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The Documentary Series That Made Gordon Ramsay A TV Star Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 27, 2021 10:44 am EST Whether you’re talking about food or fame, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is a star. Known for his unapologetic attitude and incredible cooking skills, the chef is a force to reckon with in the culinary world. Ramsay has many things to be proud of. For example, according to Mental Floss, he owns over 30 eateries across the world and has many Michelin stars to his name....

The Genius Trick For Uniformly Dicing Cheese For A Charcuterie Board Shutterstock By Karen Hart/June 8, 2021 9:57 pm EST Creating the perfect charcuterie board is truly an art form. Charcuterie, per The Organic Kitchen, is how the French prepared and preserved their cured meats. The charcuterie board, a bit of a modern invention, incorporates meats, along with pate, assorted cheeses — brie, gouda, and cheddar — crackers, foie gras, fruit, nuts, spreads, and dips to form flavorful combinations that are both savory and sweet....

The Myth About Margarine You Can Stop Believing Shutterstock By Hannah Cole/Updated: Aug. 30, 2021 5:09 pm EST Butter makes just about everything better. It’s one of those food facts that’s simply not up for debate. Making a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies? Double the butter, and you’ll be in for a delicious treat. Overcooked biscuits before family dinner? A quick side of butter should fix that! Out of cream cheese for your morning bagel?...

The Truth About Rachael Ray’s Husband Finally Revealed Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images By Jessica A. Scott/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:28 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You can’t find a much more delightful TV chef than Rachael Ray. She’s bright, she’s smiley, she’s kind to her fans (and to dogs!) and she has a self-deprecating sense of humor and an “everywoman” vibe that makes her truly relatable....

These Trader Joe’s Chocolate Mousse Eggs Are Perfect For Easter Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images By Audrey Michels/Updated: April 13, 2021 5:08 pm EST Some holidays are just synonymous with chocolate and Easter is definitely one of those holidays. It might not be Valentine’s Day, but if you don’t have at least one chocolate egg, is it even Easter at all? Well, there’s good news for your wallet this year because Trader Joe’s seasonal Chocolate Mousse Eggs are back and they’re not only beautiful — topped with artistic swirls or specks of green and pink icing — they’re also super affordable at $3....

This Clever Hack Helps Stop Your Cutting Board From Moving Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/March 2, 2021 6:45 am EST Since the pandemic began, many have started the somewhat uneasy process of cooking more at home. People have also started to experiment more with what they are making. Folks have gone from whipping up banana bread to creating a baked feta pasta dish in an effort to live out their culinary dreams while they wait for things to become safe again....

This Plant-Based Queso Dip Has Costco Shoppers Divided Instagram By Erich Barganier/April 21, 2021 12:00 pm EST When you want to pursue a plant-based diet or just need to cut dairy out of your eating plan, finding a good queso that fits the bill can prove challenging. This dip has its origins in Mexican queso fundido, a dip made out of soft white cheese (via Minimalist Baker). When queso fundido came to the U....

We Might Be A Long Way From Normal Indoor Dining. Here’s Why Shutterstock By Molly Harris/April 30, 2021 2:29 pm EST As the world continues moving into a second year of battling the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccinated people are starting to think about what they can do that feels “normal” again. For many, that’s dining out at restaurants. But, recent reports have pointed to the fact that it may not be quite as easy or as safe as you might think — even after becoming fully vaccinated....

What To Do If Your Hands Peel After You Cut Zucchini Shutterstock By Erica Gerald Mason/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 10:37 am EST Let’s paint a picture: you’ve taken the time to figure out the difference between a green and a white zucchini and crafted a delicious stir fry (or one of many zucchini-focused recipes that taste so delish). You’ve settled into the couch after your tummy-pleasing meal, and as you reach for the remote, you notice it: Your hands … are peeling....

Zaxby’s Is Giving Away Free Signature Chicken Sandwiches. Here’s How To Get One Zaxby’s By Felix Behr/March 2, 2021 4:37 pm EST After just over four months since they announced their entrance to the chicken sandwich wars, Zaxby’s will finally introduce their Signature Sandwich to the menus of all 909 of their locations (via Zaxby’s). The Signature Sandwich features a double breaded chicken fillet, three pickles, and Zax sauce or spicy Zax sauce between the slabs of a toasted potato bun....

Aldi Shoppers Can’t Get Enough Of These Spinach And Cheese Manicotti Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Feb. 10, 2021 2:16 pm EST Sometimes you need to have a few items stocked in your fridge or freezer that can make dinner fast and easy. Occasionally, you just need to be able to heat something up without giving it much thought or effort. Luckily, Aldi is carrying the perfect answer for a fast weeknight meal that tastes as good as it is simple to make....

Aldi Shoppers Have Mixed Feelings About Its Masa Bites Instagram By Erich Barganier/April 30, 2021 12:21 pm EST Astute shoppers might notice bags of masa flour for sale when they hit up their local supermarket. According to Mexican Please, this special corn flour helps give corn tortillas their unique flavor — you can’t make tamales or gorditas without it. While the unique flavor of masa immediately pops to mind, many shoppers might not have the equipment at home to take advantage of all the rich flavors locked away in each bag of corn flour....

Copycat Red Lobster Tartar Sauce Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/June 28, 2021 11:08 am EST There are some sauces that can make just about anything taste delicious, and a good tartar sauce is very much on that list. Now, a great tartar sauce? Well, that’s even better. And when you whip up a batch of this copycat Red Lobster tartar sauce fresh at home, that’s what you’ll be creating: one great sauce indeed....

Easy Rye Bread Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 3, 2021 7:11 am EST Homemade bread is among one of the simpler luxuries in life. While it might seem like an intimidating process, there are many ways to make bread without ending up frustrated and covered in flour. Kristen Carli, a nutritionist, recipe developer, and owner of Camelback Nutrition & Wellness, has developed an easy recipe for rye bread that you can bake from the comfort of your own kitchen....

Everything You Need To Know About Ice Wine Shutterstock By Kirstie Bingham/June 16, 2021 9:19 am EST When people first start learning about wines, they start sorting them into reds and whites. Then to the different grape varieties in each category, like chardonnay, pinot grigio, Malbec, and the like. But often what gets overlooked is the category of dessert wines. As Wine Folly notes, there are traditionally five types of dessert wines: sparkling, lightly sweet, richly sweet, sweet red, and fortified....

Everything You Need To Know About The Cabbage Soup Diet Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/April 2, 2021 3:57 pm EST The cabbage soup diet is not new to the scene (in fact, VeryWell Fit says it has been around for decades), but before you grab those leafy greens and get started, you may want to think about what you’re putting into your body — or not putting into it for that matter....

Foods You Should Never Buy Online Shutterstock By Amie Watson/Jan. 20, 2021 4:54 pm EST There are plenty of foods you can buy online from your local grocery store or a distribution warehouse without a worry. Such a bounty includes cans of beans, bags of rice, or basically anything heavy that you don’t want to lug home. Then again, there are also foods you probably shouldn’t order online. Why be so wary?...

Hell’s Kitchen Fans Say This Was One Of The Cringiest Moments In The Series Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 11, 2021 2:00 pm EST “Hell’s Kitchen” is undoubtedly one of the most loved shows on television. As per The Things, the show is as real as it gets, with no meddling involved, and there’s no script to follow. Participants are always expected to rise up to the culinary challenges they face in front of the camera....

Instant Pot Hot And Sour Soup Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 19, 2021 10:56 am EST Whenever we crave a hearty soup, we often settle for a store-bought soup mix because making a soup from scratch can seem like a tough task … but is it? Not really. You can whip up a wholesome soup for your midweek dinner in just 15 minutes. Recipe developer and wellness coach Miriam Hahn shows us a hot and sour Instant Pot soup that is designed for those who want a quick way to create a restaurant-style soup with nutrient-dense foods such as bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and spinach from the comfort of their own home....

Lies Rachael Ray Made You Believe About Cooking John Lamparski/Getty Images By J.S. Kurtzman/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:08 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Rachael Ray rose from a small-town girl leading cooking classes in New York supermarkets to a Food Network star and multi-hyphenate media mogul. She’s published over a dozen cookbooks, won a Daytime Emmy, and founded the magazine Every Day with Rachael Ray, now known as Rachael Ray In Season....