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Slow Cooker Belgian Chicken Booyah Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/July 13, 2021 9:20 am EST If you’re not from the Midwest, then perhaps the word “booyah” conjures up images of face-painted football fans high-fiving one another over a tiebreaking touchdown. But if you’ve ever spent any time in the Midwest, then you’ll probably know “booyah” the way recipe developer Kristen Carli does, refers to a soup of Belgian origin that is “often served at picnics and other gatherings in the Midwest....

The Best Herb Recipes You Need To Try Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/March 18, 2021 10:35 am EST Fresh herbs are the perfect culinary secret weapon, adding freshness and loads of flavor to any recipe with minimal effort. Whether you’re growing your own herbs in your kitchen garden or simply picking them up at the store, they’re ripe for the taking — and the tasting. Each herb has its own flavor profile, though many marry together nicely....

The Big Problem Fans Had With The Last Season Of MasterChef DFree/Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Aug. 19, 2021 11:48 am EST The Fox hit “MasterChef” has been renewed for Season 12, much to the excitement of diehard fans. The Gordon Ramsay-hosted cooking competition show has been a celebrated staple of food television for years. Fans of the show had less than stellar reviews of the last season, however. The latest season of the show featured significant changes from the more traditional seasons....

The Dark Truth Behind Starbucks’ Coffee Plantations Shutterstock By James Lewis/Aug. 3, 2021 1:50 am EST Society continues to become increasingly aware of issues taking place outside of its bubbled comfort zone. As ceaseless social media campaigns graphically explain the wild number of apparent injustices taking place across the globe, corporations, in particular, are being pressed to take on more responsibility to encourage change. A major player in the business industry is Starbucks, which showed its supremacy by posting annual revenue expectations of up to $29....

The Problem Costco Shoppers Have With This Kirkland Cauliflower Pizza JeniFoto/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Updated: Aug. 20, 2021 4:54 pm EST The ubiquitous big box store Costco has had their fair share of products with cult followings over the years, and they’re now aiming to win over the scores of gluten-free eaters with a new frozen pizza offering that provides GF eaters with a chance to eat the beloved comfort food....

The Real Reason Alton Brown Doesn’t Know Where His Peabody Award Is Araya Doheny/Getty Images By Molly Harris/June 21, 2021 11:00 am EST For many journalists, receiving a Peabody Award is one of the highest honors they could ever dream of. The award is given to those that produce digital work that serves the public good by the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Fortunately for Alton Brown, he was a Peabody recipient in 2007, according to Seattle PI....

The Real Reason You Should Buy Bananas At Trader Joe’s Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: May 19, 2021 10:21 pm EST There’s so much to love about Trader Joe’s that there is always some seemingly-new facet of the favorite grocer to learn about and appreciate. Whether it is the Fearless Flyer, the generous return policy, or that you can sample almost anything in the store, Trader Joe’s is known to be super customer-friendly....

The Reason Aldi Shoppers Are Praising This Ribeye Steak Reddit By Erich Barganier/April 14, 2021 2:00 pm EST Aldi has established themself as a serious competitor when it comes to grocery shopping on a budget. While deals abound at this grocery chain, not every item warrants a purchase. According to Eating Well, buying meat at Aldi might not score you the deals you want. Ground beef comes with a high price tag, while other ground meats have come with shards of bone tucked into the product....

The Subtle Change McDonald’s Is Making To Its Burger Buns Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:50 pm EST You may notice something a little different about your McDonald’s burger the next time you swing through the drive-thru. According to Business Insider, the chain has been trying out new bun preparation methods for the past several years, launching as early as 2019 at locations across Canada and Australia. And it turns out the enhanced quality has been boosting sales, said Ian Borden, who heads up the international division at McDonald’s....

The Untold Truth Of Mission BBQ Facebook By Allyson Nichols/Aug. 17, 2021 12:27 pm EST Pulled chicken and pork sandwiches, smoked brisket, and ribs are just a few all-American favorites among meat lovers. Barbecue is serious business and one chain, in particular, is turning heads with a plethora of tasty choices that are winning over barbecue fans with each new location. Opened in 2011 with all of its meals created the “American Way,” Mission BBQ has become a staple for customers looking for a lunchtime meal that tastes just like it was made fresh at home....

These Are The Best Ways To Use Trader Joe’s Umami Seasoning Trader Joe’s By Khyati Dand/April 20, 2021 12:42 pm EST Although the concept of the umami flavor was put into words by Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda in the early twentieth century, umami’s popularity is fairly recent, as The New Yorker reports. The New Yorker explains that umami is the “fifth taste” which, alongside salty, sour, sweet, and bitter, completes the five basic tastes that humans can perceive....

This Is The Trick To Mashing Garlic Without A Garlic Press Shutterstock By Emily Cappiello/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 3:14 pm EST Garlic is one of those amazing flavor enhancers that can be used in almost any dish. The Spruce Eats explains that garlic is found in a plethora of recipes and cuisines — from Asian to European to African and more. And beyond being tasty, eating garlic even comes with a host of health benefits, including reducing blood pressure and combating the common cold (via Healthline)!...

This Simple Trick Will Make Your Overnight Oats Taste Better Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: April 13, 2021 9:34 am EST Overnight oats are a great way to prep for breakfast in the morning and a convenient option if you don’t like the hassle and mess of cooking your oatmeal. Simply Recipes notes that overnight oats are generally mixed with milk — sometimes water — and stored in the refrigerator until morning....

What Is Bagna Càuda And What’s It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Shea Swenson/Updated: Aug. 23, 2021 10:00 am EST In Piedmont, Italy, the completion of the fall grape harvest is cause for great celebration, and what better way to commemorate the vital step in wine-making than with food? This jubilant time in Piedmont — which is located in northwest Italy — is known as vendemmia. To toast to their harvest, one staple on the tables of grape growers and pickers was always bagna càuda, according to Enjoy Food & Wine....

What Really Makes Panda Express’ Orange Chicken So Delicious Instagram By Eve Vawter/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 3:49 pm EST Authentic Chinese food is one of the most delicious cuisines on earth. Comprised of lots of fresh vegetables, flavorful meats, tantalizing spices, and innovative cooking techniques that involve minimal uses of oil, real Chinese food is healthy and delicious. And the orange chicken you can order from any of the 2,000 red, white, and black quick service restaurants emblazoned with a playful, chubby panda known as Panda Express is anything but authentic....

What You Didn’t Know About Tim Hortons’ Roll Up The Rim Promotion Bloomberg/Getty Images By Molly Harris/April 1, 2021 1:24 pm EST Any Tim Hortons fan will likely know of their famous “Roll Up the Rim” promotions, but those who are less familiar with the chain should know about it. Though Tim Hortons is to Canada what Dunkin’ is to the United States, Tim Hortons hasn’t actually been Candian-owned since 1995 (via CBC), when Wendy’s bought the chain....

What You Should Know Before Buying A Grill Brush Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 9:16 am EST Summertime is synonymous with grilling and delicious barbecue. From afar, grilling can appear easy, but depending what you’d like to do, it has its intricacies. Using a charcoal grill isn’t the same as using a smoker, the same way a smoker is different from an open pit. For the most part, folks have either gas grills, charcoal grills, or a charcoal-gas combination grill....

What You Should Know Before Eating Another Jalebi Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/April 27, 2021 1:45 pm EST If you’re more familiar with American carnival fare than south Asian desserts, think of jalebi as a funnel cake that goes heavy on the sugar. SmarterTravel made this comparison when it came up with its list of the 10 most fattening foods in the world. Joining the ranks of the Italian calzone, Spanish churro, and Scotland’s deep-fried Mars bar, the jalebi is deep-fried dough that gets a bath in sugar syrup rather than a mere sprinkling of powdered sugar, à la funnel cake....

Why Some People Think Taco Bell Has Gone Downhill Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/June 15, 2021 10:29 am EST Taco Bell has a place in many people’s hearts with memories of going through the drive-thru for 4th Meal after a late night out or purchasing a party pack (or two or three) for a Super Bowl party. With so many winning items, from the famous Crunchwraps to Cinnabon Delights, you can never go wrong with whatever you order here....

Why The ‘Tesla Of Strawberries’ Cost $5 Each Instagram By Hanna Claeson/March 17, 2021 11:50 am EST Why does the “Tesla of strawberries” cost $5 each? “This is an oh my god berry,” one Omakase berry enthusiast gushed in Oishii’s promotional Instagram video. To give you a more precise idea: Oishii’s strawberries, berries that the company’s CEO, Hiroki Koga, calls the “Tesla of strawberries” or the “happiest strawberries that you can find on this planet,” are sold in three-packs (via Food Navigator and Instagram)....