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No, tofu isn’t the only soy product out there Shutterstock Tofu is coagulated soy milk that’s pressed into white blocks. It usually comes in three varieties: silken, firm, and extra-firm. Some people are quick to shut down the idea of having tofu because it’s too “bland.” To that, we’ll say: Tofu can pretty much be whatever you want it to be thanks to its ability to easily soak up flavors — and if it’s not absolutely delicious, you’re probably making some common mistakes when you prepare it....

What Is Arborio Rice And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Keira Wingate/May 24, 2021 5:47 pm EST Rice is one of the most popular grains on earth, consumed in just about every single part of the world, according to Statista. In China alone, the site notes, residents ate 149 million metric tons this past year and total global consumption was roughly 496 million metric tons. Now that’s a lot of rice!...

What Is Kolak And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/April 15, 2021 9:01 am EST The English language finds it flat out hard to describe kolak. One academic book insists that it’s a “soupy type” of food (via The Malays in Australia). Lonely Planet’s Indonesia travel guide prefers to describe it as a “smoothie,” although its ingredients are not blended into a uniform slosh. The Jakarta Post doesn’t attempt to define it....

Why You Probably Shouldn’t Buy Food From Family Dollar Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: May 13, 2021 10:33 am EST Everyone loves a good dollar store. According to Indigo 9 Digital, “there are now more dollar stores in the U.S. than McDonald’s and Starbucks locations combined.” Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Five Below have opened “hundreds of stores” in recent years. They note that these stores tend to do best in areas where grocery stores and “big box chains” are scarce and consumers need somewhere to get their groceries and household items at lower prices....

Wild Rice Vs. Brown Rice: Which Is More Nutritious? Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: May 28, 2021 1:54 pm EST Rice is a delicious ingredient that can taste good with pretty much anything, and its versatility is hard to overlook. Maybe you enjoy eating rice with a bowl of spicy curry. Or perhaps, you’d rather treat yourself to an irresistible sweet treat and make mango sticky rice instead. Indeed, rice can be used in an incredible number of ways to spruce up your dish....

Yogurtland’s Newest Flavor Is Perfect For Back-To-School Season TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Aug. 23, 2021 1:50 pm EST While Yogurtland first started as a single store in Fullerton, California back in 2006 (per the official website), the self-serve frozen yogurt shop now has more than 300 locations across the country (and the world!), making it one of the more popular dessert chains. It prides itself on its quantity and quality of flavors....

You Can Finally Make Your Favorite Olive Garden Recipes At Home Bloomberg/Getty Images By Kristin Danley-Greiner/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 6:46 pm EST There’s something for everyone at Olive Garden, from the chicken Alfredo, to the lasagna classico, to the giant cheese stuffed shells and cheese ravioli. The list of all the delicious dishes we can devour at Olive Garden is truly endless. We can’t forget to give a shoutout to their warm breadsticks and wildly popular house salad that’s filled to the brim with veggies and croutons....

You Can Read Robert Irvine’s Magazine For Free Gary Gershoff/Getty Images By Laine Doss/May 11, 2021 4:41 pm EST Robert Irvine went from 15-year-old cook in the UK Royal Navy (via HollywoodChicago.com) to celebrity TV chef and successful businessman. Irvine hosts the long-running reality series “Restaurant: Impossible,” according to the Food Network, where he helps restaurant owners turn around their struggling establishments. Irvine is also the author of four books and owns two restaurants: Robert Irvine’s Public House at the Tropicana hotel in Las Vegas, and Fresh Kitchen by Robert Irvine, inside the Pentagon....

10 Best Substitutes For Cream Of Tartar Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/June 3, 2021 10:34 am EST Cream of tartar can stabilize a weepy meringue, it adds fluffiness to buttermilk pancakes, and it even makes cookies extra soft. Thanks to its leavening properties, just a pinch of the stuff can take pretty much any baked good to the next level, and if you tend to be heavy-handed with a whisk, it can easily save you from overworking your batter or dough (via Food52)....

23% Of People Agree This Is Worst Cheesecake Factory Cheesecake Flavor Bruce Bennett/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/July 20, 2021 5:25 pm EST The Cheesecake Factory is a name that most won’t have any trouble recognizing. The brand is much loved for its delicious menu options. According to Mental Floss, the brand has a fascinating story: Its journey began when a lady from Detroit, Evelyn Overton, was scouting for dessert recipes in a newspaper....

Are Raw Carrots Really More Nutritious Than Cooked Ones? Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/June 12, 2021 2:51 pm EST It’s generally presumed that raw fruits and vegetables are better than cooked ones — and there is some truth to it. According to Healthline, cooking can sometimes destroy the much-needed nutrients that raw foods contain. Foods contain certain enzymes that help with digestion and these enzymes are often sensitive to heat, which means cooking foods at high temperatures often destroys them....

Daniel Shemtob Reveals His Favorite Part Of The Great Food Truck Race - Exclusive Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/July 29, 2021 10:55 am EST Daniel Shemtob’s favorite part of “The Great Food Truck Race: All-Stars” wasn’t winning. Winning probably didn’t ruin his day, of course. During an exclusive interview with Mashed, Shemtob admitted that he was expecting to “definitely be in the final two if not final three.” Don’t take him for smug....

Easy Side Dishes For People Who Hate Cooking Shutterstock By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd/March 16, 2021 1:04 pm EST Hardcore cooking isn’t for everyone. If you’re the type who thinks of a well-balanced dinner as a Hot Pocket and a bag of veggie chips, chances are you’re not going to be whipping up a six course meal for all your friends anytime soon. But just because you’re not the “cooking type,” that doesn’t mean you can’t master a few simple recipes to pull out and use when the occasion calls for something more than basic boxed mac and cheese....

Everything We Know About Dawn Burrell’s New Restaurant, Late August Instagram By Boshika Gupta/July 14, 2021 9:30 am EST Chef Dawn Burrell, best known for her appearances in Bravo’s “Top Chef,” is a woman who enjoys challenging the odds. As per Thrillist, she’s no stranger to performing under pressure and has previously competed in the 2000 Summer Olympics. She said, “My competitive drive is innate, I’ve been like this all my life....

Fast Food Menu Items We Lost In 2020 Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images By Jessica Merritt/March 29, 2021 3:28 pm EST Last year took a lot from us. While the global coronavirus pandemic changed everything from health and safety to how we work, learn, and yes, even eat, many fast food restaurants were forced to make menu changes to stay competitive in a changing world. For many consumers, restaurants removing favorite menu items at a time when so many suffered seemed like adding insult to injury....

How To Make Perfect Pasta Every Single Time Shutterstock By Aly Walansky/Updated: May 6, 2021 3:14 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There’s few foods that are as warm and comforting as a heaping bowl of delicious pasta. And while pasta does come in endless shapes and varieties — from spaghetti to ziti to shells and many in between — and can be tossed with sauce, baked with cheese, or enjoyed with all sorts of various vegetables and proteins, there’s undeniably some pastas that are simply more enjoyable than others....

Popular Jack In The Box Menu Items, Ranked Worst To Best Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/July 19, 2021 1:18 pm EST One of the greatest parts of visiting Jack in the Box is the flavor diversity of the menu. From Asian food to Mexican food, and from classic American comfort meals to exciting, newfangled snacks, you can find it on their extensive menu. In the seven decades since opening their doors for the first time in 1951, Jack in the Box has never been shy about thinking outside of the box and adding menu items not found at other burger joints — and that diversity is now arguably its most important (and most delicious) selling point....

Sonic Is Struggling To Stay In Business. Here’s Why Scott Olson/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 9:15 am EST There are few things more classically nostalgic than a burger and a milkshake – or, perhaps, a cherry limeade. That’s the idea Sonic has been embodying as America’s drive-in for decades. Sonic Drive-In began as a humble root beer stand in Oklahoma back in 1953. Since then, Sonic has grown into a nationally beloved burger and beverage staple, with more than 3,500 locations in 44 states....

The Adorable Way Giada De Laurentiis Serves Lemon Risotto Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Karen Hart/March 30, 2021 3:57 am EST It happens every spring. Lemons start making their way onto our tables and into nearly every recipe we serve up for brunches and special occasions. The lemony taste and scent of this fruit inspires and enhances the flavor of some of our favorite foods, complementing both savory and sweet dishes alike....

The California Egg War You Never Knew About Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/May 19, 2021 12:48 pm EST If you were on an eternal hunt for eggs during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, you weren’t the only one. According to Today, egg prices increased so much due to demand during the health crisis that a lawsuit was filed in the District Court for the Northern District of California alleging food retailers like Walmart, Costco, Trader Joe’s, and Kroger had been price gouging....