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The Best Way To Clean Your Nonstick Pan Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/May 7, 2021 9:41 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re like us, chances are you’ve probably bought some pretty cheap nonstick pans at some point and treated them like any other dish: wash with soap and water, scrub the stuck parts off, move on. Then, after a few years, the pans probably need to be replaced again, and you either decide to commit and buy yourself a nice set (or just one nice pan!...

The Big Problem Costco Shoppers Have With Its New Condiment Stations Ilze_Lucero/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 26, 2021 12:11 pm EST Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many stores, restaurants, and individuals have been seriously reconsidering the way they think about germs. To avoid spreading the virus, many establishments have implemented stricter cleaning policies and devised new ways to limit the number of surfaces and items people have to touch to help reduce the spread of the disease....

The Big Problem Some People Have With Raising Cane’s Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: June 3, 2021 5:23 pm EST Two years ago, an irate customer took the obvious step towards assuaging their raging disappointment and published a petition on Change.org. The problem addressed is that Raising Cane’s, a fast-food chain that serves chicken fingers, does not include BBQ sauce as a possible side. The text concludes, “I am starting this petition to get the attention of the powers to be to start offering the greatest, most satisfying and delicious BBQ sauce....

The Big Problem With American Hot Sauce, According To Chrissy Teigen’s Mom Pepper Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images By Kalea Martin/April 28, 2021 5:42 am EST Considering her Thai roots, it makes sense why Chrissy Teigen takes hot sauce so seriously. After all, when the celebrity cookbook author took on the “Hot Ones” challenge, she voluntarily added extra hot sauce to every single wing, and eventually ended up in the hospital for it....

The Guy’s Grocery Games Episode That Always Makes Fans Cry John Lamparski/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/June 17, 2021 12:28 pm EST Guy Fieri’s engaging show, “Guy’s Grocery Games” is very popular among its fans. The series follows a bunch of competitive chefs that are assigned with the task of preparing delicious food in an unusual environment — a grocery store. The winner of the show is awarded a grand prize of $20,000....

The Trick To Making Egg Salad That Doesn’t Stink Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 2:49 pm EST Over the years, the humble and wonderful egg has become one of those ingredients that have been noted for its immense versatility when it comes to cooking. Mental Floss reports how ancient Egyptians not only loved eating eggs but revered them as a sacred offering. The ancient Romans loved eggs as well and were said to have invented a version of the omelet (sorry, France) as well as having perceived eggs to be a good luck charm....

The Truth About The Food Sold At Five Below Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 3:29 pm EST Dollar stores were once considered novelty outlets where people went looking for bargains. Now, places like Dollar Tree and Dollar General are muscling their way into Walmart’s territory as one-stop shops for essential consumer needs (via Motley Fool). This includes food, although the adage “you get what you pay for” certainly applies at a dollar store, where you’ll find “cheese” with no dairy and “beef” stew with textured vegetable protein....

These Are The Most Popular Smoothies At Tropical Smoothie Cafe - Exclusive Instagram By Steven John/Aug. 12, 2021 1:02 pm EST Tropical Smoothie Cafe is coming up on its 25th year of operation, and in that time, the chain has expanded to 44 states and plans to have 1,500 locations nationwide by the end of the year 2024. In their two-and-a-half decades, they have also expanded their smoothie menu, which features more than two dozen smoothies....

These August 2021 Aldi Finds Will Help Your Office Feel More Like Home Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/July 27, 2021 5:16 pm EST If you’ve recently returned to work in an office after being stationed at home for a year or more, you’re not alone. While not everyone has returned to the workplace, The Washington Post reports that, in some major cities, nearly half the workforce is now back to the daily grind and daily commute — and these numbers will likely continue to rise as we get back to business in the US....

This Cheesy Broth Is Giada De Laurentiis’ Secret Ingredient Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/July 19, 2021 12:20 pm EST It’s no secret Giada De Laurentiis is admired in the world of cooking. According to Rotten Tomatoes, she has been on about 14 aired shows as a host or in a recurring role, including “The Rachael Ray Show” and a few of her own, like “Winner Cake All,” “Giada at Home,” “Giada Entertains,” “Giada’s Holiday Handbook,” and “Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge....

This Mason Jar Trick Is Perfect If You Don’t Have A Meat Tenderizer Shutterstock By Karen Hart/March 5, 2021 10:57 am EST Cooking chicken can be the worst for both the experienced and novice chef. It’s not easy to get this piece of meat both flavorful and tender. More often than not, chicken tends to be dry, leaving eaters feeling as if they are noshing on a piece of rubber rather than chowing down on a juicy, succulent, tender bite of this popular fowl....

TikTok’s Uncrustables Donut Hack, Explained Bloomberg/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/July 23, 2021 4:51 pm EST Uncrustable sandwiches are sure to bring back a blast of nostalgia for people of a certain age. The prepared peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, which were released by Smuckers in 1995, come in a package with the crusts — notoriously the most unappetizing part of a sandwich, for some people — already cut off. While many of us may simply remember the sandwiches fondly for saving us the work of cutting off the crust ourselves, it seems the new generation has some more innovative ideas for the classic Uncrustable sandwich....

Whey Protein Vs. Pea Protein: Which Is More Nutritious? Shutterstock By Ashley Ortiz/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 12:54 pm EST Protein powders are among the most commonly-used workout supplements by both exercisers looking to pack on muscle mass and those with goals of lowering their body weight — and for good reason. Whether they contain proteins that have been isolated from cow’s milk or from yellow split peas, most protein powders found in the supplement aisle contain all 9 essential amino acids not naturally made by the body, as well as offer a generous helping of protein at over 20 grams per serving regardless of what they’re made from (via Healthline)....

Why Guy Fieri Hates Ordering Groceries Online John Lamparski/Getty Images By Laine Doss/June 5, 2021 12:01 pm EST WIth his spiked blonde hair, Guy Fieri is one of the most recognizable faces in celebrity culinary history. He’s also one of the most successful, with a slew of successful shows on Food Network and Cooking Channel. One of his most-loved shows is the action-packed “Guy’s Grocery Games,” which sees chefs compete against each other in a race to get through a market while completing tasks....

Why You Should Think Twice About Eating Cookie Crisp Tim Skillern/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 3.0 By Ashley Steinberg/March 10, 2021 11:56 am EST The opportunity to eat cookies for breakfast is one every kid dreams about. So when Cookie Crisp hit the shelves, it was really a dream come true. The cereal is so well known that just thinking about it when you read its name likely immediately has you hearing its wolf mascot howl their signature tagline (via YouTube)....

Winemaker Greg Brewer Tells Us Everything We Need To Know About Wine - Exclusive Interview Facebook By Steven John/Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 2:48 pm EST Okay, we know … one person can’t tell us everything there is to know about wine, and certainly not during the course of one pleasant Thursday afternoon chat. But hey, that’s not what we said in the headline there, to be fair: the headline says winemaker and co-founder of Brewer-Clifton Wines Greg Brewer would share everything we need to know, we being the wine enthusiast, not the wine expert with the better part of three decades of experience in the business....

You Can Replace These Vegetables With Kohlrabi Shutterstock By Robin Miller/April 9, 2021 12:00 pm EST As you cruise the produce aisle and tabletops of your favorite farmers market, you may notice an unusual-looking vegetable — one that features a knobby purple or green bulb, long, thin stems, and vibrant green leaves. Also known as German turnip, you’ve come face-to-face with kohlrabi, a cruciferous vegetable and proud member of the Brassica plant genus, which also includes broccoli, cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower (via Healthline)....

8 Best Substitutes For Poblano Peppers OScarHMz/Shutterstock Images By Lucy Maddox/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 3:31 pm EST Are you looking for new ways to spice up your home-cooked meals? Get yourself familiar with poblano peppers. Originating in Puebla, Mexico, according to Taste Atlas, poblano peppers have gained worldwide recognition due to the increasing popularity of Mexican cuisine. This large and luscious dark green, almost black, chile is known for its earthy and full-bodied flavor, and its mildly spicy taste (via Markerland Foodie)....

Best Banoffee Cupcakes Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/July 22, 2021 10:47 am EST If you’ve never tried banoffee cupcakes, you’re in for a yummy surprise. These caramel-filled treats made with bananas are the perfect blend of sweet and salty will have your friends and family asking for more. Recipe developer Catherine Brookes told Mashed that these cupcakes are one of her favorites, and once you try them, they’ll be one of yours, too....

Burger King Is About To Discontinue These Chicken Sandwiches Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Feb. 1, 2021 11:27 am EST Finding a favorite menu item at our local fast food joint serves as one of life’s little pleasures. Yet, while Burger King has offered many beloved sandwiches and combos over the years, the chain also has the tendency to rip them out of our lives just as quickly as they appear....