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The Surprising Reason Ayesha Curry Is A Mango Expert Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/July 22, 2021 1:49 pm EST Lifestyle entrepreneur and foodie, Ayesha Curry, has shown off her skills in the kitchen in a variety of ways. She has shared many of her flavorful, often family-friendly recipes in her two cookbooks, “The Seasoned Life: Food, Family, Faith, and the Joy of Eating Well” and “The Full Plate: Flavor-Filled, Easy Recipes for Families With No Time and A Lot To Do....

These Are The Best Desserts Coming To Aldi In June 2021 Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/May 27, 2021 4:21 pm EST Bored with your weekly grocery run? Not if you’re an Aldi shopper. Every week brings a whole new batch of limited-time finds and special buys, so there’s always something fun in store. Sure, you’ll want to stock up on all the basics at Aldi — you can’t beat its prices on milk, cheese, or meat, after all — but once you’ve checked off all the staple items on your list, surely you deserve a few little treats....

This Is The Cookbook Giada De Laurentiis Is Most Proud Of Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/March 25, 2021 4:59 am EST Giada De Laurentiis’ latest cookbook may be her greatest. De Laurentiis herself ranks Eat Better, Feel Better, which came out March 16, as the book she’s most proud of. She said as much last week in an Instagram post announcing the book’s release. “It’s the culmination of my personal health journey with recipes, wellness tips, my three-day clean eating reboot & the reason I can honestly say I feel better (w/more energy!...

This Surprising Hack Will Save Your Wilted Salad Shutterstock By Erica Andrews/April 1, 2021 4:00 pm EST Salads are truly one of the most delicious and versatile meals you can have. Whether you want something more hearty like a crispy buffalo ranch chicken salad or a lighter one like a classic Caesar salad — the choices are endless. And not only do they taste great, they’re good for you. According to Livestrong, salads are loaded with beneficial nutrients and packed with fiber, which helps you to stay fuller longer....

TV’s Highest Paid Chef Might Surprise You Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/May 24, 2021 10:59 am EST Professional chefs have the potential to make some serious money. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, that could be a salary of anywhere up to $90,000 and then some, depending on where it is that they work (major metropolitan cities as well as upscale restaurants and hotels are among the most lucrative opportunities)....

What David Chang Thinks Anthony Bourdain’s TV Shows Were Really About Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/July 17, 2021 8:25 am EST David Chang doesn’t think Anthony Bourdain did television for food. Chang has opened up about his deep-rooted friendship with Bourdain in the past. (“Tony was a big brother to me,” the chef once told NPR. “I always thought that Tony was the strong one. Tony was invincible.”) But the interview that the Momofuku restaurant group founder gives in Morgan Neville’s documentary “Roadrunner” gives us shockingly intimate insights into Bourdain, the person....

What Jay-Z And Beyoncé Like To Eat, According To A Celebrity Chef - Exclusive Shutterstock By Jorie Mark/Updated: Aug. 9, 2021 5:15 pm EST We know a lot about Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s lavish lifestyle — from their penchant for Porsches (per Fabulous Life) to their collection of mansions in locations ranging from New York to Los Angeles to New Orleans (via Street Easy). Of course, Jay-Z and Beyoncé are humans like the rest of us, and that means they eat....

What’s Burgoo And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/April 28, 2021 10:39 am EST If you like slurping up stews, this one is for you. The burgoo — or, more specifically, the Kentucky burgoo — is a special kind of stew with ties to the Bluegrass State. In fact, the dish is so popular that each September there is a Burgoo Festival in Anderson County — considered to be the burgoo capital of the world (via Epicurious....

Wolfgang Puck’s Surprising Trick Will Change The Way You Make Salads Shutterstock By Karen Hart/July 21, 2021 11:07 am EST Salad is an anytime staple and is the dish that can really set the tone for the rest of your meal. Whether you are creating a beautiful and colorful vegetable salad with the perfect lettuce, or crafting one that explores various leafy greens, fruits, and cheeses, salad is all about layers, textures, and the seasoning that turns these ingredients into perfection....

Xanthan Gum Vs Cornstarch: Which Is A Better Thickener? Shutterstock By Lauren David/Updated: May 28, 2021 5:06 pm EST Sometimes when you’re cooking a stew, soup, or sauce, you want it to have a thicker consistency requiring a thickening agent. When it comes to baking or cooking up a dessert, you may want to thicken the liquid or filling so it has a better texture, which is where cornstarch and xanthan gum come in....

You Should Be Cleaning Your Coffee Maker More Often Than You Think Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/April 12, 2021 3:58 am EST Has your coffee maker started taking longer than usual to brew a pot of coffee? Does your coffee taste oddly burnt, bitter, and not like it’s supposed to? Is there a suspiciously sour and moldy smell coming from somewhere in your kitchen? It may be time to clean your coffee maker!...

Aldi’s Adorable Macaron-Shaped Candles Are Turning Heads Instagram By Jen Peng/June 29, 2021 9:55 am EST Aldi may be known as a low price grocery chain, but it also carries a wide range of seasonal items in its so-called aisle of shame. The chain may have a cult following, but the aisle of shame even more so, with its own website and Facebook page, and legions of fans who take to social media to comment about their latest finds....

Everything You Need To Know About Boston Market’s New Crispy Country Chicken Boston Market By Felix Behr/Feb. 27, 2021 2:27 am EST Boston Market has launched yet another chicken-based food item: the Crispy Country Chicken with White Gravy. As Chew Boom writes, this limited-time offering consists of a crispy chicken breast, “peppery white gravy,” two sides, and cornbread. For the Chew Boom author, it cost $9.99, but the price might depend on location....

Fresh Peach Pie Recipe Mark Beahm/Mashed By Mark Beahm AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 19, 2021 3:21 pm EST Is there anything better than a slice of pie for a bit of after-dinner sweetness? Well, maybe having two pieces? Pie is a great dessert, because it comes in various flavors and fillings. But of all the fruits to have inside, we have to say that peach just hits the spot a little differently....

Hacks For Making Boxed Mac And Cheese Better Shutterstock By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd/Aug. 10, 2021 9:31 am EST It’s hard not to love the creamy, cheesy, deliciousness that is boxed mac and cheese, particularly the Kraft variety. Aside from being inarguably tasty, boxed mac and cheese makes for an inexpensive, filling meal (or side dish) that’s easy to customize and is guaranteed to bring back memories of late-night snacking while in high school or college....

Half Of All People Consider This Type Of Soda Their Favorite Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Molly Harris/March 3, 2021 12:37 pm EST When it comes to soda, people tend to be very opinionated. From the flavor to the brand that you buy, everyone seems to have a pretty firm answer. However, Mashed polled 66,000 people worldwide to find out what everybody’s favorite kind of soda actually is. The results were quite polarizing and could have been even more so if the winning category had been further split into preferred brands....

Here’s How Much Slim Jim Paid Randy Savage For Those Commercials YouTube By Maria Scinto/March 11, 2021 4:12 pm EST Even when Randy Savage was at the height of his wrestling career, he still didn’t earn nearly as much money from it as you’d think for a Hall of Famer who’s still a household name 10 years after his death. According to the payroll data released by Chris Harrington, Savage’s top-earning year with the WCW, 1997, netted him just under $2 million....

Here’s How To Get Cast On Best Baker In America Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/May 22, 2021 1:56 pm EST Food Network’s “Best Baker In America” takes viewers on a wild ride by putting eight experienced bakers through an intense competition that lasts for six long weeks as they attempt to bake scrumptious sweet treats and tackle several challenges in a high-pressure environment. Per IMDb, whoever manages to win over the judges on the show is treated to an irresistible prize: $25,000 plus newfound respect as an accomplished baker....

Here’s What The Cracker Barrel Peg Game Is Actually Called Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/July 25, 2021 11:17 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have ever stopped at a Cracker Barrel, whether to indulge in a hearty home-cooked Southern comfort meal or to browse the iconic candy and gift shop, you may have been lucky enough to encounter “The Peg Game.” Often placed in the center of each of the restaurant’s dining tables as an entertaining pastime for guests waiting for their Chicken ‘N Dumplins, Momma’s Pancake Breakfast, and sweet tea, the legendary game is a simple equilateral triangle-shaped block of wood with holes that are filled with colorful golf tees....

How Are Ciabatta And Sourdough Different? Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/April 12, 2021 10:17 am EST If there’s one thing most people can agree on, it’s that bread is delicious. From sourdough to ciabatta to baguettes and beyond, there are so many tasty options. But aside from shape, what is it exactly that separates the different varieties of bread? Taste Essence listed 25 of the hundreds of varieties of breads out there, and each one of those varietals comes with a unique recipe that gives each loaf its own flavor profile, texture, and character....