Here’s How Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer Knows A Bar Is No Good - Exclusive Marcus Ingram/Getty Images By Steven John/May 7, 2021 12:30 pm EST It’s safe to say that “Bar Rescue” host and author Jon Taffer has a spent a minute or two inside bars. In fact, he has spent much of his professional life in and around the bar and nightclub scene, helping resuscitate failing institutions (via Jon Taffer)....
Here’s How To Make Pizza Healthier Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/May 14, 2021 4:32 pm EST It might sound like a tease to suggest that pizza fits into a healthy diet, but it’s not as far from the truth as you might expect. Before you run out to the closest hole in the wall and grab a greasy slice or two to take home, it might be helpful to consider what can make pizza a balanced choice....
Homemade Pesto Hummus Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 3, 2021 1:28 pm EST Not all snacks are created equal, and some are so much more fulfilling than others. When looking for a snack, you may have a few criteria in mind. Perhaps you want something nice and filling that will hold you over until your next meal. Maybe you want something on the healthier side, too. Or maybe you’re just in the mood for something that’s really tasty....
How Bake Squad’s Ashley Holt Upgrades Boxed Cake Mix Andrew Toth/Getty Images By Lucia Capretti/Aug. 10, 2021 5:26 pm EST It’s always great to have a few tricks up your sleeve when it comes to baking. For example, shortcuts such as boxed cake mixes can be helpful, as they will save you time and effort when you are in a rush. Just spread some icing over the final product and you can easily pass a cake made from a box mix as your own creation....
Jeff Mauro Says This Surprising Condiment Is Perfect On Eggs Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 11:28 am EST While Jeff Mauro might be the Sandwich King, the Food Network star also has the ultimate condiment tip for eggs, and it might be an option that you haven’t tried yet. Health.com suggests 13 different popular toppings for eggs ranging from spicy Sriracha to even just ketchup. Although some people might add hot sauce or even some salsa, Mauro prefers to top his eggs with giardiniera, as seen in his recent Instagram post....
Steven Carter-Bailey Shares His Number One Cake Baking Tip For US Bakers - Exclusive David M. Benett/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Aug. 18, 2021 11:49 am EST You have spent hours mooning over Steven Carter-Bailey’s amazing cakes, right? Because one look at the Rubik’s cube cake on his Instagram, and you know he’s a wizard at cake design. As the baking master pointed out in an exclusive interview with Mashed, “The Great British Bake Off” is intense — or, in his words — “from application through to completion, ‘The Great British Bake Off’ has been compared to a dissertation for a post-degree....
The Ingredient Antonia Lofaso And Aaron Sanchez Both Think Is Overused Charles Eshelman/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/July 22, 2021 12:08 pm EST In cooking, there are some ingredients that are staples in every chef’s pantry. Country Living’s list includes cayenne pepper, canned coconut milk, dijon mustard, flour, pasta, and even honey. Professionals also recommended to Tasty that home chefs should consider adding some other pantry staples to their selections, including fish sauce (particularly “Red Boat because it’s gluten-free”), canned garbanzo beans (which can be eaten even by themselves, as a healthier alternative to popcorn), hot sauce (’nough said), canned tomatoes (which Chef Michael Fiorelli says you can use in or on anything), and more....
The Most Overrated Menu Item At Chick-Fil-A Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Rachel Pasche/April 2, 2021 11:25 am EST What’s the most overrated menu item at Chick-fil-A? Buckle up everyone, because we’ve got a hot take coming your way. Before we dive into the controversy that is Chick-fil-A, we should probably take a minute to acknowledge that it’s pretty freakin’ solid as far as fast food goes. To that end, we’re not jumping on the anti-Chick-fil-A train here — we’re just poking holes in some of the menu items offered at Chick-fil-A that may be a little overhyped, maybe receiving more praise than is completely necessary....
The Real Reason Costco Put A Purchase Limit On These Items dennizn/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Aug. 17, 2021 11:22 am EST Even though the Delta variant is causing a lot of problems currently (per Reuters), there’s a non-COVID-related reason that Costco has a purchase limit on certain items right now. Fortunately, it’s a lot more fun than a seemingly never-ending pandemic, even if it’s likely going to be a burden on your bank account....
The Reason McDonald’s Locations In Texas And Mississippi Still Don’t Have Indoor Dining Stephen Maturen/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/March 10, 2021 11:23 am EST Texas and Mississippi may be ready to shed its COVID-19 protocols, but fast food giant McDonald’s says it isn’t quite ready to take the same leap of faith just yet, per Today. As a result, the fast food chain won’t be falling in lockstep with the state governments that want to do away with their mask mandates....
The Secret Ingredient In Ina Garten’s Turkey Meatballs Changes Everything Manny Carabel/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Jan. 21, 2021 4:09 pm EST Ina Garten’s turkey meatballs have home cooks raving. Garten’s unique twist on an often bland-tasting beef alternative, is full of flavor including spices, savory fillings and a huge umami punch. Says one fan, “I made these meatballs for my family and they TOTALLY LOVED them. My family by the way are not fans of ground Turkey lol,” (via Food Network)....
The Special Shamrock Shake Straw You Never Knew About Instagram By Kalea Martin/June 24, 2021 3:38 pm EST If you’ve ever ordered a McFlurry, chances are you’ve tried (and failed) to slurp your drink through the hollowed-out rectangular spoon that it comes with. However, the McFlurry spoons aren’t actually designed to double as straws. Contrary to popular belief, they’re just spoons that attach onto the ice cream machine to blend the McFlurry....
The Truth About Cadbury Chocolate Matt Cardy/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 12:42 pm EST With Easter just days away, the time has arrived to start filling up our baskets with Cadbury chocolate. To celebrate the holiday, Americans and other voters helped select the new Cadbury bunny, an Australian White’s tree frog who won the candy company’s third-annual Cadbury Bunny Tryouts (via USA Today). This selection of a new Easter icon stands as the next major milestone for this candy company, though it’s a chocolate institution that already has an incredibly long and storied history....
The Untold Truth Of Giordano’s George Rose/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: June 13, 2021 5:02 pm EST Giordano’s Pizza, Chicago’s much-loved pizza brand, may be wildly popular, but it has an interesting backstory that many may be unfamiliar with. According to Giordano’s official pizza, it all began in Torino, Italy when a woman, Mama Giordano, was making waves in Torino for her remarkable cooking skills, specifically something she called the “Italian Easter Pie” — a delicious pie dish replete with cheese and a thick, irresistible crust....
These ‘Perfect’ Chocolate Chips Were Designed By A Tesla Engineer Shutterstock By James Lewis/July 27, 2021 12:02 pm EST To describe chocolate as anything other than perfect would be both grossly untrue and incredibly offensive — it could even land you in significant trouble with the custodians of heaven. According to History.com, chocolate was once believed to be the “food of the gods” before it obtained the far humbler status of being accessible only to people who possessed huge wads of cash....
These Aldi September 2021 Home Goods Are Perfect For Fall Decorating Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Aug. 27, 2021 1:23 pm EST As summer slowly draws to a close and temperatures start to dip, chances are, you’re itching to start incorporating some of your favorite fall touches into your home. Say goodbye to your citrus fruits, bubbly rosé, and bold, colorful decorative accents, and hello to cozy mulled cider, aromatic red wines, and muted tones in shades of deep green, burnt orange, and more....
This Genius TikTok Hack Will Change The Way You Make S’mores Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/July 8, 2021 12:29 pm EST S’mores are such a classic treat when it comes to summer camps, bonfires, and outdoor gatherings. Making s’mores is a great way to get everyone involved in creating their own dessert. The treat has become so popular, we’ve seen s’mores products in grocery stores. Aldi fans are excited for a s’mores flavored jumbo cookie kit, and you can find s’mores squares at Costco that don’t require building a fire....
This Is How Much In-N-Out Employees Really Make Bloomberg/Getty Images By Cassidy Dawn Graves/Feb. 17, 2021 10:41 am EST Some fast food chains have locations everywhere, to the extent that it would be difficult to avoid them. Others, like In-N-Out Burger, are a bit more elusive. Though it’s gained the kind of reputation expected of an international chain, In-N-Out still has a relatively small presence. Per their website, as of 2018, there were 334 In-N-Outs across six states, with most locations in California....
Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are So Excited For The Return Of These Cheesy Potato Chips Trader Joe’s By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: April 26, 2021 9:30 am EST Hey there, Trader Joe’s fans. We have an exciting new update for all your snacking adventures. Check out this repeat entry into our favorite cheesy, salty, crunchy category – Scalloped Potato Chips with Five Cheeses. They were spotted by a leading TJ’s expert, who wrote, “THE’RE BACK SCALLOPED POTATO CHIPS with FIVE CHEESES!...
Walmart Is Making These Changes To Attract And Retain Employees Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: June 1, 2021 9:28 am EST On Wednesday, Walmart announced that it would transition two-thirds of its workforce into full time positions. Moreover, these full time schedules would remain consistent from week to week, as opposed to issuing a schedule composed anew every seven days. The announcement was made via a blog post written by Drew Holler, Senior Vice President and head of Walmart U....
