What Is Cashew Cheese And How Do You Make It Shutterstock By Brittany Gibson/Updated: Aug. 5, 2021 10:41 am EST There’s no questioning that the popularity of and demand for non-dairy alternatives has been on the rise for a while now. In fact, between 2009 and 2015, the worldwide sales of non-dairy milk alternatives more than doubled, reaching $21 billion, according to a study published by the University of Virginia Health System....
What Is Sopa Seca And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Shea Swenson/May 5, 2021 12:39 pm EST Have you ever heard of such a thing as dry soup? Sopa seca, a Mexican noodle dish, actually translates from Spanish as “dry soup,” according to Today. The dish is prevalent in Mexican cuisine, says Today, and can likely be found not only on many a menu in Mexico, but also commonly included in the pages of cookbooks....
What You Need To Know About Cheetos’ Upcoming Bad Bunny Collab Rich Fury/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/July 23, 2021 11:56 am EST Cheetos, rapper Bad Bunny, and clothing brand Adidas are making a difference, one TikTok video and orange fingertip at a time. The three companies have joined forces to launch the Deja tu Huella campaign, which celebrates those in the Latino community “who are leaving their mark on the world,” per Cheetos website....
Where Fast Food Restaurants Really Make Their Money Shutterstock By Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon/Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 8:57 pm EST It seems crazy that fast food restaurants like McDonald’s can stay in business when the cost of their food is so low. Can anyone really turn a profit when they offer value menus where food items cost just a couple of dollars? While it may seem like fast food restaurants are pricing themselves out of business, the most successful ones employ lots of tricks to make sure patrons keep coming back....
Why Sports Fans Should Make Tim Hortons Their Go-To Coffee Shop Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Aug. 18, 2021 4:40 pm EST Quick, name the most Canadian things in the history of Canada-ness. If you are actually from the Great White North, you may have a better grasp of the history and cultural legacy of North America’s largest nation (via World Population Review). But if you’re from the US, you probably have a more limited knowledge and may have just rattled off a list consisting of little more than maple syrup, moose, hockey, and Tim Hortons....
Why You Should Be Including Chia Seeds In Your Diet Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/April 22, 2021 9:13 am EST If you’re looking for a versatile superfood that can be the star of a dish or play an important undercover role, look no further than chia seeds. According to the World of Chia, the seed originates from Mexico where as far back as 3500 BC it was considered an essential crop among the ancient Aztecs....
You’re Making Your Homemade Fried Chicken Sandwich All Wrong Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Feb. 26, 2021 7:14 pm EST If there’s one thing almost everybody can agree on, it’s that we all love chicken sandwiches. Whether you prefer Popeyes’ or Chick-Fil-A’s or KFC’s or maybe you’re even one of the few who favor Burger King’s (hey, we’re not judging, to each their own), no-one can deny that crispy fried chicken on a brioche bun with mayo and pickles is just about the perfect lunch....
You Should Be Cooking With Banana Leaves. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/May 13, 2021 4:38 pm EST Many of us often default to grilling foods in aluminum foil or steaming them in a basket. But, it might be good to start taking a cue from Asian, African, Caribbean, and South American cuisines and use banana leaves for these preparations. While bananas are a delicious fruit all on their own that we should be adding to our diet, their leaves are also incredibly versatile in the kitchen....
Aldi Shoppers Are Divided On Its Crispy Rice Treats Reddit By Sophia Lo/Aug. 6, 2021 3:28 pm EST Do you know why Rice Krispies Cereal snaps, crackles, and pops? There’s a specific reason that the cereal makes such a lively sound once you add milk to your bowl, but our favorite thing about Rice Krispies isn’t just the noise. We love how this simple cereal can turn into sweet, marshmallow-y goodness with just a couple ingredients....
Barq’s Root Beer Float Ice Pops At Aldi Are Turning Heads Instagram By Erich Barganier/June 14, 2021 12:10 pm EST Barq’s root beer has made waves ever since Edward Charles Edmond Barq Sr. started selling the very first bottles of his signature soda in 1897 (via Barq’s). From this point forward, the company has made it a point to stay on top of the cultural zeitgeist and respond to whatever consumers wanted out of the fizzy drink....
Burger King’s New Plant-Based Whopper Is Only Available In Japan InfantryDavid/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 20, 2021 1:05 pm EST Burger King is a popular fast food chain that has established itself globally as a brand that you can stick to when a fast food craving strikes. The company is definitely proud of what it has managed to achieve so far. Its website states that it’s “the second largest fast food hamburger chain in the world,” and it has been grilling up Whoppers and more since 1954....
Costco Is Bringing Back Its Fan-Favorite Twisted Churros Shutterstock By Clara Olshansky/Jan. 20, 2021 3:36 pm EST Every Costco fan knows that the food court is almost as key to the wholesaler shopping experience as the merchandise is. Now, one of the food court favorites is returning to menus — Costco’s Twisted Churros are back to brighten up your shopping trip. You may remember this past summer when the wholesaler reopened the food court after a months-long pandemic hiatus (via My Recipes)....
Costco Shoppers Are Obsessed With These Mini Beef Sticks Instagram By Sophie Putka/Jan. 28, 2021 9:56 am EST Have you been disappointed with the quality of your meaty snacks? Want a quick, low-carb bite but without all the preservatives of a Slim Jim from your local gas station? Is something about jerky just not cutting it anymore, and you just want something that’s been shaped into bite-able form for you? There’s a new beef stick in town, and it’s on sale at Costco....
Creamy Tomato Risotto Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 26, 2021 10:40 am EST A quintessential Italian dish, risotto, is an all-time favorite. Although Italy has the Arabs to thank for introducing rice into their cuisine in the Middle Ages, according to Via Verdi Miami, the resulting dishes have grown and evolved into unique recipes with so much flavor. If you’re in the mood for a hearty dish centered around your choice of stock, risotto is a perfect option that will leave you more than satisfied....
Easy Huckleberry Pie Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 12, 2021 11:14 am EST You may not be able to have your cake and eat it too — but that’s okay because this recipe is easy as pie. Huckleberry pie. The Huckleberry — a blueberry variant – proudly represents itself today as the state fruit of Idaho. Idaho’s delicious decision inside, this is a fun recipe from beginner to Guy Fieri....
Everything We Know About Mamitas, Brody Jenner’s New Hard Seltzer Mamitas By Matt Meltzer/July 23, 2021 12:23 pm EST Tequila is a friend to many. To others, just reading that word sends them into convulsions and dry heaves, likely thanks to a highly regrettable night in Mexico or some other spring break destination. But whatever your feelings on the spirit that’s been blamed for more bad decisions than Knicks’ management, a hard seltzer spiked with tequila is nonetheless intriguing....
Everything You Need To Know About A Reverse Shopping List Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/June 7, 2021 3:58 pm EST Whether you love to cook elaborate meals or are a total culinary novice, you’ve probably made a grocery shopping list at least a few times in your life. After all, unless you’re the type to go to the market every single day in order to obtain what you need for a 24 hour period, you’re probably buying ingredients for multiple meal preps at once....
Everything You Need To Know About Porterhouse Steak Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Aug. 12, 2021 4:55 pm EST Is there anything better than a juicy, well-seared steak that’s seasoned to perfection and just waiting to be enjoyed in all its beefy goodness? Probably not. True steak lovers may not discriminate when it comes to cuts such as sirloin, flat iron, or classic T-bone, but that doesn’t mean they don’t sometimes get confused as to which steak is which and, especially, about how to cook these different types of meat....
Here’s How To Get Cast On The Great Food Truck Race Jason Davis/Getty Images By Laine Doss/May 22, 2021 11:51 am EST Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” is a series that pits teams of food truck operators in a series of challenges that test their culinary skills and teamwork. Hosted by chef Tyler Florence (above), the show travels across the country each season, with the competing food trucks on the road and shining a spotlight on different cities....
Here’s What Martha Stewart Wants To Write About For Her 100th Book Shutterstock By Karen Hart/May 14, 2021 12:23 pm EST Martha Stewart made being the quintessential domestic goddess chic and hip before it ever was. Today, Stewart is reaping the fruits of her labor as she oversees a media and lifestyle empire that she has meticulously built since shedding her Wall Street career in favor of her true passion. Per Biography....
