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What Superhero Actors Really Eat 20th Century Fox By Joel Stice/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 6:48 pm EST Taking on the role of an iconic superhero is a huge undertaking for an actor. Not only do they have to deliver a performance that honors the character’s story and pleases a rabid fanbase, but they’ve got to look incredible while doing so. This means long, grueling hours at the gym and more often than not, a strict diet many people would ditch by the end of day one....

What You Should Absolutely Never Order From LongHorn Steakhouse Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 10:08 am EST Sometimes, all you want is a good steak. And unless you want to make it at home (which you should totally learn to do), you’ll need to head out to a steakhouse. There are steakhouses of all magnitudes, from the super intimate and exclusive spots that require a reservation months in advance to the everyday steakhouses you’ll see scattered across the suburban landscape....

Why You Should Never Use A Butter Substitute In Buttercream Frosting Bloomberg/Getty Images By Kalea Martin/June 20, 2021 12:28 pm EST Everyone has their own preference when it comes to baking cookies. Some prefer using margarine, others use shortening, or even coconut oil, and of course, there’s the standard — butter. There are subtle differences in the resulting flavor and texture, but overall, butter can be easily substituted in cookies, or in really any basic baked good for that matter....

Why You Should Start Composting With Coffee Grounds Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: May 14, 2021 3:30 pm EST Some people like to start their morning with a mug of drip coffee fresh from the coffee pot, while others prefer a French press. Some people are fond of loading their cup with milk and sugar, while other caffeine aficionados take their coffee black. But no matter how you like to enjoy your beverage, there is one thing many java drinkers have in common....

Aldi Just Brought Back Its Fan-Favorite Cheesecake Factory Desserts Instagram By Audrey Michels/April 13, 2021 12:21 pm EST Cheesecake Factory fans, rejoice! The brand’s mix-in dessert cups are back in US Aldi stores for a limited time, according to Instagrammer @aldifavoritefinds (via Instagram). If you’re not familiar with these pre-portioned dessert cups, the caption of the post describes them as “like an adult version of a childhood pudding cup.” Each cup contains a creamy pudding and a crunchy topping hidden in the lid for mixing together into a perfect, restaurant-quality dessert at home....

Alfonso Ribeiro Hates Pickles. Here’s Why - Exclusive Shutterstock By Molly Harris/July 26, 2021 12:02 pm EST Pickles can be quite a divisive thing to put on a sandwich, and not everyone is a fan of the spears even on the side — including Alfonso Ribeiro. During an exclusive interview, Mashed recently sat down to talk with Ribeiro to discuss all things sad lunches and the greatness of Cheez-It Snap’d. What Ribeiro taught us along the way is just how much he dislikes pickles....

Andrew Zimmern Swears By This Cucumber Salad Tip Steven Ferdman/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Aug. 10, 2021 7:12 pm EST Chef and “Bizarre Foods” host Andrew Zimmern regularly provides home cooks with tasty and useful cooking tips on Instagram, and this cucumber salad “hack” has got fans talking. As Zimmern explained on Instagram, “This is one of my absolute hands down favorite recipes. Inspired by my travels in China, it’s a simple but unique cucumber salad....

Did A NYC Restaurant Really Serve Human Flesh? Shutterstock By James Lewis/June 7, 2021 1:14 pm EST The human brain can be a devilish place at times, especially when it’s conjuring up the most aggressive of food cravings. Be it potato chips, pizza, or copious amounts of alcohol, these insatiable desires always take form on the unhealthiest of snacks. Why can’t the brain demand a hearty salad for a change?...

Domino’s Cheeseburger Pizza: What To Know Before Ordering Meshawn Lloyd/Mashed By Meshawn Lloyd/Aug. 24, 2021 11:29 am EST Let’s go out on a limb and say that 2020 will go down in history as one of the Worst. Years. Ever. It started with Australia on fire. Then a Minneapolis white cop killed a Black man, George Floyd, sparking months of racial unrest across the country. There were catastrophic hurricanes in Central America, and the West battled its own fires....

Don’t Make This Sauce Mistake When Grilling Chicken Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/April 21, 2021 2:58 pm EST For such a commonly consumed item — it’s the most widely eaten meat in the U.S., with each American downing about 96 pounds per year — chicken is surprisingly easy to mess up (via Statista). White meat can be prone to overcooking and the threat of salmonella bacteria make it a minefield to safely store, defrost, and cook....

Don’t Serve Tandoori Chicken Without One Of These Side Dishes Shutterstock By Emily Alexander/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 4:51 pm EST Tandoori chicken is one of the most popular dishes in Indian cuisine with a rich history dating back about a century, according to Food52. The bright red, crispy-skinned version of tandoori chicken that is commonly served today originated about 100 years ago in Pakistan, where a man named Kundan Lal Gujral popularized the dish....

Duff Goldman Dishes On His New Show Duff’s Happy Fun Bake Time - Exclusive Interview discovery+ By Alexandra Cass/Updated: April 30, 2021 8:55 am EST Duff Goldman is known for going over the top, especially when he’s in the kitchen. The “Ace of Cakes” secured his claim to fame over the last 15 years making some of the most intricate, creative, and larger-than-life cakes you’ll ever lay your eyes on. Goldman’s work is all about expanding our imagination while titillating our taste buds....

Fans Of Costco’s Tuxedo Cake Won’t Want To Miss This Deal Shutterstock By Gabriela Mungarro/April 7, 2021 4:39 pm EST For Costco aficionados and loyal followers, it doesn’t get any better than the Costco bakery — a place filled with everything from fresh bagels to delicious cake. For those who have yet to become a member of this one-stop shop, today just might be the day you’re convinced otherwise, all thanks to this amazing deal....

Fast Food Workers Tell Us What We Should Never Order Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 6:52 pm EST It’s no secret that the food at fast food joints can be hit or miss. Sometimes you’d really rather not know why a McDonald’s hamburger doesn’t ever seem to go bad (hint: it’s actually not as bad as you think), or what’s really in those greasy fries you love so much....

Here’s The Difference Between Hell’s Kitchen Las Vegas And Lake Tahoe George Rose/Getty Images By Jen Peng/April 23, 2021 8:16 pm EST Noted restaurateur and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is known for his many restaurants and TV shows, including “Hell’s Kitchen,” “MasterChef,” and “Kitchen Nightmares.” In 2018, fans of “Hell’s Kitchen” got to sample the flavors from the hit reality TV show for themselves when Ramsay opened the first Hell’s Kitchen in Las Vegas (via Eater Las Vegas)....

How Melissa King Feels About Being Judged On Top Chef Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/March 30, 2021 1:31 pm EST While Melissa King earned the Top Chef crown on All-Stars Season 17, the experience of being on the popular Bravo chef culinary competition might have cut deeper than the perfect score on a duck breast. In a recent Top Chef Instagram comment for the Season 18 announcement, King stated, “You never get over the drama of judges’ table....

How Nutritious Is Einstein Bros.’ Avocado Toast? Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Katherine Mclaughlin/Aug. 18, 2021 3:53 pm EST Five years ago, it would have been somewhat strange to walk into a restaurant and ask for a piece of bread with smashed avocado on it. It’s not that avocado toast didn’t exist before 2016, but it certainly didn’t hold the status of the Internet’s favorite breakfast item until more recently. Avocado toast — in the way we know it — came about in the ’90s, according to the Washington Post....

How TikTok’s Viral Psychedelic Water Might Affect Your Mood Psychedelic Water By Kate Hagan Gallup/July 25, 2021 7:54 am EST Legal psychedelic drinks – that’s what brand Psychedelic Water is offering online, and it’s all the rage on TikTok, too. Wait, what!? For those wondering how that’s legal, MarketWatch explains that the company uses FDA-compliant ingredients to craft its products, creating the self-described “first legal psychedelic.” The product is not advertised as providing a mind-altering face-bending trip but instead as a drink that creates a calming and mild mood-booster....

How To Expertly Skim The Fat Off Stews And Sauces Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Aug. 16, 2021 3:01 pm EST Of all the things that seasoned cooks love to whip up in the kitchen, soups, stews, and sauces are often among their very favorites. That’s because these dishes are composed of slowly built-up and layered flavors, such as sautéed onions, garlic, herbs, and other aromatics, with the addition of ingredients like tomatoes, broth, and vegetables along the way....

How To Perfectly Peel Apples With A Knife, According To Jacques Pépin Brad Barket/Getty Images By Gabriela Mungarro/March 17, 2021 9:22 am EST When it comes to chefs like Jacques Pépin, we’ll take any advice the famous chef is willing to give as it’ll surely lead us to becoming better cooks. As an acclaimed chef with a list of accolades ranging from 16 James Beard awards to an Emmy, and even being the recipient of a total of three of the French government’s highest honors (via Jacques Pépin Foundation), there is no doubt that this French-born American chef knows a thing or two when it comes to making magic in the kitchen....