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Nyesha Arrington Spills On Her Experience Cooking With Selena Gomez - Exclusive Instagram By Hanna Claeson/Aug. 9, 2021 1:08 pm EST Do cooking shows often win MTV Movie & TV Awards? No. But in May 2021, “Selena + Chef” did (via Billboard). It’s hard to argue with the award; there was something mystical about watching a superstar singer hang out in her kitchen in the middle of a pandemic and drink in cooking tips from the best chefs in the world....

Ruby Tandoh Wants To Break This Cookbook Tradition Dave J Hogan/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/May 18, 2021 11:59 am EST Fans of the “Great British Bake Off” will remember Ruby Tandoh from her appearance in 2013. While the fan-favorite was quite new to the baking world during her appearance, she honed her skills and made it to the finale (per Delish). Building on that success, Tandoh has written multiple cookbooks, writes for several food publications, and is considered a leading voice in the food community....

The ‘Correct’ Amount Of Time To Boil An Egg, According To Statistical Data Ali _Cobanoglu/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 26, 2021 8:02 am EST Hard-boiled eggs are incredibly good for your health. According to Healthline, they are a great source of protein and have several nutrients, such as zinc, calcium, B vitamins — “[t]hey’re a particularly good source of riboflavin (vitamin B2) and vitamin B12” — and antioxidants. Also, they’re a good snack option to opt for when you need something that’s low on calories but filling at the same time....

The Biggest Mistakes You’re Making When Buying Bread Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/March 18, 2021 10:11 am EST There is nothing as tempting — nor as comforting — as a bread basket with warm, fragrant rolls, or as convenient as a sandwich grabbed as we are rushing off to work. Experts never cease to remind us that our love affair with bread doesn’t have to be a guilty pleasure. That’s because carbs in general, and different types of bread, in particular, are not all equal....

The Most Romantic Recipes For A Sweet Date Night Dessert Shutterstock By Alexa Mellardo/March 23, 2021 4:55 pm EST If you’re planning a romantic date night at home with your significant other this weekend, there are a few necessary sweet touches you absolutely should have on deck, like an abundance of scented candles, your favorite chilled wine, and a playlist you’d both be game to dance the night away to. Whether you’ve decided to cook dinner or order takeout for an at-home picnic, one really thoughtful thing to plan that’s bound to get ten out of ten stars from your sweetheart is to prepare a special date night dessert....

The Name Only Carl Ruiz Could Get Away With Calling Alex Guarnaschelli Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/May 13, 2021 9:32 am EST Celebrity chef Carl Ruiz was a much-loved man who inspired many of his peers in the industry as well as his fans. As per Today, the chef was known for his numerous television appearances on shows such as “Guy’s Grocery Games” and “Guy’s Ranch Kitchen.” He also had his very own YouTube series called “Omg Carl’s Food Show” and was also the founder of the New York-based eatery, La Cuba....

The Real Reason Cutthroat Kitchen Always Has A Lawyer On Set Michael Tullberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Aug. 19, 2021 3:10 pm EST “Cutthroat Kitchen” is a fairly popular show that takes its viewers on a fascinating ride as four talented contestants fight for the top spot. They have limited time to prove their skills by cooking a dish that beats the others (via Vulture). Three stressful and action-packed rounds help determine the winner....

The Reason This Clever Google-Trolling Burger King Ad Backfired Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Feb. 28, 2021 3:11 pm EST In April 2017, Burger King thought it would play the advertising game with a very clever, in-home tactic. As Marketing Dive describes in their reasoning for awarding Burger King with the title Campaign of the Year, the fast-food chain ran a 15-second unskippable ad in which a Burger King employee explained that the time allotted was simply insufficient to explain the wonders of the Whopper, so they end the clip by saying “Okay Google, what is the Whopper burger?...

The Surprising Truth About The Inventor Of Skittles Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Feb. 1, 2021 12:03 pm EST While many people associate Skittles with the iconic marketing phrase, “Taste the Rainbow,” the inventor of Skittles might not be on the tip of the tongue. Some well-known candy brands have a clear candy name to inventor association. For example, Mental Floss shared the story that M&M’s is a reference to the inventor Forrest Mars and his benefactor Bruce Murrie....

The Surprising Way This Rum Brand Is Highlighting Ocean Waste Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/July 28, 2021 12:18 pm EST Are you a fan of dirt cake, with its cookie-crumb soil, chocolate pudding mud, and gummy worms? Well, in that case, you’d probably love the new “Ice Clean” dessert. This ice cream treat is the brainchild of Kraken Rum, whose Freaky Tiki pop-up bars have been serving up black ice cream infused with their signature booze in the British Isles for the past few years (via The Taste)....

The Sweet Message Buddy Valastro Shared For His Daughter’s First Day Of College David Livingston/Getty Images By Katherine Mclaughlin/Aug. 27, 2021 11:32 am EST You may know Buddy Valastro as the Cake Boss, but to Sofia, Bartolo, Marco, and Carlo, he’s just “dad.” Valastro has four children with his wife, Lisa Valastro, per The U.S. Sun. Outside of running Carlo’s Bakery, the Valastros are busy running a household of six....

The Truth About Dairy Queen’s Failed Frozen Yogurt Blizzard Alternative Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Aug. 2, 2021 4:27 pm EST Some new menu offerings are an immediate hit with consumers, while others totally bomb and become the stuff of food industry “what not to do” lore. A prime example of the latter, Dairy Queen’s Blizzard knock-off, the Breeze, was such an appalling non-starter that it’s probably still laughed about by competitors today....

The Untold Truth Of Caribou Coffee Tim Boyle/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 21, 2021 9:00 am EST Coffee is always a good idea. It’s one of the best ways to start a busy morning, really. Perhaps you like to have a strong cup of espresso as soon as you wake up, or maybe you prefer mixing things up with a freshly brewed latte. No matter what your preference is, coffee chains like Caribou Coffee offer you the opportunity to step up your coffee game and explore new options in the caffeine department as you dive into the wonderful world of coffee beans....

These Mashed Sweet Potatoes Have Costco Shoppers Divided Bloomberg/Getty Images By Hannah Cole/March 19, 2021 12:23 pm EST It’s a staple fall food, but let’s be real: sweet potatoes — let alone sweet potato casserole, topped with gooey mini marshmallows and cinnamon brown sugar — are worth the hassle year-round. It’s not a convoluted process to make mashed potatoes, but it’s certainly one that requires a bit of patience, planning, and watching the stove....

This Hack Will Allow You To Make Whipped Cream Without A Whisk Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/July 9, 2021 12:29 pm EST Banana splits. Pumpkin pie. Hot chocolate. Waffles. These may seem like four wildly different treats, but they all have one thing in common — they’re exponentially better when topped with a huge dollop of whipped cream. And yes, we’re talking any version of the creamy topping from Cool Whip to the canned stuff....

This Is How Full Your Slow Cooker Should Be For The Best Results Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Aug. 7, 2021 8:55 am EST If you have a slow cooker, you know that it truly comes in handy when you have a busy day or simply want to take it easy in the kitchen. From potato soup to a tender honey garlic chicken dish, this one versatile appliance offers so much range when it comes to different dishes....

This Might Be The Easiest Way To Clean A Grill Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:13 pm EST You probably already know how important it is to clean your grill every time you use it. Not only will you avoid ruining the flavors of your fresh filet with the charred remnants of last week’s burgers, but you will also avoid ingesting chemicals that have been linked to a possible increased risk of cancer (via The Conversation)....

This Surprising Costco Product Is On Many Shopper’s ‘Top 5’ List Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/June 18, 2021 11:29 am EST Costco manages to always shine as a brand. The warehouse club has a robust operation that is currently active in eight countries. As noted on their website, they are “the recognized leader in our field, dedicated to quality in every area of our business and respected for our outstanding business ethics....

Vegetable Recipes That Are Actually Delicious, Even If You Don’t Like Veggies Maren Epstein/Mashed By Alexa Mellardo/Updated: Aug. 24, 2021 4:09 pm EST It’s no secret that not everybody loves vegetables. If you had a thing against string beans when you were growing up and still do to this day, you are so not alone. We here at Mashed totally get that, but we also know that getting your daily helping of veggies is an integral part of a healthy, balanced diet....

What Are Cardoons And What Do They Taste Like? Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Updated: Aug. 3, 2021 4:37 pm EST Cardoons (also known as cardones) are a type of edible thistle native to the Mediterranean region and grown in several parts of the world for decorative and culinary purposes (via Missouri Botanical Garden). A member of the asteracae family alongside dandelion and burdock, the cardoon looks like a cross between a super thick celery and an artichoke, according to Britannica....