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What Is Tajín Seasoning And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Robin Miller/Updated: June 1, 2021 10:56 am EST There’s no denying the affinity between chiles and lime, and their commingling delights the palate in the most wonderful way. Those lime wedges served with your street tacos aren’t just for decoration; a squeeze of tangy citrus partners perfectly with chile-rich Mexican dishes. The combination of lime juice, chile powder, and salt is practically magical; the blend intensifies the flavor of a variety of foods, especially fresh fruits and vegetables....

You Should Never Use Bleach To Clean Your Fridge. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Karen Hart/May 5, 2021 11:59 am EST There’s nothing like a clean and well-organized refrigerator. It just sends good vibes throughout the house and makes it easy to find what you’re looking for. According to The Spruce Eats, while you want to clean up spills as you go and toss expired food on a weekly basis, your refrigerator should get a thorough and deep cleaning about every three months to ensure the storage space is clean and safe....

15-Minute Air Fryer Chicken Taquitos Recipe Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Ksenia Prints/Aug. 10, 2021 11:40 am EST 15-minute air fryer chicken taquitos are little fried tortillas filled with rotisserie chicken, oodles of cheese, refried beans, and a touch of salsa. Served with more sour cream and salsa, plus any other toppings you’d like, what’s not to love about this dish? Often associated with the frozen food aisle and grab-and-go foods, taquitos are not what people think of when they imagine authentic Mexican cuisine, according to food blogger and photographer Ksenia Prints of At the Immigrant’s Table....

Aldi Shoppers Are Obsessed With These Chocolate Toffee Pretzels Instagram By Hanna Claeson/March 12, 2021 1:06 pm EST For the ultimate chocolate, pretzel, sweet, salty experience, look no further than Nadiya Hussain’s chocolate pudding pretzel tart. This, in Hussain’s words, is “the kind of dessert that really allows you to get ahead” (via The Times). For the days when we can’t all aspire to the greatness of a Great British Baking Show champion, there will always be Aldi....

Alex Guarnaschelli’s Explanation For This Common Chopped Pastry Mistake Amanda Edwards/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 5:02 pm EST There’s no room for error in the Chopped kitchen, but something inevitably always goes wrong. From forgetting a basket ingredient in the appetizer round to not properly deboning a piece of fish, there seems to be at least one mistake or mishap per episode that leaves a chef sighing in disbelief while viewers at home scream at their televisions (via Mashable)....

Burger King Has Good News For Nintendo Fans Bloomberg/Getty Images By Amy Hamblen/Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 7:32 pm EST It’s a big month for fast food and video game collaborations. First, news broke that McDonald’s Happy Meals may soon come with four Pokémon cards featuring creatures from the video game series. Now, not to be outdone, Burger King is leveling up their King Jr. Meals with Nintendo-themed toys. According to Nintendo Wire (which isn’t connected to the Nintendo company), from the beginning of February until March 15, King Jr....

Do You Really Need A Special Pan To Make Madeleines? Shutterstock By Owen Duff/March 17, 2021 4:00 pm EST Does the cookware make the cook, or the cook make the cookware? In a time when cooking and baking “hacks” are widely available (just check out this extensive list from Taste of Home), the necessity of certain specialized equipment — and specialized knowledge — is increasingly up for debate. Caught short without an ice-cube tray?...

Don’t Believe This Kabul McDonald’s Tweet Heide Pinkall/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 18, 2021 8:03 pm EST There’s enough chaos happening in Afghanistan right now that nobody should be worrying about a fake tweet claiming to be about “the only McDonald’s in Afghanistan” (via Instagram). But here we are. If you’ve seen the “tweet,” which appears to be from the verified account of Australia-based reporter Dylan Welch, then don’t believe it. Reuters has checked it out and determined that it’s false....

Easy Sausage Cheese Balls Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/July 13, 2021 8:43 am EST If you’ve ever been in charge of making an appetizer for an event, then you know all too well that it can be a pretty daunting task. Sure, there are some go-to appetizers that always tend to please an entire crowd of people, such as cocktail wieners, tortilla chips and guacamole, pretzel bites with mustard, or mozzarella sticks....

Everything You Need To Know About Fish Peppers Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/May 19, 2021 12:26 pm EST If you were to only go by the name, you might hesitate at the thought of incorporating fish peppers into a recipe. Are they peppers shaped like fish, or some sort of fish species? In fact, they are hot peppers from the Capsicum annuum species, according to Pepper Geek. This is indeed the same species that includes familiar varieties such as cayenne, serranos, jalapeños, and bell peppers (via PepperScale)....

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Fans Need To Know About This Ice Cream Collab Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Aug. 4, 2021 12:47 pm EST From peanut butter and chocolate to salted caramel and even maple bacon, you can’t go wrong with the combination of sweet and salty. But how well do sweet and spicy flavors go together? Frito Lay’s newest collaboration with Marble Slab Creamery might give us the answer. Food and Wine reports that the chip company and Texas-based ice cream chain have teamed up to release not one but two new Flamin’ Hot Cheetos desserts — an ice cream and a milkshake — both of which will be available for a limited time at all 250 of Marble Slab’s locations in Texas and across the Southeast....

How BTS Caused Indonesia To Shut Down Some McDonald’s Locations Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: June 14, 2021 9:46 am EST Apparently, there is no greater power than the brand of BTS. Concerned about the spread of COVID-19, the Indonesian government felt compelled to temporarily close some McDonald’s locations across the country on June 11, due to the amount of people attempting to purchase the BTS Meal. The chaos went further than fears that the crowds would provide a natural conduit for the virus....

Italian Chain Restaurants Ranked From Worst To Best Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:33 am EST It’s an understatement to say that Americans like Italian food. The truth of the matter is that the attraction is a full-blown obsession. From lasagna to pizza, and from spaghetti to tiramisu, Americans can’t get enough. It doesn’t come as a surprise that one out of every eight restaurants in the United States serves Italian food, which means there are approximately 100,000 Italian restaurants in the country....

Joanna Gaines Just Shared A Touching Tribute To Her Mother Amid Recent Asian Hate Crimes Rob Kim/Getty Images By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/March 22, 2021 3:25 pm EST In recent years, the home improvement community has grown to garner a plethora of folks that have become household names. From Trading Spaces designer Genevieve Gorder to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s Ty Pennington, home improvement shows have captured the American public’s attention because of the ability to see truly breathtaking and satisfying renovations take place....

Read This Before Adding Spirulina To Your Diet Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 9:48 am EST In recent years, spirulina, a type of microalgae or “pond scum” that serves as a nutritional supplement in smoothies, has taken off in popularity. With it, an industry peddling a myriad of health benefits has blossomed, predictably. Business Insider, for example, lists how spirulina teems with vitamins and minerals, may lower blood pressure, acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, may alleviate allergies, and may help diabetes....

Read This Before You Start Juicing Vegetables Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 11, 2021 11:35 am EST Freshly squeezed juice can be a wholesome treat, especially if you can enjoy it from the comfort of your home on a busy day, trying to ensure that you consume enough veggies. However, juicing is an art and not as straightforward as it looks. For example, it’s essential to consume your juice as soon as you can, when it’s fresh....

Sonic’s ‘New And Improved’ Burgers Only Come With This Tiny Addition Bloomberg/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Updated: Aug. 6, 2021 12:33 pm EST On July 16, The Fast Food Post related the latest announcement from Sonic. No doubt, Sonic intended to inspire excitement, as these are its “new and improved” cheeseburger and Super SONIC Double Cheeseburgers. However, the new aspect is that the cheeseburgers now contain ketchup and mayo. No, seriously. The piece, with the original bold text kept intact, reads, “Sonic’s updated cheeseburgers contain the same ingredients as the original versions, but they now also include ketchup and mayo....

The Most Bizarre Food Phobias You Won’t Believe Are Real By DB Kelly/Updated: July 23, 2021 12:37 pm EST Since you’re here, you probably love food as much as we do. Food can be so many things — it can remind you of your childhood or a favorite family member, it can bring people together, it can be something to share. It’s an ice-breaker, it’s the stuff of parties and celebrations, it’s the centerpiece of events, and it’s … to be feared?...

The Reason Beluga Caviar Recently Became Legal In The US Shutterstock By Gabriela Mungarro/Feb. 10, 2021 3:32 pm EST After 15 years with an import ban, Americans will now be able to purchase purebred Beluga caviar across the country. It’s now officially legal for consumption all thanks to one company, Marky’s Caviar. Starting off at a staggering $420 for just half an ounce, you can now have the ultra-rare Beluga caviar delivered straight to your doorstep....

The Reason People Have Been Disappointed With Aldi Recently Bloomberg/Getty Images By Felix Behr/March 19, 2021 3:50 pm EST Aldi has been suffering from stocking setbacks. Yesterday, one shopper from New Jersey took to Reddit to ask others whether they too experienced utterly empty aisles, a lack of featured items, and a barren freezer section. Others had, sharing their own exasperations (via Reddit). Many Reddit users attributed Aldi’s stock disruptions to issues brought on by the pandemic and the winter....