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Instant Pot Copycat Panera Black Bean Soup Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/June 8, 2021 3:12 pm EST If you’ve ever been out and in need of a quick, satisfying, and moderately healthy lunch, you’ve probably stopped by a Panera Bread. The fast casual spot specializes in soups, salads, and sandwiches, and has earned a large fanbase in the process, with over 2,000 locations throughout North America. There’s likely been a time where you’re sitting at home, unable to stop your feelings of yearning for a black bean soup from Panera....

Myths About BBQ You Can Stop Believing Shutterstock By Karen Fredrickson/Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 9:16 am EST Barbecue, a staple of both the summer and the south, is a popular food many home cooks try to replicate, particularly on holidays during the warmer seasons, like Memorial Day or Fourth of July, when outdoor celebrations are the most popular. But is what you’re making at home really barbecue? What are the different types of barbecue?...

Swedish Limpa Bread Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 3, 2021 10:34 pm EST If you’ve ever been to Sweden before, then you may already be familiar with limpa bread, but for most people, it will be a new bread choice. In fact, that was the case for chef and recipe developer Miriam Hahn of YouCare-SelfCare, who says of this Swedish rye bread, “I first heard of it through a friend who grew up eating it, so I decided to try it....

The Best Eco-Friendly Products Coming To Aldi In August 2021 Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/July 27, 2021 1:42 pm EST Stories about climate change and the environment are in the news a lot lately, and consumers are getting the message. As CNBC reports, shoppers prefer to spend their money at businesses that do more than talk about the environment, but actually make green changes. Aldi is leading by doing, recently announcing aggressive goals to lessen the environmental impact of their stores and the products they sell....

The Big Detail You Probably Missed From Harry Potter’s Hogwarts Feast Scenes Wizarding World | YouTube By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 11, 2021 3:43 pm EST “Harry Potter” fans who are also foodies surely took note of the phenomenal detail J.K. Rowling put into her on-screen food and drinks. Butterbeer is featured throughout the books as a go-to drink of the trio (Harry, Ron, and Hermione, if you’re not in the loop) that tastes “a little bit like less-sickly butterscotch,” according to In Literature....

The Massive Amount Of Money One Diner Was Fined For Ignoring COVID Protocols Google Maps By Joe Nasta/Aug. 5, 2021 12:17 pm EST As the pandemic forced state governments to place restrictions on how life was lived in order to limit the spread of the coronavirus, everyone had to change their daily activities. Many businesses had to temporarily shift their operations to meet the restrictions, too. However, some businesses chose to defy the restrictions and said establishments must now face heavy consequences....

The Surprising Reason These Foods Send People To The Emergency Room Shutterstock By Karen Miner/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:27 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are certain dangers inherent to cooking that we’re all aware of — the usual nicks from careless knife work, the minor burns from hot pans and spattering oil, and the inevitable shaving of the knuckles when using a mandolin....

The Untold Truth Of Gordon Ramsay Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Brent Furdyk/Updated: July 26, 2021 10:09 pm EST Gordon Ramsay burst on London’s culinary scene in 1993, becoming chef of the city’s famed Aubergine restaurant when he was not yet 30. Within three years, he had been awarded two Michelin stars. In 1998, he left to set up his namesake eatery, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, which received three Michelin stars — and has held those stars longer than any other London restaurant....

The Worst Airports For Food By Laura Pucillo AND DB Kelly/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:15 pm EST If you’ve traveled by airplane any time at all in the last few years, we’re sure you’ve experienced flight delays — they’re no fun at all. Luckily, the best traveling experiences are only improved through quality airport dining options, and many airports are filled to the brim with delicious restaurants, fast food spots and snack options....

These Are The 3 Salts Ina Garten Swears By Manny Carabel/Getty Images By Sara Cagle/March 23, 2021 10:23 am EST Ina Garten’s cookbooks and television shows abound with nuggets of culinary wisdom, like using instant coffee to make the flavor of chocolate pop or relying on unflavored dental floss to perfectly slice mozzarella (via Kitchn). But one particular Garten tip has the power to transform your cooking every single day: Use the right salt....

This Cheesy Comfort Food Was In The Latest International Space Station Delivery Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 13, 2021 12:13 pm EST Cheese is an integral part of so many comfort foods. Mac and cheese, grilled cheese, cheesy garlic bread…cheese is a reliable option that works in nearly every situation. According to NBC News, most of us are tempted to look for comfort food when we’re feeling stressed out about something, or when you need a good pick-me-up to cheer yourself up a little....

This Is How Sumo Oranges Really Became So Popular Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/March 31, 2021 5:04 pm EST If Sumo Citrus had been called “Tanzilla” or “Tangimodo” (names, per Los Angeles Times, that Suntreat was considering) would you have been as obsessedd with them as you are today? And if you’re not obsessed what’s up with your taste buds? Instagram’s unequivocally in love with the #sumoorange hashtag. For some inhabitants of The Gram, the orange, pomelo, and mandarin hybrids inspire poetry....

What Chick-Fil-A Employees Think You Should Know Before Applying To Work There Bloomberg/Getty Images By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 10:44 am EST Working at a large fast food franchise can be a great way to dive into the restaurant world. All the same, your experience can vary wildly depending on the specific circumstances of your employment. While franchises can be a great way for individuals to start a business guided by a supportive network, it also means that employees in one restaurant might be faced with significantly different conditions compared to those in another....

What Is A Whetstone And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/June 21, 2021 12:05 pm EST As any good cook knows, the single most important tool in the kitchen is your knife, or, rather, your collection of knives. As much as we love to go all out on fancy copper skillets, enameled cast iron pans, high-tech blenders, and other fun kitchen equipment, our knives — and how well we take care of them — are truly the most important factor when it comes to creating delicious meals....

What Is Goiabada And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/April 29, 2021 1:31 pm EST A widely cherished ingredient in Brazil and elsewhere in Latin America, goiabada, or guava paste, is tart, sweet, and unique when eaten straight out of the tin. Also, goiabada and cheese happen to make a beautiful couple. The Kitchn describes goiabada as a thick purée consisting of guava, sugar, and sometimes pectin....

What Is Mandazi And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/May 5, 2021 2:17 pm EST A pastry that combines the hollow inside of beignets and the fluffy feel of donuts is bound to be a show stopper. Mandazi is just that. In case the name isn’t familiar yet, this traditional, flavorful pastry originated in Africa, according to Taste Atlas. Also known as East African Doughnuts, they are a popular street food in places like Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya....

What Makes Whataburger’s New Peaches And Cream Shake So Concerning Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 3:20 pm EST You could make the argument that ice cream is good 24/7/365, and you’d be right. But no season goes quite as well with ice cream as summer. A nice, cold scoop is a great antidote to the heat. A smooth, creamy shake might get you to brain-freeze even faster, making it an ever-popular summertime treat....

Why Nadiya Hussain’s Great British Baking Show Win Was So Emotional Anthony Harvey/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Feb. 12, 2021 8:43 pm EST When Nadiya Hussain won The Great British Bake Off, in the words of the Radio Times, “She became a household name when she reduced Mary Berry – and millions of viewers – to tears.” The crux of her speech, to which you can listen on YouTube, was that no longer would she set boundaries around what she could accomplish....

Why Some BTS Fans Are Disappointed With The McDonald’s Collab Chung Sung-jun/Getty Images By Felix Behr/May 27, 2021 1:31 pm EST Last month, BTS and McDonald’s announced that they would collaborate to release a special BTS meal worldwide. The meal, as Chew Boom reported, would allow fans to eat the South Korean boyband’s favorite order of a 10-piece Chicken McNugget, medium fries, a medium Coke, and, most excitingly, Sweet Chili and Cajun dipping sauces that have never been sold in the United States....

You’ve Been Mincing Ginger Wrong This Whole Time Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 4:57 pm EST A good knife is any cook’s best friend. Just ask TV chef Martin Yan, who has spent decades wielding his trusty Chinese cleaver like a kitchen warrior ready to do battle with marauding meats and vegetables. Some of Yan’s most wow-inducing TV moments involve the simple, potentially mind-numbing task of mincing ginger and garlic as part of his prep for a Chinese stir-fry....