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Giada De Laurentiis’ Childhood Was Not As Easy As You’d Think Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: June 21, 2021 2:31 pm EST Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis is a well-respected name in the world of food thanks to her extraordinary culinary skills. The chef has done well for herself over the years, including opening her eatery, Giada in the Cromwell, in Las Vegas — an extraordinary feat because she is the first woman to begin such a venture on the Las Vegas Strip....

Here’s The Best Way To Grocery Shop, According To Giada De Laurentiis Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Shawna Cory/April 27, 2021 11:13 am EST Giada De Laurentiis has been enticing fans with her creative and versatile cooking on the Food Network since 2003. In her most recent book “Eat Better, Feel Better,” she explains why she’s spent the last decade reevaluating her relationship with food (via Barnes & Noble). According to Today, De Laurentiis was regularly indulging in fatty, carbohydrate-rich foods until she realized how detrimentally it had been affecting her mood and energy levels....

Here’s What Bobby Flay’s Ex-Wife Stephanie March Is Up To Now Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: May 4, 2021 12:14 pm EST Celebrity chef Bobby Flay and actress Stephanie March reportedly had a rough marriage. March revealed that when things were simply not working out with Flay, she was experiencing immense self-doubt, and wondered how to improve her situation. Her acting career was also at a standstill, and March needed to feel like she was in control....

Here’s What You Can Substitute For Wine In Risotto Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: March 3, 2021 3:14 pm EST Whether enjoyed on the side of seared scallops or roasted chicken or eaten as a meal all on its own, risotto is a creamy and hearty dish that’s commonly found on the menu at fancy Italian restaurants and a favorite among chefs and foodies alike. However, while it may be delicious, risotto is notoriously tricky to make at home....

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Buy Kirkland Signature Spiced Rum Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Updated: April 12, 2021 10:03 am EST As far as liquor options go, few would deny that Costco’s in-house brand, Kirkland, has some truly tempting beverages on offer. As per Thrillist, some of the options you usually cannot go wrong with include French Vodka, the Blended Scotch Whisky, the Kirkland Small Batch Bourbon, Canadian Whisky, London Dry Gin, and yes, the Kirkland Signature Spiced Rum....

How Are Paneer And Tofu Different? Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/March 15, 2021 8:24 am EST At a glance, paneer and tofu are two cubed foodstuffs that appear in non-carnivorous dishes. After that glance, however, the two foods become very, very different. For starters, one is vegan friendly while the other renders dishes only vegetarian by virtue of its presence. Paneer is a dairy-based cheese used in the Indian subcontinent while tofu is derived from soybeans and is typically found in East Asian dishes....

How California’s Drought Could Lead To A Sushi Shortage In The US Rido/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Aug. 17, 2021 1:59 pm EST Sushi lovers should anticipate a higher tab on their next trip to the sushi counter or omakase spot, as severe weather conditions brought on by climate change have wreaked havoc on the industry’s supply chain. According to Bloomberg, the most recent wave of critical water shortages in California has had a major impact on two key sushi-related industries, driving the price of the average roll up....

Moist Marble Pound Cake Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/July 19, 2021 10:42 am EST One of the best things about many desserts is not so much how they taste, but how they look. Just think of the most elaborate wedding cake you’ve ever seen. Or think of a perfect pie with lovely lattice work — was the flavor anything special, or was it just the look that was so impressive?...

Read This Before Making Giada De Laurentiis’ Grilled Steak Skewer Recipe Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 12, 2021 4:45 pm EST When it comes to whipping up a delectable dinner that the whole family can get behind, no one does it better than Giada De Laurentiis. With a personal life steeped in Italian cooking, Laurentiis has seen the in’s and out’s of how to prepare any family meal and can take on whatever the kitchen throws at her (via Food Network)....

Simple Dinner Recipes That Are Easy To Memorize Maren Epstein/Mashed By Jessica Merritt/April 21, 2021 2:40 pm EST Dinner happens every single night and, though we all surely like to eat good food, the repetition can get pretty tedious. Yes, you have to eat every single night for the rest of your life. It’s a lot to take on, plus you might be feeding family and friends, too. You could go out to eat or hit the drive-thru when you don’t feel like cooking, but eating at home is often healthier and more financially feasible....

The Most Common Use For Salt May Surprise You Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:57 am EST If you had to guess what the most common use for salt is, you might assume it was for salty snacks, or creating cured or preserved foods, right? According to Food Republic, archaeologists have found evidence that this mineral has been produced for as many as 8,000 years, making it one of the oldest seasonings....

The One Item McDonald’s Employees Are Begging For Karen Bleier/Getty Images By Karen Miner/Updated: Feb. 15, 2021 3:43 pm EST When you think of McDonald’s, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it the chain’s perfectly salty, slightly beefy french fries? Is it the iconic Big Mac with its Special Sauce and middle bun? Or is it a simple but classic Quarter Pounder with Cheese? Maybe your mind strays to McNuggets… maybe....

This TikTok Hack Will Change The Way You Peel Potatoes Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/April 6, 2021 11:30 am EST Cooking, even for the most adept, can be a laborious process. Those who cook for themselves regularly can attest to that. If you’re prepping ingredients like vegetables, the cleaning and chopping alone can take a good chunk of time, which is why Epicurious created a step-by-step how-to for each veggie and the best (and fastest) way to break it down....

What Is Ful Medames And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 4:41 pm EST Ful medames, the national dish of Egypt, is a slow-roasted fava bean dish that is packed with flavor. It is traditionally a breakfast dish and is usually served alongside other popular breakfast fare like falafel and warm pita bread. However, this savory and satisfying meal can be enjoyed at any time of day or night....

Why Duff Goldman Wishes You’d Stop Using So Much Cinnamon Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/July 22, 2021 11:42 am EST Duff Goldman is our favorite “Ace of Cakes” and widely supportive of new and up-and-coming bakers across the industry. As part of his role as a food celebrity and mentor, the baker often shares tips with fans on how they can improve their craft. One of those tips involves cinnamon — specifically, too much of it....

15 Minute Greek Farro Salad Recipe Miriam Hahn/ Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/June 10, 2021 2:38 pm EST There’s nothing quite as good as a Greek Farro Salad! Whether you’re eating it as a main dish or a side to the main dish, the flavors and beautiful colors in this salad are definitely worth bragging about. This is the type of salad is also very aesthetically pleasing. Miriam Hahn of YouCare-SelfCare is the brains behind this simple salad that’s sure to impress anyone lucky enough to try it....

15-Minute Thai Green Curry Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/July 13, 2021 8:13 am EST If you are like us, perhaps you have wanted to make curry at home but feel like the process would be too time-consuming. Enter Susan Olayinka, who has a 15-minute curry recipe she swears delivers full flavor in less time. But how? “The secret is to use an ingredient that already contains many ingredients,” she told Mashed....

30% Said This Hot Dog Condiment Is The Absolute Worst Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/April 13, 2021 3:00 pm EST With spring and summer come an array of delicious seasonal dishes including egg salad, gazpachos, and…hot dogs? You read that right. According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (or NHDSC), with warmer weather comes the hot dog’s biggest season, which spans from Memorial Day to Labor Day and sees Americans gobble down an estimated 7 billion franks, with 150 million of them alone being consumed on the Fourth of July....

Air Fryer Kale Chips Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 3, 2021 10:30 pm EST As a member of the Brassica oleracea plant family, kale is a leafy green that’s cousins with the likes of cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and other cruciferous vegetables (via Vox). It looks like super wavy lettuce leaves with its bright green hue and has an interesting taste. Some of the superfoods available at the market may seem a wee bit intimidating, like kale....

Are Hidden Valley Ranch Crocs Real? Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/June 24, 2021 11:42 am EST When you want to represent your favorite food on the streets, you have a ton of options at your disposal. Tito’s Vodka sells branded golf wear, McDonald’s sells sponsored casual wear, and Red Lobster even has a signature sweater. While you can always show off your love for your favorite foods and restaurants, you might have a harder time getting ahold of some clothes branded with your favorite salad dressing....