Creamy Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe

Creamy Mushroom Barley Soup Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 12, 2021 8:27 am EST There are plenty of days where you just know nothing’s going to hit the spot better than a piping hot bowl of creamy soup. But here’s the thing: When you’re trying to make all of those little decisions that are going to ultimately add up and lead to a healthier you, adding more cream to your meals isn’t really on the menu....

August 17, 2022 · 22 min · 4507 words · Kristy Sandifer

Curtis Stone S Biggest Tips For Crime Scene Kitchen

Curtis Stone’s Biggest Tips For Crime Scene Kitchen Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/June 22, 2021 5:02 pm EST If you have held out for ages waiting for a cooking competition to come along with all the drama of a crime-based procedural, you have to check out “Crime Scene Kitchen.” Teams of contestants scope out a model of a kitchen littered with large and small clues, as Decider explains. After examining each detail, the teams then have to recreate what they think got whipped up in the kitchen....

August 17, 2022 · 6 min · 1089 words · Joe Warner

Does Blue Cheese Really Trigger Headaches

Does Blue Cheese Really Trigger Headaches? Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/July 23, 2021 3:31 pm EST As much as we love food, it seems like eating is getting more and more complicated these days, what with all the things we’re told to avoid. Many of us are gluten-sensitive, we hear (per Beyond Celiac), so it’s best to avoid bread, pastries, and pancakes. Then there all the chemical additives in food that are no good for us, from artificial colorings that may make us hyperactive (via ADDitude Magazine) to high-fructose corn syrup which can cause diabetes, as Healthline reports....

August 17, 2022 · 5 min · 1009 words · Elizabeth Tower

Does This Tiktok Hack Really Make Ginger Ale

Does This TikTok Hack Really Make Ginger Ale? Walmart By Amy Hamblen/Aug. 17, 2021 11:46 pm EST Everyone loves a good hack. Show us a quick fix that makes our lives even a little bit easier — bonus points if it’s delivered in an entertaining way — and we’ll give you all the social media love. TikTok user crawking has one for the masses. In one of his high-energy videos, he claims “I was today years old when I learned that when you mix just a splash of Coke with Sprite … you get ginger ale....

August 17, 2022 · 6 min · 1198 words · Anthony Lord

Grilled Wedding Chicken Recipe

Grilled Wedding Chicken Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 8, 2021 9:19 am EST Not counting your own wedding day, of course, what’s the one thing you remember the most about just about every wedding you’ve ever attended? Maybe the bride’s dress, maybe a best man’s speech, maybe the touching vows, but probably it’s the food, right? A great wedding is pretty much defined by great food, and unfortunately, a wedding where the food is not so good can leave an impression of being not so great a celebration....

August 17, 2022 · 12 min · 2350 words · David Santiago

Here S What You Can Substitute For Espresso Powder

Here’s What You Can Substitute For Espresso Powder Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/April 14, 2021 3:55 pm EST People love coffee, especially when it is in a freshly brewed cup. According to Taste of Home, there are two types of coffee beans, Arabica (which is typically used for black coffee) and Robusta (which is typically used for things like lattes, americanos, mochas, and espressos). Regardless of your choice of bean, folks seem to slightly lose their marbles when it comes to coffee-flavored treats and sweets like cake, tarts, or tiramisu....

August 17, 2022 · 5 min · 938 words · Leta Rhodes

Here S Why Reddit Fans Think Marcela Valladolid Really Left The Kitchen

Here’s Why Reddit Fans Think Marcela Valladolid Really Left The Kitchen Gary Gershoff/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/May 23, 2021 10:53 pm EST “The Kitchen” is an incredibly popular show that has been on the air since 2014. According to IMDb, the show has already managed to release 27 seasons and is currently on its 28th edition. Phew! Per the Food Network, this show is basically a talk show that gives fans a glimpse into how incredible meals are prepared by top chefs as they discuss fun topics, such as “the merits of several kitchen gadgets versus a good paring knife....

August 17, 2022 · 5 min · 958 words · Timothy Noble

How To Tell Your Maple Syrup Has Spoiled

How To Tell Your Maple Syrup Has Spoiled Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/May 13, 2021 12:27 pm EST This is a public service announcement for pancake lovers: Before you use it, check to make sure your maple syrup is not spoiled. It is one of those pantry items that seems like it should last forever, but actually has a shelf life. If stored properly, it is rare for maple syrup to go bad (via Does It Go Bad)....

August 17, 2022 · 5 min · 981 words · Dale Aguilar

People Are Loving Costco S Chocolaty Vegan Cookie Dough Bites

People Are Loving Costco’s Chocolaty Vegan Cookie Dough Bites Shutterstock By Felix Behr/June 22, 2021 3:28 pm EST Yesterday, popular Instagram account Costco_doesitagain shared their latest discovery. Costco now stocks Chocolate Chip Dō Bites, a plant-based chocolate chip cookie dough treat covered in chocolate. Each box contains a dozen individually wrapped bites for $8.49. Considering how plant-based everything has suddenly become rather faddish, it should not surprise you to learn that Dō Bites received a broadly rapturous response to their existence....

August 17, 2022 · 6 min · 1074 words · Irma Hernandez

People Can T Believe This Candied Pinecone Recipe

People Can’t Believe This Candied Pinecone Recipe Twitter By Holly Riddle/June 14, 2021 10:34 am EST Want to whip up a batch of sweet toffee-like treats? Look no farther than the nearest pine tree. Pinecones, according to many survivalist blogs and guides like this post on Survival Sullivan) have been deemed totally edible — and they’re getting new attention in the cooking community, thanks to one Redditor’s experience at a restaurant in Denmark called Noma....

August 17, 2022 · 6 min · 1145 words · Priscilla Burell

Pineapple Drop Cookies Recipe Brings Sunshine To Dessert Time

Pineapple Drop Cookies Recipe Brings Sunshine To Dessert Time Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 15, 2021 10:15 am EST Sometimes, all that it takes to brighten up your entire day is a brightly colored, fruity, fresh cookie. While chocolate chip cookies and snickerdoodles are always delicious, we can all use a taste of sunshine every once in a while. For those days, it’s hard to beat these old fashioned pineapple drop cookies from Angela Latimer, chef and recipe developer behind the blog Bake it With Love....

August 17, 2022 · 22 min · 4477 words · Pearle Smith

Ree Drummond Reveals What You Don T Get To See On The Pioneer Woman Exclusive

Ree Drummond Reveals What You Don’t Get To See On The Pioneer Woman - Exclusive Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Steven John/June 2, 2021 1:00 pm EST Ree Drummond, better known to millions of fans as “The Pioneer Woman,” has been the host and star of the eponymous Food Network show for a decade now (via IMDb). As such, viewers have had the chance to watch endless hours of Drummond (along with family, friends, and guests) cook, chop, and chat away on episode after episode of the show’s 28 seasons (via Food Network)....

August 17, 2022 · 9 min · 1803 words · Shane Reynolds

The Best Hangover Food According To Chrissy Teigen

The Best Hangover Food, According To Chrissy Teigen Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/March 10, 2021 9:45 am EST Having drinks with friends can be a good time, but after a handful of beers and hard seltzers you know what’s waiting for you come sunrise. And nothing is worse than waking up with a pounding headache, dry mouth, and that uneasy feeling in your stomach that makes you question whether or not you’re going to have to make a beeline to the toilet....

August 17, 2022 · 5 min · 863 words · Mary Wright

The Biggest Mistake You Re Making With Brussels Sprouts

The Biggest Mistake You’re Making With Brussels Sprouts Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: April 16, 2021 6:28 am EST It may have never made headlines the way broccoli did when then President George H.W. Bush declared: “I’m president of the United States and I’m not going to eat any more broccoli” (via Slate), but surveys have identified Brussels sprouts as one of the vegetables that people love to hate on — even though the sprouts needn’t worry because celery has it worse (via The Courier)....

August 17, 2022 · 11 min · 2163 words · Donald Larson

The Gross Ingredient That Could Be Hiding In Your Meat

The Gross Ingredient That Could Be Hiding In Your Meat Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/April 1, 2021 11:23 am EST Here’s a brainteaser for all you meat-lovers out there: What does pork tenderloin have in common with imitation crab meat (besides the obvious, which is that they are both animal-based sources of protein)? If you guessed “meat glue,” then proceed the head of the class! That’s right — both of these foods may contain an added enzyme called “transglutaminase,” sometimes referred to as “meat glue” (via VeryWellFit) because it helps bind the surface of meats together to create a larger serving of meat from smaller cuts, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)....

August 17, 2022 · 7 min · 1431 words · John Navarro

The Important Request Alex Guarnaschelli Has For Supermarket Stakeout

The Important Request Alex Guarnaschelli Has For Supermarket Stakeout Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 28, 2021 10:51 am EST Renowned celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli is an experienced name when it comes to cooking all kinds of delicious food options and impressing her viewers. According to the Food Network, the star first began her journey in France and worked on expanding her knowledge at La Varenne Cooking School before getting more experience with gigs at several restaurants....

August 17, 2022 · 5 min · 922 words · Beryl Perry

The Mary Berry Recipe Rule You Should Never Break

The Mary Berry Recipe Rule You Should Never Break Chris Williamson/Getty Images By Courtney Iseman/May 4, 2021 1:42 pm EST Mary Berry has decades of experience as a culinary force, going from a food writer and editor to a cookbook author to a television host and presenter. Berry is a seasoned expert in all things food, but the role that made her most famous internationally was judging “The Great British Bake Off” (called “The Great British Baking Show” in the United States)....

August 17, 2022 · 6 min · 1191 words · Johnnie Ngo

The Meat Giada De Laurentiis Wishes You D Eat More Of

The Meat Giada De Laurentiis Wishes You’d Eat More Of Shutterstock By Karen Hart/May 12, 2021 1:02 pm EST Giada De Laurentiis has built her culinary brand around her family’s Italian heritage. In fact, the co-star of “Bobby and Giada in Italy” got her big break when editors of the magazine Food & Wine asked her if she would be willing to be part of an article that would focus on her famous grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis, and her family’s Italian culture, sharing recipes they cooked together....

August 17, 2022 · 6 min · 1143 words · Mary Henderson

The Mountain Dew Flavor You Can Only Find At Applebee S

The Mountain Dew Flavor You Can Only Find At Applebee’s OldskoolDesign/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 24, 2021 11:27 am EST If you’re looking to eat a tasty meal and want to head to a reliable location for your fried food fix, Applebee’s is worth the visit. As their website notes, the brand has been making its presence felt since the 1980s. Since then, the chain has grown at an impressive rate and now has thousands of outlets throughout the world....

August 17, 2022 · 5 min · 931 words · Lydia Herrington

The Problem Some People See With This Spill Free Tiktok Hack For Saving Mcdonald S Fries

The Problem Some People See With This ‘Spill-Free’ TikTok Hack For Saving McDonald’s Fries 8th.creator/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Aug. 21, 2021 7:18 pm EST When’s the last time you went through the McDonald’s drive-thru and didn’t come out with an order of its world-famous fries? It’s nearly impossible to resist those delectably crispy potato sticks once their mouthwatering scent wafts into the car, and even if you pulled up to the eatery with zero intentions of getting food for yourself, you might as well tack an extra medium or large fry onto your order to snack on during the drive home so you don’t spend the rest of the day regretting your decision to pass them up....

August 17, 2022 · 6 min · 1210 words · Sandra Chappell