never significantly veered from offering its burgers and milkshakes via table service in its restaurant dining rooms — albeit with the exception of right now, when most of its 556 dining rooms have been closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a February 26, 2021 statement made by chairman of the restaurant chain’s parent company, Sardar Biglari, to the company shareholders....

The Bizarre Reason This In-House Chef Applicant Sued Simon Cowell Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/May 14, 2021 2:02 pm EST As a well-known TV personality, Simon Cowell has gotten himself into plenty of controversies in the past. Cowell is well-known for his outspoken demeanor and his brutal onscreen personality. But his fame has brought him everything he could dream of. According to the Financial Times, Cowell has a lavish lifestyle that is filled with all (or at least most of) the creature comforts....

The Real Reason Diet Coke Cravings Are So Powerful Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/Aug. 23, 2021 11:50 am EST Ever stop and ponder how many times a day, a week, a month, a year, etc. you find yourself saying, “and a Diet Coke”? For lunch, it’s a no-brainer. You don’t even have to think about it: You’ll have a grilled chicken, dressing on the side, “and a Diet Coke.” Late night burgers with friends?...

The Reason People Are Arguing About This 14-Year-Old Burger King Employee Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/June 12, 2021 11:46 am EST The proud father of a young Burger King employee sparked a controversial debate online earlier this week, after his Facebook post detailing the amount of time his son devotes to his job went viral on Twitter. Chis Crawford, whose son is just 14 years old, made a social media post praising his son’s work ethic, writing on Facebook: “HUGE shout out to this kid of mine, 14 years old and has a PT job at Burger King, not only does he work every day he can including weekends when most kids are out enjoying their summer....

The Truth About Alex Lenik From Hell’s Kitchen: Young Guns Season 1 Instagram By Boshika Gupta/May 25, 2021 3:47 pm EST Much to the delight of its fans, “Hell’s Kitchen” is coming back on May 31. This time around, viewers can expect to witness talented, young chefs competing against each other to win the top prize. There’s a twist here that’s rather interesting: No participant in the “Young Guns” season is older than 24 (via Gold Derby....

This TikTok Favorite Makes A Perfect Egg Substitute Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/April 22, 2021 4:40 pm EST If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through TikTok, chances are, you’ve come across the silken tofu hashtag. From creamy smoothie bowls to béchamel sauce, it’s clear that this protein-rich ingredient, also known as Japanese-style tofu, is slowly becoming a trendy staple in kitchens beyond the realm of its Asian roots. Unlike regular tofu, the kind most commonly used as a meat substitute in the plant-based food community, silken tofu has a smooth, custard-like texture (via The Kitchn)....

What Is Kringle And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Aug. 7, 2021 7:57 am EST If you have ever been to a grocery store in the Midwest, particularly Wisconsin, chances are you have seen colorful, festive displays of Kringle boxes in the bakery section. But what, exactly, is Kringle? Strictly speaking, Kringle is a flaky, buttery Danish pastry filled with various fruits, nuts, and gourmet ingredients and baked into a large ring shape....

Rooh Afza is popular at Ramadan, before and after the fast Shutterstock But what does Rooh Afza taste like, really? Food52 notes that a Pakistani version of the drink tastes like rose and kewra, which is the white flower of the pandanus plant. Its blossoms also flavor Muslim south Asian dishes. Food52 suggested the Indian version of the beverage is more complex, with sandalwood, carrot, pineapple, and spinach. Rooh Afza made in India also contains chicory, water lily, dried grapes, and coriander, according to Taste....

What Is The Difference Between A Habanero And Jalapeño Pepper? Shutterstock By Shawna Cory/May 21, 2021 12:18 pm EST If you like spicy food, you’re definitely aware that hot peppers possess a huge range of heat and flavor variability. They can give your tongue a little tingle, or make your adrenaline pump and your eyelids sweat. Two popular peppers are the habanero (Capsicum chinense) and the jalapeño (Capsicum annumm), both of which are used to add excitement to dishes and sauces from multiple types of cuisine....

What Is The Difference Between Honeycomb And Toffee? Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Feb. 4, 2021 10:53 am EST Sometimes you just have to accept the sugary confection that’s attached to your chocolate and not question it. Toffee, caramel, honeycomb — who cares? It’s going into your mouth regardless. But, if you have ever been curious about that sweet, honey-colored candy, there are a few key differences. You can usually tell the difference by how they look, but at the level of preparation, it comes down to a few crucial ingredients, and slight differences in how they’re combined (via Taste of Home)....

White Castle’s Stuffing Is A Total Game-Changer White Castle By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: June 22, 2021 3:12 pm EST How cool do you have to be to get Coolio to demonstrate your stuffing recipe online? We don’t know. You’ll need to ask the folks at White Castle, who are collaborating with the rapper and chef who found fame with the song “Gangsta’s Paradise” and (to a much lesser extent) the online show Cookin’ with Coolio (via a White Castle press release)....

Why Andy Warhol Was So Obsessed With Campbell’s Soup Robin Platzer/twin Images/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/Aug. 7, 2021 8:28 am EST One need not be a connoisseur of fine art to recognize Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s soup can paintings. In fact, that was kind of the whole point — Warhol wanted to create art out of something as recognizable as the pantry staple you generally push out of the way when you’re on the hunt for more olive oil....

Why Duff Goldman Bakes His Cakes In Reverse Order Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Sophie Putka/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:28 am EST When it comes to cakes for special occasions, a beautiful cake is a given. But a delicious, fresh cake that tastes as good as it looks? That’s a taller order, and one that not every cake decorator lives up to. But Duff Goldman of Ace of Cakes fame knows that better than anyone: He and his cake shop, Charm City Cakes, may be known for their over-the-top cake decorations, but as he told Food Network, there’s no trade-off when it comes to the inside of the cake....

Why Subway Brought Back Its Roast Beef And Rotisserie Chicken Sandwiches Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Felix Behr/March 30, 2021 2:16 pm EST Subway has announced that it will bring back its roast beef and rotisserie chicken sandwich offerings. Though Subway corporate disclosed no further details to Business Insider, a franchisee did admit that the reason behind the ingredients’ discontinuation in June, which was a top-down order, was that “they were the two most expensive proteins that we have on the menu....

Why You Should Be Weaving Bacon Before You Cook It Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: May 26, 2021 12:43 pm EST Bacon is perhaps one of the most beloved breakfast foods in the country. While it is not necessarily renowned for its health benefits, fans of the fried meat feel that its rich, savory flavor makes it more than worth the indulgence. And the salty cured pork isn’t just reserved for the mornings — it is a popular addition to all kinds of meals, from a side dish to a topping on burgers and salads to the main event in a sandwich like a BLT....

Yes, You Really Can Buy A Slice Of Princess Diana’s 40-Year-Old Wedding Cake Anwar Hussein/Getty Images By Lisa Curran Matte/Aug. 2, 2021 1:20 pm EST Royal watchers that long for the era of the late Princess Diana are in for a taste of nostalgia this month when a slice of the original cake served at her 1981 wedding to Prince Charles hits the auction block. And it’s likely to sell at a price that doesn’t require a royal checkbook....

Aldi Shoppers Are Obsessed With This Jalapeño Popper Pizza Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 24, 2021 11:25 am EST Aldi is by far one of the most popular retail chains in the country thanks to a unique blend of affordability and high-quality products. As highlighted by Delish, there are several fan-favorite meals that remain wildly popular among shoppers at Aldi. There’s Priano’s pumpkin and sage ravioli that has the ability to make your tastebuds sing with joy....

Andrew Zimmern And Anthony Bourdain Always Argued About This Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: July 14, 2021 9:59 am EST Celebrity chefs Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern shared a close relationship. After Bourdain died by suicide in 2018, Zimmern spoke about his friend. He told Eater, “Tony was a close friend of mine and it was a beautiful relationship… He was an incredible sounding board, a gracious and kind friend to me....

Andrew Zimmern’s Aluminum Foil Trick For Roasting Bone Marrow Getty Images/Getty Images By Amy Hamblen/April 25, 2021 8:20 pm EST Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern needs no introduction to anyone who has tuned their television set to the Food Network since 2006 when “Bizarre Foods” first aired. Not only was the show Zimmern hosted so successful it spawned three spinoffs, but it helped set his career ablaze and build his reputation as the ultimate food expert we know him as today (via the chef’s biography on his site)....