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Why The Icing On Grocery Store Cakes Tastes So Sugary Shutterstock By Karen Hart/June 7, 2021 12:25 pm EST Everyone loves a homemade cake, but in the words of our beloved Ina Garten, store bought is fine. There are some grocery store cakes that definitely satiate the sweet tooth. A sheet cake from the likes of Costco or Safeway is going to get eaten and enjoyed, no questions asked. One of our favorite part about any cake is the frosting and icing that is used....

Why You’re Unlikely To Find Chicken Parmesan In Italy Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/Aug. 10, 2021 6:19 am EST When you think of Italian food, a few images may come to mind. You might envision a romantic dinner sharing a plate of spaghetti and meatballs à la “Lady and the Tramp.” Perhaps you picture music playing softly in the background as you sip on red wine and stick your fork into a hearty lasagna....

Your favorite organic peanut butter won’t be gone long Instagram When we first started hearing that Costco fans around the country were having trouble locating Kirkland Signature brand organic peanut butter on their local Costco shelves, it had a familiar ring. That’s because this has happened before. But in this case, it appears that the disappearance may be only temporary. “The Kirkland Signature Organic Peanut Butter will be back in stock around November or December 2021,” a Costco spokesperson has stated, (via Eat This, Not That!...

Chopped Judge Marc Murphy Reveals The Biggest Mistakes Contestants Always Make - Exclusive Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Katherine Peach/April 5, 2021 10:35 am EST Cooking competition shows like Chopped feature talented people under pressure to outperform in extreme conditions. Seeing what these chefs can pull off is what makes them so fun to watch even after 49 seasons (via Food Network), but it’s perhaps even more entertaining to see in what new ways the contestants fail....

Classic Fried Salt Cod Recipe Tara Rylie/Mashed By Tara Rylie/July 22, 2021 3:29 pm EST Fish and chips are two things that just sound better together. History’s on our side, given that the dish is a beloved combination that can be found in seaside cities all over the world. A year-round favorite for most but definitely a must-have dish for all seaside visitors in the summer, the key to the best fish and chips is the perfect batter for your fried fish....

Do This With Aldi’s Chocolate Coated Butter Cookies Before Summer Ends Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Aug. 4, 2021 10:55 pm EST Aldi fans who love indulging in a few sweet treats officially have a new recipe they need to add to their snack rotation, according to Reddit user ChaseHarker, and it involves a particular type of cookie you can only find in the store’s aisles (via Reddit). The Aldi’s Specially Selected Chocolate Coated Butter Cookies are a tasty treat imported from Germany that feature a buttery base with lettering and a smooth chocolate coating with an illustration on it....

Here’s Where You’ve Seen The Actress In Cutwater Spirits’ Super Bowl Ad Before Cici Rivarola By Molly Harris/Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 1:29 pm EST You may have heard rumblings about major food and drink brands sitting this Super Bowl out, and many of those rumors are true. In fact, this year marks the first time in 37 years that Budweiser is not running one of its famous ads, according to a press release received by Mashed....

Instant Pot Smothered Pork Chops Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer/Aug. 11, 2021 2:25 pm EST Pork chops are always delicious. When you smother them in gravy, though, this pork chop recipe is a delectable southern meal that will fill you up and truly impress your taste buds. Seriously — this sauce drives the recipe home, adding so much flavor to already-delicious pork. The best part about this smothered pork chops recipe, though, is that the pressure cooker allows you to cook a loaded and savory main dish in less than 20 minutes....

Meals That Will Trick Your Family Into Eating Healthy Kristen Carli/Mashed By Emily Monaco/March 26, 2021 11:21 am EST None of us ever thought we’d be the kind of parent who has to plead with their kids to eat their veggies, and honestly, you don’t have to be. With a bit of imagination and creativity, it’s possible to make healthy and delicious meals that everyone in the family can agree on....

Raising Cane’s Is Celebrating Its 25-Year Anniversary With A Series Of Giveaways. Here’s How To Enter Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/Aug. 5, 2021 3:13 pm EST The popular fast food chain Raising Cane’s has been delighting its customers for a quarter of a century with its chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, and top secret Cane’s dipping sauce. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, it’s decided to thank its loyal customers for their support by offering a series of 25 giveaways in honor of their 25 years in business....

Slow Cooker Refried Beans Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Aug. 27, 2021 11:14 am EST If you thought that refried beans got their name because they are cooked up in oil, this recipe may come as something of a surprise. Unlike its name suggests, refried beans aren’t only un-fried, but surprisingly, no oil is even used to prepare this dish. This is not deliberate, because the name “refried beans” is a literal translation of the Spanish name for the dish “frijoles refritos,” which actually means “well-fried beans” (via Grammarphobia)....

The Ben Affleck Burger King Ad You Never Knew Existed Shutterstock By Laine Doss/Aug. 8, 2021 12:15 pm EST Ben Affleck is Hollywood royalty. The actor, director, and screenwriter has won several awards, including a 1997 Academy Award for his screenplay for “Good Will Hunting,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. Affleck has also starred in hits such as “Pearl Harbor,” “Armageddon,” and “Argo.” Before his film career took off, however, IMDb reports that a young Affleck appeared on several television series....

The Best Recipes For Fresh Tomatoes Cecilia Ryu/Mashed By DB Kelly/April 13, 2021 1:14 pm EST It’s impossible to imagine what the world’s culinary landscape would look like without the tomato, but here’s the thing: we almost didn’t eat them. The tomato’s history is fascinating, starting with a single species that only grew along a small patch of South America’s western coast. The University of Illinois says that new varieties started popping up around 80,000 years ago, and it wasn’t until the Age of Exploration of the 16th and 17th centuries that the tomato spread to Europe....

The Big Mistake You’re Making With Pizza Toppings Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/March 30, 2021 11:21 pm EST Pizza is always a good idea, and if you’re trying to save a few bucks by skipping the delivery fees, making one at home is an excellent option. Perhaps you’ve grabbed a DiGiorno or two from the freezer aisle at your local grocery store (which, by the way, we suggest you allow to thaw out a bit before cooking), or maybe you’re going to attempt to whip up a pie completely from scratch for your meal....

The Food At Subway Isn’t Really What You Think It Is Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Andrew Sheldon/Feb. 9, 2021 12:13 pm EST Despite some recent struggles, Subway remains a giant in the fast food world. With nearly 24,000 locations, it is the largest restaurant chain in the country, and it brings in billions of dollars in revenue each year. But with great power comes great responsibility, and Subway has not always lived up to its end of the bargain....

The Sad Reason So Many Chickens Are Being Surrendered To Animal Shelters Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/July 23, 2021 11:26 am EST The pandemic brought with it so many unexpected developments. Per National Geographic, many people chose to bring home baby chicks or even full-grown chickens during those trying times. The chicken rental businesses became rather popular as individuals turned to the birds for comfort and a regular supply of eggs. Customers could choose to bring home hens for as long as six months if they wished to....

The Surprising Tool You Need To Clean Up Kitchen Crumbs Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/June 3, 2021 2:38 pm EST Anyone who has had to clean a kitchen knows how frustrating it feels trying to clean up every last crumb. Kitchens present some unique challenges that other rooms don’t face, like getting crumbs out from the deep crevices of toasters and other appliances. Even if you have decrumbing tools for other parts of your home, like lint rollers and vacuums, many of these methods just can’t cut it when you need to get every last bit of waste out of your kitchen....

The Tragic Death Of Gordon Ramsay’s Protégée David Dempsey Rob Kim/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta AND Molly Harris/Updated: Aug. 20, 2021 12:14 pm EST Gordon Ramsay is one of the most influential chefs in the world. He has seen many highs and lows throughout his journey in the culinary industry. One of his toughest moments was losing a talented colleague and his protégée, David Dempsey, in 2003 (via The Guardian). The chef was shocked when he heard about Dempsey’s death and said, “He was a very talented chef, very young, passionate, dedicated, focused and energetic....

The Truth About Squeez Bacon Shutterstock By James Lewis/June 12, 2021 4:37 pm EST Some foods are so superb they deserve endless servings of gratitude and respect. Cheese, for instance. Or ice cream. The person who invented hot dogs deserves money, medals, and praise in Congress. Without bacon, kitchens across the world would be dull and depressing. Research by The Spruce Eats notes that bacon was being used thousands of years ago in China, before being introduced to America in 1539....

The Untold Truth Of Guy’s Grocery Games Judge G. Garvin Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 9:06 am EST Celebrity chef Gerry Garvin, who’s probably better known as G. Garvin, is a man with a passion for food that is unparalleled. He knows he’s privileged to be in the position he is today. Speaking to the Atlanta Tribune, the chef listed some of his most memorable moments as a celebrity chef....