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The Three Dishes Everyone Should Know How To Make, According To Chef Marcela Valladolid - Exclusive Facebook By Steven John/Feb. 16, 2021 2:10 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you know anything at all about chef Marcela Valladolid, you probably know that she is passionate when it comes to Mexican cooking — and little surprise there, as it’s not only her native cuisine, but also the center of much of her professional life: From her years hosting Mexican Made Easy on the Food Network, to her cookbooks such as Fresh Mexico and Mexican Made Easy, to the authentic Mexican meal she remotely cooked up with superstar Selena Gomez on season two of the HBO Max show Selena + Chef....

The Trick To Getting Restaurant Perfect Fries Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 9:40 am EST There’s nothing quite like the moment of lowering a basket of uncooked fries into a vat of hot oil; the satisfying sizzling sound and the soothing smell of deep-fried starches never ceases to make stomachs growl. However, if you’re trying to make them at home (after all, delivery fries are never hot or fresh enough, via NPR), you might be feeling discouraged at the fruits of your labor....

The Truth About The Lady Godiva Program Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Aug. 13, 2021 11:58 am EST When a lot of people think of Godiva, their minds instantly go to the hand-dipped strawberries or the dark chocolate truffles and not the inspiring female icon from whom it got its name. The Belgian chocolatier was actually named after an 11th century woman named Lady Godiva. Legend has it that Lady Godiva rode naked through town after her husband refused to lower taxes on peasants in what is known today as Coventry, England....

The TV Show Alton Brown Wanted To Make For 10 Years Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/June 23, 2021 3:17 pm EST “Good Eats” created a stir when it first hit the airwaves over 20 years ago. The show, which helped propel Alton Brown to success, explored what went into the best guacamole, chocolate chip cookies, and more. After a very long wait, fans of the original series celebrated the return of Brown with his latest show “Good Eats: The Return....

These Mini Cream-Filled Cupcakes At Costco Are Turning Heads Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 4, 2021 10:34 am EST The one thing that’s pretty admirable about Costco is the fact that it’s a reliable store for any customer on the hunt for a delicious snack. If you’re someone with a sweet tooth, you’ll know that there is a lot of stuff worth checking out at the store. Getting desserts from Costco is especially a good strategy if you’re entertaining guests and want to get your hands on delicious items in bulk....

This Is Giada De Laurentiis’ Citrusy Twist On Classic Pesto Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/April 19, 2021 3:05 pm EST As temperatures start to heat up and we want to start changing up our menus, nothing helps evoke that feeling of spring like a plate of fresh pasta with pesto. According to Oliviers and Co., the sauce originated in Genoa, Italy, back in the 16th century. Pesto’s simple makeup of olive oil, parmesan, basil, pine nuts, and garlic has stayed the same over the centuries and takes its name from the Genovese word for “to crush,” reflecting how the sauce gets made....

This Is The Magic Temperature For IHOP Pancakes Bruce Bennett/Getty Images By Rachel Pasche/April 1, 2021 10:17 am EST If you’re going to name an entire restaurant chain around pancakes, they’d better be pretty special. Thankfully, IHOP knows what it’s doing and it does not mess around when it comes to heating up cakes on the griddle. With so many different pancake options on its menu and so many flapjacks served annually (over 700 million, according to PopSugar!...

TikTok Is Divided On Aarón Sánchez’s Response To This Taco Recipe DFree/Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Aug. 18, 2021 4:56 pm EST There’s no denying that TikTok is home to some of the most innovative food hacks and recipes on the internet. From the viral fufu challenge that had TikTokers ordering takeout from West African restaurants, per Today, to basically everyone on the app wanting to try mattaq (via TikTok), TikTok has also been a great platform for popularizing and introducing audiences to new cuisines....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are So Excited For The Return Of This Easy At-Home Fondue Noam Galai/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: May 31, 2021 10:50 am EST Trader Joe’s is popular for a good reason. As highlighted by Delish, the store is appealing to its shoppers because of its super friendly staff members and the fact that it lets you choose from a plethora of off-beat products. The brand was the brainchild of Joe Coulombe who wanted to offer grocery options to those who were on the hunt for products that were both different and high in quality....

What Is Molecular Gastronomy Really? Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/March 13, 2021 11:27 pm EST Images of chefs in lab coats pouring concoctions from one test tube to another while smoke billows around them might come to mind when you hear the term molecular gastronomy. Don’t let the chefs hear you calling it that as many insist it gives the impression of something complicated and elitist, according to Heston Blumenthal, owner and chef of a three-starred Michelin restaurant (via Molecular Recipes)....

What Makes Andrew Zimmern’s Walking Taco Recipe So Unique Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Aug. 7, 2021 2:51 pm EST When you are Andrew Zimmern, you can make pretty much anything you want because you are simply that good when it comes to the culinary arts. The James Beard Award winning personality has shown us how to make the most delicious clam in the world, that we all giggle over in the process....

You Need To Try Carla Hall’s Unexpected Corn Dog Recipe - Exclusive Shutterstock By Katherine Peach/July 9, 2021 12:54 pm EST Leftover food can be either a fortunate byproduct or logistical headache following a large gathering. When you’ve prepared enough food to feed a gaggle of your closest friends, what do you do the day after? Former “Top Chef” finalist and “The Chew” co-host Carla Hall has you covered, thanks to the recipes she shared in an exclusive interview with Mashed....

13 Popular Discontinued McDonald’s Items Ranked Worst To Best Instagram By Brian Boone/Aug. 12, 2021 10:01 am EST McDonald’s is by far the most popular fast food restaurant in America, having served “billions and billions” as its signs declare. As of 2021, McDonald’s is still easier to find than its competitors, with more than 13,000 locations in the United States alone. McDonald’s became so popular by selling a consistent product, but this isn’t to say that McDonald’s doesn’t innovate....

Aldi Shoppers Are Divided On These Seafood Dips Instagram By Sara Cagle/March 22, 2021 2:55 pm EST The best thing about social media fandoms for Costco, Trader Joe’s, and other grocers is that you don’t always have to buy a product to figure out if you’ll like it. On Instagram, grocery fans document new item drops, recipe hacks, and product reviews with dedication, and followers always chime in with strong opinions....

Aldi Shoppers Are So Excited For The Return Of These Quinoa Puffs Reddit By Erich Barganier/May 4, 2021 3:33 pm EST When you need to pick up a snack, Aldi knows just how to please. The grocery chain should serve as anyone’s one-stop shop when it comes to stocking up on affordable treats, like Clancy’s tortilla chips, Appetito’s jalapeños poppers, or even gluten-free double chocolate brownie cookies (via Hip 2 Save)....

Aldi Shoppers Can’t Believe This Beer Brat Deal Shutterstock By Pauli Poisuo/Feb. 4, 2021 9:09 am EST There’s a reason a whole bunch of Aldi food items have cult followings. The discount grocery chain might have its share of stuff that’s completely overpriced, and products with horrible reviews, but if you keep an eye on the quality as well as the price, Aldi is a very cost-effective place for filling your shopping cart with quality products....

Copycat Dunkin Iced Coffee Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Aug. 30, 2021 9:37 am EST There’s nothing like a refreshing iced coffee on a hot summer day, and if you’re out and about, it’s easy to swing by Dunkin’ Donuts and pick up a frosty cup of the sweet brew. But what if you’re home and get a hankering for a creamy Dunkin’ beverage? Heading to the drive-through just for a coffee may feel like it’s not worth the effort, but try telling that to your craving....

Disneyland Has Good News For Fans Of Its Character Dining Experience Disneyland/Facebook By Maeve Reilly/July 28, 2021 11:20 pm EST It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic hurt the happiest place on Earth. With closures around the globe at various Disney properties that are continuing to see phased reopenings, fans are still itching to get back to the magic (and the yummy food throughout the parks). As parks around the world continue to reopen, guests will see changes to some of the classic experiences they may be used to, among them character cavalcades, virtual queues, and different park dining options....

Everything You Need To Know About Peeps Cereal Facebook By Ralph Schwartz/Jan. 29, 2021 7:14 pm EST Peeps fans have been missing their favorite animal-shaped marshmallow candies over the past few holidays, due to production changes at the Peeps factory that were intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Peeps made it to Easter 2020, but Halloween-, Christmas-, and Valentine’s Day-themed Peeps have been absent (via Delish). Finally, peeps who like Peeps are starting to get some good news....

Fancy Coffee House Drinks You Should Stay Away From Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/March 18, 2021 8:33 am EST While coffee with milk has been a thing since the 17th century, it has only been in the last 30 years or so that the beverage turned into the drink we consume today. And while Refinery29 traces back the genesis of flavored coffee drinks to Seattle and its embrace of java culture to the late 20th century, our love affair for fancy coffees didn’t really take off until celebs were caught indulging in them; in other words — fancy coffee has become a status signifier that many of us could afford....