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Delicious Homemade Sauces That Will Upgrade Any Meal Shutterstock By JP Karwacki/March 8, 2021 4:10 pm EST Whether you want them for dipping snacks like crudité, coating bowls of al dente pasta, brightening up salads, amping up the flavor on your perfectly cooked steak, or making a burger truly memorable, sauces are just the thing that can make or break your meal plan. Sauces can be saviors, too, in how they can save a meal that’s otherwise inedible because it’s burnt, over-seasoned, overcooked, or any other mishap or pitfall that can strike in the kitchen....

Easy Chinese Five Spice Chicken Wings Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/July 28, 2021 2:12 pm EST When you hear the words “chicken wings”, chances are that you think of a quintessentially American food, one traditionally served with hot sauce or honey mustard and likely accompanied by fried mozzarella sticks, a beer or soda, and sports on the TV. And all of those are fine things indeed, but as it happens there are so many other great ways to enjoy chicken wings that it’s time for a little cultural shift....

Everything You Need To Know About Food Network’s The Juneteenth Menu Food Network By Sophia Lo/June 10, 2021 3:48 pm EST Food Network’s newest web series is “The Juneteenth Menu,” hosted by Michiel Perry. On her website, Black Southern Belle, Perry wrote, “I am excited to share with you all The Juneteenth Menu, my new series with Food Network. A few of my favorite chefs stopped by to share their favorite recipes perfect for my outdoor Juneteenth celebration....

Here’s How Often You Should Really Be Cleaning Your Keurig Sergi Alexander/Getty Images By Emily Cappiello/May 26, 2021 12:10 pm EST Single-serve coffee makers make it easy to just grab your joe and go and allow sippers to change up their coffee habits with the swap of a pod. But, unlike a standard coffee maker, cleaning it isn’t as easy as placing the parts in the dishwasher and running some vinegar through it....

How Andrew Zimmern Hopes You’ll Celebrate Bourdain Day Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/June 26, 2021 9:25 am EST Chef Anthony Bourdain is gone, but his friend Andrew Zimmern would like to see his spirit live on. On June 25, Bourdain’s birthday and a day his chef friends have declared “Bourdain Day” (via The Washington Post), Zimmern posted suggestions on Twitter for how we might honor the late celebrity chef’s memory: “Celebrate travel, food, culture, other people, try new things, watch an old movie, listen to some great music louder than you are normally comfortable with, take a walk somewhere new, call someone you haven’t spoken to in a while, hug a kid, go eat somewhere....

How To Cut A Tomato Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Ksenia Prints/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 3:09 pm EST How to cut a tomato is one of those things that seems easy, but can make or break a dish, says food blogger and photographer Ksenia Prints of At the Immigrant’s Table. And the worst part is, the best way to cut a tomato changes based on your recipe. If you’re making a beautiful pizza margherita and want some tomatoes to arrange on top, you need tomato slices....

Is Doritos Really Releasing A Strawberries And Cream Flavor? Instagram By Erich Barganier/June 23, 2021 1:50 pm EST Chip companies have a reputation for pushing the very boundaries of acceptable snack food flavors. Brands have released some incredibly weird varieties of their signature products that come in flavors that range from cappuccino, all the way to salted Christmas tree. With the bar already set high, Doritos teased a new contender that caused readers across the internet to wince....

Little Caesars Pretzel Pizza: What To Know Before Ordering Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 11:35 am EST Just as the Romans’ ingenuity inspired them to repave the roads of dirt and mud with flat stone, so did Little Caesars own ingenuity inspire them to pave cheese upon a pretzel crust. The pizzeria, commonly known for its Hot-N’-Ready Pizzas and $5 lunch combos (via Little Caesars) has once again brought a moment of ingenuity and brilliance to a world tired of the old and “crust”-y song and dance....

Meatless Recipes That Aren’t Just Pasta Kate Shungu/Mashed By Kori Ellis/April 12, 2021 4:34 pm EST When you first start following a meatless diet, you’ll look forward to pasta dishes because they’re hearty and reliably tasty. For example, a cheesy, tomatoey bowl of spaghetti is a comfort food that always seems to hit the spot. Eventually, though, you will want to expand your horizons beyond what pasta can bring to the table....

Mild Aguachile Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/July 30, 2021 3:32 pm EST It’s time to step up — and maybe even spice up — your appetizer game. Recipe developer Stephanie Rapone of Pantry to Plate Meals is going to walk you through preparing a delicious, authentic aguachile recipe. And don’t worry, because her recipe is mild — that is, unless you want to amp up the heat factor....

Nearly Half Of Fans Agree This Fast Food Restaurant Has The Best Service Shutterstock By Molly Harris/July 8, 2021 4:06 pm EST It’s no secret that some fast food restaurants are far favored over others to the point of having cult-like followings. The reason for such popularity tends to go beyond the food itself. Despite many fast food chains’ attempts to join the chicken sandwich wars or serve a signature dish or sauce that keeps customers coming back for more, the quality of service that fast food restaurants provide is also important....

Sam Adams Is Offering Some Unusual Holiday Merch Tipsy Elves By Maria Scinto/Updated: July 19, 2021 11:06 am EST Are you feeling in the holiday mood yet? No? Okay, so we’re still only halfway between Halloween and Thanksgiving, but this is the year for rushing all of the things, so you better get with the program. Why not crack a brew or two and then do a little online holiday shopping?...

Starbucks Egg Bites: What To Know Before Ordering Instagram By Taylor Huang/July 21, 2021 9:00 am EST McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A breakfasts often get all the hype, but are we ignoring the fact that Starbucks has an option that’s protein-packed and fairly healthy for you? This menu item is none other than the chain’s famous Starbucks Egg Bites. Since their initial release in 2017, they have grown quite the loyal fan base, with many trying to make their own versions at home, per Popsugar....

The Best Bread To Bake For Sandwiches, According To Zoë François - Exclusive Instagram By Molly Allen/Aug. 6, 2021 12:51 pm EST With years of whipping up pastries, cakes, pies, and more under her belt, baker Zoë François knows a thing or two about the art and science of baking. With that knowledge, she’s shared it in a variety of ways through food blogging and writing numerous cookbooks. Her latest endeavor to teach people her craft?...

The Humble Origins Of Duff Goldman’s Cooking Career Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/Aug. 23, 2021 2:59 pm EST Most fans know Duff Goldman as the owner and primary creative spirit behind Charm City Cakes, made popular by his Food Network show “Ace of Cakes” that ran for 10 seasons. He’s also the best selling author of “Ace of Cakes: Inside the World of Charm City Cakes,” he was nominated for the James Beard Foundation Award for Best TV Food Personality/Host and Best Television Program, and was a culinary ambassador to the White House (via Weebly)....

The Incredible Features Of Giada De Laurentiis’ Home Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 10:02 am EST Celebrities like Giada De Laurentiis are often, and understandably, very private when it comes to their personal residences. It’s where they go to escape, recharge, and raise their families. But as the COVID-19 pandemic drove most of us, including TV stars, to spend more time at home, we were offered rare glimpses into their lives....

The Real Difference Between Qdoba And Chipotle Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/April 15, 2021 10:54 am EST Since the dawn of time, people have always felt strongly about food. If one searches long enough, you will be able to find people whom are resolutely and staunchly passionate about things like Chick-fil-A. Now with the pop culture debates like the chicken sandwich wars, that debate is further deepened. It is no surprise that restaurants and fast service establishments like Chipotle all have dedicated and loyal followers, who claim that their favorite place reigns supreme....

The Reason Giada De Laurentiis Calls This Recipe A ‘Pantry Pasta’ Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/May 17, 2021 5:19 pm EST On busy nights where you don’t feel like cooking up anything too fancy, a quick and simple pasta dish is a great option for a filling meal. Plus, most pasta dishes don’t require a lot of prep time, and you can throw in a few handfuls of veggies to get more vitamins and nutrients....

The Truth About Brooke Williamson Brad Barket/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 3, 2021 11:15 am EST Guy Fieri is back with the second edition of his show, Tournament of Champions. According to the Food Network, 16 experienced chefs will be expected to compete against each other, as they race against time during difficult food challenges. This time around, two wild card entries are also expected to show up sometime during the contest....

This Is The Best Type Of Sauce To Pair With Fettuccine Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/May 31, 2021 2:13 pm EST When you hear “fettuccine pasta” the first thing to come to mind is fettuccine Alfredo most likely. There’s a reason for this. According to the Food Network, flat ribbon-shaped pasta, such as fettuccine or linguine, is best enjoyed when served with Alfredo sauce, or a similar cream-based sauce. The cooking channel stressed that the sauce should be simple and very creamy sans any red meats — save that for spaghetti....