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What You’ll Never See In A Five Guys Kitchen Edward Berthelot/Getty Images By Pauli Poisuo/Jan. 24, 2021 1:30 pm EST Judging by the way their burgers tend to rank in the highest echelons whenever best fast food hamburgers are listed, Five Guys is a true burger aficionado’s joint. Size-wise, the company might lose out to burger juggernauts like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s, but when it comes to sheer flavor, it’s a rare franchise that can match – let alone surpass – an expertly constructed Five Guys bacon cheeseburger, piled with as many toppings as you dare....

When You Drink Boba Every Day, This Is What Happens Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Aug. 11, 2021 4:47 pm EST There’s a reason boba or bubble tea is so popular. Even though the drink originated in Taiwan, it has recently become popular all over the United States with shops dedicated to the making of the tea popping up all over. Thrillist notes that the boom of boba tea is partly due to its popularity amongst students and the availability of the milky caffeinated beverage near college campuses....

You Should Take This Precaution Before Working With Plantains Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/April 22, 2021 3:07 pm EST If you’ve simply been using bananas in any recipe that calls for plantains, it’s a habit you need to stop, quite frankly. While the two have a very similar appearance, the starch content of plantains mean they more closely resemble potatoes, as food writer and cookbook author Von Diaz told the Tampa Bay Times....

You Should Think Twice Before Eating This Chicken Dish At Ruby Tuesday Bloomberg/Getty Images By Robin Miller/Updated: March 1, 2021 8:41 am EST Would you knowingly choose a meal that requires five hours of walking to burn it off? Or almost three hours of biking? Choose Ruby Tuesday’s hand-breaded buttermilk chicken tenders and that’s exactly the exercise required to break even (via national.restaurant). Founded in 1972 by a University of Tennessee student, Ruby Tuesday got its name from the popular Rolling Stones song written by Keith Richards (via Restaurant Business)....

You’ve Been Cooking Buckwheat Wrong The Whole Time Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/March 26, 2021 11:19 am EST If you’ve been experimenting with different grains to give the usual white rice and pasta a break from the spotlight, you might have come across buckwheat. Mashed spoke with Palak Patel, a chef at the Institute of Culinary Education, to learn how to best prepare this delicious grain. Even though it flaunts the word “wheat” in its name, Patel explains that “buckwheat is not a wheat, but rather actually a wonderful gluten-free substitute [and] is considered a seed....

Blueberry Amaretto Cake Recipe Jennine Bryant/Mashed By Jennine Rye AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 17, 2021 8:54 am EST There’s nothing better than the sweet taste of amaretto. Whether it’s in an after-dinner drink or a dessert, amaretto’s flavor is so unique and so satisfying. Paired with cake and the sweetness of blueberries, you have yourself one of the best desserts out there with this recipe. Recipe developer Jennine Bryant came up with this cake that is off-the-charts good....

Bryan Ford Shares His Best Sourdough Tips For Bakers - Exclusive Facebook By Molly Allen/July 30, 2021 1:15 pm EST Accountant-turned-professional baker Bryan Ford released his first book, “New World Sourdough,” in June 2020. At the time, most people were stuck at home, and many were diving in to learn how to bake bread from scratch thanks to Ford’s excellent guidance. Now, Ford is taking his knack for teaching others how to bake to a whole new level....

Coconut Oil Vs. Avocado Oil: Which Is Better For You? Shutterstock By Shea Swenson/April 3, 2021 4:12 pm EST Avocado oil and coconut oil are both popular options in the alternative oil world. So which is better for you? That depends on what you’re looking for. As Time Magazine explains, there is some debate on how “healthy” coconut oil is, citing its high level of saturated fat. In an interview with Time, Liz Weinandy, a registered dietitian at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, said that coconut oil is neither the superfood it is sometimes made out to be or a definite no-no for a healthy diet....

Details You Didn’t Know About BurgerFi Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/May 27, 2021 3:07 pm EST Back in 2012, Coral Springs Talk announced that BurgerFi was opening a new location at The Walk in Coral Springs, FL, noting its delicious and flavorful food. In fact, the writer of the article enjoyed BurgerFi’s cuisine so much that her family didn’t have a single fry to spare as a leftover. According to their website, BurgerFi is “committed to providing the best burger experience” to its customers....

Do This Before Storing Food That Was Cooked Sous Vide Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 7:00 pm EST Meal prep is incredibly popular these days for a lot of reasons. It’s more convenient and time-efficient to cook everything you need for a week at once than cooking three-plus meals every day. Not only that, but it allows you to have healthy, homemade dishes ready to just pop in the microwave or oven whenever you get hungry — you’ll be less likely to order Thai takeout for the ninth day in a row (your waistline and your wallet will thank you)....

Don’t Reheat Rice Without Doing This Simple Trick Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 10:01 am EST Making a big batch of rice at the beginning of the week is an easy way to meal prep, as this grain is the perfect base for so many delicious meals — from stir fry to curry. And, there are so many ingredients (like vegetables and a variety of spices) that you can simply add to rice for a new meal each day....

Easy Frozen Yogurt Bark Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/July 29, 2021 1:36 pm EST If you’re in the market for a refreshing treat for a hot day, we have something we think you’ll love. This frozen yogurt bark combines creamy yogurt and sweet, tart fruit for a chilly burst of freshness that’ll cool you off even on the warmest summer day. Plus, it’s so simple to put together that even kids can do it....

French Onion Dip Will Take Your Mashed Potatoes To The Next Level Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/July 2, 2021 3:30 pm EST Mashed potatoes don’t get enough credit as the quintessential dinner side dish, especially outside of holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Hear me out! They take less than 30 or so minutes to mash up (literally) and a majority of their cooking time is spent on the stove boiling in water....

Here’s What Happens When You Eat Oats Every Day Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/April 16, 2021 10:54 am EST For many years, oats, particularly in the form of oatmeal, were relegated to the blah, boring category — unless you happened to hail from Scotland and were in the habit of topping up your porridge with a wee dram o’whiskey. This was (or is) a tradition for some Scots, at least according to New Zealand publication Metro Eats!...

How Many Man V. Food Challenges Adam Richman Really Won Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Brittany Gibson/Feb. 26, 2021 3:48 pm EST There’s no question that Adam Richman has tried a lot of different foods throughout the four years he spent as the host of Man v. Food. From finishing a 72-ounce steak in under 30 minutes (via YouTube) to devouring a 190-pound “Absolutely Ridiculous Burger” between him and his fellow food competitors (via YouTube), Richman has participated in — and won — some pretty intense food challenges....

How Nadiya Hussain Became The Most Successful Great British Baking Show Winner Melmedia/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Feb. 13, 2021 7:30 am EST She’s news bigger than the binned Baked Alaska. If you aren’t yet talking about The Great British Bake Off’s Nadiya Hussain you’ve clearly missed an episode or two. For American fans, that’s the Great British Baking Show, and Hussain is the most successful winner of the bunch. The winner of the 2015 season recalled the experience on The Graham Norton Show – or rather forgot it (via Digital Spy)....

Instagram Erupts With A ‘Big Bang’ After This Post By Smirnoff’s New Ambassador Patcharaporn Puttipon 636/Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/Aug. 16, 2021 10:50 pm EST The time has arrived for a new Smirnoff ambassador to shine, and the star picked for the role caused quite a stir on the ol’ gram — in a good way. Last Friday, “Big Bang Theory” and “The Flight Attendant” actress Kaley Cuoco (who you might also recognize as the star of Smirnoff’s latest commercial) shared on Instagram that she’s the brand’s ambassador and partner....

Rosanna Pansino’s Instagram Brownies Recipe With A Twist Melissa Olivieri/Mashed By Melissa Olivieri AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 10, 2021 2:05 pm EST There’s no doubt about it: Rosanna Pansino’s Instagram brownies are a major hit. The YouTube star made the recipe for her now-famous Instagram brownies back in January 2016, and since then, the video has been viewed more than 3 million times. That’s a whole lot of people who can’t get enough of these Instagram brownies that are so worthy of an Instagram post, because duh....

Sneaky Ways Restaurants Could Be Scamming You On French Fries Shutterstock By Christine Hogg/Feb. 10, 2021 4:52 pm EST French fries are arguably one of the most beloved foods of all time. No matter what time of day, they make for a perfect snack. You can eat them all by yourself, or share them with friends if you’re feeling especially generous. They’re pretty versatile, too. Load them up with chili, melted cheese, sour cream, and bacon bits, and suddenly you’ve got a filling entrée....

The Huge Caribou Coffee Data Breach You Probably Didn’t Know About Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Aug. 16, 2021 10:12 am EST When you go to Caribou Coffee for a morning pick-me-up, you never expect to have your bank card compromised. This exact incident occurred in December 2018 when the coffee chain announced that customers’ credit card information leaked as a result of a data breach. According to The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Caribou Coffee’s president disclosed that the chain first noticed signs of strange activity on its network on November 28, 2018....