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This Is The Only Flour Chick-Fil-A Uses For Its Biscuits Facebook By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/April 25, 2021 6:10 pm EST It’s been said that the best recipes start with the right ingredients. This might be especially true when it comes to baking. According to Eat Wheat, different types of wheat are used to create different types of flours, which can vary by wheat variety and protein level. It’s no surprise then, that Southerners, and Southern restaurant companies for that matter, are particular about the type of flour used in their biscuits....

This TikTok Lofthouse Sugar Cookie Hack Changes Everything Instagram By Hanna Claeson/Updated: June 13, 2021 6:20 pm EST Say what you want to about Lofthouse sugar cookies. When actor and foodie, Liam Donafee, saw @michaellasmitth’s TikTok hack, he did. “These cookies are trash,” he lashed out, and started a food debate almost as heated as New York vs. Chicago style pizza. We digress. Say what you want about Lofthouse sugar cookies, @michaellasmitth’s sugar cookie TikTok hack is a game-changer....

TikTok’s Viral Keto Cheese ‘Bread’ Isn’t Actually Bread Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/July 20, 2021 2:46 pm EST The toughest part of the ketogenic (keto) diet is the almost complete absence of bread. However, one TikTok user is taking some of the sting out of breadlessness with a keto-friendly cheese bread that has gone viral. The only problem? It isn’t actually bread. Fortunately, most people aren’t too bothered by the total lack of yeast, flour, and other typical bread ingredients in the recipe documented by yumwithsuan on TikTok....

Trader Joe’s New Chocolate-Coated Rice Cakes Have Shoppers Excited Instagram By Sara Cagle/June 9, 2021 1:18 pm EST Trader Joe’s has no shortage of chocolate-covered treats. Whether you like to stash dark chocolate watermelon sticks in your bag, buy chocolate-coated pretzels for game nights, or always have chocolate-dipped frozen bananas on hand, the grocery chain keeps that chocolaty selection expansive and ever-evolving. The store’s latest chocolate-enveloped offering is a mouthful called Organic Dark Chocolate Half-Coated Rice Cake Thins....

What Is Lamb Shank And How Do You Cook It? Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/May 27, 2021 2:33 pm EST Lamb shank is one of the most flavorful parts of the lamb and comes from the shin, which are the foresaddle and hindsaddle, according to The Spruce Eats. This tough cut of meat can become fall off the bone tender when prepared right and goes well with strong flavors. When making a run to the grocery store, most people pick up beef over lamb....

What You Need To Know About Ginger Beer Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:26 am EST You might be used to reaching for a glass of ginger ale when you have a stomachache or are combatting nausea. However, you might be less acquainted with ginger beer, unless your cocktail of choice is a Moscow Mule or Dark ’n’ Stormy. Although ginger beer and ale are based on ginger root, they vary in flavor intensity and are produced differently....

What You Should Know Before Taking Another Sip Of Baileys Irish Cream Shutterstock By Molly Allen AND Andrew Sheldon/Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 6:12 pm EST There are few liqueurs as versatile as Baileys Irish Cream. This creamy drink with notes of chocolate, caramel, and vanilla can be utilized for an evening cocktail, the most dreamy, indulgent milkshake, or even in your morning coffee – if you’re feeling a little bold that day....

Why Richard Blais Says Cooking With Pork Is Perfect For Beginners Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 3, 2021 6:27 pm EST Celebrity chef Richard Blais has plenty of handy tips for amateur chefs, something that can be super useful for those who are experimenting with cooking at home. Need an example? Chew on this: Blais told TODAY that one should not underestimate the power of swapping ingredients. He explained, “I look at swaps more as what ingredients can be swapped for other ingredients....

You Should Never Do This With Your Chopsticks In Japan Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/June 5, 2021 11:40 am EST Chopsticks have been around a while — since 5000 BCE, in fact, and they are even said to have a link with Chinese philosopher Confucius, who believed that blunt utensils such as chopsticks were preferable, because having utensils with sharp points at dinner could be seen as being too violent. From China, chopsticks made their way to Japan, where they were first used in religious ceremonies, and were made with just one piece of bamboo, making them look more like tongs and less like two individual sticks (via Smithsonian Magazine)....

Costco’s Shrimp Scampi With Pasta Is The Dinner Shortcut You’ve Been Missing Instagram By Audrey Michels/Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 5:59 pm EST Last year, the Costco chicken street taco kit made the rounds online as an intriguing foodie find. With everything you would need inside for a tasty family meal, it’s easy to understand why. Not to mention, the $1.35 price tag per taco was a win (via Frolic Hawaii). Well, now there’s a new dinner kit ready to make your mealtime easier: shrimp scampi with pasta (via Instagram)....

Did George H.W. Bush Really Ban This Vegetable From Air Force One? Cynthia Johnson/Getty Images By Jen Peng/April 10, 2021 4:32 am EST Broccoli is one of the healthiest and most nutritious vegetables out there. According to Health, not only is broccoli packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, B2, B6, C, E, and K, but it also offers a wealth of other health benefits, from being an anti-inflammatory and preventing cancer to contributing to bone, brain, and heart health....

Duff Goldman Just Revealed The Sweetest Nickname In This Baby Photo Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Aug. 13, 2021 4:00 pm EST Fans of Duff Goldman have likely tuned into some of the seasonal baking shows he judges like the “Holiday Baking Championship” or the “Spring Baking Championship.” However, the celebrity baker has been spending a lot more time with his daughter, Josephine, recently. The infant was born earlier this year and Goldman shared on Instagram that “she is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen in the whole world....

Five Guys Menu Items You Should Never Order Instagram By Angela Johnson/Updated: March 23, 2021 10:44 pm EST Since 1986, Five Guys has been a family-owned business dedicated to making the most delicious fast food for their burger-loving customers. The restaurant was founded by Jerry Murrell, whose mother always told him that if he could make a good burger, he’d never have to worry about making money again. And she was right....

For A Perfect French Omelet, Do This With Your Eggs Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/May 7, 2021 12:11 pm EST The perfect French omelet may not be served at that omelet station or at the local breakfast restaurant. While many breakfast menus offer omelets, not all omelets are the same. Although the “French” label might conjure images of Camembert cheese, woodsy mushrooms, and delicate herbs, the term refers to a particular egg style rather than ingredients folded into the eggs....

Green Vs. Black Tea: Which Is Better For You? Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 3, 2021 2:59 pm EST Tea has long been lauded for its many health benefits. Different types of teas have been used to address all sorts of common ailments, including aiding digestion, soothing upset stomachs, helping to improve sleep, and more. Two of the most common tea varieties, green tea and black tea, have been used for years to help promote health and longevity — but does one have a significant health advantage over the other?...

Here’s Why People Think Chick-Fil-A Got Rid Of Its Carrot Raisin Salad Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:52 pm EST We have to admit: When Chick-fil-A does something right, they absolutely master it. Case in point — during its first year on the restaurant’s menu, the mac & cheese grew to become one of the chain’s most popular items (via the official website). Meanwhile, the chicken nuggets — which debuted in 1982, more than 30 years after first restaurant opened — have maintained their status as a fan favorite for a good number of years....

Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe Molly Allen/Mashed By Molly Allen/June 7, 2021 12:03 pm EST We think it’s fair to say that soft pretzels have a place at every meal. Yep, you read that right. Soft pretzels as a snack? Undoubtedly. Soft pretzels as an appetizer or a side with dinner? Absolutely. Some may even make a case for enjoying soft pretzels for breakfast. With a chewy exterior and pillowy inside, they’re truly the perfect carb....

Fan reactions to Penelope’s pic were heartwarming Instagram It seems that fans are impressed not only by Penelope’s style factor, but also her cooking know-how. One commenter calls her “Queen P,” while another notes that she’s a “smart child.” Many others show their adoration of the budding celeb with emojis galore. Indeed, the cooking hack is something that many experienced chefs have fallen back on. A recent episode of Paris Hilton’s Netflix show, “Cooking With Paris” saw the socialite and her guests wear heart-shaped, rhinestone sunglasses to prevent their eyes from tearing up while chopping onions, says Eat This, Not That!...

Papa John’s Holds This Guinness World Record Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 10, 2021 10:17 am EST Papa John’s has grown into a well-known franchise pizza chain with many a not-so-well-kept secret. The Daily Mail mentions some, including the fact that it started in the back of a broom closet in a bar, the founder also had to sell his Camaro to finance the business, and Papa John’s even pioneered online ordering....

Scrumptious Mother’s Day Desserts To Make For Mom This Year Molly Allen/Mashed By Kristin Danley-Greiner/Updated: April 26, 2021 11:26 am EST Moms are simply the best. They gave us life. They hug us in good times and bad. They kissed our boo-boos when we were little. They fed us round the clock and, when we grew older, just couldn’t refrain from sending us home with leftovers. They were Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, our biggest fan and our rock....