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Instant Pot Brownies Recipe Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/July 19, 2021 12:09 pm EST When you think of all the things you can make in an Instant Pot, brownies may not be one of them. Nonetheless, you can absolutely whip up a delicious and easy batch of brownies in your Instant pot — and, thanks to recipe developer and dietician Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert’s easy recipe, you can make a batch of the delightful treat in less than an hour....

Is White Chocolate Really Chocolate? Jacques Torres Settles The Debate - Exclusive Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/April 13, 2021 1:21 pm EST There is perhaps no other dessert ingredient more controversial than white chocolate. Some people love it for its creamy taste and versatility, while others can’t stand its overly sweet flavor. But before we even consider how good or bad white chocolate is, there’s an even more important and longstanding debate to settle: Is white chocolate even considered real chocolate?...

Jack In The Box Has Sad News For Fans Of Its Sourdough Jack Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: April 1, 2021 1:48 pm EST Update: Jack in the Box reached out to Mashed to let us know this was their April Fools’ Day joke for 2021. They announced this news to the relief of fans through Twitter. Jack in the Box is one of those fast food brands that you can rely on when you’re not sure where to go for a hearty meal that takes care of all your cravings....

Martha Stewart Shared A Sweet Birthday Toast To This Star Trek Giant lev radin/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Aug. 19, 2021 4:47 pm EST Summer birthdays are just the best! Nice weather to celebrate, no school (assuming that still plays a part in your life), and about a zillion fun ways to celebrate including fairs, festivals, baseball games, picnics, outdoor cafes, and even, if you time your birthday just right, the possibility of fireworks....

Mediterranean Pesto Chickpea Salad Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 26, 2021 4:12 pm EST Pesto is usually paired with pasta, but have you ever tried it on a salad? While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying a delicious bowl of pesto fettuccine with grilled shrimp, if you’re looking for a healthy meal that’s jam-packed with protein, vegetables, and flavor, this Mediterranean chickpea pesto salad recipe from private practice registered dietitian Kristen Carli will most definitely hit the spot....

Mtn Dew Spark Is Back With A Chance To Win Prizes. Here’s What You Need To Know Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 4:33 pm EST Are you a fan of Mountain Dew? If you are, you’ve probably tried the brand’s special drink: Mountain Dew Spark. According to Chewboom, the company debuted Spark, which included two delicious flavors — raspberry and lemonade — in 2020. Well, the item was a huge hit and flew off the shelves at Speedway stores, where it had an exclusive launch (via Food Dive)....

Nigella Lawson’s Trick For Perfect Poached Eggs Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/April 8, 2021 9:36 am EST Specialty sites like Sauder’s Eggs tells us that there are at least 13 different ways to cook an egg, and while some may be egg-ceptionally easy (scrambled, fried, baked), others may be less so, and it is to this list of more complicated-sounding egg prep procedures we’d like to add poaching. You know you’re looking at a challenging kitchen task when British kitchen goddess Nigella Lawson actually blogged about how fearful she used to be at the thought of poaching an egg on her website....

Target’s Heart-Shaped Cookie Skillets Are Perfect For Valentine’s Day Target By Liz Barrett Foster/Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 8:04 am EST More than 50 million pounds of chocolate are sold during Valentine’s Day week, with many people buying their own box of chocolate, according to CandyStore.com. So, why be like everyone else? Surprise your better half, latest love interest, or close family and friends with a heart-shaped cookie skillet for Valentine’s Day....

The Amount Of Beef Required In Salisbury Steak By The USDA Might Surprise You Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/June 25, 2021 12:40 pm EST If you were lucky enough, you may have first been exposed to Salisbury steak by one of the most convenient, affordable, yet satisfyingly tasty food inventions the world has ever seen — the TV dinner. (Okay, we may be a little biased from cherished childhood memories, but stay with us here....

The Big Change Everyone Wants Auntie Anne’s To Make Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:23 pm EST Auntie Anne’s pretzels, like Cinnabons, seems to be one of those foods you only find at malls and airports. In fact, Auntie Anne’s likely has quite a fan base of mall shoppers or stranded travelers that are hungry, but also kind of nauseated by the aggressively cinnamony odor coming from that other chain....

The Dessert That America’s Original First Lady Loved Most National Archives/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Feb. 15, 2021 7:55 am EST Desserts, according to Saveur, have been around for a long time, and the love of sugar and all that’s sweet, even longer. So, by the time our little experiment that we call the United States took form, desserts, while still very much a treat, were commonplace and served at the dining tables of our first American leaders for holidays and teas....

The MasterChef: Legends Judge Aarón Sánchez Most Wants To Cook For Him Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/June 11, 2021 4:54 pm EST “MasterChef Legends” is determined to bring you a competition “more fierce than EVER!,” and the TV show’s tweeting about it to make sure that you’re hyped. After 10 seasons of what we only now realize were “normal” levels of feuding among cooks, Fox Broadcasting Company bringing us what Marvel and DC brought to their superhero franchises: a hit show, supersized....

The Olive Oil Brand Alton Brown Swears By Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Molly Harris/April 16, 2021 3:44 pm EST Those that are beginning to think more thoughtfully about where the products and ingredients they buy are coming from, might also be learning how to choose the best quality of products. Olive oil is a great starting place for many, however, there’s not too many things to look for on a label....

The Precise Temperature Chick-Fil-A Biscuits Are Made At Shutterstock By Owen Duff/May 7, 2021 10:39 am EST The “Buttered Biscuit” is among Chick-fil-A’s most popular menu items. In 2018 alone, the fried chicken chain sold about 133 million of its buttery, flaky biscuits. And since 2017 (per The Chickenwire), the Buttered Biscuit –– or items prominently featuring it, such as the Chicken Biscuit –– has cracked Chick-fil-A’s “Most Ordered” year-end list (including 2020, says The Chickenwire) almost every year, barring 2019 (also per The Chickenwire)....

The Real Difference Between Arby’s Mint Milkshake And McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Shutterstock By Pauli Poisuo/March 11, 2021 12:55 pm EST The greenest season is finally here. The impeding St. Patrick’s Day is turning every imaginable delicacy into a welcome, emerald color, and that can only mean one thing — the return of the McDonald’s Shamrock Shake. The seasonal icon is only available at this time of year, so it’s best to enjoy it while it lasts....

The Real Reason It Took So Long For Dave & Buster’s To Open In Arkansas Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/May 14, 2021 2:14 pm EST If you’ve never been to a Dave & Buster’s, you’re really missing out. A cross between a Chuck E. Cheese and a casino, this restaurant chain features a mouthwatering menu of drinks and food like wings, burgers, and fan-favorite blackened chicken pasta. As you’re chowing down on your food, in between rounds of playing some of your favorite arcade games, you can also get a glimpse of your favorite sports teams on one of their many television screens....

The Real Reason O’Charley’s Is Closing Restaurants Facebook By Joel Stice/Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 11:19 pm EST For over 40 years, O’Charley’s has been drawing patrons into its doors with promises of fresh baked rolls and classic American food with a Southern flair. The company, which has its roots in Nashville, Tennessee has spread throughout the South and Midwest with over 200 restaurants operating today. Recently though, O’Charley’s is garnering more attention for its business struggles than its food....

The Real Reason You Should Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup Shutterstock By Tracy Morin/Updated: Feb. 2, 2021 11:05 pm EST As modern medical knowledge expands, sugar has been the target of a wealth of misconceptions — and a whole lotta hate. But perhaps no form of the sweet stuff is ostracized as much as high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). True, its sheer ubiquity in processed foods is staggering. While most consumers pretty much expect its presence in sugary sodas, candy, and ice cream, it also hides out in so-called health foods, like yogurt and granola bars, as well as in innocuous-seeming staples such as salad dressings, breads, and condiments (via Healthline)....

The Reason The Pioneer Woman Has Over 25 Cast Iron Skillets Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 15, 2021 9:21 am EST Ree Drummond, also known as The Pioneer Woman, is a lifesaver for many fans who look forward to her relatable recipes and tips on how to ace everyday cooking at home. The TV personality and blogger has been generous by sharing useful hacks for those who’re trying to make it in the kitchen as home chefs....

The Truth About Trader Joe’s Two Buck Chuck IG dallasrookie By Kitty Jay/Updated: June 3, 2021 4:03 pm EST Ever tried Two Buck Chuck? The much beloved, and often maligned “super-value” wine, only available for sale at Trader Joe’s stores (that offer booze), has been leaving Trader Joe’s doors by the case since they began to offer the brand in 2002. But how much do you really know about your favorite $2 bottle of vino?...