Is There A Difference Between Scallions And Green Onions? Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/March 11, 2021 1:25 pm EST Scallions and green onions can make things pretty confusing in the grocery store produce section. Both have a white base and long, slim, hollow green leaves that make them ideal as a garnish that can be eaten cooked or raw. They are both a part of the onion family, as their taste and smell indicate....
J. Kenji López-Alt Says To Not Believe This Tomato Sauce Myth Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/April 8, 2021 2:39 pm EST If you love Italian food and love to cook, chances are you’ve tried out homemade tomato sauce — be it marinara, puttanesca, or Sunday gravy style. It’s likely, too, that when you’ve made these sauces you’ve gone through the laborious step of removing all the seeds from tomatoes. That’s because there’s a well-known kitchen rule that claims tomato seeds are bitter and must be discarded so they don’t present their harsh taste and ruin an entire pot of sauce....
Mixed Vegetable Paratha Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/June 4, 2021 11:22 am EST “Paratha” is a type of Indian flatbread. The name comes from a combination of the words “parat,” which means “layer” in Indian — as in thin, buttery layers within the flatbread, and “atta,” which is an Indian word for “flour,” according to Taste Atlas. As much as that might sound like a flatbread version of a croissant, a paratha need not be unhealthy....
The Real Reason Peanut Butter Cravings Are So Powerful Alan Poulson Photography/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 26, 2021 9:01 pm EST Peanut butter knows how to press our buttons. Cravings for Skippy, Adams Natural Peanut Butter, and their ilk are common because they often bring the salt, the sugar, and the fat — three things our bodies really enjoy consuming (via HuffPost). And while science has confirmed that eating celery burns more calories than the stalks actually contain (via Food & Wine), the same most definitely cannot be said of smooth, creamy peanut butter, which goes down so easily while really bringing the calories....
The Real Reason Shellfish-Related Food Poisoning Has Sharply Increased Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/July 19, 2021 8:57 pm EST A platter of fresh oysters on the half shell or a bowl of steamed mussels are some tasty seafood delights that many of us enjoy. Unfortunately, shellfish-based dishes might soon start to become increasingly rare as climate change makes an impact, according to Mandatory. Most recently, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) noted a surge in cases of vibriosis in the month of July....
The Shocking Reason This Cape Cod Seafood Company Lost $10,000 Worth Of Lobsters The Washington Post/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/June 29, 2021 12:41 pm EST Once upon a time, lobster was super-cheap, so cheap that it was considered “the poor man’s protein.” Seriously, according to Spoon University, lobsters were once known as “cockroaches of the sea” and even fed to prisoners several centuries ago. Needless to say, things have changed a bit since then....
The Sweet Ingredient Sohla El-Waylly Puts In Her Grilled Cheese Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:07 pm EST Few sandwiches are as iconic as the grilled cheese. Easy to make and requiring just two ingredients in its most basic form (bread and cheese, naturally), it’s one of the quintessential comfort foods. After all, what cheers you up faster than carbs and cheese combined into one melty, crispy pile of deliciousness?...
The Untold Truth Of Asparagus Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 5:43 pm EST Asparagus is one of those vegetables that people either love or hate. This stalky little guy hosts tons of nutritional benefits for the body with an added, somewhat smelly, side effect. According to Cultures de Chez Nous, asparagus is quite old and has provided benefits for ancient cultures, ranging from the Egyptians to the Romans to the Greeks....
The Untold Truth Of Jell-O Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: April 20, 2021 9:09 pm EST Jell-O is weird stuff, and we’re not even just talking about that love-or-hate texture and that odd, colorful transparency that makes it perfect for Halloween desserts. It’s actually a modern name brand that has a long history stretching all the way back to medieval kings. So actually, if you’re looking for something semi-authentic for your next Game of Thrones party, feel free to take your favorite Jell-O-based dessert....
The Untold Truth Of Saltgrass Steakhouse Facebook By Alexandra Cass/Aug. 10, 2021 10:05 am EST If you’re not from Texas or somewhere near it, Saltgrass Steakhouse might not be a name that’s come across your radar. And if you are, the name has most certainly come up alongside a whole host of rustic, wood and leather trimmed steakhouses serving up cowboy-themed cuisine in cast-iron skillets. Saltgrass may not necessarily be one-of-a-kind as far as restaurant concepts go, but the brand is rooted in a long-history and strong Texas traditions that it’s proud of....
The Untold Truth Of The Wendy’s 4 For 4 YouTube By Brian Boone/Aug. 26, 2021 11:27 am EST Wendy’s is kind of a big deal. Going by the numbers alone, it is the second-largest burger chain currently operating in the United States, according to Forbes. That puts them behind only the Golden Arches of a little place known as McDonald’s and clearly ahead of fast food rival Burger King. But in terms of signature menu items and trademark deals, the restaurant company is a clear and solid champ....
This Was Anthony Bourdain’s Big Break Larry French/Getty Images By Rachel Pasche/May 12, 2021 4:43 pm EST Our favorite enigmatic idol has a lot more in his history than the glamorous traveling and eating many of us remember him by. Anthony Bourdain’s life wasn’t always journeying to the far corners of the earth to share an intimate meal prepared and explained by locals, or trying a delicacy in a fine restaurant somewhere in a glitzy city....
Trader Joe’s Just Added This Helpful Feature For Busy Shoppers Shutterstock By Hannah Cole/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:36 am EST While waltzing into a Trader Joe’s without a list may be a form of self-care for some, it might just be enough to derail the entire day for others. Trader Joe’s, while full of delicious and affordable products, can feel almost like a black hole if you walk in there without a clear intent....
Twitter Can’t Believe The Ridiculous Cooking Rule These Karen Landlords Imposed Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 11, 2021 11:50 am EST For many people, cooking with spices is a big part of the joy of cooking — add a little paprika for heat, a pinch of garlic for robust flavor, and maybe some cinnamon for some sweet spice, and suddenly you have your own customized dish that you created all on your own....
Twitter Is Torn Over Nigella Lawson’s Summer Pudding Brendon Thorne/Getty Images By Khyati Dand/Aug. 8, 2021 11:37 am EST Normally when Nigella Lawson takes to Twitter to share her recipe of the day with her followers, her fans only have good things to say. Some even find themselves awestruck by just how brilliant Nigella’s recipes can be. However, her latest creation didn’t inspire the same amount of confidence as usual....
What Chopped Winner Caitlyn Napolitano Is Up To Now Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Updated: March 1, 2021 6:25 pm EST One of the most interesting cooking shows on television, Chopped, has managed to appeal to a large number of viewers for its sheer entertainment value. According to Thrillist, the show’s popularity can definitely not be underestimated and its team is almost always working, shooting several seasons at one time or planning for the next bunch of episodes....
What Is Mirin And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 3:19 pm EST Even if the word mirin is unfamiliar to you, chances are you’ve tasted this ingredient — and liked it. Mirin is a Japanese rice wine that is a key ingredient in many beloved Asian sauces and dishes. Mirin is sometimes compared to sake, another Japanese rice wine, but mirin is lower in alcohol and higher in sugar than the more familiar sake, and is not suitable for drinking....
What Rihanna Really Eats, According To Her Personal Chef Cubankite/Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/Aug. 19, 2021 5:45 pm EST Rihanna has been an icon since 2005, when she first signed with Def Jam Records and released her debut single, “Pon De Replay,” followed by later albums full of unforgettable songs like “Umbrella” and “SOS” (via Biography). And don’t even get us started on “Take a Bow,” “Disturbia,” or “We Found Love.” We can’t speak for everyone, but we still jam out to those songs today, which is a testament to how good they are....
Wingstop Fans Are Loving Its Response To Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Hilarious Chick-Fil-A Request Justin Casterline/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/July 24, 2021 12:11 am EST The was no mucking about for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo when he decided to celebrate his team’s NBA Finals win and his Finals MVP by heading to his local Chick-fil-A for 50 nuggets (one for every point he scored in the closeout game, in case you were wondering)....
Coke’s Super Bowl Commercials Ranked Facebook By Steven John/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:27 pm EST There are a few things you can count on from a Super Bowl. One is that, most likely, Tom Brady will be playing in the game. Another is that the halftime show will have at least one or two glitches, which may be as innocuous as Bruce Springsteen sliding crotch-first into a camera or as decidedly serious as nudity caused by the infamous so-called “wardrobe malfunction....
