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The One Ingredient Your Hamburger Stew Is Missing Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/Jan. 20, 2021 9:32 am EST At this stage of the pandemic, you likely look at those staple items around your kitchen (carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, maybe some ground beef) with a boredom that borders on disdain. You may be wondering what there could possibly be to cook that you haven’t cooked yet, and you’re so tired of being in your kitchen that you’re thinking about turning it into a spare bedroom and ordering takeout for the rest of your days....

The Real Reason Banquet Frozen Meals Are So Cheap Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Aug. 2, 2021 7:55 am EST As every college student who has been down to their last dollar knows, there are some reliable go-to meals you can make that do not require a lot of money — or even a stove. Microwavable dishes like ramen noodles, Totino’s pizza rolls, and Kraft Easy Mac have made up the entirety of some scholars’ diets....

The Real Reason Bobby Flay Cooks Burgers On The Griddle Larry Marano/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/May 4, 2021 10:58 am EST Bobby Flay has spent a considerable amount of time behind a grill during his illustrious career, one of his most notable times working the appliance on-screen being as host of his first Food Network show “Grillin’ and Chillin’” in 1996 (via Food Network). According to his website, the New York native then went on to have several other programs centered around the cooking method in addition to authoring a number of cookbooks specifically focused on grilling as well....

The Real Reason Spam Is A Popular Gift In South Korea Shutterstock By A. C. Grimes/Updated: July 19, 2021 8:34 am EST It’s easy to imagine that people have been holding Thanksgiving celebrations since humanity was knee-high to a Neanderthal. Perhaps back then, Ogg and his cave buddies gathered around a freshly cooked woolly mammoth and gave thanks for the discovery of fire or the fact that a saber-toothed tiger hadn’t discovered them....

The Real Reason This Trader Joe’s Manuka Honey Lawsuit Failed Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/July 17, 2021 10:32 am EST Another seemingly mythical “superfood,” manuka honey has been all the rage for its multitude of health benefits, including calming inflammation, soothing sore throats, and improving digestion, according to Healthline. Furthermore, Comvita states that manuka honey is a “must-have item in every home.” It is known to be very sweet in taste and differs from regular honey in that it is darker and harder to spread, according to dietitian Anna Debenham (via HuffPost)....

The Truth About Chris Viaud From Top Chef Season 18 Instagram By Boshika Gupta/March 30, 2021 1:58 pm EST Top Chef is back with its new season that starts April 1st, much to the delight of its fans. As reported by Oregon Live, the show’s latest season is based in Portland and has a line-up of impressive chefs from diverse backgrounds. Plus, some of the most iconic names from the show are set to make a comeback this season such as judges Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons and, Padma Lakshmi, who will be joined by a host of other impressive names....

The Untold Truth Of Mariano’s Facebook By Amy Hamblen/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 3:50 pm EST Supermarket chain Mariano’s set itself apart from other grocery stores by offering a variety of specialty items, according to its website. If you’ve been to one of their 44 locations (as of 2020), you might be familiar with signature products like their Squeez’d Juice and Smoothies, Vero Coffee & Gelato, and Oki Sushi rolls, poke bowls, and potstickers....

The Wolfgang Puck Recipe Bobby Flay Swears By Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Aug. 9, 2021 3:40 pm EST Bobby Flay has been a part of the culinary landscape for a long time. His rise has been nothing short of meteoric, and he has more than his fair share of awards and accolades. Flay has written cookbooks, created restaurants, been crowned Iron Chef more times than any other chef (via The Recipe), hosted countless food shows, and even starred in an animated movie as himself in “Scooby-Doo!...

The Worst Salsa At Chipotle According To 28% Of People Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Aug. 3, 2021 4:35 pm EST Anyone who enjoys an American take on Mexican food knows that one of the best parts of the meal is chips and salsa. Whether you love the salty crunch of the chips or like to hog the whole bowl of salsa, it’s an undeniably delicious part of the meal. While all chain and local restaurants have their own spins on salsa, Mashed polled fans to find out their opinion of Chipotle’s salsas in particular....

Things You Don’t Know About Fast Food Employees Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Updated: May 19, 2021 10:31 pm EST Fast food is ubiquitous in America. Ask many people from abroad what they think Americans eat, and their first answer will be “McDonald’s.” It turns out they’re not too far off! Around 80 percent of us eat fast food at least once a month and half of us swing through the drive through weekly — even though most report that they think fast food isn’t good or good for you....

This Is How Kylie Jenner Drinks Tequila Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Feb. 11, 2021 4:16 pm EST Consider Kylie Jenner’s go-to breakfast drinks: lavender and lemon-infused bone broth and fresh celery juice (via Harper’s Bazaar). And, after thoroughly studying her frosted flake-infused French toast, and avocado toast with honey, it’s safe to say that the model and influencer does not do food the way that the rest of us do....

Weird Rules That Starbucks Workers Have To Follow Dan R. Krauss/Getty Images By Holly Riddle/Jan. 19, 2021 2:47 pm EST Walk into any Starbucks in most parts of the world, and you’re pretty much guaranteed to have the same experience as you would at your hometown Starbucks, more or less: A fresh-faced, green-aproned crew greets you with a smile. You follow the same process you always have for ordering your drink and customize as usual....

What Are Jalapeño Hands And How Do You Prevent Them? Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/March 30, 2021 9:18 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We love eating Mexican food - who doesn’t, really? – both at restaurants and at home. For us, one of the cuisine’s most addictive qualities is its heat, imparted by various spicy chiles including Scotch bonnets, chiles de árbol, and, of course, the humble jalapeño pepper....

What Is Tamari And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/April 13, 2021 11:45 am EST If you feel like you’re hearing more about tamari recently, it’s for a good reason. According to Spoon University, tamari has been steadily gaining in popularity as an alternative to soy sauce, particularly for those with food sensitivities. Unlike soy sauce, which contains wheat, tamari is usually gluten-free. It’s also lower in sodium (around 233 mg per tablespoon, versus 900 mg for soy sauce, according to MasterClass), making it popular among those watching their salt intake....

Why You Should Never Buy Spices At Costco Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Aug. 13, 2021 1:11 am EST Those who shop Costco know the joy of discovering new things the warehouse has to offer, or the (greater) excitement tracking down a favorite product that the store, for one reason or another, discontinued but decided to bring back. And while we may be tempted to stock up just in case the powers that be decide that the restock was a mistake, there are a few things veteran Costco shoppers advise against buying in bulk....

You’ve Been Cooking Stir-Fry Wrong Your Entire Life Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/June 1, 2021 12:23 pm EST If you think the first step to making stir-fry is to head to a food market in Chinatown, you’re already on the wrong track. According to chef and cookbook author Grace Young, the ingredients come only second to the technique (via Food & Wine). In fact, one of Young’s favorite recipes is her basic chicken fricassee stir-fry held together with chicken, asparagus, and carrots — no sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, or any of the so-called typical stir-fry staples....

7 Different Ways To Make Lasagna Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/April 1, 2021 1:48 pm EST If there’s one thing we empathize with Garfield about (aside from his love of long naps and hatred of Mondays…okay, maybe we have more in common with the orange cartoon cat than we thought we did!) it’s his love of lasagna. Layers of tender pasta smothered in sauce and cheese sounds about as close as we can get to heaven on earth....

Air Fried Zucchini Chips Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/June 10, 2021 11:20 am EST From broccoli to Brussels sprouts, air frying vegetables isn’t just really quick and simple (though it definitely is). It can also be a great and healthy way to get your daily servings of veggies. Live Eat Learn explains that you can put just about any vegetable in your air fryer. Tender vegetables, like zucchini and tomato, are quicker cooking than their tougher offerings, like butternut squash and beets....

Aldi Fans Need To Know About These Frozen Desserts Coming In July 2021 Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:41 pm EST Have you ever shopped at an Aldi supermarket? This German-founded grocery store chain has been making a major expansion push in the U.S. and now has more than 2,000 locations across 36 states — so chances are, you have. If so, you may have become familiar with some of the store’s hot-ticket items, those which have attracted a cult following for being unusual, delicious, fairly priced — or all three....

Cardi B’s Super Bowl Ad Cameo Left Fans With A Question Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Feb. 7, 2021 11:18 pm EST When you’re making a Super Bowl commercial, you likely want to hit every age demographic, which probably explains why DoorDash revived the childhood memories of multiple generations by casting Sesame Street characters in its Super Bowl ad, along with Hamilton heartthrob Daveed Diggs. DoorDash rival Uber Eats seems to have had the same idea with its commercial, which appeared just after halftime in Super Bowl LV....