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Fresh Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:02 pm EST Salsa is so popular that more than 218 million Americans use it every year (via Statista). Whether you consume it as a dip with chips, as a taco or fajita topping, or mix it with your eggs, salsa adds a bit of spice to any dish. Plus, it’s healthy. According to Healthline, salsa contains few calories and lots of vitamins and minerals, like potassium and vitamins A and C from those fresh tomatoes, chiles, and cilantro....

Here’s What The Bachelor’s Matt James’ Kitchen Really Looks Like Craig Barritt/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/June 18, 2021 2:03 pm EST The former “Bachelor” star Matt James lives a pretty sweet life up in the skies of New York City. Delish recently paid the reality TV star a visit and he gave the food outlet an inside look into his city sleek apartment, which he shares with longtime best friend Tyler Cameron, a finalist on Hannah Brown’s season of “The Bachelorette....

Here’s Why You Should Be Using Chopsticks To Cook Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/March 8, 2021 8:26 am EST They are easy to typecast, mainly because you only see them playing supporting roles in Chinese, Japanese, or Thai meals (and only if you choose to forgo the ubiquitous fork-spoon-and-knife trio). But like their Western utensil counterparts, bamboo chopsticks are much more functional than they first appear, which means getting to know them better makes it easy to understand why most Asian cooks can’t live without these tools....

Joe Biden Hands Out This Sweet Treat To His Oval Office Visitors Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/May 5, 2021 1:36 pm EST Because there was no First Lady Cookie Contest during the toss up between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, we didn’t get a chance to see — never mind taste — First Lady Dr. Jill Biden’s cookie choice (spoiler alert: she’s a fan of Giada De Laurentiis’ oatmeal, cranberry, and chocolate chunk cookies, as revealed by The Boston Globe)....

Kroger Is Older Than You Thought Facebook By Gabriela Mungarro/Jan. 28, 2021 3:11 pm EST The odds are good that, even if you’ve yet to step foot inside a Kroger grocery store, it’s likely that you’ve heard about this notable store. Kroger is arguably one of the most recognizable grocery chains across the country. But even if you’ve yet to step inside a Kroger proper, you’ve most likely been inside a few of its stores without realizing it....

More Than One-Third Of People Agree This Is The Best Popcorn Brand Shutterstock By Molly Harris/March 16, 2021 11:45 am EST When it comes to snacking, popcorn tends to be one of the best options for you if it is prepared without tons of butter or salt. It is, after all, whole grain and high in fiber (via Heart). But if you prefer popcorn on the more doctored side, with all kinds of toppings slathered on or mixed in, that’s okay too, if less healthy....

Nigella Lawson Just Shared The Perfect Solution For ‘Disappointing’ Strawberries Dave J Hogan/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/July 19, 2021 8:26 am EST Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson sure knows what it’s like to conquer challenges in the kitchen and create delicious meals. In April 2018, she told Vogue that it’s important to cut yourself some slack and stick to the basics whenever necessary. Lawson said, “I feel that I will never apologize for making roast chicken, a bowl of salad, and two lots of vegetables....

Nutritionist Weighs In On Dollar Tree’s $1 Steaks Scott Olson/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/May 18, 2021 9:27 am EST The first time you shop at a Dollar Tree store can be a bit of a revelation. Most, if not all, of the merchandise is actually one dollar, and that’s a rarity in 2021. And while economic realities have led to Dollar Tree raising its prices slightly on a few items, one item that remains true to the one-dollar tradition is the Dollar Tree Steak....

Popeyes Now Has A Loyalty Program. Here’s What Fans Need To Know Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/June 17, 2021 12:36 pm EST Do you love Popeyes chicken? Every time you find yourself ordering at the restaurant, do you wish there was some way you could get paid for being such a good customer? Well then you are in luck, because now you can get paid in points with every purchase. Popeyes just announced it will be introducing a loyalty rewards program, and fans of its chicken definitely won’t want to miss signing up....

Quick 15-Minute Marinara Recipe Jason Goldstein/Mashed By Jason Goldstein AND Mashed Staff/July 22, 2021 3:34 pm EST The exact origins of marinara sauce are up for debate, as with many long-standing recipes, but the common theory is that it was created somewhere in southern Italy hundreds of years ago, according to Paesana. Many point to souther Italy, with the city of Naples or the island of Sicily as the two most popular birthplaces of marinara....

Reddit Is Confused By This Delivery App’s Tip Limit Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/July 2, 2021 12:46 pm EST Delivery apps have been a definite boon for customers during the pandemic. Whether they’re looking for a quick meal or need to satisfy a food craving, they’re bound to find something they like. Whether it’s Uber Eats or Postmates, customers really have plenty of reliable options to choose from. The best part about delivery apps is how convenient they are to order from....

Sneaky Ways Dollar Stores Try To Scam You Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Sam Slaughter/Updated: March 29, 2021 11:24 pm EST Dollar stores are known for their value. No matter what you’re looking for, a dollar store is sure to have it. From paper goods, to children’s toys, to grocery items, a quick trip through your neighborhood dollar store (and, with the number of dollar stores growing, chances are your neighborhood has at least one or more dollar stores), you’re bound to find pretty much anything you might need for a steal....

The Petty Reason Someone Just Trashed A McDonald’s Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/July 31, 2021 1:10 pm EST One disgruntled customer at a McDonald’s in British Columbia has taken things so far over the top it’s got social media buzzing, specifically Reddit. Video of the interaction shows a man cursing at McDonald’s staff and violently smashing items and equipment at the restaurant’s counter with absolutely no regard for staff or public safety — all over a Happy Meal....

The Real Reason Jennifer Aniston Is No Longer Avoiding This Type Of Food Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/July 26, 2021 9:15 pm EST Listen up: Anything Jennifer Aniston says, goes. If there’s one celebrity we trust with our lives, it’s her — especially when it comes to health and wellness. Because let’s be honest, how many other celebrities look like her at that age? She still has the same youthful glow she brought to the screen as Rachel Green on “Friends....

The Ridiculous Food Request That Made Chef Rachel Hargrove Quit Below Deck Instagram By Cristine Struble/March 23, 2021 3:30 pm EST While a mega yacht tends to cater to well-pampered guests, Rachel Hargrove of Bravo’s Below Deck hit her breaking point with a particularly ridiculous food request. During Below Deck Season 8 Episode 7, one outrageous food preference sheet left the yacht chef hanging up her chef’s coat and hurling a barrage of expletives that would make Gordon Ramsay blush....

The Scary Natural Disaster That Forced This Hardee’s Drive-Thru To Close Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 24, 2021 2:14 pm EST When it’s storming like it’s the end of the world outside or there’s giant fissures opening up in the Earth, you probably aren’t braving the storm to fulfill your craving for a 10-piece McNugget or a burrito box. When natural disasters strike, be it a storm, blizzard, or earthquake, fast-food places may either suffer a loss of profit or a line of customers seeking a form of hot meal (as this ABC 13 video of Texans lining up outside a Burger King drive-thru during a winter power outage shows)....

The Tragic Death Of Marie-Antoine Carême Shutterstock By Felix Behr/May 20, 2021 12:10 pm EST The world’s first celebrity chef, Marie-Antoine Carême, sadly passed away in 1833. His parting peice of advice to young chefs was “young people who love your art; have courage, perseverance…always hope…don’t count on anyone, be sure of yourself, of your talent and your probity and all will be well” (via Webster Prime). However, as he died at the age of 49, it is quite clear that all did not go well for Carême....

The Truth About Andrew Zimmern’s Feud With Tyler Florence Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/April 21, 2021 4:01 pm EST Celebrity chefs Andrew Zimmern and Tyler Florence have both established themselves as respectable icons in the food industry. Sadly, the chefs haven’t always gotten along with each other, as well as some of their peers in the culinary world. For example, Zimmern was rather transparent about his thoughts on Florence in 2009 — well, basically, he didn’t have good things to say about his colleague....

The Type Of Cookie Recommended By This Nutritionist Probably Won’t Surprise You Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/June 17, 2021 12:55 pm EST Following a healthy diet is important for keeping our bodies in tip-top shape, but that doesn’t mean having to ditch your favorite foods for the rest of your life. Sure, fruits and veggies are more nutritious snack options, but it’s perfectly okay to grab a bag of chips every once in a while as well....

The Untold Truth Of Competitive Eater Sonya Thomas Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Pauli Poisuo/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:46 am EST Those who are even passingly familiar with the strange world of competitive eating are probably familiar with the impossibly talented Joey Chestnut, as well as his nemesis, Takeru Kobayashi, who revolutionized the hot dog-eating game while looking like a lithe protagonist of a “Final Fantasy” game. However, if you look a little bit deeper, you will find an even more exciting eating pro: Sonya Thomas, the Black Widow....