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Here’s How Buffalo Wings Got Their Name Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/May 14, 2021 3:03 pm EST While the Buffalo Wild Wings logo includes a picture of an actual buffalo (or bison), there actually isn’t any connection between the dish and the animal besides their name. Buffaloes, of course, are entirely wing-free beasties — even in mythology, there’s never been such a thing as a Pegasuffalo. Instead, it’s chickens who put the wings in Buffalo wings, and the name Buffalo comes from the city in upstate New York where the dish as we know it today originated almost 60 years ago....

Here’s How To Beat Bobby Flay, According To Amanda Freitag Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 17, 2021 11:18 am EST Celebrity chef Bobby Flay is a masterchef who’s pretty much proven that his culinary skills aren’t ordinary in the least, As per E! News, the chef is not afraid to push himself and work on perfecting his skills. One of his most popular shows is called Beat Bobby Flay, on which the chef challenges other talented chefs to compete with him in the kitchen....

Loaded Omelet Muffins Recipe Puts Your Muffin Tin To Perfect Use Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 15, 2021 10:07 am EST If you’re looking for a quick and easy breakfast option that can easily be prepared in advance for you and your brood, these loaded baked omelet muffins from registered dietitian and recipe developer Kristen Carli are the perfect choice. Given Carli’s work as a dietitian, it’s no surprise that these are far healthier than your average morning muffin....

Michael Symon Dishes On BBQ, Cocktails, And Cooking At Home - Exclusive Interview Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/May 10, 2021 4:51 pm EST No one does it all like Michael Symon. This star chef has hosted his fair share of cooking shows, competed against the masters on “Iron Chef America,” and helped inspire America to cook as a former co-host on “The Chew” (via Michael Symon). Symon has established himself as a true legend of American cuisine and has the pedigree to prove it....

Mountain Dew’s New Mystery Flavor Is Coming Soon Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Aug. 7, 2021 4:39 pm EST People who love Mountain Dew tend to really love Mountain Dew. The popular soda brand has grown quite the cult following since it first hit grocery store shelves back in the 1940s, per Pepsico. Mountain Dew has a unique flavor that’s totally different from Coke, Sprite, or any of the other big names in pop — it tastes citrusy, with hints of lemon and lime....

Nancy Fuller Shared This Precious Behind-The-Scenes Moment With Duff Goldman And His Baby Girl Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Khyati Dand/Aug. 15, 2021 3:11 am EST Fans of Duff Goldman probably already know of his darling daughter Josephine. In August 2020, the “Ace of Cakes” star and his wife Johnna announced their pregnancy to the world in true Goldman-style — through a muffin-themed photo (via Today). In February this year, the proud dad took to Instagram to give fans a glimpse of their newborn, adding that he couldn’t wait for baby Josephine to try “pizza and candy and swimming and concerts and riding a bike....

Nicolas Cage’s Bizarre Food Habit Will Leave You Scratching Your Head Jc Olivera/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/July 12, 2021 3:59 pm EST Celebrities are famous for their bizarre, and sometimes extreme diets. Tom Hanks reportedly ate just vegetables, fish, and coffee to prepare for a role, while Charlize Theron limited herself to “dark-colored fruits and vegetables and lean meats,” according to OK! Magazine. And you can’t ignore Beyonce’s Master Cleanse — also known as the Lemonade Diet — which consists of drinking lemon juice mixed with maple syrup and cayenne pepper all day, every day (via U....

NYC’s Restaurant Wine Crisis, Explained Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/June 26, 2021 9:44 am EST Some New York restaurants are sitting on thousands of dollars in wine they can’t sell (via Eater New York). Others have pre-made cocktails in to-go cups that are suddenly illegal. You could call it yet another unpleasant surprise in a year-plus that’s been full of them for a restaurant and bar industry that has been battered by COVID-19....

Starbucks Employees Are Loving This Hilarious Drink Special Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/June 23, 2021 11:57 am EST Starbucks is known for their specialty flavored drinks and refreshers, and while customers keep coming back because they love their Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccinos and Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refreshers, some of the more involved specialty coffee orders can certainly be a lot of work to prepare. Recently, some Starbucks baristas decided to have a little fun at work by coming up with a new drink special, dubbed the Aqua Latte or Ghost Refresher, that they wouldn’t mind having to make....

The Baking Powder Rule You Should Never Break Shutterstock By Karen Hart/March 2, 2021 1:59 pm EST For some of us, baking is either done on a whim or out of boredom. No judgment. We live in a busy world where, sometimes, it is more efficient and economical to buy our baked goods, but if you are anything like us, when you do decide to pull out the KitchenAid mixer and stand and get your Martha Stewart on, you go all in....

The Biggest Things Restaurant Servers Want You To Stop Doing Shutterstock By Laine Doss/June 2, 2021 11:18 am EST Working in the hospitality industry as a server is an extremely difficult job. You’re on your feet all day, handling food and drink, and memorizing menu items and beverage lists. All the while, you’re putting a smile on your face to the guests to ensure they have the best experience possible. This past year, servers have also had to work under extreme circumstances due to COVID — wearing masks for hours on end, taking double shifts to make up for staff shortages, and even pivoting to other restaurant positions during pandemic-related closures of dining rooms in most cities in the United States....

The Food You May Not Know Padma Lakshmi Loves Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 7:08 pm EST Padma Lakshmi has eaten a lot of delicious food in her lifetime. As a judge on Top Chef for all 17 seasons to date, she’s indulged in more than her fair share of gourmet dishes over the years, from five-star seafood meals to the most decadent desserts. It’s rumored that she consumes anywhere between 7,000 and 8,000 calories per day during filming because she has to try some 30 different creations each episode....

The Unexpected Reason The CSK Champions Loved The Final Challenge - Exclusive Instagram By Molly Harris/Aug. 5, 2021 2:54 pm EST “Crime Scene Kitchen” is one of few baking competitions that consistently tests bakers’ technical skills and critical thinking. In each challenge, not only did dessert details have to be just right, but bakers had to correctly interpret the clues from the show’s kitchen crime scene. Those rigid rules and interpretations are what made the competition so difficult for its champions, according to Natalie Collins-Fish and Luis Flores, who sat down for an exclusive interview with Mashed....

The Unlikely Origin Of Tacos Al Pastor Shutterstock By Angela Gervasi/Updated: April 6, 2021 8:29 am EST It’s difficult to find a more iconic taco than the spicy, juicy, meaty taco al pastor. Sure, there are tons of regional tacos — the fried fish taco in Baja California, the carne asada steak taco in Sonora, and the soupy birria taco in Jalisco (via Thrillist). But something about the taco al pastor is instantly recognizable, and it can be found anywhere, from Mexico City and Monterrey to Phoenix and Philadelphia....

The Wholesome Fact Behind-The-Scenes Fact Alex Guarnaschelli Revealed About Chopped Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 13, 2021 12:20 pm EST Celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli is a much-loved chef and TV personality. She’s been a part of the popular cooking competition show Chopped for several years and has consistently served as a judge, much to the delight of her fans. The chef has a solid background in TV as well as the culinary industry....

This Is Guy Fieri’s Secret To Perfect Garlic Bread Scott Dudelson/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 7, 2021 8:06 pm EST In the delicious carb-filled world that is Italian food, pasta and pizza often steal the spotlight (and for good reason). But everyone knows the real star of the show isn’t served in a bowl or topped with marinara and mozzarella — rather, it’s cut into slices and tossed in a basket....

This Is Why You Recognize The Song In The Corona Seltzer Commercial Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:43 pm EST The song playing in the background of the new Corona Seltzer commercial has a familiar, jazzy beat that probably has you tapping your feet or nodding your head along with it. The catchy, upbeat tune also might have you saying: “Where do I know this song from?” Most recently, you probably recognize it from one of Cardi B’s recent hits....

This Simple Trick Can Prevent Burnt Pie Crust Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/July 8, 2021 4:29 pm EST Is there anything more delicious than pie? If you’re team cake, we get it, but for us, there’s just something irresistible about a homey apple pie, a latticed raspberry pie, a fluffy-topped lemon meringue pie — need we go on? That combination of fruity filling or creamy pudding or fluffy mousse atop a crispy crust is simply irresistible, and we can’t get enough....

This Simple Trick Chills A Bottle Of Wine In Just 5 Minutes Shutterstock By Molly Harris/June 16, 2021 10:54 am EST There’s nothing better than a perfect chilled, crisp glass of wine when the days are warm. But when you’ve forgotten to stick a bottle or two in the fridge far enough in advance of serving, it can be difficult to achieve the proper chill. Though some people opt to pop bottles in the freezer for a while, there’s a better trick that can minimize the time it takes to cool your wine and is even faster than the freezer....

What Happened When Jamie Oliver Offered To Cater The Royal Wedding George Pimentel/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/June 24, 2021 2:25 pm EST Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is a man who has managed to shine in several ways in the culinary industry. According to Biography, the talented chef began his love affair with cooking when he was a child, cooking up a storm at his family restaurant. He continued to grow as a chef over the years and worked at many eateries in a bid to gain professional experience....