Old Fashioned Pecan Coffee Ring Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 8, 2021 4:02 pm EST Many of us have an enduring love affair with sweet yeasted breads. (After all, who isn’t a fan of warm, ooey gooey cinnamon rolls or the sweet crunch of a nut bread?) Unfortunately, unless we are veteran bakers, we may balk at the idea of making our own sweet breads at home....
Starbucks’ Secret Menu Valentine’s Day Frapp Changes Everything Bloomberg/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Feb. 11, 2021 6:18 am EST Is there a holiday coming up within the next three or four days? Or are there, perhaps, any seasons on the horizon? Maybe it’s just a day of the week ending in a “y,” that’s always a reason to celebrate, and how better to celebrate than with something from Starbucks’ ever-evolving secret menu?...
The Futuristic Way You Might Soon Be Ordering From McDonald’s Drive-Thru Alex Burstow/Getty Images By Felix Behr/March 8, 2021 2:44 pm EST In recent weeks, McDonald’s has debuted its AI-run drive-thru in the suburbs of Chicago. This, as CNN reports, is part of McDonald’s continued effort to make their drive-thrus ever more efficient. During the pandemic, McDonald’s cut the time spent at their drive-thrus by 30 seconds, reducing an average trip of six minutes 18 seconds to five minutes 49 seconds....
The Pasta Dish Joe Biden Can’t Get Enough Of Bloomberg/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/July 26, 2021 11:59 am EST Former Vice President and current president of the United States of America Joe Biden is kind of like your little brother who only ever got chicken tenders when your family went to a fancy restaurant, and who still orders from the kids’ menu at age 28. As progressive as the 46th president is — ushering in an era of support for science, diversity in prominent roles, and tax credits for working parents — when it comes to culinary decisions, President Biden is notoriously vanilla....
The Real Reason Casey Wilson Sometimes Eats Dinner In Bed Gary Gershoff/Getty Images By Joe Nasta/July 21, 2021 10:16 am EST Casey Wilson has a confession to make, and it might surprise you. The actress, podcast host, and New York Times-bestselling author sometimes opts to take a comfort meal upstairs into her bedroom for dinner. Between acting a starring role in the Showtime program “Black Monday” and co-hosting the podcast “Bitch Sesh” Wilson wrote and released “The Wreckage of my Presence,” her book of essays, which apparently discusses her preference to dine in the bedroom — one essay is aptly titled “Bed Person....
The Real Reason Olive Garden Keeps Bringing Back Its Never Ending Pasta Bowl Bloomberg/Getty Images By Neala Broderick/March 21, 2021 6:08 am EST Everyone’s favorite Italian-American bistro chain got a whole lot more popular when they started serving the notorious Never Ending Pasta Bowl. This deal not only includes over 100 combinations of endless pasta and sauces but also soup or salad and breadsticks, Olive Garden proudly describes on its website....
The Reason Jane Goodall Sued Tyler Florence’s Baby Food Brand Michael Kovac/Getty Images By Holly Riddle/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 5:07 pm EST You might not think that Jane Goodall and Tyler Florence have really anything to do with one another, but the two do share a brief, if tumultuous, connection — one that all comes down to baby food. Here’s how it all went down. Founded in 2009, according to the company, Sprout Organic Foods focuses on organic, fresh baby food and eco-friendly packaging, with options that go above and beyond your traditional pureed peas....
The Trick To Making Layered Jell-O Instagram By Emily Weaver/Feb. 3, 2021 11:39 am EST Among all the classic party desserts, Jell-O is undoubtedly a crowd favorite — for both children and adults! According to Just a Pinch, the gelatin-based dessert has been around since the late 1800s and has become a household staple thanks to its many flavors like raspberry, strawberry, orange, and lemon. But perhaps, the truth to why Jell-O has become so popular is because of the many ways it can be incorporated into snacks, desserts, and even adult beverages....
This Giada De Laurentiis Recipe Makes Eggplant Parm Easier Than Ever Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Karen Hart/March 3, 2021 8:27 am EST Eggplant parmesan is one of those dishes that needs to be done just right. The eggplant has to be perfectly salted. It can’t be too greasy or have excessive amounts of sauce, and you cannot skimp on the cheese. It takes a lot of tender loving care and time to ensure those decadent layers of breaded, fried, and baked goodness are put together in a way that keeps your greedy taste buds coming back for more....
This Is Giada De Laurentiis’ Trick For Making Steak In A Cast Iron Skillet Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 4:34 pm EST One of the very best ways you can use your cast iron skillet is to sear a steak. But is searing in a cast iron skillet really the best way to cook steak? While every chef seems to have their own preferred steak-cooking method, some don’t actually involve a cast iron skillet at all....
This Is Paris Hilton’s Favorite Fast Food Restaurant - Exclusive Netflix By Molly Harris/Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 9:08 am EST Fans of Paris Hilton have undoubtedly already caught her latest project, the new comedic cooking show, “Cooking with Paris,” on Netflix. While the show is mesmerizing thanks to the fashion and her friends and family who play sous chef to Hilton’s home chef, Mashed couldn’t help but wonder where Hilton likes to eat when she’s on the go....
This Martha Stewart Mac And Cheese Recipe Only Takes 20 Minutes Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Sara Cagle/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:52 pm EST Martha Stewart may have made a convincing case for cooking homemade macaroni and cheese even when your weeknight stupor highly suggests you buy the boxed stuff. The March 2021 issue of Martha Stewart Living includes a recipe for “Cheater’s Mac and Cheese,” and it’s ready in 20 minutes with ingredients you probably already have....
This Was Anthony Bourdain’s Most Important Travel Tip Ben Hider/Getty Images By Lisa Curran Matte/May 6, 2021 1:23 pm EST Fans of Anthony Bourdain may never fully know the inner workings of the widely popular chef, author, and television host, but “World Travel: An Irreverent Guide”, a compilation of Bourdain’s commentary and observations, offers a glimpse into the mindset of a man who reveled in life’s simple pleasures despite the darkness that occasionally overshadowed his joie de vivre....
Trader Joe’s Fans Are Freaking Out About This New Secret Sauce Instagram By Hanna Claeson/Jan. 26, 2021 6:17 am EST Trader Joe’s has jumped into the secret sauce boxing ring, along with the heavy hitters: Hidden Valley Ranch and Sweet Baby Ray’s. Its contender for the title? Magnifisauce, which the grocery chain describes as a “tangy sauce of secret proportions” (via Instagram). The sauce’s comics-inspired uniform does a lot to help secure its place among mystery sauce champions even before cracking a bottle open....
What Andrew Zimmern And Duff Goldman Plan To Eat The Next Time They See Each Other Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Hannah Cole/Feb. 11, 2021 7:45 am EST Andrew Zimmern and Duff Goldman go together like lemon and lime — they’ve got totally different styles and their own flavorful flares, but they’re close friends that complement each other both in and out of the kitchen. Zimmern owns the world of Bizarre Foods and Goldman has spent years perfecting parties, but their mutual love for food has led to an incredible rapport....
What Chick-Fil-A Employees Wish People Understood About Menu Changes Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/April 27, 2021 2:32 pm EST In the world of fast food, one thing is inevitable — menu changes. Chick-fil-A recently started implementing some updates in order to streamline their service and allow for new menu items to be introduced, however the changes are causing serious uproar from fans online and in person (via Eat This, Not That). And it’s largely because of upset over the axed menu items, including large-sized drinks and milkshakes, as well as bagels and decaf coffee....
What Is A Flat Whisk And Why Should You Use It? Sur la Table By Molly Harris/May 17, 2021 10:23 am EST If you only own a balloon whisk, which is a long whisk with structured, spaced wires formed into a balloon-shape, then chances are you are really missing out on some great kitchen hacks (via Taste of Home). There are actually a surprising number of whisk types, but some are far more useful than others....
What Is MCT Oil And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Shea Swenson/May 24, 2021 12:05 pm EST For the past few years, a trend has been brewing around the idea of bulletproof coffee. But, if you wondered what this superhero-sounding drink even is, you aren’t alone. The beverage, according to Eating Well, does give us mere mortals a bit of a super human boost. It’s coffee blended with a supplement known as MCT oil, among other things, which is meant to keep someone alert, full, and energized after drinking it....
What Is Tom Kha Gai And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/March 22, 2021 8:49 am EST Tom kha gai is a seriously aromatic and memorable soup. It is a Thai classic that is delicious any day of the year — whether it’s blustery cold or swelteringly hot. According to Feast At Home, “kha” means galangal, gai means chicken, and tom means cooked. Pretty self explanatory! Some versions, however, include other proteins instead of chicken, so this can easily be made into a vegan or vegetarian variation....
What You Should Look For When Buying Pistachios Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/May 27, 2021 12:17 pm EST If you’ve seen Costco’s giant tray of baklava, or Whole Foods’ pistachio chantilly cake, and you want to try making your own version at home, you’re going to need a lot of pistachios. Fortunately, pistachios are always in season, so that mildly sweet nuttiness can be added to any of your desserts all year round....
