You Shouldn’t Cook Tilapia In A Cast Iron Skillet. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/July 22, 2021 1:49 pm EST When you arrive home from the fish market with your fresh tilapia, you might have your favorite cast iron pan already seasoned and ready to go on the stovetop. It’s convenient and dependable, so it might be a habit to just toss whatever you’re cooking right in and call it a day....
10 Best Substitutes For Peanut Oil Shutterstock By Steven John/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:45 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Peanut oil, also known as arachis oil or groundnut oil, according to Healthline, is simply the oil derived the edible seeds of the peanut plant (scientific classification: Arachis hypogaea, via PeanutBase). Or in other words it is the oil sourced from the peanut itself, when in its purest form or in a refined form....
Bubly’s Upcoming Minions-Themed Sparkling Water Has People Divided Meijer By Audrey Michels/Jan. 19, 2021 3:00 pm EST If you or a child in your life are a fan of the Minion movies, there’s good news ahead in 2021. According to Empire, you should “expect a summer-holidays merchandising deluge as the Despicable Me franchise dedicates a second spin-off specifically to yellow horrors the Minions.” It says something about a franchise when a description of the latest installment chooses to drag the merchandising before mentioning anything about the plot of the film itself (which, if you’re curious, will be a prequel released on July 16th of this year)....
Chain Sandwich Shops Ranked From Worst To Best Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/July 7, 2021 9:22 am EST Sandwiches may be one of the easiest meals to make at home, but that doesn’t mean that you always have the ingredients on hand to make a top-quality sandwich. After all, if you’re really going to go all out on a sandwich, you need to have a fridge stocked full of veggies, condiments, protein, and even fresh bread....
Costco Shoppers Are Obsessed With These Low-Fat Frozen Yogurts Instagram By Erich Barganier/Updated: June 13, 2021 4:28 pm EST If you love ice cream but want to focus on eating healthier, frozen yogurt provides the solution you need. According to Healthline, frozen yogurt contains a slew of probiotics that traditional ice cream lacks, while also generally containing less fat. If you love this health-conscious dessert, but have been searching for a fresh product to satisfy your sweet tooth, Costco has a new treat you’ll definitely want to indulge in....
Crispy Papadum Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 26, 2021 2:20 pm EST Indian cuisine is characterized by its amazing curries, pickles, chutneys, bread, and side dishes, just to start. All told, when you sit down for a classic Indian-style meal, it’s usually made up of many separate dishes that perfectly complement one another. Oftentimes, a staple that’s seen at any Indian meal or well-stocked banquet is the beloved crispy papadum....
Everything We Know About The New Fruity And Cocoa Pebbles Candy Facebook By Lisa Curran Matte/Aug. 26, 2021 1:55 pm EST Who among us hasn’t grabbed a cereal box and started snacking by the handful? And it’s usually the sugary kind that provides a quick fix for a hangry sweet tooth rather than something like corn flakes. Now, it gets even better. Post Consumer Brands, the company that brings us the magical Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles, is partnering with Frankford Candy to create a cereal-candy mashup that pays homage to these two original treats....
Giada De Laurentiis’ Easter Rule You Don’t Want To Break Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Brittany Gibson/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:34 am EST Every family has their own holiday food traditions that they follow. Whether that means you look forward to treating yourself to some of your aunt’s carrot cake every year, snacking on your grandpa’s tasty bean salad, or baking your own Easter bread, the food you choose to serve is a pretty important part of any holiday....
Good News For Fans Of Birthday Cake-Flavored Hershey’s Kisses Walmart By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 23, 2021 1:55 pm EST Hershey’s Birthday Cake Kisses are a delightfully festive specialty flavor. Unlike traditional milk chocolate Kisses, these creamy, birthday-cake flavored candies are made with sweet white chocolate, and come with an enticing frosting scent and insides dotted with colorful sprinkles. These delicious, festive little Kisses are perfect for decorating baked goods, slipping into goody bags, or, of course, just enjoying straight out of the wrapper....
Guy Fieri’s Surprising Stance On The Labor Shortage Jason Koerner/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/July 1, 2021 10:26 am EST Food Network heavyweight, Guy Fieri, has worked hard to undo the considerable damage the pandemic caused the restaurant industry. As Eater put it, “Guy Fieri has spent the entire pandemic working to save restaurants.” To wit, in partnership with the National Restaurant Association, he secured more than $20 million in donations that were used to offer $500 grants to around 20,000 members of the restaurant industry who found themselves furloughed, fired, or flat-out shut-down due to the pandemic (via CNN)....
Here’s What To Actually Do About The White Stuff On Salmon Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/July 9, 2021 1:26 pm EST Are you a fan of salmon? We can tell you that we are. Out of all the fish in the sea (or rivers, as the case may be) this rosy-hued specimen is one of our very favorites. Rich in healthy omega-3 fats, salmon has a mild flavor and a luxurious texture that make it a go-to for us, whether we’re frying up some salmon patties, fancying up a bagel with some smoked salmon, or simply searing some filets on the grill or in a pan....
How Eating Vegetarian Can Actually Save You Money Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/Updated: June 2, 2021 3:40 pm EST Meat can be expensive, that’s not a secret, especially so if you prefer pricier cuts like steaks, ribs, and chops. If you’re buying meat several times a week, that expense can add up quickly and make your grocery budget more than you may like. While there are plenty of ways to cut down on spending, like shopping discounts, using coupons, and buying cheaper cuts of meat, a 2015 study by the Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition found that a diet that included lean meats in their daily intake cost nearly $750 more annually than a vegetarian diet....
How Much Jet’s Pizza Employees Really Make Instagram By Ni’Kesia Pannell/March 22, 2021 8:14 am EST For those of you who have been blessed enough to indulge in a pie from Jet’s Pizza, we’re sure you’re able to attest to how deliciously satisfying it is. Though your love for the brand may not be as extensive as its founder Eugene Jetts, who — as the official Jet’s Pizza website notes — chose to lease the space for the first location over purchasing his home in 1978, one thing you can probably agree with him on is how dang good the pizzas from there are....
Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup Copycat Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/March 26, 2021 1:31 pm EST Autumn is the harvest season, and as such, it makes sense that there are so many meals we traditionally associate with the onset of cooler weather. Squash and apples are at the peak of their ripeness in the fall, and as those are the major players in this dish, it’s only fair that it’s called an autumn soup....
Spicy Albondigas Soup Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 30, 2021 10:14 am EST We love exploring different cultures through their cuisines, and our recipe developers are no different! Kristen Carli, a registered dietitian and recipe developer, lives in Arizona. Thanks to the proximity to Mexico, there are plenty of noticeable influences in the regional cuisine. Carli was inspired from the wide range of Mexican food available locally, and developed this spicy albondigas soup recipe, which she says is popular in the Southwest....
Surprising Things That Are Not Vegan Shutterstock By Cat Lafuente/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 7:52 pm EST Choosing to adopt a vegan diet means you have to be super careful when you’re at the grocery store or a restaurant. It’s one thing when you’re purchasing whole foods like fruit, vegetables, and bulk grains. You can know for sure, for example, that dry beans get the green light, and that dried rice is a safe bet....
The ‘Dark Secret’ You Didn’t Know About IHOP’s Eggs Bloomberg/Getty Images By Felix Behr/April 23, 2021 3:18 pm EST Six days ago, TikTok user Grossi, a one time server at IHOP, took to social media to respond to a prompt about the most messed up thing they saw while working in a restaurant. In the video, they explained that while they enjoyed working at IHOP, they discovered during training that the scrambled eggs and omelettes they serve are only made with fresh cracked eggs if the customer specifically asks for real eggs....
The Cooking Abbreviations Duff Goldman Always Uses Shutterstock By Hannah Cole/May 19, 2021 6:11 pm EST Former “Ace of Cakes” star Duff Goldman is a pioneer in the pastry field, but some things aren’t up to the experts at the end of the day, especially when it comes to cooking. While technique is learned, recipes are shared, and creativity can come to you, a baker’s way of baking can sometimes just be whittled down to simple preference....
The Most Dangerous Place In Grocery Stores Isn’t Where You Think Hazem Bader/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 4:43 pm EST When you think of who is on the front lines in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, health care workers might come to mind first. But grocery store workers, especially those running cash registers, come in close contact with hundreds of people every day and are counted among the “heroes” during this crisis because they make sure people are supplied with food and other basic needs (via The New York Times)....
The Real Reason Abalone Is So Expensive Shutterstock By Lauren David/April 7, 2021 1:30 pm EST Have you ever eaten abalone? In some countries, such as China and Japan, this sea snail is part of culture and tradition and makes appearances at specific times of the year, such as New Year’s, as well as on high-end restaurant menus. Food Republic describes these mollusks as “right between a scallop and squid with a crunchiness similar to conch but closest to the sensation you get eating jellyfish....
