Aldi Shoppers Are Loving These Taco Bell Tortilla Chips Facebook By Sophia Lo/Updated: Aug. 19, 2021 3:24 pm EST Taco Bell is a popular fast food chain, and there are so many reasons why their tacos are so delicious. Many people also love their sauces that add extra flavor to the dish, whether it’s their hot sauce packets or nacho cheese sauce, the latter of which got an unexpected upgrade earlier this year....
Andrew Zimmern Says This Could Be The Most Underappreciated Chef In The World Steven Ferdman/Getty Images By Karen Hart/June 17, 2021 9:24 am EST Andrew Zimmern transcends perceptions of culinary expertise. Zimmern has eaten and tasted, well, just about everything. Zimmern has eaten some bizarre dishes, and depending on the adventurous nature of your taste buds, some foods that are downright never going to enter your mouth. From cow placenta to fermented sheep’s head to Icelandic harkal, this James Beard award-winning chef has shared these culinary moments with us on the Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern....
Cajun Crab Boil Recipe Petar Marshall/Mashed By Petar Marshall AND Mashed Staff/July 9, 2021 5:01 pm EST When it comes to cooking up different kinds of seafood, it may seem a little bit intimidating to some. Not everyone is necessarily up to the task of putting together a seafood dish — especially when crab and crawfish are involved. But summer is the perfect time for everything seafood, so it’s time to change that....
Chick-Fil-A Fans Are Fascinated By This ‘Unwaffled’ Fry Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Aug. 3, 2021 8:16 pm EST The Chick-fil-A subreddit, r/Chick-fil-A, is intended to serve as a “home to raving fans or the casual chicken lover” and a place “to ask any questions or share your love of chicken.” It just so happens that a Reddit user (@ColtonHartsfield) ordered waffle fries from their local Chick-fil-A only to discover a fascinatingly un-waffle-like something-or-other nestled amongst the otherwise perfectly golden-brown waffle-shaped fried potatoes in the iconic red box....
Copycat Chili’s Salsa Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 19, 2021 11:02 am EST Remember that classic moment from “Seinfeld” when Jerry and George are at the diner discussing condiments, and Jerry gives George his reasoning on why salsa has become such a popular choice? As Mr. Seinfeld explains it, it’s “Because people like to say ‘salsa’.” And that’s all fine and good when you’re playing for laughs, but what, of course, is the real reason salsa is so popular?...
Costco Fans Are Thrilled For The Return Of This Cinnamon Pull-A-Part Bread Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 22, 2021 12:52 pm EST If you have been craving a warm pick-me-up on these cold winter mornings, then Costco has just brought back a reason for you to celebrate. Rather than downing a cold bowl of cereal or dry toast on your way out the door, you can now enjoy a sweet, warm cinnamon roll instead thanks to the return of Costco’s popular Cinnamon Pull-A-Part bread....
Date Night Recipes That Are Sure To Impress Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/March 23, 2021 11:12 am EST Standing in stark contrast to the traditional restaurant and movie theater pairing, date nights at home can actually be super romantic. Not only is dining-in far more intimate than being in a crowded restaurant dining room, but in the time of COVID-19 and social distancing, a home-cooked meal is a safer choice for a special occasion....
Giada De Laurentiis’ Red, White, And Blue Salad Will Take Your July 4th Celebration To The Next Level Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Karen Hart/June 28, 2021 9:42 pm EST Nothing says the 4th of July like food. Per Wallet Hub, we spend an estimated $7.5 billion on food for our July 4th gatherings — and that doesn’t include beer and wine, which claim in excess of $1.4 billion more. But after all, celebrating America’s birthday is serious business and requires all of our favorite hot dogs and hamburgers, corn on the cob, and, of course, the essential red, white, and blue cupcakes to top things off....
Here’s How Jack In The Box Revolutionized The Fast Food Drive-Thru Shutterstock By Owen Duff/May 15, 2021 2:07 pm EST Drive-thrus were the fast food industry’s secret weapon during the pandemic, allowing quick service chains to continue operating even as mandatory closures brought many full service and fast casual restaurants to a halt (via CNBC). It is worthwhile, then, to take a moment to look back at the fast food drive-thru’s history....
Here’s How The Pioneer Woman Gets Rid Of Pesky Fruit Flies Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Jan. 20, 2021 12:38 pm EST Fruit flies in your kitchen can be a real buzz kill when you are cooking or eating. Those pesky little dots that seem to hover around your fruit bowl, which you strategically placed so the kids would go for an apple or banana instead of other snacks, is just downright gross....
Here’s How Waffle House Got Its Name Shutterstock By Lauren David/Aug. 5, 2021 5:19 pm EST Choosing a name for a restaurant can take a lot of time and contemplation, particularly when it comes to finding the perfect words to capture the essence of the environment and food. Waffle House is one of those aptly-named dining spots that lives up to its iconic moniker, menu, and service. Although its designation implies it’s dedicated to waffles, the Waffle House actually offers an expansive menu with a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options....
Here’s Why You Should Never Meal Prep Garlic Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/March 29, 2021 9:02 am EST There’s something uniquely satisfying about meal-prepping. Whether it’s the organization, the colorful mix of foods, or the thought of saving time and money, meal-prepping is definitely aspirational to those of us who, even when working from home, still can’t seem to get it down. Of course, if you’ve managed to make meal prepping a part of your routine, you’ve undoubtedly learned that not all dishes, or even ingredients, will stay fresh and tasty for a whole week in the fridge....
How Steak ‘N Shake Responded To Allegations Of Worm-Infested Food Shutterstock By Felix Behr/June 29, 2021 1:41 pm EST On June 17, a federal judge ended a lawsuit by awarding Steak ’n Shake $80,000 in damages. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the payment consisted of “$70,000 in actual damages and $10,000 in punitive damages against Melissa White,” an ex-employee of the burger chain who alleged that the chain’s burger meat contained worms....
Instant Pot Pork And Sauerkraut Recipe Jamie Monkkonen/Mashed By Jamie Monkkonen AND Mashed Staff/May 21, 2021 8:37 am EST According to Wildbrine, it’s a German tradition to pair pork with sauerkraut on New Year’s, because it symbolizes good luck. During the 17th and 18th centuries, German immigrants introduced the tradition to the midwest, causing the dish to gain popularity in the United States, most notably in Ohio and Pennsylvania. But New Year’s Eve certainly isn’t the only time you can enjoy a scrumptious, hearty serving of pork and sauerkraut....
Krispy Kreme Will Have A Space-Themed Donut For One Day Only, Here’s How To Get Yours Krispy Kreme By Felix Behr/Feb. 16, 2021 12:20 pm EST On Thursday, February 18, Krispy Kreme will celebrate the landing of NASA’s Perseverance Rover on Mars with a special, one-day offering: the Mars Doughnut. To resemble its namesake, a press release shared with Mashed explains that Krispy Kreme’s Mars Doughnut features a Chocolate Kreme-filled doughnut topped with caramel icing with a special red swirl....
Quiznos’ New Birthday Cake Donut Holes Are Turning Heads Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 8:32 am EST When it comes to dessert offerings at fast-food joints, the pickings are pretty slim, and if there are any on the menu, they usually resemble some sort of cinnamon sugar donut. Taco Bell, most famously, has Cinnabon Delights, Jack in the Box has cinnamon sugar donut holes, Domino’s had cinnamon bread twists, and McDonald’s even had cinnamon donut sticks at one point (via Delish)....
The Futuristic Way You Could Soon Be Getting Chick-Fil-A Delivered Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/April 28, 2021 4:41 pm EST In 2017, The Guardian wrote a disbelieving article about DoorDash’s delivery robots after a journalist got stuck with one on a sidewalk and complained that it was a bit like “getting stuck behind someone playing Pokémon Go on his smartphone.” The same year, a The Verge journalist got his Chinese food delivered for the first time by a robot and scared his girlfriend inside the house when he couldn’t stop taking photos of the novel event....
The Must-See Reason Duff Goldman Just Named Himself ‘The Greatest Cake Decorator Ever’ Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 22, 2021 1:32 pm EST Duff Goldman’s career caught flight after his Baltimore-based bakery Charm City Cakes gained renown. What started as a love for baking turned into so much more, including his show “Ace of Cakes.” Goldman’s Food Network show, which ran for an impressive 10 seasons, gained the baker acclaim for his larger-than-life cake creations as well as his ability to judge the baking prowess of others....
The Truth About Leilani Baugh From Chopped: Alton’s Maniacal Baskets Instagram By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/June 24, 2021 10:05 am EST Could it be that all this time, beneath Alton Brown’s intellectual foodie façade, there’s always been a bit of a madman? Perhaps his new show, “Alton’s Maniacal Baskets” will allow him to exorcise this alter ego. The show, which premiered June 22, has Alton Brown joining the Food Network’s popular show “Chopped....
The Unique Way Giada De Laurentiis Got Her Big Break Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Feb. 22, 2021 5:09 am EST Giada De Laurentiis is so bubbly and outgoing it’s hard to believe that her first job wasn’t hosting Everyday Italian on Food Network, but surprisingly, it wasn’t. We all have to start somewhere, and De Laurentiis was no different. Per Biography, De Laurentiis has quite the celebrity pedigree. Her grandfather was Dino De Laurentiis, a big time producer who made films like Dune, Death Wish, Blue Velvet, Hannibal, and 3 Days of the Condor to name a few (via IMDb)....
