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Why Black Pepper Used To Be Considered A Luxury Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/June 20, 2021 2:10 pm EST As a spice, black pepper is versatile and can be used to add flavor to several dishes. According to Healthline, the spice is perceived to be very good for health. For example, it has plenty of antioxidants and may help your body process nutrients more effectively. It is also believed to work well as a pain reliever, along with a host of other health benefits....

Why You Should Avoid Cracker Barrel’s Momma’s Pancake Breakfast Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/May 25, 2021 4:39 pm EST Let’s be honest: You don’t go to Cracker Barrel for the vegetable medley or house salad. Heck no! Cracker Barrel got its Southern comfort food reputation from its hearty samplings of mashed potatoes and gravy, country fried steak, hot biscuits, country ham, and hash brown casserole. The treasured chain, known for lining its storefront with handmade wood rocking chairs and brain teaser peg game, has been dishing out homestyle classics since 1969 (via Cracker Barrel)....

Your BBQ Sauce Probably Has More Sugar Than You Think Goskova Tatiana/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Aug. 23, 2021 12:59 pm EST Whether you’re grilling up a simple dinner for yourself or pulling out all the stops for an extravaganza with multiple meat options, there’s no denying that a well-crafted BBQ sauce can be seriously tasty on some perfectly-cooked proteins. Sure, some cuts like steak require nothing more than a little salt and pepper, but for a juicy burger, what’s the harm in slapping on a little sauce of your choosing?...

Big Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cooking Pork Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 2:36 pm EST Pork is a prized protein for different reasons. It comes in a variety of different forms, with nearly endless ways to prepare all those different cuts of meat. Think roasted tenderloins, grilled chops, slow-braised pulled pork, smoked ribs, glazed ham, crispy bacon, and the list goes on. Are you hungry yet? We thought so....

Chick-Fil-A Employees Can’t Believe This Massive Last-Minute Nugget Order Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 22, 2021 1:02 pm EST Sometimes when you need nuggets, you really need all the nuggets you can find. In 2015, a McDonald’s in Japan started offering 48-piece nugget buckets to diners, making history as the largest standardized nugget order in the restaurant’s history (via All About Japan). Chick-fil-A stepped up their game when they started offering 30-piece nugget meals that you could easily split between two people (via Taste of Home)....

Chrissy Teigen’s Pork Tenderloin Has A Surprising Twist Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Feb. 25, 2021 11:00 am EST Like chicken, pork is a fairly versatile meat to cook with. According to Statista, pork consumption is set to rise globally to about 127.28 million metric tons by 2029. And that’s not a surprise with countries like the United States, China, and those within the European Union being among some of the highest pork consumers in the world, per Taste of Arlington....

Chrissy Teigen Shared A Candid Message About Loss With Emotional Instagram Post Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Aug. 24, 2021 2:57 pm EST Chrissy Teigen’s Instagram presence has been mostly lighthearted lately. The star posts about topics like her kids, her recent haircut, and a rescue mission for her pet hamster Peanut Butter, who was trapped inside a wall! There was one post from Teigen this week, however, that was much more somber and raw, reminding her followers that the outspoken cookbook author and model continues to struggle with the trauma of the last year....

Classic Profiteroles Recipe Eric Ngo/Mashed By Eric Ngo AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 11, 2021 2:20 pm EST It’s not hard to see what makes profiteroles so appealing. Light and airy cream puffs stuffed with ice cream and topped with a drizzle of chocolate cream sauce always sounds like a good idea for dessert. While this treat undoubtedly ticks the fancy pastry box, there’s nothing unfamiliar about the ingredients that go into profiteroles....

Costco Shoppers Can’t Agree On The Best Kirkland Olive Oil TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 26, 2021 7:12 pm EST If you thought the Coke vs. Pepsi war or the great Burger King/McDonald’s debate were splitting hairs, then you should see what they’re arguing about on Reddit. Costco shoppers, which do you prefer? Kirkland’s organic extra virgin olive oil, or the 100% Italian EVOO? Don’t get us wrong. You need to take a lot of things into account when buying olive oil....

Fresh Nopalitos Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/June 29, 2021 9:08 am EST These fresh nopalitos are a recipe that you never knew you needed. According to Gourmet Sleuth, nopales are a traditional Mexican dish made from a cactus grown mainly in Mexico and a few spots in the United States, as well as some parts of the Mediterranean. Another name for nopal is prickly pear, which is more commonly known in the United States....

Here’s What You Can Substitute For Turmeric Shutterstock By Joel Stice/Updated: June 13, 2021 4:42 pm EST Turmeric is one of those spices that has grown in popularity because of its anti-inflammatory properties — some folks are even putting it in their pancakes and using it to fight hangovers (via Today). But perhaps turmeric pancakes are a little too out there for your taste buds, and the last time you tried making a curry your family was left fighting over a bottle of Tums....

How Is Matcha Different From Other Green Tea? Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:42 pm EST You might think of green tea as being the healthiest kind. After all, it’s credited with benefiting heart health and may even cause you to live longer as a result (via CNN). But is matcha actually healthier than steeped green tea? And, more importantly, what is the real difference between the two? Matcha is made of the same plant as the loose leaf green teas you’re familiar with: Camellia sinensis (via Healthline)....

Over 50% Of Fans Agree This Is The Best Burger King Menu Item Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/July 8, 2021 4:34 pm EST There are plenty of places to turn to when a quick trip through the drive-thru sounds better than spending time in the kitchen to whip up a full meal. Among the choices of fast food hot spots, Burger King remains one of the more popular establishments. In fact, the Florida-based restaurant is the second-largest hamburger chain in the world, serving more than 11 million people daily across its 18,600-plus worldwide locations (via Statista and Burger King)....

Read This Before Throwing Out Expired Milk Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/June 8, 2021 10:03 am EST Have you ever taken a big whiff of an opened carton of expired milk? The smell of spoiled dairy — somewhat equivalent to rotten eggs or smelly socks — is far from delightful. And while some may view expiration dates as “suggested” use by dates, drinking spoiled milk is never a smart idea. According to Healthline, consuming moderate quantities can result in food poisoning (though a sip won’t be as harmful, if you do so by accident) — and side effects can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and extreme stomach pain....

The 8 Best Substitutes For Tomato Paste Shutterstock By Karen Fredrickson AND Olivia Bria/Updated: June 11, 2021 9:57 am EST Tomato paste is one of those ingredients that works well in a lot of dishes, so having it on hand is a great way to make cooking easier. However, everyone has had that moment when they go to get an ingredient, only to discover they are out of it. When this happens, instead of panicking, you can use what you already have in the pantry....

The Big Problem With Quiznos’ Veggie Guacamole Sub Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 4:59 pm EST There was a time when it seemed that sub sandwiches (aka submarine sandwiches, heroes, or grinders, depending on where you call home), had risen above the vast majority of fast casual fare to become somewhat of a miracle food. Of course, that was before a slew of rather discomfiting news came out, primarily concerning the emperor of all sub shops, Subway....

The Biggest Flaw In Bobby Flay’s Fitness Rules Revealed Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/July 26, 2021 11:21 am EST Bobby Flay is one of America’s most well-known and prolific chefs. “Food is the center of my universe,” he writes on his website. “As a chef, I wake up thinking about food.” Of course, the chef still makes time for fitness. To date, he’s run four marathons and has adopted pilates as part of his morning routine....

The Easiest Ways To Cook Eggs Is Also The Hardest Shutterstock By Ashley Ortiz/March 24, 2021 9:42 am EST Eggs are a nutrient-dense ingredient that can truly help jumpstart your day. Rich with B vitamins and high-quality protein, eggs can keep you full and help you get energized in the morning, according to Live Science. Of course, there are a number of methods for making and enjoying eggs — ranging from sunny side up to poached — but these techniques can take time and require careful attention as to not pop or overcook your yolks....

The Pioneer Woman’s Family Just Gave Another Update On Her Husband And Nephew Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/April 8, 2021 12:35 pm EST Ree Drummond and her family are breathing a deep sigh of relief. According to People, the famed chef and TV personality recently updated fans on the condition of both her husband and her nephew after they found themselves seriously injured in an accidental crash on the family ranch....

The Real Reason People Stopped Buying Tim Hortons’ Buffalo Latte By Felix Behr/March 8, 2021 7:58 am EST Some may remember the brief lifespan of Tim Hortons’ Buffalo Latte. Announced on Oct. 12, 2017, it consisted, as the Lexington Herald-Reader hesitantly described, of “espresso, steamed milk, mocha, and … Buffalo ‘sauce flavor.’” Its top also boasted a sprinkling of Buffalo seasoning. The flavor combination quickly spread throughout food media via a series of articles attempting in text form to vomit their disgust onto the page....