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Chef Young Cho Has A Plan For NASA’s Food For Mars Facebook By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 19, 2021 7:50 pm EST In order to figure out what astronauts might eat during a trip to Mars, NASA hasn’t been talking to too many chefs. Instead, the agency turns to people such as food engineer Ann Barrett from the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (via Inside Science). It’s not Le Cordon Bleu, but NASA is probably right to ask people from engineering centers, not culinary schools, the important questions about space food....

Classic Cocktails You Should Know How To Make Shutterstock By Carissa Stanz/Updated: March 1, 2021 9:58 am EST You simply can’t go wrong with a classic cocktail. Manhattans, margaritas, gin and tonics, these cocktails among others have proven to withstand the ever-changing drink trends despite how long they’ve been around. The reason? They have a foolproof recipe that is simple and delicious. Like any good bartender, if you’re a cocktail enthusiast then there are several classics you should know how to mix up....

Costco Fans Can’t Get Enough Of This Steak Seasoning Blend Instagram By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:31 pm EST Steak seasoning has a storied history. According to Epicurious, Montreal steak seasoning, one of the most iconic steak rubs that took the U.S. and Canada by storm, found its way onto our steaks via Jewish delis. Romanian jews brought the predecessor of this notable spice blend to the new world and used it as the seasoning blend that gave pastrami its signature flavor....

Costco Shoppers Can’t Get Enough Of These Caramel Macchiato Cups Instagram By Hanna Claeson/June 18, 2021 5:26 pm EST Like Bennifer, the hype about Costco’s caramel macchiato dessert cups has made a comeback, and (like Bennifer) we’re loving it. Unlike Bennifer, we didn’t have to wait 17 years for it to finally happen. After being spotted and celebrated in Costco’s refrigerators in 2020 (via Costcuisine), Instagram handle @costcobuys has found them and is celebrating all over again....

Dunkin’ Released 3 New Cold Coffee Drinks Just In Time For Summer Dunkin’ By Sophia Lo/June 23, 2021 12:24 pm EST The right cup of coffee will give a jumpstart to your day, and summer’s the right time to try out new cold coffees and blended beverages to mix up your routine. While Dunkin’s Coolattas and cold brew have already been summer staples, you’ll want to stop by the chain this summer to try out its new coffee drinks....

Easy Yellow Cake Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/July 22, 2021 10:59 am EST When we want to whip up a quick cake, most of us will just grab a box. Crack a few eggs, measure out some oil and water, then mix, pour into a pan, and bake. Easy-peasy! A little too easy, though. While boxed cakes taste just fine, and you can even make a few boxed cake ingredient swaps to make them taste even better, throwing one of those together really doesn’t give us too much pride in our accomplishment unless we’re true cooking rookies who’ve barely made it past Water Boiling 101....

Everything You Need To Know About Krispy Kreme’s New St. Patrick’s Day Donuts Krispy Kreme By Pauli Poisuo/March 11, 2021 11:03 am EST St. Patrick’s Day is looming on the horizon, and as a result, the color green is starting to dominate the foodscape in a very different way than usual. Old school Irish cuisine dominates the food map with classics like soda bread and Dublin coddle, and the more contemporary-minded can always look into themed food deal delicacies like the Starbucks St....

Fans Of Sonic’s Chili Cheese Coney Need To Try This New Slim Jim Flavor Slim Jim By Sophie Putka/Jan. 19, 2021 4:17 pm EST So apparently, the world has birthed a processed food meat product made to taste like another processed food meat product. In this case, snappy meat fans, we’re talking a meat stick flavored like a hot dog. If you’ve ever been to the Midwest, you may have tried one of their local delicacies: the Coney dog, which, weirdly enough, isn’t from Coney Island in New York....

Hell’s Kitchen Fans Can’t Agree On The Most ‘Toxic’ Contestant Ever s_bukley/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 27, 2021 2:44 pm EST “Hell’s Kitchen” is arguably one of the top reality shows of today. Having been on air since 2005, per IMDB, which is a feat in and of itself, the cooking competition series offers an inside look at the way in which participants attempt to prove their cooking skills under the guidance, and pressure, of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay while trying their best to meet his always-high expectations....

Here’s How To Stop Cherries From Sinking To The Bottom Of Bakes, According To Mary Berry Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/April 28, 2021 2:30 pm EST If there’s any advice worth taking away from “The Great British Bake Off” — or as it’s known in the US, “The Great British Baking Show” — it’s that an ugly dessert is better than no dessert at all (via Eat This, Not That). Even if the cherries sink, the almonds burn, and the icing is too runny, at least you’ll have something to present and indulge in later....

Homemade Ketchup Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Amie Watson/Aug. 26, 2021 4:28 pm EST “Ketchup is one of those condiments that is beloved likely because of its sweet and savory nature,” says registered dietitian and recipe developer Kristen Carli of Camelback Nutrition & Wellness. It works on just about any savory food you can imagine, from hamburgers, hot dogs, and French fries to tuna salad (which really means you’re dressing your tuna salad with Russian dressing, fyi) to steak (even Master Chef’s David Burke validates your choice to eat steak with ketchup, so if you like it, then go right ahead without guilt)....

Instant Pot Saag Paneer Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 23, 2021 11:11 am EST Saag Paneer is a classic Indian dish, a vegetarian main course that is hearty, filling, and flavorful. It’s essentially India’s version of creamed spinach, with the addition of cubes of Paneer cheese. But even if you’ve ordered it at Indian restaurants or as takeout a thousand times, have you ever tried to make it at home?...

It Takes Less Than 5 Minutes To Make Rachael Ray’s Spinach Salad Shutterstock By Laine Doss/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 7:17 am EST Everyone likes a good meal at home. This past year, many people have been turning back to preparing dinners in their own kitchens. But even for people who have more free time, it’s always a plus when food doesn’t take hours to prepare. Rachael Ray apparently also loves a quick and delicious meal....

Mistakes You’re Making With Your Grilled Cheese Shutterstock By Aly Walansky/Updated: April 22, 2021 10:23 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Grilled cheese sandwiches can come in many forms — from the inexpensive option at the diner, made of white bread and American cheese, to more elevated forms with fancy upscale cheeses and accents like truffles or caviar between brioche bread. And while both cheap and fancy grilled cheese can be delicious and both have a place at our table, there’s a lot of ways to make grilled cheese not delicious....

Oatly’s Super Bowl Commercial Didn’t Get The Reaction They Were Hoping For Bloomberg/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Updated: May 3, 2021 10:19 am EST In case you’ve missed it, the Oatly commercial from Super Bowl LV is up on YouTube. Toni Petersson, Oatly’s CEO, is in a field of oats in Sweden, playing on a keyboard. “It’s like milk, but made for humans,” he belts out, (delightfully?) off-key. “Wow, wow, no cow,” he sings, over and over and over again....

Prunes Vs. Plums: How Are They Different? Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Updated: June 2, 2021 10:33 am EST You may know about the numerous health benefits of eating prunes, or you might have a good grasp on how prunes and dates are different. But what exactly makes prunes and plums different? They may both be juicy and delicious, but there’s plenty of nuances between plums and prunes. While plums are fresh and prunes are dried, there’s still some confusion about these two fruits....

Reese Witherspoon And Daughter Ava’s Adorable Margarita Photo Has Fans Obsessed Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Aug. 10, 2021 9:02 am EST Reese Witherspoon and her daughter Ava Phillippe look alike, without a doubt. In fact, Country Music Family actually rounded up images of the two together in which they look eerily similar to the point where people were hard pressed to tell the two of them apart. And E! News shared a picture of Phillippe and her boyfriend in which the same issue occurred, with people likening the image to her mother and father, Ryan....

Taco Bell Is Testing A Cheesy New Burrito. Here’s How To Try It Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/July 29, 2021 11:33 am EST Taco Bell is a trustworthy option for those that need a quick and affordable fast food meal that provides delicious Mexican food. Surprisingly, though, Taco Bell didn’t actually begin its journey with just selling tacos and burritos (via Entrepreneur). Its founder, Glen Bell, made his debut in the food industry by selling a mix of various tasty food items such as hamburgers, hot dogs, tacos, and more....

The Most Concerning Thing About Five Guys’ Burger Isn’t What You Think Edward Berthelot/Getty Images By Jorie Mark/Updated: July 30, 2021 10:10 am EST Have you ever sunk your teeth into a Five Guys’ burger and thought, “How could anything that tastes so good actually be bad for you?” You certainly wouldn’t be the only one who decided to shrug off health concerns and enjoy that juicy piece of heaven, anyway....

The One Thing Paris Hilton Learned About Food From Her New Cooking Show - Exclusive Netflix By Molly Harris/Aug. 13, 2021 10:11 am EST Cooking at home is a skill that everyone can continue to improve upon and hone. There are always new skills to sharpen, new dishes to try, and favorite recipes to perfect. And in Paris Hilton’s latest streaming series, “Cooking with Paris,” she does just that. Throughout the first season of the show alongside her friends and family, Hilton cooked tons of different dishes she loves but had never made....