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You’re Probably Using The Wrong Cooking Oil Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:11 pm EST Head to the grocery store, and you’ll be confronted with an overwhelming number of choices when it comes to cooking oils, and you’ve probably heard bits and pieces of information about all of them. EVOO is good, vegetable oil isn’t great, peanut oil is better, and what about coconut oil? It’s overwhelming, so let’s clear up what oil is your best choice for the things you need to get done in the kitchen....

Bobby Flay Was So Inspired By This Burger He Created 2 Dishes Based Off It Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/July 26, 2021 10:25 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When it comes to burgers, celebrity chef, cookbook author, and television host Bobby Flay has a lot to say. He’s the owner of Bobby’s Burger Palace, a chain of fast casual burger joints with locations in Connecticut, Georgia, and Maryland....

Chicago’s Burger King Labor Violation Fines Are Its Largest Ever Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/July 30, 2021 7:30 pm EST This week, the City of Chicago celebrated its Office of Labor Standards and the office’s several recent major settlements that go a long way toward protecting Chicago’s workers — among them, a settlement that found one Burger King franchisee, Tri City Foods, to be in violation of Chicago’s Paid Sick Leave Ordinance....

Copycat Domino’s Chocolate Lava Crunch Cake Recipe Eric Ngo/ Mashed By Eric Ngo AND Mashed Staff/July 13, 2021 9:23 am EST Domino’s Lava Crunch Cake is easily one of the most delicious desserts at the pizza hot spot. There’s just something about that rich, dark chocolatey taste that’s enough to satisfy any sweet tooth — no matter how big the size. Not only does this recipe taste exactly like the actual cake, but another nice part about it is the fact that you only need a handful of ingredients to make it....

Copycat Taco Bell Cinnamon Twist Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2021 11:59 am EST There are two kinds of people in this world: people who secretly like Taco Bell and people who openly love it and don’t care who knows. Seriously, even the most dedicated low-carb/low-fat/high-glycemic eater probably harbors a hidden longing for a Doritos Locos taco, one food item that’s sure to be forbidden on anyone’s diet....

Costco Shoppers Are Debating The Best Way To Make These Chicken Nuggets Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/April 14, 2021 11:19 am EST Just Bare Chicken nuggets are a popular item with many Costco shoppers, and for good reason: they contain only lean protein and certified organic ingredients, with no added antibiotics, preservatives, hormones, or steroids, and are American Humane certified, according to Just Bare. Thanks to their focus on quality, these nuggets have often been the recipient of many online accolades from satisfied shoppers....

Grocery Store Hot Sauces Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Maria Cristina Lalonde/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:53 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The invention of hot sauce is credited to the ancient Aztecs, who cultivated chili peppers to add some flavor and nutritional value to their limited food choices. By the time the conquistadors arrived, the Aztecs were already mixing peppers, herbs, and water into sauces and serving them on ancient versions of the corn tortilla....

Here’s What Aldi Shoppers Really Do With Their Cart Quarters Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Updated: June 30, 2021 12:24 pm EST Avid Aldi fans always know to bring a quarter in order to get a cart at the store — and for new Aldi shoppers, this is essential information to know. The quarter lets you unlock a cart, and you’ll get the coin returned to you once you put the cart back....

How Mr. Peanut Survived The Great Depression Noam Galai/Getty Images By Chase Shustack/Aug. 12, 2021 9:02 am EST Who is the greatest living American? Who, for as long as this nation can remember, stood beside us when we needed support in those dark days? When the fields turned to miles of dust, the streets filled with the sound of weeping, and down-and-outs with forlorn eyes turned their gazes outward, who was there standing among us hand in hand?...

How Pizza Delivery Drivers Really Feel About Digital Vs. Cash Tips Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/June 13, 2021 6:34 pm EST Choosing to order takeout pizza on a Friday night is an easy decision. But things get harder after that. First you have to decide where you’re going to order from: Papa John’s, Domino’s, or Little Caesars? Then you have to decide what size pie you want, what kind of crust you’d like, and all of the toppings your heart desires (plain cheese?...

Jacques Torres Says This Is His Favorite Part Of Judging Nailed It! - Exclusive Rob Kim/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/March 24, 2021 11:51 am EST These days, there’s all kinds of content for foodies out there — an endless stream of cooking shows, baking competitions, and more to whet your appetite and inspire your next weekend kitchen project. However, (despite its name) Netflix’s Nailed It! really isn’t that type of show....

Martha Stewart’s Hack For Keeping Pancakes Warm While Cooking Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/April 3, 2021 12:21 pm EST A stack of fluffy pancakes soaked in syrupy goodness is a morning breakfast hard to beat, especially on days when you have family over and it feels like you’re feeding a small army. A basic recipe (per BBC Good Food) calls for very few pantry staples — just some flour, eggs, milk, oil, and you’re good to go....

McDonald’s Might Have Good News For Pokémon Fans Nathan Stirk/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Feb. 2, 2021 6:56 am EST With Pokémon turning 25 this February, reports that McDonald’s possibly intends to celebrate the milestone with a Happy Meal promotion might not come as a surprise. On January 27, the Twitter account for the Pokémon fansite PokéJungle uploaded a photo of what it called an apparent leak of the promotion (via Twitter)....

Of All Our Recipes This Summer, This One Stands Above The Rest eakkachai halang/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Aug. 19, 2021 3:06 pm EST Summertime, and the livin’ is easy … Or at least, we’re all inclined to take it easy, spending as much time as we can in the great outdoors (even if we venture no farther than our own backyards) rather than in the kitchen. Nonetheless, we’ve still got to eat, and this season also brings tons of delicious fresh produce begging to be made into fresh, summery treats....

Subway’s Steak Cali: What You Need To Know Before You Order YouTube By Felix Behr/July 18, 2021 2:27 pm EST Despite running the “Eat Fresh” slogan for years, Subway has found itself saddled with an image of sub-par sandwiches. No doubt the lawsuit covered by the Washington Post charging that the tuna served by Subway contained no tuna DNA helped contribute. So, Subway needed a new face and last week initiated a broad-scale update called the “Eat Fresh Refresh....

The Big Problem Dentists Have With Bottled Water Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/July 7, 2021 3:22 pm EST Many of us might already know that bottled water isn’t great for the environment. Single use plastic bottles contribute to the accumulation of plastic waste in landfills, where they end up leaching chemicals into the ground that can harm plants, animals, and local wild and marine life, according to One Green Planet. And that’s not all — some of the chemicals that are used to make plastic bottles could leech into the water we drink, which can lead to health issues....

The Cheesecake Factory Just Announced A Rewards Program. Here’s What Fans Should Know Maddie Meyer/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/July 29, 2021 2:44 pm EST The Cheesecake Factory has great news for their longtime fans. While repeat customers keep coming back for their orange chicken, shrimp scampi, pasta dishes, and of course, all the delicious varieties of cheesecakes, the company has just announced they will soon have another big incentive for customers to return....

The Dangerous Truth Lurking Inside Every McDonald’s Happy Meal Bloomberg/Getty Images By Lucia Capretti/March 19, 2021 9:58 pm EST For over 40 years, McDonald’s has been selling Happy Meals for children. In 2016, Sense360 estimated that 3.2 million Happy Meals were sold every day! Though the offerings have changed over time in the face of numerous controversies, the basic concept still reigns. A Happy Meal includes a full meal and drink, which McDonald’s website states it continuously seeks to improve nutritionally in response to criticism....

The Drinks You Should Really Opt For Over The ‘Tired’ Moscow Mule Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: March 25, 2021 12:56 pm EST We’ll cop to it. On the BuzzFeed quiz that asks you to choose your wedding menu to determine our wedding season, we went with Moscow Mules. (Before you protest, like PopSugar, that Moscow Mules are exclusively drinks for “hipster holiday parties,” yes, we know. So what?) Anyways, it turns out we’re destined for summer weddings....

The Real Reason Bobby Flay Wears A Suit In Bobby And Giada In Italy Donna Ward/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 8, 2021 7:09 am EST Renowned chefs Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis are entertaining on camera to say the least. They’ve teamed up for their new show, Bobby and Giada in Italy that takes viewers straight to the streets of one of the world’s top food capitals, where the two stalwarts devour traditional Italian food and tour the country together....