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Snow Peas Vs. Snap Peas: What’s The Difference? Shutterstock By Sara Cagle/Updated: May 28, 2021 2:59 pm EST It’s spring, so your Instagram feed has probably been saturated with photos of peas — blended into creamy risotto, tossed with mint in simple salads, or drizzled with lemon juice in quick sautés. We all know garden peas, shelling peas, and the peas that many of us ate as children. Those can be found in the freezer section of the grocery store year-round, so springtime is really a celebration of their legume family relatives — snow peas and sugar snap peas....

The Fascinating Reason All Budweiser Tastes The Same Drew Angerer/Getty Images By Pauli Poisuo/Updated: June 1, 2021 5:36 pm EST It’s probably fair to say that everyone who enjoys the occasional alcoholic beverage knows the name Budweiser. From its German roots to its current, distinctly American status as the easily drinkable, delicious beer that’s pretty much the alcoholic drink equivalent of mom’s apple pie, the Anheuser-Busch shining star has been providing much-needed relief for thirsty Stateside consumers for ages....

The Number Of Times Masaharu Morimoto Has Lost Iron Chef Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Sara Cagle/June 13, 2021 11:53 am EST Discerning “Iron Chef” fans remember Hiroshima-born Masaharu Morimoto as a cast member of the original competition series from Japan. Starting in 1998, the precision-driven chef went head-to-head with many of the country’s best cooks, ideating creative ways to present mystery ingredients like red snapper, abalone, and spiny lobster (via Iron Chef Battle Database)....

The Real Difference Between Ramen And Ramyeon Shutterstock By Robin Miller/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 9:45 am EST A heaping bowl of slippery noodles swimming in a savory broth is about as comforting as it gets. Perhaps equally uplifting is knowing you can sit down and slurp to your heart’s content in less than five minutes. We’re talking about both ramen and ramyeon here. What’s the actual difference? Cooking Light explains that classic ramen is a broth-based Japanese soup consisting of Chinese-style wheat or egg noodles, sliced pork, fresh scallions, and egg....

The Real Difference Between Reuben And Rachel Sandwiches Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:39 pm EST Although it’s been contested, the origin of the Reuben sandwich is attributed to Arnold Reuben, founder of Reuben’s Restaurant and Delicatessen in New York. Reuben first served a similar sandwich in 1914 to famous silent actor Annette Seelos. When Seelos suggested he name it after her, Reuben reportedly replied, “Like hell I will, I’ll call it a Reuben’s Special” (via Reuben’s Delicatessen)....

The Scientific Reason Lamb Tastes Great With Mint Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/June 25, 2021 3:17 pm EST The smell of a juicy piece of lamb fresh out of the oven or just off the grill is enough to make any meat-lover’s mouth water. Lamb is a tender, mild, and delicious red meat loaded with healthy proteins, vitamins, amino acids, and minerals (via D’Artagnan). No wonder lamb continues to be craved and savored as a staple in kitchens across the world!...

The Truth About Ruby Tuesday’s New ‘Libby’s BBQ’ Menu Shutterstock By Owen Duff/July 15, 2021 1:01 pm EST Ruby Tuesday has introduced an entirely new line of BBQ-style entrées, just in time for the summer season. Known as “Libby’s BBQ,” the limited-time menu will be available at all Ruby Tuesday locations between now and September, reports Chew Boom. Developed in Ruby Tuesday’s own test kitchens, Libby’s BBQ began as a delivery-exclusive concept before being incorporated outright into the Ruby Tuesday dine-in menu....

The Untold Truth Of Cheez Whiz Instagram By Maria Cristina Lalonde/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 1:26 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amid America’s golden age of cheese, there are hundreds of varieties of fine fromages handcrafted by more than 900 artisan and specialty cheesemakers in the US. Let’s be clear: this article is not about those fine artisanal cheeses. No, this is an ode to Cheese Whiz, that gooey substance that is neither fine nor artisanal… nor even actual cheese....

This Is Why You Can’t Substitute Salted Butter For Unsalted Butter Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/June 19, 2021 2:58 pm EST When you’re baking with butter, it can be tricky at times to understand why a particular recipe calls for unsalted butter and then asks you to add salt separately. If you don’t have any on hand, you might be tempted to use salted butter and simply reduce the amount of salt you add on top....

This Smell Is A Danger Sign For Shrimp Shutterstock By Karen Hart/May 11, 2021 4:05 pm EST There’s a lot you can do with shrimp. As Bubba from “Forrest Gump” said, “… shrimp is the fruit of the sea. You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. There’s uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup …” and the list goes on....

Trader Joe’s New Spicy Tomato Dumpling Soup Has People Talking Instagram By Kate Hagan Gallup/Jan. 28, 2021 5:53 am EST One of the newest soups to don the shelves of Trader Joe’s is certainly an attention grabber, as it’s a fresh take on those traditional jarred or canned tomato soups you’re probably already used to. Thanks to a post from @traderjoeslist, many of the retailer’s super fans have already shared their excitement, “This looks like a whole bowl of yum!...

Upgrade Your Grilled Cheese With These Italian-Inspired Ingredients Shutterstock By Maria Faller/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 9:10 am EST Some 79% of 1,223 people named grilled cheese as their most loved sandwich, according to a 2019 poll conducted by YouGovAmerica. This is hardly a surprise, because really, who doesn’t love two slices of toast with a gooey cheese-filled middle? Through the years, the popular sandwich has undergone various transitions, with homemakers and celebrity chefs attempting to take the sandwich to the next level....

What Are Green Tomatoes And Can You Eat Them Raw? Bloomberg/Getty Images By Michael La Corte/Aug. 10, 2021 4:09 pm EST An uber-familiar, nostalgic standout within the culinary lexicon — particularity in the south – fried green tomatoes are a staple dish that is storied and cherished for many (and an especially sublime novel and movie). For those unacquainted with the viridescent produce, though, green tomatoes can launch a bevy of questions: Is it just a type of tomato?...

What Kal Penn Learned From Hosting Money Hungry Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Aug. 10, 2021 9:20 pm EST Host of the Food Network’s “Money Hungry” Kal Penn may not be a professional chef, but that does not mean he takes cooking any less seriously, As the actor and TV personality shared on “The Chew,” competing on “MasterChef Celebrity” in 2017 definitely brought out the foodie in him. His win is what opened the door for his participation in “Money Hungry,” another cooking competition show, which premiered on August 8 (via Food Network)....

You Can Use This Food To Clean A Rusty Cast Iron Skillet Shutterstock By Emily Cappiello/April 28, 2021 4:56 pm EST It happens. You take your beloved cast iron skillet out to make a steak or a sweet Dutch baby. You clean it with soap and warm water and leave it to dry. But, it turns out you didn’t get it as dry as you thought. Cue the rust spots on your kitchen workhorse....

5-Ingredient Banana Bread Cookies Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 25, 2021 1:17 pm EST Are you looking for a sweet little treat, but something that’s on the healthier side? It may be hard to decide between a cookie, a muffin, or a sweet bread. Well, you are all good on all fronts with these unique little banana bread cookies, because, as chef and recipe developer Miriam Hahn of YouCare-SelfCare says, “They are a blend of all of those things, [and] they honestly taste just like banana bread, but in cookie form....

Adam Richman Did More Than Just Eat On Man V. Food - Exclusive Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/March 17, 2021 11:30 am EST Adam Richman managed to stomach nearly 60 oversized food challenges during his time hosting Man v. Food, and the audience just kept coming back for more. Apparently, there was something inexplicably mesmerizing about watching a grown man guzzle down inhuman amounts of (usually unhealthy) food. And it seems like there still as, as the show lives on today with a new host....

Aldi Fans Are Loving Its New Dark Roast Coffee Packaging Art Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 3:33 pm EST Aldi has been in the process of quietly rebranding the labels and packaging on some of its items, but the project is not staying quiet any longer. The chain’s Barissimo brand coffee has new packaging that recently caught the eye of some Aldi art and design enthusiasts. If the response on social media is to be believed, the repackaging is a huge success....

Aldi Shoppers Are Loving These Pretzel Breadsticks Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/April 13, 2021 11:16 am EST If you had a choice between pretzel bread and non-pretzel bread, which would you choose? If you chose pretzel bread, you’re definitely not alone. In a recent post, Instagrammer @theamazingaldi shared a six-pack of soft pretzel breadsticks they spotted at the discount store for just $2.69, and commenters were more than a little excited.. The post gained over 675 likes in just the first day, signifying that these pretzel breadsticks could be a real fan favorite....

Chef Marcela Valladolid Answers Instagram’s Questions About Cooking On A Comal Gary Gershoff/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Aug. 9, 2021 10:58 am EST Home cooks who are new to using a comal or are interested in investing in the traditional, ancient cookware items are in luck. Chef Marcela Valladolid offered to answers fans’ questions about cooking with a comal via Instagram. She wrote, “To all the new comal owners, leave your questions here!...