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The Pickled Ingredient Bobby Flay Always Keeps In His Fridge Aaron Davidson/Getty Images By Sara Cagle/March 9, 2021 7:40 am EST You’ve probably started to lean on long-lasting pantry staples to punch up everyday dishes during lockdown. Maybe you’ve loved putting Trader Joe’s Everything But the Bagel Seasoning on toast, anchovies in pasta sauces or stir-fries, or olives in salads and sandwiches. How does Bobby Flay zhuzh up a quarantine meal?...

The Real Difference Between Ribeye And Prime Rib Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/March 18, 2021 10:09 am EST If you grew up in a meat-loving household, you probably learned early on that not all cuts of steak are equal. Steak aficionados everywhere will tell you that a different cut warrants different cooking and seasoning techniques, and can be an experience almost as different as eating an entirely different food. Just like chicken wings and chicken salad or tofu versus edamame, a rib eye and a prime rib only share a similar origin....

The Real Reason Columbus, Ohio, Has So Many Fast-Food HQs Shutterstock By Lauren David/July 8, 2021 11:49 am EST Have you ever questioned where your favorite fast-food chain has its headquarters? The likely answer is, probably not, since most folks go for the food and to satisfy cravings. Unless you work for a fast-food chain in upper management, you’re not thinking about where the organization, offices, and the big decision-makers at the company are located....

The Real Reason This Chick-Fil-A Employee Chased Down A Car In Traffic Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/May 25, 2021 4:17 pm EST Chick-fil-A has grown quite the reputation over the years, but if we know one thing for sure, it is that the brand goes above and beyond for its customers. According to Business Insider, the fast food chain scored the best customer satisfaction rating in the industry for four years in a row....

The Real Reason Trader Joe’s Is Changing Its Product Branding Johnny Louis/Getty Images By Maria Scinto/Updated: June 13, 2021 4:59 pm EST It’s been a season for changes, all right, but some of these changes are undoubtedly for the better, such as the recent push for brands and organizations to replace names and symbols that have been allowed to carry connotations of racism for far too long. The Land O’Lakes Butter maiden, Aunt Jemima, and Uncle Ben are all being retired or renamed, and a new name is also in store for the Washington Redskins NFL team (via ESPN) as well as a new flag for the state of Mississippi (via The Washington Post)....

The Real Reason You Should Never Freeze Raw Zucchini Shutterstock By Lauren David/June 14, 2021 2:36 pm EST If you’ve ever grown zucchini or have a friend or family member who is a gardener, then you likely know that this plant signifies abundance when it comes time to harvest. You may have had someone give you gifts of zucchini because they had so many of them and couldn’t keep up with making more zucchini-centered recipes....

The Reason You Should Avoid Freshly Roasted Coffee Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/April 5, 2021 3:00 pm EST If you’re anything like us, you start every single morning with a cup (or two or three) of steaming hot coffee. And because this ritual is such an important part of your day, you probably know a thing or two about how to buy the tastiest beans — or do you? If you’ve been heading to the grocery store or local roaster laser-focused on the traditional wisdom that freshly roasted beans taste best, rummaging through bags of beans to find the most recent roast date, you might actually be missing out on some of the lovely flavors that develop in coffee in the days after roasting and packaging....

The Secret To TikTok Grandma Bab’s 3-Ingredient Blueberry Muffins Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/July 27, 2021 12:23 pm EST While mom might know best, social media influencer grandma Babs just might be the new baking sage. With her loyal social media following, Babs offers her simple yet ingenious takes on food, cooking, and baking. Even though people might stare at disbelief at these food hacks, the reality is that grandma’s resourcefulness proves that simplicity can be the secret to better tasting recipes....

The Stunning Transformation Of Katie Lee Chance Yeh/Getty Images By Naveena Vijayan/April 22, 2021 11:54 am EST Chef and author Katie Lee has been in the spotlight for quite a while. Thanks to her marriage with rock star Billy Joel, she kick-started her career in a world brimming with the crème de la crème of Hollywood stars and celebrity chefs. In no time, the small-town girl from West Virginia had opportunities knocking at her posh New York townhouse — not to mention a song dedication by her then-husband....

The Surprising Name Kanye West’s Entourage Used To Snag A Table At This Famous Restaurant Karwai Tang/Getty Images By Owen Duff/July 6, 2021 1:49 pm EST San Francisco Thai restaurant Nari is among the most prestigious restaurants in the Bay Area. Owned and directed by celebrated chef Pim Techamuanvivit, the venue has received rave reviews from The New York Times and maintains a Top 10 position on Eater’s “best of” San Francisco dining list....

These Unusual Ingredients Were In The Original Dr Pepper Nurphoto/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/June 26, 2021 10:14 am EST Even if you’re not a Dr Pepper fan, you have to appreciate the complexity of America’s second-oldest soft drink still in production today (via Serious Eats). According to Thrillist, the secret, 23-ingredient recipe for Dr Pepper is locked in an actual vault at Dr Pepper Snapple Group headquarters in Plano, Texas....

Things You Should Never Order At Subway By Cat Lafuente/Updated: Feb. 11, 2021 6:39 pm EST Subway is one of those places that people either really love, or really hate. They have quite a collection of haters who judge their methods, but Subway does a good job of making reasonably nutritious food (that tastes decent), in a short amount of time and for a reasonably inexpensive price tag, especially when you consider that they strive to be sustainable....

This Is Anne Burrell’s Most Important Food Tip For New Cooks John Lamparski/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/March 23, 2021 4:49 am EST Chef Anne Burrell, who is a mentor on Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America is accustomed to dealing with novice cooks who don’t quite have it all figured out in the kitchen. Her quick and easy tip for new cooks is simple — make sure that you have everything prepared ahead of time (via Food Network)....

This Is The Best Way To Sear Sea Scallops Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/May 28, 2021 2:35 pm EST A perfectly cooked sea scallop is a thing of beauty — a slight crust on the outside and a tender, buttery interior when you cut into it. All you need is the right technique in order to plate up a masterpiece. However, when it comes to searing scallops, there are a few important things to consider....

This Is The Hottest Hot Sauce In The World Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/June 15, 2021 1:02 pm EST When you need to spice up your food, you don’t have to go far to find some incredibly hot peppers that can take your meals to new heat thresholds. Peppers like the Carolina Reaper and the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion continue to rank as some of the spiciest items that can wreak some serious havoc, giving your meals a supercharged heat boost when habaneros and jalapenos just can’t cut it (via Pepperhead)....

This Is The World’s Largest Restaurant Facebook By Chase Shustack/Aug. 7, 2021 3:50 pm EST Have you ever been to McDonald’s during rush hour? Have you ever been to an Olive Garden on a Friday night? When you’re at the bar and it’s dollar shot night, you certainly aren’t getting any breathing room. All of these places are places you’d expect to be pretty packed, and for some people, they’re the busiest restaurants they’ve ever seen....

This J. Kenji López-Alt Method Will Change The Way You Slice Potatoes Shutterstock By Molly Harris/July 21, 2021 5:09 pm EST If you’ve ever been in charge of food prep at home, then chances are you know some fruits and vegetables (like potatoes) have a propensity to stick to the knife blade as you chop and slice. Apart from the frustration of it, this annoyance also slows you down, causing you to spend so much more time pausing to peel the pieces off of the knife’s blade....

This Kitchen Mishap Caused Princess Diana To Call The Fire Department David Levenson/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/July 2, 2021 1:32 pm EST Princess Diana had specific food preferences that she usually stuck to. As Hello! Magazine relates, she preferred to include fruits and muesli in her diet as a part of her breakfast routine on a regular basis. She eventually introduced eggs in her diet, and did not stop herself from experimenting a little bit whenever she was in the mood for something different....

Wendy’s Baconator Copycat Recipe Jason Goldstein/Mashed By Jason Goldstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: April 7, 2021 4:33 pm EST Sometimes you crave kale and quinoa. Sometimes you want fresh fruit. Other times a lean piece of salmon served with greens and barley sounds divine. Other times, though, let’s be honest: you want a mighty stack of meat and cheese that is the Wendy’s Baconator burger and a side of fries for good measure....

What Is Zucchini And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Erica Buehler/May 25, 2021 5:14 pm EST Zucchini is a pretty popular and nutritious ingredient, especially in its peak summer season, from May to August (via The Spruce Eats). Whether you’re roasting this plant at home or grilling in the great outdoors, zucchini is tasty, healthy, and easy to make. So what is it exactly? Zucchini (also called courgette) is a type of squash that’s generally firm and dark green in color — though some are golden, per Food Network....