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Cat Cora Reveals The Life Advice Julia Child Gave Her Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Feb. 27, 2021 3:45 pm EST Celebrity Chef Cat Cora is an incredibly accomplished food artist who got her start at the young age of 15. She first made her way into our homes in 1999, appearing as a co-host on Food Network’s Melting Pot with Rocco Di Spirito, which served as a catalyst for her to work on a laundry list of successful cooking shows, and to earn numerous accolades and awards along the way (via D’Artagnan)....

Chefs That Are Worth A Lot More Than You Think Getty Images By Amber Love Bond/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 8:45 pm EST Once upon a time, being a chef wasn’t exactly a lucrative career — and oftentimes, it’s still not. These days, though, being a successful chef is a lot more than just making mouthwatering food. It’s also no longer about being a faceless creator that stays in the kitchen. Being a chef is a lifestyle and many extremely lucky chefs take on projects that go further than what’s going on in the kitchen — probably further than they ever thought they’d go in the culinary world....

Coconut Cream Vs. Coconut Milk: How Are They Different? Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/June 1, 2021 11:56 am EST Both coconut milk and water add considerable heft, body, and flavor to any dish they’re added to and are an excellent substitute for dairy milk and cream. When shopping at the grocery store, though, differentiating between the options and selecting the correct coconut product for your cooking project can be a real doozy....

Costco Shoppers Can’t Get Enough Of These Popped-Corn Chips Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:48 pm EST Costco has released the perfect new item for your snack collection. Especially if you’re a fan of chips, popcorn, and sweet stuff as this snack delivers on all three. Inspired by the carnival classic, PopCorners popped kettle corn chips combines the perfect blend of salty and sweet to satisfy your cravings, and they do so with no trans fats and only 120 calories per serving, according to PopCorners....

Did Roadrunner’s Director Actually Know Anthony Bourdain? Dylan Rives/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/July 16, 2021 9:42 am EST For anyone with even a passing interest in food, travel, or the people and the cultures outside our bubbles, Anthony Bourdain’s death in June 2018 was especially sad. He showed viewers so much of the world through its food, telling stories with his trademark straightforwardness and a voice that was unique and universally captivating....

Grilled Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken Recipe Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Ksenia Prints AND Mashed Staff/July 27, 2021 8:48 am EST Easy grilled pineapple teriyaki chicken that cooks in just 15 minutes is a simple mix of chicken thighs and a juicy, sticky-sweet teriyaki sauce with pineapple chunks, bell peppers, and green onions. With this recipe from food blogger and photographer Ksenia Prints of At the Immigrant’s Table, the only thing standing between you and a satisfying, sweet-and-sour chicken teriyaki dinner is your willpower and less than 25 minutes of effort....

How Andrew Zimmern Really Feels About Cage-Free Chicken Laws Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/March 25, 2021 7:56 am EST March 17, 2021, was a big day for proponents of cage-free eggs. Utah, as per Food Safety News, became the eighth state to enact a law that will ensure that chickens laying eggs within its borders aren’t confined to cages. Of course, when it comes to cage-free mandates, state legislatures are leagues behind corporations....

Oreo Just Announced 2 New Flavors Inspired By These Popular Desserts Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/July 8, 2021 1:43 pm EST Oreos are the best-selling cookie in the world, according to Quartz. They’ve been around for over 100 years — since 1912, to be exact — and are sold in over 100 countries, too, according to the website of Oreo’s parent company Mondelez International. One could argue that the legendary legacy of these little sandwich cookies is equally built on just how classic they are — chocolate crunch plus vanilla creme equals endless nostalgia, good memories, and reliable tastiness, of course — as well as the genius new flavors this brand endlessly churns out....

Outback Steakhouse Signature Steaks, Ranked Best To Worst Bruce Bennett/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Updated: July 27, 2021 7:14 am EST When you visit an Outback Steakhouse, you pretty much know what you’re going to get. A heaping helping of “G’Day Mate” Crocodile Dundee-style shtick (unless you’re actually in Australia since their Outbacks tend to tone it down a bit), a gut-busting fried onion that may remind you how the word bloomin’ was originally meant as a stand-in swear word (according to this quick lesson in British/Australian expletive etymology courtesy of World Wide Words), and some of the most delicious bread you’ve ever been too full to eat after consuming the aforementioned onion....

Plant-Based Meals That Are Seriously Delicious Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Emily Monaco/March 24, 2021 4:56 pm EST The plant-based way of life is alive and well. With it come hearty, delicious plant-based recipes that are wholly distinct from the crunchy-granola vegan food of times past. Vegetarian and vegan diets have recently grown in popularity for a number of reasons. Not only is plant-based cooking better for the environment, but it’s also better for your health!...

Popular Whataburger Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:03 pm EST Despite only having locations in ten states, Whataburger sells more food than all but 21 fast food chains (via QSR). How is that even mathematically possible? Well, it helps that the entire state of Texas is captivated by Whataburger. Ask a Texan about their favorite fast food restaurant and you’ll likely hear endless talk about this fabled burger chain and all the deliciousness that can be found on itsmenu....

Sushi Roll Vs. Hand Roll: What’s The Difference? Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 12:34 pm EST Sushi lovers pride themselves on knowing the difference between the rolls, but for some, sushi is more of a fun treat than a regular visit, and the names of the various types of rolls can be incredibly overwhelming. Maki, Hand Roll, Naruto… the list goes on and on. And even more overwhelming, there are rules that apply to each roll....

Sweet And Tangy Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Recipe Mackenzie Ryan/Mashed By Mackenzie Ryan AND Mashed Staff/June 9, 2021 11:29 am EST If early summer were to have an official dessert, we’d cast our vote for strawberry rhubarb pie. It’s fresh and fruity, tart and tangy, and simply bursting with seasonal goodness. Rhubarb, which is technically a vegetable instead of a fruit, is one of those types of produce that you may only be able to find during a very narrow window of time....

The Big Safety Tip DoorDash Drivers Need To Know Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Aug. 6, 2021 9:20 am EST Food delivery, once merely a time-saver and a convenience, became a necessity for many people with the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, for many of us, these apps and the food they bring to our doors are part of our normal lifestyles. Led by businesses like DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub and Postmates, according to QSR magazine, the delivery industry grew 20% between 2015 and 2020....

The Biggest Mistakes You’re Making With Mac And Cheese Shutterstock By Michael Sommers/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 4:54 pm EST Creamy yet crunchy. Smooth yet chewy. Utterly cheesy. Mac and cheese is the one of the simplest — and most satisfying — comfort foods of all time. For anyone who grew up making macaroni and cheese out of a box (which is practically everybody), there comes a time when you might feel ready to take a big leap forward: making macaroni and cheese from scratch....

The Fast Food Chain Daniel Shemtob Lived Off When On The Great Food Truck Race - Exclusive Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Aug. 2, 2021 11:58 am EST “The Great Food Truck Race: All-Stars” champion Daniel Shemtob is careful to cook at home — usually it’s something like fish and veggies from the farmer’s market, but on the day that Shemtob and Mashed sat down for an exclusive interview, he was planning on shabu-shabu....

The Hardest Challenges For Damaris Phillips To Judge On Guy’s Grocery Games Santiago Felipe/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 25, 2021 2:50 pm EST Damaris Phillips has come a long way since her win on Food Network Star (via Food Network). According to her website bio, since taking the trophy in 2013, the former culinary school instructor from Kentucky hosts her own shows, including “Southern & Hungry” with Rutledge Wood and “The Bobby and Damaris Show” with Bobby Flay, and has even written her own cookbook, “Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy”, which she released in 2017....

The Huge Mistake That Will Ruin Your Cake Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Feb. 5, 2021 8:22 pm EST As anyone who’s ever watched the Food Network knows, cake baking is fraught with all manner of perils. Even if you’re not creating a 4-tier replica of the Roman Colosseum complete with fondant statuary, there’s still many a slip ’twixt the pan and the plate. (We’re not even going to get into decorating fails here, especially since some of the more epic accidentally-on-purpose ones might be inspired by a desire to appear on Nailed It!...

The Real Reason American Beer Often Has Less Alcohol Content Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: March 8, 2021 10:22 am EST One complaint that visitors from other countries often have about the U.S. relates to one of our favorite beverages, beer. Beer is hardly all-American — after all, it’s been a global phenomenon ever since the ladies of ancient Egypt brewed it up for their households. The U.S., however, did gift the world with one invention they really wish we’d kept to ourselves, that being the recipe for light beer....

The Real Reason Vegemite Was Invented Shutterstock By Lauren David/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 1:21 pm EST Vegemite may not be popular in the United States, but it’s possible you’ve heard of it or maybe even tasted it. If you’ve visited Australia or have Australian friends, then it’s even more probable you’re familiar with the bright yellow-labeled jars. So what is this brown, thick spread made up of exactly? It’s created from brewer’s yeast, an ingredient used to make beer, along with other ingredients....