How Long Soups Last In The Freezer, According To Ina Garten Taylor Hill/Getty Images By Karen Hart/June 21, 2021 1:43 pm EST Ina Garten is a big fan of soup. According to The Kitchn, the Barefoot Contessa has more than 50 recipes for this hearty, nourishing dish, and rumor has it she likes to serve it as a first course. If you are wishing she would invite you over for a bowl, get in line!...
Padma Lakshmi Just Weighed In On Prince Harry And Meghan’s Oprah Interview Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/March 10, 2021 7:10 am EST Top Chef’s Padma Lakshmi doesn’t shy away from politics. When Kamala Harris became Vice President-elect, Lakshmi wrote in The New York Times that “for me and other girls and women of color, Ms. Harris embodies [the] message: You do belong here, her life says, and you obviously can achieve absolutely anything....
Popular Chex Mix Flavors Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:03 am EST For decades, Chex Mix has been one of America’s favorite snacks. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or you simply need something to munch on while you watch the big game, this yummy, filling snack is up for the task. Originally, you needed to follow a Chex Mix recipe that could be found on the back of a Chex cereal box....
The Dairy Product Adam Richman Never Plans To Taste Again Mike Coppola/Getty Images By Erica Andrews/Feb. 18, 2021 4:41 pm EST Foodie Adam Richman is known for quite a few things. He’s an actor, producer and has hosted a variety of shows, like Man V. Food. The popular series featured Richman taking on difficult eating challenges, like trying to ingest giant meals or extremely spicy foods (via IMDb). In fact, there was one meal he just couldn’t bring himself to finish....
The Untold Truth Of Mexican Coke Shutterstock By Ben Fisher AND Joe Nasta/Updated: July 21, 2021 4:12 pm EST The sweet flavor of Coca-Cola has been tantalizing American tongues for decades, carbonating our weekends and packaging our culture into bottles and cans as no other company has. In the past couple of decades, American consumers have been cracking open an alternative version of the soft drink: the Mexican Coke. In the soda aisle of most grocery stores these days, next to the cans and plastic two-liter bottles of traditional Coca-Cola, you’ll find a selection of long-necked glass bottles of Coke emblazoned with the words Refresco, Hecho en México, and No Retornable....
This Is The Secret Ingredient To Pappy Van Winkle’s Flavor Terry Wyatt/Getty Images By Molly Harris/May 14, 2021 12:20 pm EST If you’re familiar with Pappy Van Winkle’s bourbon, then chances are you know how difficult it can be to get these bottles. Each year on “Pappy’s Day,” the distillery releases a coveted few bottles of their wheated bourbon and tons of people turn out to try to get a bottle (via Thrillist)....
This Simple Trick Makes Seeding Chile Peppers A Snap Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/April 30, 2021 3:44 am EST Chile peppers can add an intense and flavorful kick to a wide variety of dishes, sauces, and salsas. Popular chile pepper varieties like jalapeños and habaneros contain very low amounts of fat and calories but pack a powerful punch, which makes them a great way to add intense flavor to a dish without a lot of extra ingredients....
We Tested Whether TikTok’s Egg Separating Hack Actually Works Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/March 1, 2021 11:50 pm EST Easter is still a ways away, but eggs are out in full force on TikTok, being cracked, smacked, whacked, and hacked in all manner of ways. As with most TikTok cooking tips or general life improvement hacks, your results may vary. A recent viral video on the best way to crack an egg surprisingly turned out to be very effective – although actually, it wasn’t all that much of a shock once you realize that the TikToker was simply re-inventing a wheel that had long ago been crafted by master (egg) cracksman Jacques Pepin....
What Is Annatto And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Aug. 25, 2021 12:51 pm EST With all of those spiky, needle-like bristles on their exterior, annatto seeds are a little strange to look at. If you haven’t heard of this tropical ingredient, don’t feel too badly, since it’s probably not something you’re going to find listed in very many American recipes. It is, however, everywhere — as it is the source of an estimated 70% of natural food colorings, shares Healthline....
Why Bobby Flay Isn’t Sure About This TikTok Straining Hack Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/April 19, 2021 5:39 pm EST Here’s an unproven, although almost certainly 100 percent true, theory: Food Network star and cat-food entrepreneur, Bobby Flay has made a lot of pasta in his life, particularly after he hung out with Giada Pamela De Laurentiis in Italy. Take, for example, the spaghetti squash dish Flay made with Rachael Ray (via Instagram) or that spaghetti with Zucchini and Shishito Pepper Pesto that Flay described on The Gram as a “total inspiration from my memories on the Amalfi Coast....
Why Cheese Might Not Be As Bad As You Thought Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/March 1, 2021 1:42 pm EST It’s March 2021, and someone at Wired has gone and methodically proved what the French have known for centuries: cheese isn’t actually out to get you. Cheese — cheddar, gouda, Swiss, feta, parmesan, gorgonzola, you name it — has acquired in our modern, dietary lore an image equivalent to the boogeyman. “Why does it have to be so fattening?...
Why Some People Can’t Stand The Smell Of Bacon Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Jan. 20, 2021 4:44 am EST Just because the bacon craze of the early 2000s may have died down, doesn’t mean that bacon’s status as one of the more revered items in breakfast history has gone away (via Deadspin). You’d be hard-pressed to find a breakfast menu anywhere in the U.S. without bacon on it, and bacon’s popularity is so universal that its made its way into everything from donuts to scented candles to bandage designs to condoms....
Workers Reveal What It’s Really Like To Work At Starbucks Getty Images By Jessica Booth/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 2:44 pm EST Starbucks is known for more than just their signature hot espresso drinks and icy cold Frappuccinos. The coffee chain, which is the largest one in the U.S., is also supposed to be a notoriously great place to work for part-time and full-time employees alike. In 2018, Starbucks was named the fifth most admired company worldwide by Fortune....
You Should Never Mix Kiwi And Dairy. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/June 15, 2021 3:38 pm EST It’s hard to forget that iconic scene from “Friends” where Monica decides to make a kiwi lime pie instead of a key lime pie, and it results in a trip to the emergency room. While the episode explained that Ross was allergic, it turns out making a kiwi lime pie wouldn’t be a good idea any way....
10 Best Substitutes For Sesame Oil Bloomberg/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/May 26, 2021 1:43 pm EST While many pantries will contain a bottle of neutral oil like canola oil or a classic like olive oil, chances are unless you’re a fan of Asian cuisine, you may not have sesame oil on hand at all times. However, it can be a crucial addition to many tasty dishes — although there are a few things to be aware of if you’re considering substitutions....
Aldi Shoppers Are Loving These Convenient Pineapple Slicers Shutterstock By Hannah Cole/June 11, 2021 5:42 pm EST Being a loyal Aldi shopper is practically synonymous with being a budget-conscious, savings pro at the grocery store. No one walks into Aldi without the goal of saving at least a few bucks. While you might end up grabbing a few more gadgets, in-season picks, and tempting snacks while you’re shopping, it is Aldi we’re talking about — and the bang for your buck is unmatched....
Damaris Phillips Says Not To Believe This Southern Food Myth Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Pauli Poisuo/Feb. 26, 2021 12:29 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ever since Damaris Phillips won Food Network Star season nine in 2013, the talented chef has leveraged her cooking skills and amiable Southern presence into a successful career as a TV host and cookbook writer. Her Food Network show Southern at Heart made it clear what her preferred style of cooking is, and out of all Food Network personalities, she might just be the go-to gal when it comes to southern comfort foods....
Desserts For People Who Don’t Like Chocolate Mark Beahm/Mashed By Lauren Cahn/Updated: April 13, 2021 2:06 pm EST Chocolate often seems like the go-to flavor in the dessert world. A 2016 survey by Ask Your Target Market revealed that chocolate is, by far, the most popular cake flavor, with 58 percent of all respondents identifying it as their favorite cake flavor. But it’s not just chocolate cake that wins all the flavor love....
Everything We Know About The Upcoming Anthony Bourdain Book In The Weeds Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/June 15, 2021 5:00 pm EST No one knew good food like Anthony Bourdain. Over the course of his lifetime, the traveler and personality carved out new trails for foodies and chefs, while uniting everyone behind some seriously amazing meals. The chef-turned-journalist hosted popular shows like “Parts Unknown” and helped bring to light little-known areas and cultures in global cities — and delved into some of the best meals from each country he explored, offering a truly unique take for viewers....
Everything You Need To Know About The New Season Of BBQ Brawl Denise Truscello/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/May 6, 2021 3:55 pm EST Anyone who loves learning the ins and outs of barbecuing needs to watch a few episodes of “BBQ Brawl.” The Food Network show, which pits teams and pitmasters led by Michael Symon and Bobby Flay against each other, came down to a massive head-to-head in the last season (via Foodsided)....
