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This Is How Much O’Charley’s Employees Really Make Facebook By Ni’Kesia Pannell/March 9, 2021 4:11 pm EST When you’re on the hunt for a hearty and filling meal, and if there happens to be one in your area, O’Charley’s just might be your first stop. And if you haven’t had the chance to give the restaurant a try, you’re definitely missing out on what the brand’s official website notes as “Southern Hospitality whether in our dining room or yours....

This Is The Key To Succeeding As A Chef, According To Dominique Crenn Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 5:04 pm EST Dominique Crenn may have been the person for whom the expression “tour de force” was coined. The chef, who hails from Brittany, France, has her finger in many pies, and only one of them is Atelier Crenn, the San Francisco restaurant that made her the first (and only) woman in the U....

This Is The Right Way To Store Mochi Shutterstock By Neala Broderick/Feb. 10, 2021 3:49 pm EST When one hears the word cake, rice likely isn’t the first thing to come to mind, but mochi has set the standard for rice cakes very high. This is no puffed rice cake you once topped with peanut butter, the Japanese treat is made from glutinous rice. Making mochi certainly isn’t the easiest endeavor, as it does take quite a bit of time to make from scratch (via Just One Cookbook)....

This Might Be The World’s Most Expensive Butter Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/June 29, 2021 2:45 pm EST From coating the tops of pillowy pastries with a signature golden sheen, to adding a comforting richness to a sauces, soups, and other savory concoctions, to sitting atop a simple piece of toast, there’s no denying that butter is one of the most ubiquitous, versatile, and downright delicious ingredients on earth. But according to Saveur, not all butter is created equal — and some dairy die-hards are willing to pay hefty fees to get a taste of the best and rarest butter money can buy....

TikTok Is Loving This Hilarious Great British Baking Show Parody Tristan Fewings/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 11, 2021 2:09 pm EST In between Zoom auditions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Los Angeles actor Mary Elizabeth Kelly spent lockdown the way a lot of us did — watching television. Kelly specializes in impressions, and all that time in front of the TV screen helped her refine her favorite impersonations: Drew Barrymore, Winona Ryder and Millie Bobby Brown from “Stranger Things” (she resembles both), and Kristen Wiig from “Saturday Night Live” (which would be her dream gig, by the way)....

Tips For Making Perfect Burgers Shutterstock By Kitty Jay/Updated: April 19, 2021 9:19 am EST Walk right by those pre-made burger patties from the supermarket. With just a few burger-master-worthy tricks up your sleeve, you’ll be serving up burgers that will rival those found on the menu of your favorite gastro pub. Whether you prefer classic beef, or you go for a turkey or veggie burger, the following tips and hints will bring you to the top of your burger game during cookout season, and all year long....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Divided On Its New Chile Lime Mayo Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/May 18, 2021 7:30 pm EST Trader Joe’s popular Chile Lime Seasoning Blend just got saucy. Avid Trader Joe’s shoppers and Instagrammers @traderjoeslist and @traderjoesobsessed both announced the same in-store find on their accounts on May 18: Trader Joe’s Chile Lime Mayonnaise. She Knows reports that the mayo is brand-new at the no-brand-name grocery chain. It’s a spreadable version of the Trader Joe’s seasoning, which PopSugar says was inspired by the Mexican red-pepper-and-lime spice mix Tajín....

What Is Kecap Manis And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Robin Miller/Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 3:54 pm EST If you’ve ever wished that soy sauce could be a bit sweeter, you may want to acquaint yourself with kecap manis. According to Food52, “kecap” refers to an Indonesian fermented sauce and “manis” means sweet, so we’re talking about a concoction that’s equal parts salty and sugary. Fun fact: kecap is the cousin of kê-tsiap, a fermented fish sauce that evolved into one of our most treasured pantry staples: ketchup (via National Geographic)....

Aldi Shoppers Are Obsessed With These Churro-Inspired Sandwich Cookies Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/May 6, 2021 2:22 pm EST Taking a walk down Aldi’s snack aisle is almost always an enjoyable experience. With all their unique and affordable snack options, it’s unlikely you won’t find a tempting treat or two to add to your cart. Now, it seems Aldi has added another great snack to their offerings with the release of their decadent and delicious cream-filled, churro cookies....

Aldi Shoppers Are Upset About This Crunchy Peanut Butter. Here’s Why Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 19, 2021 12:41 pm EST This week, a new Aldi Find hit the supermarket’s shelves that was designed to appeal to the health-conscious peanut butter lover. While peanut butter is already a good source of protein, its new Simply Nature crunchy peanut butter has boosted its health benefits by adding flaxseed and whole chia, both of which are loaded with fiber (via Healthline)....

Apple Pie Cold Brew Is The Fall Drink You Didn’t Know You Needed Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: Feb. 8, 2021 7:24 am EST Apple picking season might be over, but the fall flavor is being revived as more than apple pie. If you’ve ever wanted to wake up over a cup of apple-pie flavored coffee, then your time has come. This year, the classic flavor has been turned into a flavor of cold brew coffee thanks to Rook Coffee, according to a press release received by Mashed....

Copycat Wendy’s Taco Salad Recipe Liz Capozzoli/Mashed By Liz Capozzoli AND Mashed Staff/June 8, 2021 2:21 pm EST Fast-crafted salads are taking over the industry. And thanks to chef and recipe developer Liz Capozzoli of Owl Baking, a copycat Wendy’s Taco Salad recipe can take over your kitchen. Picture this: in 15 minutes, you can have this crunchy and satisfying dish for lunch or dinner — without actually having to drive to Wendy’s....

Follow This Simple Trick For Even Cake Layers Shutterstock By Molly Harris/April 14, 2021 3:26 pm EST Those who have baked several layers for a cake only to have the middle balloon up, know the struggle of trying to get even layers. While you can use a knife to simply trim the crowned top off the cake, new bakers will likely find it difficult to cut a straight edge (via I Scream For Buttercream)....

Here’s How Angry Orchard Got Its Name Shutterstock By Neala Broderick/April 20, 2021 8:46 am EST For those who would reach for a cold cider as opposed to a frosty beer, Angry Orchard is likely a brand you’ve tried out. Hard cider is quickly becoming a crowd favorite, and the numbers prove it. This world of apple alcohol is now a billion-dollar industry in the U.S., says Inside Hook. As the hard seltzer craze continues, don’t forget about the juicy and tangy counterpart when you head to the beach this summer....

Food delivery companies introduce coronavirus-inspired contact-free delivery Sean Gallup/Getty Images One concern that many people have with both grocery and restaurant delivery is the possibility of contracting the virus from the delivery driver — and, unlike China, we don’t have much of a structure in place for driverless delivery vehicles. What grocers and restaurants are now offering, however, is something called “no-contact deliveries.” While drivers aren’t yet resorting to the method this one restaurateur in China did (according to this South China Morning Post video, he is literally throwing food at his customers), they are now delivering food via what amounts to the ding dong ditch method....

How Your Dishwasher Could Be Ruining Your Baking Sheets Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/June 4, 2021 12:12 pm EST From roasting vegetables to making chocolate chip cookies, baking sheets are a staple of many kitchen collections. This form of cookware allows you to keep your oven tidy while cooking your food evenly. The common piece of cooking equipment is used so often that stains arise, even if you are careful. Whether it is grease or food, the pans can easily become dirty and suffer from wear and tear....

Kraft Mac & Cheese Ice Cream Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 4, 2021 4:04 pm EST If your first thoughts on hearing about a macaroni and cheese-flavored ice cream are not exactly favorable, then you are not alone. Even chef, recipe developer, and registered dietician Kristen Carli calls this unique treat “very unusual,” but guess what? Sometimes unusual is delicious enough to work. And this is one of those times....

Little Caesars’ Newest Pizzas Feature This Crispy Topping Instagram By Molly Harris/March 30, 2021 2:38 pm EST If you’re someone who has been closely following the fried chicken sandwich wars between your favorite fast-food chains like Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, and more, then it’s time you add pizza to your must-try fried chicken list. McDonald’s announced that it would be expanding its fried chicken sandwich options, but now there’s a new player in the game....

Read This Before Following This Oily TikTok Steak Recipe TikTok By Lauren Cahn/March 10, 2021 2:51 pm EST Ask any meat-loving chef, and they’ll tell you they know the perfect way to cook a steak. But they can’t all be right. Or can they? After all, just off the top of our heads, we can think of 10 perfect ways to cook steak, each of which might be deemed “perfect,” but doesn’t it really depend upon whom you ask?...

Redditors Think Chopped Needs To Make This Big Change Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/May 30, 2021 12:53 pm EST “Chopped” is undoubtedly one of Food Network’s most popular shows. It was ranked 3rd on IMDB’s list of Best Cooking Competitions, according to Screenrant, for its esteemed judges, popular host, and “serious” nature. The show has four chefs fighting through three rounds of cooking using mystery ingredients revealed at the start of each round in order to create unique and innovative dishes that will blow the judges’ minds....