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This Is The Easiest Hack For Blanching Greens Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 9:41 am EST Don’t you hate when the answer is staring you right in the face? Like, when you’re making your morning coffee and thinking about what to do for dinner. Kale, maybe? People keep talking about it — maybe you should make some. But blanching greens takes so long, you think, as you use your electric kettle to pour water over your coffee grinds....

This Trick Can Make Your Fruit Yogurt Even More Nutritious Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:32 pm EST You can do a lot with Greek yogurt, but it’s delicious on its own and is a healthy option for breakfast. There’s a difference between Greek yogurt and plain old yogurt, but both have health benefits. According to The University of Tennnessee Medical Center, Greek yogurt is healthier because it has more protein and less sodium and carbs, but regular yogurt has more calcium....

TikTok Is Seriously Impressed With Jason Derulo For Making This Indian Treat Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/June 30, 2021 1:58 pm EST Ever since quarantine when even the biggest stars were staying home and making their own meals, celebrities have been taking to TikTok to show the world how they whip up some of their favorite meals and snacks. Now, social media users can’t get enough of their favorite famous people getting crafty in the kitchen....

Twitter Can’t Believe This H Mart ‘Karen’ Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Aug. 9, 2021 12:34 pm EST It has now been well over a year and change since protective face coverings (aka face masks) – and the endless debate regarding whether mask-wearing in public somehow violates American civil liberties — have embedded themselves into the American cultural vernacular. That being said, by the time around half of all Americans had received their full dose of the currently FDA-accepted COVID-19 vaccines (via Our World Data), mask talk had quieted significantly....

Wendy’s Has A New Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger. Here’s What You Need To Know Shutterstock By Felix Behr/May 6, 2021 11:54 am EST Until May 9, you can get the new Wendy’s Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger for free by making an order of $15 or more from Wendy’s via Postmates with the code BOURBON. That is, for as long as supplies last, according to a press release. The new burger, as Chew Boom describes, consists of a quarter-pound patty contained in a toasted bun with applewood-smoked bacon, American cheese, fried onions, and a bourbon sauce....

What Great British Bake Off Winner Rahul Mandal Is Up To Now Jeff Spicer/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 1, 2021 7:57 am EST Anyone who’s a fan of the Great British Bake Off is probably familiar with Rahul Mandal, the popular chef who won over the judges as well as viewers by emerging as a strong contender throughout the ninth season, ultimately nabbing the top title for his extraordinary improvement on the show....

What Is Fennel And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 1:49 pm EST If the mention of fennel conjures a vague bulbous vegetable and a big question mark in your mind, you’re not alone. It seems like this veggie is getting a spotlight in more and more recipes these days — you’ve probably seen it in a salad (like this one The Kitchn), or maybe roasted with pork chops and apples (such as in this recipe from Food & Wine)....

What Is Infused Olive Oil And How Do You Use It? Shutterstock By Laine Doss/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 10:22 am EST Olive oil is a household staple. One of the most versatile items in a well-stocked pantry, olive oil is useful for cooking in low-heat recipes and is a great base for marinades and dressings. Olive oil is also the finishing touch for many meals: A drizzle of it elevates almost any dish....

What Ronan Farrow Really Eats In A Day Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/July 30, 2021 3:45 pm EST Investigative reporter and celebrity journalist Ronan Farrow cannot run on fumes alone. After all, the stories he contributed to the #MeToo movement, which revealed the predatory habits of politicians and Hollywood’s elite, led to a Pulitzer Prize (via The New York Times). Grub Street recently had the journalist take copious notes on his eating habits much in the same way Farrow takes notes on the Britney Spears conservatorship (via New Yorker)....

43% Of McDonald’s Fans Agree This Was The Worst McFlurry Flavor Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/April 13, 2021 4:27 am EST What better way to top off a yummy McDonald’s meal of a Big Mac or chicken nuggets and fries than with a McFlurry? Created in 1995, the dessert with Canadian origins quickly became a hit at all locations of the fast food chain (via Digg), offering patrons of the restaurant a delectable sweet treat that combines its scrumptious vanilla soft serve and bits of candy in every bite....

Alex Guarnaschelli Posts Heartbreaking Tribute To Her Mother Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Feb. 12, 2021 9:23 am EST Alex Guarnaschelli is a household name when it comes to food, and for this celebrity chef, that love of food began with family. This week, Guarnaschelli posted a heartbreaking tribute online (via Instagram) to her mother Maria Guarnaschelli who died this weekend at the age of 79 (via The New York Times)....

Arby’s Reveals Their Trick To The Perfect Curly Fry Facebook By Megan Scott/Updated: June 1, 2021 9:32 am EST Arby’s may “have the meats” but they also have the curly fries, and perfect ones at that. When you eat at Arby’s it’s not like you really need a side of anything — one of the chain’s popular Beef n’ Cheddar sandwiches weighs in at 195 grams (according to their website), which is almost half a pound of meat, cheese, and bread....

Costco Fans Are Losing It Over This Food-Court Hot Dog Shutterstock By Sara Cagle/June 4, 2021 3:09 pm EST Not afraid of greasy snacks? Then this story is for you. Redditors are once again proving their creativity in the realm of menu hacks — this time involving the budget-friendly bites at the Costco food-court. The trick involves a hot dog wiener, a slice of cheese pizza, and, most likely, a big pile of napkins and a post-meal nap....

Costco Shoppers Have Begun Noticing These COVID Policies Quietly Disappearing Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/June 28, 2021 10:03 pm EST Visit Costco’s COVID-19 information webpage, and everything looks like old news. The page says face masks are no longer required, at least not for vaccinated customers in communities that don’t still have a mask mandate. Costco relaxed its mask requirement several weeks ago, so regular shoppers have gotten used to seeing mask-free people in the aisles....

Has Ben & Jerry’s Ever Sold Its Ice Cream By The Gallon? Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Aug. 9, 2021 4:42 pm EST There’s nothing quite like a pint of ice cream, especially if it’s a pint of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. In a Mashed survey of more than 27,000 people around the world, nearly 40% picked Ben & Jerry’s as the best brand of ice cream, ahead of the likes of Haagen-Daz and Baskin Robbins....

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Cinnamon Rolls Shutterstock By Aly Walansky/April 8, 2021 12:11 pm EST Whether grabbing one from Cinnabon or baking your own at home, cinnamon rolls are delicious and a special treat. When attempting to make them at home, though, things may start to feel a bit complicated. Whether you have been baking for years, or just starting out, baking is a unique form of cooking in that it’s very much an art and a science — while someone can go wild and add varying amounts of spices and herbs to a sauce or stew, baking is all about precision, and a lot can go very wrong, very easily!...

Read This Before Participating In A Hot Pepper Eating Contest Vcg/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Feb. 2, 2021 4:13 am EST For people who love a little extra heat in their life (or rather, in their meals), there’s no shortage of spicy foods out there. Besides the obvious (i.e. the thousands of hot sauce varieties you can find on the shelves at the grocery store), there are hotter, spicier versions of almost all of your favorite things: Spicy McNuggets, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, the Fiery Doritos Locos Taco, etc....

Ridiculously Cheap Foods You Need To Try Before You Die Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 1:31 am EST While there isn’t a shortage of food options in the United States, it can be difficult to track down prepared food that isn’t either overpriced or simply too bland to enjoy. You can find cheap food and you can find tasty food — finding food that is both cheap and tasty is what’s difficult....

Samin Nosrat’s Best Tips For Beginner Cooks - Exclusive Shutterstock By Molly Harris/April 8, 2021 9:24 am EST Whether you have been cooking at home for years and hope to level up your culinary skills or you’re just getting started, taking on new challenges in the home kitchen can be intimidating at any stage. Sometimes new cooks make mistakes, like avoiding sharp knives or waiting to salt until the last step of cooking (via Real Simple)....

The Best Recipes To Make For A Graduation Party Molly Allen/Mashed By Alexa Mellardo/March 30, 2021 3:54 pm EST Graduation season is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to plan a very special celebration for the graduate in your life. After all, they’ve worked so hard and accomplished some pretty spectacular things during their time in school, and now it’s time to party. The beginning of a brand new chapter is so exciting and deserves to be acknowledged by getting together with close friends and family....