Use This Rule For The Perfectly Melty Cheese Sauce Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/May 17, 2021 3:27 pm EST We all love a good cheese sauce. Who wouldn’t? Even dairy-free folks will sometimes cheat for some savory, cheesy goodness. But if you’ve been stirring up the same cheese sauce for your pastas, veggies, or whichever meal is in need of a little extra decadence, it might be time to invest in some new tips....
Why Everyone’s Talking About The Ranch Water Cocktail Twitter By Karen Hart/Updated: June 1, 2021 5:22 pm EST Have you ever heard of the West Texas cocktail affectionately called “Ranch Water?” Don’t feel bad if you answered no; a lot of people haven’t. But chances are you are going to want to try this go-to summer cocktail that has bars in Austin, Marfa, Midland, and throughout the state of Texas fighting over who gets to claim its origins....
Why Robert Irvine’s Wife Gail Just Called Him A ‘Real Man’ On Twitter Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 9, 2021 10:36 am EST Celebrity chef Robert Irvine and his wife, former wrestler Gail Kim-Irvine, have been going strong for a long time. As reported by People, the couple tied the knot in 2012. It was a really sweet moment that saw the chef meticulously plan the wedding all by himself, allowing Kim-Irvine to focus on herself before the big day....
Why Subway Probably Isn’t As Fresh As You Think Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/April 27, 2021 1:36 pm EST Sandwich chain Subway opened about 50 years ago, as their website tells it, with a simple mission: to open a “submarine sandwich shop.” Dr. Peter Buck, a nuclear physicist, came up with the idea, giving college freshman Fred DeLuca an initial investment of $1,000 to open the first Subway location in Bridgeport, Connecticut....
You Can Only Buy These Limited Time Cheez-It Flavors In One Place Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/Aug. 11, 2021 11:35 am EST Cheez-Its are celebrating its 100th anniversary with a blast of new flavors. Starting today, the brand’s new online shopping destination, Cheez-It HQ, is open for business. The featured product at the kick-off event is a limited edition four-pack that includes a 12.4 ounce box of original Cheez-It Extra Toasty Crackers, plus one box each of three new flavors: Cheez-It Extra Toasty Extra Cheesy, Cheez-It Extra Toasty Extra Spicy, and Cheez-It Extra Toasty Cheddar Jack....
You Should Never Put Rice Down The Kitchen Drain. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/April 25, 2021 6:28 pm EST There are certain things that should never go down your kitchen drain, including egg shells, which can stick to pipes, and bacon grease, which can harden and cause clogs. Something you might never have thought twice about, however, is rice. As you know from cooking rice, it absorbs water and swells to about three times its size when cooked (via Cook’s Info)....
Adam Richman Just Threw Shade At His Man V. Food Replacement Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/April 15, 2021 3:52 am EST One the one hand, it would appear that Adam Richman has moved on after deciding to leave Man v. Food in 2012 (via Distractify). His popularity on the food challenge show led to other gigs as a TV show host on Secret Eats, Man Finds Food, and Adam Richman’s Best Sandwich in America (via Travel Channel)....
Andrew Zimmern’s Trick For Perfectly Frying In Butter Bennett Raglin/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/March 7, 2021 4:31 pm EST Andrew Zimmern has some pretty high standards when it comes to what makes great food. So when he says something tasted so delicious he “almost fainted,” we want to know how to make it! That meal was butter fried chicken, and on his YouTube series, Andrew Zimmern Cooks, the chef-entrepreneur-TV personality confesses this meal is “in my head more often than not....
Can Nutmeg Actually Make You Hallucinate? Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/July 13, 2021 10:07 am EST Nutmeg has been around for millennia. And as innocent as the spice may appear nestled in our home kitchen cabinets, it has caused quite a stir over the years. The first recorded uses of the versatile and treasured warm spice trace back to first century Rome. Fast-forward to the 1600s, a time during which nutmeg possessed enough value to literally rouse wars between nations....
Dill Pickle Fans At Aldi Need To Try These Cashew Snack Packs Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: July 30, 2021 1:03 pm EST How do you feel about dill pickles, or, more specifically, all things dill pickle-flavored? What about cashews, do you like those as well? If the answer to both of these questions is a resounding “Yes!!” then we’re pleased to be the bearer of good tidings. It seems your ship (well, probably more like a truck) has come in, and you should set sail for Aldi ASAP....
Don’t Break These Simple Rules When Grilling With Aluminum Foil Packets Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/June 8, 2021 5:47 pm EST Summer is basically here, which means it’s high time to dust off your grill and start cooking outside again. Summer evenings and weekend barbecues are a perfect time to fill a cooler up with some cold drinks and toss some meat and veggies on the grill. Not only is grilling a fun way to spend some time outdoors, but it’s also an easy method of cooking that can use fewer dishes and make for easier cleanup, especially when you cook in foil packets....
Easy Turnip Greens Soup Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 12, 2021 12:57 pm EST Let’s be honest, you probably don’t get all that excited when you think about turnips or turnip greens, do you? In fact, let’s take that a step rather: you don’t ever think about turnip greens in the first place, do you? That’s all going to change when you try this soup, which chef, recipe developer, and registered dietician Kristen Carli calls “very comforting and filling....
Everything You Need To Know About Chopped Next Gen Amanda Edwards/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/March 17, 2021 4:18 pm EST If you love Chopped, you’ve probably heard about the next great cooking show inspired by this franchise. According to a statement sent to Mashed, we can get ready to check out Chopped Next Gen, bringing fresh new young chefs to the spotlight. We can’t get enough of Chopped’s host, Ted Allen, but with the new show comes a new host (via Food Network)....
Everything You Need To Know About Prosecco Rosé Shutterstock By Kirstie Bingham/Aug. 12, 2021 5:25 pm EST Move over, plain old bubbles! There’s a new pink baby on the block called Prosecco rosé, and it’s taking the wine world by storm this summer. Like Cava in Spain and Champagne in France, Prosecco is not only a sparkling wine, but it’s also a regional designation. Therefore, it’s controlled by the Prosecco DOC Consortium — or, more officially, the Consorzio di Tutela della Denominazione di Origine Controllata Prosecco (per VinePair), a regulatory board in Italy....
Fast Food Hamburgers Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Chris Heasman/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:59 pm EST The hamburger is one of the USA’s most recognizable food icons. So much so, in fact, that in 2013, Americans were estimated to eat 50 billion burgers a year — or enough to circle the Earth 32 times. And despite some uncertainty about their specific country of origin, they’re now thought of all around the world as nothing less than purely American....
Here’s How Much Golden Corral Employees Really Make Facebook By Ni’Kesia Pannell/April 7, 2021 9:19 am EST Prior to the onset of the ongoing pandemic, if you were looking for a good buffet to head to after church on Sundays, Golden Corral was the place to go. Opening its first set of doors in 1973, the restaurant — as according to its official website — has grown to become “America’s #1 buffet and grill....
Here’s How Much Man’s Greatest Food Host Roger Mooking Is Really Worth Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Pauli Poisuo/March 4, 2021 9:02 am EST Man’s Greatest Food host Roger Mooking has been around the celebrity chef block for quite a few times, and has a set of accomplishments to match. His family has been in the restaurant game for a long time, and he’s drawn from their experience and various cultures to create a truly impressive and diverse tool kit of cuisine expertise....
Homemade Hush Puppies Recipe Nathaniel Lee/Mashed By Nathaniel Lee AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 24, 2021 9:41 am EST What’s your first thought when you hear the words “hush puppy?” Of the charming and comfortable shoe brand, you wore as a kid? The former TikTok influencer since accused of fraud and money laundering? Or do you think of those little balls of fried perfection that may well be the ultimate comfort food? Yeah, we were hoping you’d settle on the last option there....
How Chrissy Teigen Became One Of The 13 People The President Officially Follows On Twitter Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Jan. 22, 2021 3:08 pm EST You may know Chrissy Teigen from her supermodel days, or you may know her from her food blog, her two cookbooks (via Insider), or her line of Target cookware. Former President Donald Trump seemed to know her as an enemy of the state. Trump, who has dished out enough insults on Twitter over the past six years to practically fill a dictionary (via The New York Times), apparently could not take a five-word jab from Chrissy Teigen back in 2017....
How Rich Is The Arby’s CEO And What’s The Average Pay Of Its Employees? Rick Diamond/Getty Images By Ni’Kesia Pannell/April 6, 2021 11:19 am EST It doesn’t matter if you’ve been heading to Arby’s since the beginning of time or just became hip to the longtime purveyor of sandwiches, one thing true fans know about the fast-food chain is that there’s always something to enjoy from the menu. Arby’s, as the official website notes, has grown to become the “second-largest sandwich restaurant brand in the world....
