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This Country Consumes The Most Fries Worldwide Africa Studio/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Aug. 24, 2021 10:33 am EST For many Americans, French fries likely come to mind as a staple side for classic fast-food meals like burgers. But the fried potatoes actually have a much more complex history than what you might suspect. In fact, the first time they appeared in the United States was more than 150 years before the first McDonald’s popped up in 1955....

This Is The Kind Of Contestant Who Will Never Win On Hell’s Kitchen, Judge Says - Exclusive FOX By Jorie Mark/Feb. 4, 2021 2:47 pm EST It’s always exciting to take bets when you’re watching Hell’s Kitchen – to guess which of the wannabe chefs will make it to the finale and which ones will end up going up in flames once culinary legend Gordon Ramsay deems them unworthy. The suspense can be pretty intense, except if you’re a true veteran of the show (which is now in its 19th season on FOX)....

This Is The Most Overrated Food Trend, According To Nigella Lawson Brendon Thorne/Getty Images By Courtney Iseman/April 27, 2021 12:49 pm EST Part of Nigella Lawson’s magic is her relatability. The cookbook author and television personality makes real food that real people eat, with exciting twists that are still approachable for the average home cook. The 20 most popular Nigella Lawson recipes published in The New York Times include crowd-pleasers like buttermilk roast chicken, penne alla vodka, chicken noodle soup, and chocolate cake, making it clear that Lawson’s modus operandi is all about making beautiful meals from accessible things....

This Is The Proper Way To Store Jalapeños Shutterstock By Emily Cappiello/April 13, 2021 3:32 pm EST The most popular chili pepper in the U.S., according to MasterClass, jalapeños clock in at between 2,500 and 8,000 Scoville units (a medium spice, for those unfamiliar with the scale), and come in two colors. The dark green variety carries less spice (they’re actually not fully ripe!) and are the more common of the two; while the red peppers, which are fully ripened, have a bit more of a bite to them....

TikTok Is Obsessed With These Dessert Teas Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 12:11 pm EST If you’re looking for recommendations on the latest food trends and products, look no further than TikTok. On January 26, the TikTok account @ctzna uploaded a video of their mug of tea, along with a box of Tazo Tea, with the caption “Glazed Lemon Loaf Tazo Tea is liquified cake I’m not kidding.” A secondary blurb on the video reads, “I literally feel like I just steeped CAKE in hot water....

Tostada Vs. Memela: What’s The Difference? Shutterstock By Erica Gerald Mason/May 3, 2021 8:19 am EST It’s dinner time. You’ve had tacos, burritos, and an enchilada or two, but are looking for something a little different — something with texture and a bit of crunch. Quick: what are you having, a memela or a tostada? (Hint: there’s no wrong answer). Most Americans know the sheer perfection that is a tostada. The crispy, fried tortilla topped with lettuce, tomatoes, beans, and ground meat is known in some circles as a Mexican pizza....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are So Excited For Its New Sparkling Pineapple Green Tea Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/May 28, 2021 10:28 am EST Your neighborhood grocery store, Trader Joe’s, has a new canned sparkling pineapple green tea and it’s what summer memories are made of. We first caught sight of the new beverage on the Instagram account @traderjoeslist, which is famously known for finding and posting the chain’s deals and new happenings....

Traditional Coleslaw Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 26, 2021 4:27 pm EST Coleslaw is an awfully popular side dish and sandwich accompaniment in the United States. There’s just something about a fresh batch of slaw that really hits the spot. Recipe developer and registered dietician Kristen Carli came up with this fantastic recipe that is equally as delicious as it is simple. She says that there are plenty of things to love about this slaw, and we agree with her....

What Is Culantro And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/June 29, 2021 1:57 pm EST Before we get started here, let’s clear one thing up: there is no typo in the headline of this piece. If you’re reading this because you thought we made a slip of the keyboard and actually meant to write “cilantro,” you will be disappointed if you read any further. Yes, culantro, or Eryngium foetidum, as it’s known in the science world, is a relative of the leafy herb that flavors the rice in your burrito bowl from Chipotle, and, as it turns out, the two are comparable when it comes to taste (via The Spruce Eats)....

27% Agree This Restaurant Has The Worst Onion Rings Shutterstock By Karen Hart/July 24, 2021 10:36 am EST Good onion rings can make or break a fast food restaurant experience. Too greasy and soggy, and these breaded and fried onions never make it to your mouth because you are too busy squeezing out every bit of oil before you could actually ever take a bite. Too cold? You might as well have skipped them all together....

Alton Brown’s Genius Hack To Organize Your Fridge Noam Galai/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 24, 2021 5:25 am EST The only thing that gets messier faster than your hallway closet is your refrigerator. You may have the best of intentions when you get home from the grocery store and meticulously put everything in its rightful place — the cans of Diet Coke neatly lined up in the door, the vegetables properly sealed and stored in the crisper, and the yogurts stacked in rows on the shelf....

Chick-Fil-A Fans Are Mourning The Loss Of This Breakfast Item Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/April 2, 2021 12:47 pm EST Some Chick-fil-A fans might have tears in their coffee this morning. As Mashed reported in February, the Chick-fil-A multigrain bagel will be removed from the breakfast menu. Chick-fil-A announced that, as of April 26, both the Sunflower Multigrain Bagel and decaf coffee will be officially cut (via The Chicken Wire)....

Duff Goldman Doesn’t Understand The Hate For Crinkle Cut French Fries Kris Connor/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/April 9, 2021 8:27 am EST Celebrity chef Duff Goldman is a definite authority when it comes to food, and he’s worked hard to get where he is. Consider this, as per the Food Network: the chef worked at fast food eateries such as McDonald’s before he got into the industry and enrolled as a student at the Culinary Institute of America....

Everything We Know About Dunkin’s New Breakfast-Inspired Coffee Flavors Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/July 1, 2021 11:06 am EST Calling all Dunkin’ coffee fans! It looks like your mornings just got even sweeter. The famous donut and coffee chain just announced it will be releasing four brand new at-home coffee flavors that are sure to satisfy your caffeine and dessert cravings with every single cup. And unlike your favorite flavored latte, you won’t have to wake up extra early just so you can wait in line at your local Dunkin’ to get them....

Fans Of Taco Bell’s Baja Blast Need To Watch This TikTok Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: June 1, 2021 8:15 am EST Baja Blast is the hugely popular Mountain Dew flavor that’s strongly associated with Taco Bell. Sold in both liquid and icee forms, Taco Bell describes drinking this beverage “like drinking a hurricane,” saying the flavor is intensely tropical and full of energy. What Mountain Dew fans also know is that this flavored soda can be very hard to find outside of Taco Bell, and that fountain drinks aren’t especially portable and don’t have a great shelf life....

Here’s How Randy Savage’s Slim Jim Catchphrase Was Invented Frank Micelotta/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/March 1, 2021 2:20 pm EST Randy Savage is a WWE Hall of Famer who actually spent his career wrestling for that brand’s predecessor, the WWF, as well as its competitors, WCW and TNA (via WWE). He was also a well-known product pitchman whose trademark catchphrase “Snap into a Slim Jim!” was first spoken by a different wrestler....

Here’s What Prince Philip Would Eat In A Day Pool/max Mumby/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/April 9, 2021 12:26 pm EST With the passing of Prince Philip, the world has gathered together to remember a man that had a fondness for adventure and enjoying the finer things in life (via BBC). As a keen hunter, sportsman, and nature-lover, the prince had a flair for indulging in earthly pleasures. This same passion extended towards the kitchen, and his love of food received thorough documentation....

How Chocolate Wrappers Are Secretly Influencing You Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/April 15, 2021 12:55 pm EST Do you ever buy products just because you like the way they look? Or maybe you believe food will taste a certain way or have a certain quality based on how it’s presented on the shelf, on the menu, or in commercials. Either way, we’re here to tell you — you’re not alone! Several studies have been conducted over the years to examine the many ways in which colors can have an impact on our emotions, trigger memories, and affect our moods....

How Food Network Fans Really Feel About Chopped: Chef’s Best Friend Food Network/Facebook By Felix Behr/Aug. 16, 2021 12:57 pm EST With a lifespan continuing past a decade and over 600 episodes shown, “Chopped” is increasingly reliant upon gimmicks to keep the show going. At least, that was the reaction one fan brought to Reddit. “It’s official,” they wrote, “chopped has run out of ideas and we’re all worse off because of it....

How Rich Is The Chick-Fil-A CEO And What’s The Average Pay Of His Employees? Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Laine Doss/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 10:20 am EST With over 2,500 locations in the United States (and two in Canada), Chick-fil-A is an immensely popular fast food chain, known for its craveable chicken sandwiches (via Scrape Hero). Chick-fil-A’s origins begin in Hapeville, Georgia, when S. Truett Cathy worked on several chicken sandwich recipes for his restaurant, the Dwarf Grill in 1946....