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Alex Guarnaschelli Shares A Sweet Tribute To Late Chef Carl Ruiz Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Feb. 22, 2021 10:10 pm EST It’s been a rough couple of years for Alex Guarnaschelli. She has had to say goodbye to her mother and recently shared a tribute to late chef Carl Ruiz (via Instagram). If a picture is worth a thousand words, her simple caption next to his picture only adds to this subtle and sweet tribute: “Miss this human @saborchef....

Change Is Coming To Coke Zero Whether You Like It Or Not Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Updated: July 14, 2021 9:14 am EST We’ve already weathered so many changes in the last year, wouldn’t it be nice if our favorite drinks just stayed the same? Unfortunately that isn’t the case for Coke Zero as there’s a new version of the popular no-calorie soft drink hitting shelves now. According to CNN, Coca-Cola announced that they’ll ship the “new and improved” version of Coke Zero to stores this month....

Easy Arizona Cheese Crisp Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 9, 2021 4:49 pm EST There’s authentic Mexican food, there’s Tex-Mex, and then there are a few lesser-known (and less euphonic) variants on the southwestern theme such as New Mexico-Mex and even Arizona-Mex. Of all the foods associated with the great state of Arizona, one of the best known and loved is also one of the simplest: the cheese crisp....

Fans Of Ben & Jerry’s Half Baked Need To Try This New Flavor Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/April 28, 2021 11:30 am EST Maybe you don’t think ice cream flavors can get better than Ben & Jerry’s Half Baked, and who could blame you? Half Baked is decadent yet uncomplicated, and merges two classic flavors, making it perfect for the indecisive. Chocolate and vanilla ice creams meet with big ol’ gobs of un-baked cookie dough and chunks of baked brownie (hence the name “Half Baked,” says Ben & Jerry’s)....

Grillmaster Reveals The Most Common Mistakes You’re Making While Grilling Sirloins Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/May 4, 2021 10:51 am EST Melissa Cookston, a seven-time world barbecue champion and owner of Memphis BBQ Company, wants you to wait before you grill. This cookbook author and former judge on Netflix’s “The American Barbecue Showdown” has some advice for those cooking over charcoal. It’s a rule she calls “Not yet, wait a minute!...

Here’s How To Beat Bobby Flay, According To Alex Guarnaschelli Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/March 20, 2021 2:42 pm EST Beating Bobby Flay is no easy task. Arguably one of the most well-known chefs in the world, the New York-native might be the ultimate cooking competition champ. He participated in 61 matchups during his 17-year stint on Iron Chef, coming out victorious 43 times to make him the winningest of all the prestigious Iron Chefs on the show, per Insider....

Homemade Applesauce Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 20, 2021 3:31 pm EST Applesauce is a classic American food with tons of versatility. It’s a wonderful snack on its own, but it’s also great as a topping or dipping sauce, too. A fun fact about this snack is that you can enjoy applesauce at various temperatures. If you’re looking for a refreshing treat on a warm day, a cold bowl of applesauce is the perfect snack....

How To Tell Your Bread Isn’t Kneaded Enough, According To Paul Hollywood Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/May 18, 2021 3:52 pm EST Bread is a very serious topic in most culinary conversations. Even those who are gluten free tend to be on the lookout for bread alternatives they can get their hands on that are close to the real thing. (Healthline rounded up the best alt options that have come out in 2021)....

Ina Garten’s Trick For Knowing When Your Chicken Is Fully Cooked Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Molly Harris/May 19, 2021 11:06 am EST Anyone who has cooked chicken — or any meat for that matter — at home knows that it can be challenging and nerve-wracking to tell if it’s actually time to take the chicken out of the oven or off the grill. No one wants to pour tons of energy into a meal that turns out to still be raw when it is cut open....

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Using Liquid Smoke Instagram By Audrey Michels/March 11, 2021 4:57 am EST If you’ve never cooked with liquid smoke, you’re in for a treat. It’s the secret shortcut to getting that signature grilled meat smokiness in anything you’re cooking, without the mess or hassle of actually grilling. Plus, not only is liquid smoke super versatile, it’s even vegan (via Taste of Home)! In fact, it’s a fantastic way to make ordinary vegetables into more-believable meat substitutes, from eggplant bacon, to carrot hot dogs, and even mushroom meatballs (via Real Simple)....

Paula Deen’s Secret Method For Perfect Grits Tara Ziemba/Getty Images By Karen Hart/April 6, 2021 8:57 am EST When you think of Southern cooking, Paula Deen may come to mind, and for good reason. Deen was dubbed the “Queen of Southern Cuisine” by Oprah.com in 2007 when she made her grandmother’s pound cake for the queen of all media, Oprah herself. At the time, Deen shared that for her, cooking is “therapeutic,” adding that, “You just kind of forget everything except what you’ve got going on in that pot....

Popular Little Caesar’s Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best Jenny Kellerhals/Mashed By Jenny Kellerhals/Aug. 9, 2021 11:55 am EST It might come as a surprise to learn that Little Caesar’s pizza has been on the rise over the past several years, seeing a boom in business in 2020, according to QSR. That’s in part due to the addition of pizza delivery to the business model which was launched at the end of 2019, as well as the pre-existing no-contact “Pizza Portal” pick-up system that turned out to be key during the COVID-19 pandemic....

Read This If You Recently Bought Black Beans From Costco Shutterstock By Sara Cagle/April 27, 2021 12:42 pm EST If you picked up black beans on a grocery run recently, you’ll want to read the lot code on the bottom of the can. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration shared an announcement from Faribault Foods, Inc., the company behind two affected food brands, saying that it voluntarily recalled several cans of its beans due to consumer complaints about faulty airtight seals....

Robert Irvine Thinks This Recurring Issue On Restaurant: Impossible Is ‘Crazy’ Gary Gershoff/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 9:47 am EST We’ve all seen the depressing stories on “Restaurant: Impossible:” tired-looking dining rooms, dirty kitchens, apathetic staff, and debt-stricken owners ready to throw in the towel. By the time Robert Irvine and his team show up to try to save a restaurant, it’s usually on the brink of closing....

Subway Just Announced These Massive Menu Changes Shutterstock By Sara Cagle AND Ralph Schwartz/Updated: July 7, 2021 11:36 am EST First, Subway’s bread had too much sugar to be considered bread. Then, its chicken was only 50% real chicken. And in the most recent lawsuit against America’s largest sandwich chain, the company is accused of selling tuna subs that are “completely bereft of tuna as an ingredient,” reports The New York Times....

The ‘Rule’ That Saved Bobby Flay And Michael Symon’s Friendship Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 26, 2021 9:12 am EST Celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Michael Symon have a unique bond: they’re thick as thieves and have seen each other achieve fame and popularity. According to People, the duo’s friendship has lasted for two decades. And the best part? They’re still going strong. As per Symon, his friendship with Flay began way back in 1998....

The 8 Best Substitutions For Sour Cream Shutterstock By Karen Fredrickson AND Olivia Bria/Updated: Aug. 8, 2021 3:19 pm EST Sour cream is a cooking staple that can be replaced in recipes relatively easily. Whether it’s cheesecake or a dollop on your taco salad, sour cream is one of those ingredients that you don’t realize you have until you need it. But storing it in the refrigerator for long periods of time can cause it to spoil, which is not ideal for your dinner plans!...

The Best Foods To Help Your Baby Gain Weight Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:53 am EST New parents want to do the very best for their little ones and get them a great start in life, but it’s not always clear-cut as to what should be on the menu. When baby isn’t gaining weight like he or she should be, it can lead to a lot of questions and many sleepless nights....

The Big Complaint Some Customers Make About Little Caesar’s Deep Dish Pizza Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/May 10, 2021 3:01 pm EST As a widely known pizza chain, Little Caesars has an exceptionally cute mom-and-pop origin story that’s worth re-telling. According to the official website, Little Caesars was the dream project of a couple, Mike Ilitch and Marian Bayoff, who first met on a blind date. After marrying, they had an idea for a business and poured their life savings into a pizza restaurant located in a suburb of Detroit....

The Biggest Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cooking Omelets Shutterstock By Julie Sprankles/Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 3:13 pm EST There are few foods more likable, well-rounded, and versatile than an omelet. You can eat them morning, noon, or night. Their star ingredient — egg, obviously — makes them a fantastic source of protein. Toss in some cheese, veggies, and roasted potatoes, and you’ve covered nearly all your nutritional bases. In other words, it’s hard to go wrong with this one-pan wonder....