Only 9% Of People Put This Condiment On Most Of Their Food Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 17, 2021 10:28 am EST Hot dogs are great. Wings are great. Cold cut subs are great. Heck, even Big Macs are great. But what makes all of the above even better? A carefully chosen — and liberally applied — condiment. We drizzle mustard, ketchup, and relish on our dogs. We slather our wings in barbecue or buffalo sauce....
Sam’s Club Food Items That Have Cult Followings Scott Olson/Getty Images By Valeri Spiwak Horn/Jan. 29, 2021 4:33 pm EST There is food you enjoy and then there is food you simply cannot live without. Maybe you’ve tried to limit your intake of these irresistible eats, but at the end of the day, you just can’t stay away. Sam’s Club knows the feeling. Since opening its doors in 1983, the member’s only grocery mecca has been dedicated to diligently keeping their shelves stocked with their shopper’s favorites to ensure they never have to go without....
The Dessert Ina Garten Says ‘Makes Grown Men Weep’ Taylor Hill/Getty Images By Molly Harris/May 4, 2021 3:16 pm EST If there’s one thing Ina Garten knows how to do, it’s turn simple ingredients into a delicious dish with complexity and flavors that sing. And that’s exactly what she did with a basic icebox cake recipe to make “grown men weep,” as she told Epicurious. Though icebox cakes date to the 1920s, when layered desserts were first starting to be assembled and chilled in the fridge, Garten’s take breathes new life into the classic concept (via Baking Bites)....
The Fritos Restaurant You Never Knew Existed Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/June 15, 2021 5:04 pm EST As a company, Fritos has a long, rich history of which it can be proud. Per the brand’s website, its story began in 1932, when a man named Charles Elmer Doolin chanced upon a brand of corn chips that he really liked. The entrepreneur bought the rights to the recipe and came up with crunchy Fritos corn chips, perfecting them in his home with his mother’s help (via Mental Floss)....
The Personal Line Rachael Ray Crossed During The Pandemic Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/June 21, 2021 10:32 am EST The pandemic has been an eye-opener for chef and TV personality Rachael Ray in more ways than one. She told Associated Press that she chalked out several plans for quarantine, but didn’t realize how unusual the entire experience would be. She said, “I was going to get more serious about my painting. I had all these lofty goals … and none of that’s happening....
The Real Reason Your Baking Sheets Don’t Last As Long As You’d Think Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/June 23, 2021 2:29 pm EST Baking sheets are a kitchen staple, and it might seem straightforward enough to put a batch of cookies on a baking sheet and pop them right in the oven. But taking care of your baking sheets is also important to making sure they don’t warp and lose their durability too quickly....
The Secret Method The Pioneer Woman Uses For Perfect Brisket Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/Jan. 25, 2021 7:53 am EST The humble beef brisket is a bit like the Owen Wilson of the meat world. This hunky ragamuffin is a list-topper and a real crowd-pleaser, which is probably why you see it so often at weddings, funerals, and the occasional Wes Anderson flick. That being said, brisket, the cut of meat that comes from a bovine’s chest, can be chewy and tough to swallow if it’s not cooked right (see: Zoolander 2), but if you’ve got the patience to cook brisket slow and low, you’ll have a showstopper in your kitchen....
The Surprising Crust You Should Be Adding To Your Pork Chops Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/April 17, 2021 11:24 pm EST Maybe the most obvious crust to use for making pork chops is bread crumbs. Whether you buy them already seasoned or prefer to season them yourself like Andrew Zimmern, a bread crumb coating gives your chops a yummy layer that packs a little crispiness and some extra flavor. If you’ve mastered basic, breaded pork chops and are ready to move past the Shake ’n Bake level of your cooking game, there are some surprising ingredients you can use to make your crust, and one of those ingredients is shredded or flaked coconut....
The Sweet Way White Castle Is Celebrating Its 100th Birthday Instagram By Sydney Rende/June 21, 2021 3:53 pm EST Iconic fast food hamburger chain White Castle turns 100 years old in 2021. That’s right, the joint that coined the slider has been around for a century of temping our taste buds. By now, however, you may know the restaurant for more than its classic beef sliders (chicken and waffle sliders as well as crab cake sliders have even made their onto the menu, not to mention the now full range of breakfast options), but it’s safe to say that the restaurant that first thought to square and shrink the beef patty deserves an equally as innovative 100th birthday party....
These Are The Best Snacks Coming To Aldi In July 2021 Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/June 28, 2021 4:44 pm EST Aldi’s got everything you need while on a grocery run, and there are some snack foods that you should always be buying at this grocery chain. While you might be thinking about filling up your pantry with snacks, don’t forget to stock up your freezer with frozen snacks, whether it’s fruit or Aldi’s store-brand tater tots....
This Is How Mayonnaise Is Really Made Shutterstock By Chris Heasman/Updated: April 20, 2021 10:57 pm EST Put down that bottle of ketchup for a second — we need to talk about its little brother, mayo. You see, mayonnaise is a fascinating condiment. No, don’t scoff; condiments can be fascinating. Because mayo is far more than just a white spread that goes surprisingly well with fries, and the stuff actually enjoys a rich and varied history, a whole smorgasbord of different varieties, and countless uses inside and outside the kitchen....
What Prince Liked To Eat, According To His Former Chef Icon And Image/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 1:16 pm EST Where to even begin? Prince Rogers Nelson — known mononymously as Prince — was a force to be reckoned with. The award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, multi-instrumentalist, and producer died suddenly in April 2016 at his Paisley Park estate, but his legend lives on and has no signs of stopping....
Why You Should Think Twice About Buying Salami Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:21 am EST Maybe you’re shopping for sandwich toppings for your lunches this week. Or perhaps you’re trying to build the perfect charcuterie board for your next party. Regardless, chances are high that salami is on your grocery list. (Even Food Network’s Padma Lakshmi is a fan of the deli meat, with her favorite sandwich being salami and cheese on sourdough, according to InStyle....
You Can Now Pre-Order Snacks On This Airline United By Lisa Curran Matte/Updated: July 30, 2021 3:34 pm EST U.S. airline premium-cabin passengers fared reasonably well during the height of the global pandemic. Sure, safety protocols meant trading multi-course, chef-designed menus for pre-packaged meals, but at least they got some form of sustenance on long flights (via Thrifty Traveler). By and large, though, passengers traveling in the back of the plane — and paying standard fare prices — were left to fend for themselves....
28% Agree That This Is The Worst Menu Item At KFC Yuriko Nakao/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/July 14, 2021 10:58 am EST Per Delish, KFC’s founder Colonel Sanders (who yes, was a real person) started small. He simply began offering fried chicken to travelers at a small petrol station that he ran in Kentucky — literal Kentucky Fried Chicken. The recipe was a hit among those who tried it, paving the way forward for KFC as a brand and prompting Sanders to turn his station into a restaurant and motel called Sanders’ Court and Cafe....
3-Ingredient Banana Pancakes Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/June 7, 2021 11:42 am EST When it comes to breakfast, pancakes are a classic and delicious option. There’s nothing quite like a hearty, wholesome, and filling stack of pancakes, and the dish is truly a breakfast classic. But while pancakes are delicious, they aren’t always the healthiest option, and many people prefer to have a slightly lighter, more nutrient-dense meal....
30% Of People Would Never Want To Meet This Celebrity Chef In Real Life Xavi Torrent/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/March 18, 2021 9:11 am EST There are many chefs in the world of celebrity cooking who are known for their bad personalities. Gordon Ramsay is as notorious for his Twitter roasts as he is his for berating people on national television, famously penning the nickname “idiot sandwich” for a contestant on one of his shows, as highlighted on BuzzFeed....
Easy Beanless Chili Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 3, 2021 1:50 pm EST Fall is right around the corner and we have just the thing to warm you up: a steamy bowl of food for the soul. Recipe developer and dietician Kristen Carli has a rich and robust beanless chili for you. Chili maestros might wonder how the absence of beans affects the taste, but not to worry....
Foods You Shouldn’t Eat On Valentine’s Day Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Feb. 17, 2021 9:57 am EST Whether you’re enjoying the thrills and excitement of a new relationship or the comfort of a long-term one, Valentine’s Day can be something special. It’s a great excuse to fit a romantic meal into an inevitably busy schedule, and it doesn’t matter if you’re going out or staying in, the important part is who you’re sharing that dinner with....
Here’s How Much Instant Ramen You’re Actually Supposed To Eat At Once Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/April 7, 2021 12:05 am EST Ramen noodles have never once led us astray, and we mean that. Remember those days in college when almost any grocery felt luxurious? Ramen noodles were there for us, offering a delicious and quick meal that was so satisfying, especially during the winter months. Even now, when you’re looking for something quick to make for dinner that feels a little bougie, making ramen noodles and adding a few veggies and an egg is almost always a surefire win....
