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Corn Starch Vs. Potato Starch: What’s The Difference? Shutterstock By Lauren David/April 6, 2021 9:43 am EST When you’re cooking, there are times you may want to thicken a sauce, stew, or soup, or you need to create an airy texture for a dessert. Starches are a great ingredient and don’t have any flavor or smells, which is crucial for not altering your dish. But figuring out which starch to use often depends what your preferences are, and more importantly, what you’re making....

Costco Shoppers Aren’t Sure About This Japanese Wagyu Beef. Here’s Why Johnny Louis/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/March 22, 2021 2:14 pm EST Japanese Wagyu beef is highly prized, and, as you probably know, pretty expensive (via Insider). That’s what has some Costco shoppers hesitant about buying it: the fear that they will make a mistake and waste the pricey purchase. Recently spotted on the shelves by Instagrammer @CostcoDeals was a thin-sliced Japanese A5 Wagyu chuck roll, priced at $69....

Don’t Eat At Dairy Queen Until You Read This Win Mcnamee/Getty Images By Angela Johnson/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 12:42 pm EST Ice cream might typically be thought of as a summertime treat, but let’s be honest — it’s good any time of year. And whether you prefer to have yours served on a cone or in a cup, you can’t deny that there is something about the sweet, cold goodness of this time-honored dessert that is guaranteed to put you in a good mood....

Even Bobby Flay Gets Nervous When Competing On This Show, According To Aarón Sánchez DFree/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 17, 2021 9:24 am EST Bobby Flay is no stranger to cooking competition shows. He plays host to his arguably most well-known show “Beat Bobby Flay” on Food Network. And according to IMDb, Flay has also competed on a variety of other shows including “BBQ Brawl: Flay V. Symon,” “Chopped,” “Worst Cooks in America,” and more....

Everything Fans Need To Know About The Pioneer Woman’s Upcoming Wedding Special Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/May 13, 2021 3:41 pm EST You’re (kind of, sort of) invited! Ree Drummond’s daughter Alex tied the knot with Mauricio Scott on May 1 on the Drummonds’ Oklahoma ranch. In an upcoming T.V. special The Pioneer Woman wants you, albeit belatedly, to join the guest list. Alex and Mauricio dined at a Mexican restaurant and then shared a milkshake for their first date (via The Pioneer Woman), but you’d better bet that on the big day, Ree Drummond dreamt up the menu....

Giada De Laurentiis’ Tips For The Best Grilled Steak Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 6:56 pm EST Giada de Laurentiis knows that when summer starts to sing her siren song of lazy days by the pool and backyard gatherings with family and friends, we all want to show off our grilling prowess. The California chef with a Hollywood-famed family, who just happens to be BFFs with the grill master himself, Bobby Flay, is not too shabby herself when it comes to firing up the barbecue and grilling up the perfect steak....

How Chick-Fil-A Almost Got Scammed By 2 Of Its Employees Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 29, 2021 12:41 pm EST When you think of the perfect heist, perhaps banks, casinos, and other large institutions that house tons of money come to mind. You might never even consider Chick-Fil-A as a target, but that hasn’t stopped some criminals from attempting to exploit the business. Every once in a while, these restaurants face straightforward robberies (via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution), but occasionally, chains are the focus of large-scale fraud....

How To Beat Bobby Flay, According To Jonathan Waxman Paul Morigi/Getty Images By Lisa Curran Matte/April 29, 2021 5:01 pm EST Bobby Flay may come at opponents with an intimidating, in-your-face attitude on the Food Network show “Beat Bobby Flay.” Even so, some of his challengers, friends, and colleagues say it’s not impossible to beat him in the kitchen. In fact, Flay’s mentor, Jonathan Waxman, says it’s pretty easy. The key is to keep it simple and not get too excited, according to Waxman, who has appeared on “Beat Bobby Flay” several times himself (via Rotten Tomatoes)....

Instagram Loves This Endearing Post Involving Paula Deen And Her Aunt Tara Ziemba/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Aug. 2, 2021 6:44 am EST Paula Deen, the famous southern cook and host of “Paula’s Home Cooking” and “Positively Paula” (via IMDb) just posted a new Instagram video featuring herself and her beloved Aunt Peggy, along with some friends. The video quickly touched the hearts of Deen’s fans who follower her on the social media platform....

Instant Pot Birria Tacos Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/June 18, 2021 11:07 am EST Tacos are an all-time favorite recipe, since they’re so much fun to eat and easy to prepare for a small or large crowd. And if you love tacos and cooking in your Instant Pot, then we have the absolute perfect recipe for you. These Instant Pot birria tacos are cheesy and packed with tons of good flavor, making them one of the best dishes out there (in our honest opinion)....

Only About 1 In 5 People Prefer This Type Of Pizza Slice Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/July 14, 2021 10:10 am EST Forget your zodiac sign. How do you eat your pizza? Are you a folder or not? Thin crust or thick? Pineapple or pepperoni only? True, some may argue there’s no “right” way to enjoy pizza. But for others, the way they eat their pizza means so much to them, they’d rather be caught dead than be seen eating a slice of pepperoni with a knife and fork....

Sandwiches That Are The Perfect Compliment To Your Bowl Of Soup Kristen Carli/Mashed By JP Karwacki/May 26, 2021 1:19 pm EST Much like burgers and fries or coffee and donuts, pairing a sandwich with soup is an all-American classic that’s been a staple on diner menus since at least the 1920s, according to “Lunch: A History”. Most people’s minds likely jump to the most common pairing of grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup, for instance....

The Big Change Coming To Taco Bell’s Hot Sauce Packets Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/April 20, 2021 12:49 pm EST Taco Bell sauce packets are known for their delightfully jokey slogans, like “Ahhh… we meet again,” “I won’t let you go,” and “Make a wish” (via BFX MEDIA, LLC). But while their slogans might be funny, their impact on the environment is not. Made from flexible plastic, these hot sauce packets are not recyclable, so once they are used, they end up discarded in a landfill somewhere – but now, all of that is about to change....

The Reason Steak ‘N Shake Locations Have ‘Takhomasak’ Signs Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/March 6, 2021 12:49 pm EST Walk into any Steak ’n Shake, and your eye is sure to be drawn to the bright red neon signs that are blinking the strange word “Takhomasak.” It has been the burger chain’s slogan for the last half century, along with their other famous motto: “In Sight It Must Be Right.” Steak ’n Shake founder Gus Belt came up with the motto in order to assure customers that their steakburgers were as fresh as they come....

The Surprising Connection Between Guy’s Grocery Games And Supermarket Sweep Kevin Mazur/Getty Images By Felix Behr/April 14, 2021 10:43 am EST One of the real successes of Guy’s Grocery Games is Flavortown Market, the supermarket-designed set through which contestants hurtle to grab their ingredients. What makes it notable is that unlike the older show Supermarket Sweep, Flavortown Market manages to function as a close replica to a regular store. “Unlike Guy’s Grocery Games, [Supermarket Sweep] wasn’t a real working grocery store,” Scott Storey, the set designer for Guy’s Grocery Games and Supermarket Sweep, recalled in an interview with Reality Blurred....

The Surprising Ingredients That Will Change Your Salad Forever Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/March 22, 2021 7:54 pm EST Salads are one of those foods that give off mixed signals. Our first thought is “raw vegetables: got to be healthy, right?” But then there’s all that info out there saying no, salads are bad; salads are fattening, and all that stuff you pile on those raw veggies to give them a little bit of flavor is actually going to be worse for you than just chowing down on a burger and fries....

The Surprising People Behind The World’s Nutella Obsession Shutterstock By Felix Behr/May 21, 2021 4:19 pm EST In 1806, Napoleon Bonaparte (above), Emperor of France and King of Italy, instituted the Continental System, a European-wide blockade of Great Britain, the main financier of his opponents. The Encyclopaedia Britannica explains that the desired end of this blockade was to destroy the trade upon which the British economy relied. Then, he could either invade or force them into negotiations advantageous for him....

The Tomato Purée Brand Giada De Laurentiis Swears By Shutterstock By Karen Hart/April 14, 2021 9:20 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you dislike grocery shopping, you are not alone. According to a survey conducted by SWNS Digital, cooking meals and going grocery shopping ranks as the fifth most detested chore. Some of those who participated in the survey noted that they would add an hour on to their commute time or give up their smart phone to never have to do household chores again....

The Untold Truth Of Cowboy Cookies Shutterstock By Robin Miller/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:13 am EST Few things are more gratifying than cozying up to a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. There’s the initial snap as your teeth meet the crisp, caramelized exterior, followed by the tender-sweet sensation of the cookie’s soft center. If you’re lucky enough to sample the cookie while it’s still warm, melty chocolate chips make the experience that much better....

The Worst Cookie Baking Mistake You’ve Been Making Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/April 12, 2021 5:38 am EST As far as baking goes, making cookies is pretty straightforward. However, when you read through different recipes, every baker seems to have their own special techniques for success. Whether it’s a secret ingredient, piece of equipment, or method of preparation, some tricks are made for sharing! Chilling your cookie dough before baking (aka ripening, according to Kitchn) might just seem like an obstacle in the way of you and a warm cookie fresh out of the oven, but it actually has more purpose than training your self-control....