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What Is Man’oushe And How Do You Make It? Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon/Feb. 6, 2021 4:15 pm EST In recent times, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food has seen a rise in popularity, per Business Insider. But, lumping Middle Eastern food under a Mediterranean “umbrella” would be doing it a huge disservice – QSR Magazine likens it to saying that Korean and Japanese cuisines should fall under a Chinese “umbrella.” While Mediterranean cuisine and Middle Eastern cuisine share similar staple ingredients, the two are not interchangeable, QSR Magazine points out....

What Is Sauvignon Blanc And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:57 pm EST Though it took some time in the wine world for Sauvignon Blanc to become the popular white wine that it is today, it has evolved into a notable wine for those who partake in drinking it. Known for its refreshing and crisp nature, Sauvignon Blanc is also very aromatic with high acidity....

You Should Start Topping Your Ice Cream With Red Wine. Here’s How Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/July 7, 2021 12:57 pm EST Ice cream is amazing all on its own, but it can be even better with the right toppings. While most people prefer to stick with tried and true classics like the perennial favorite hot fudge or sprinkles, there are always culinary innovators willing to try more unusual toppings including espresso, chili peppers, balsamic vinegar, bacon, sea salt, and even olive oil....

Alex Guarnaschelli Reinvents Pesto For Spring - Exclusive Lars Niki/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/March 15, 2021 3:20 pm EST You can tell Food Network star and respected chef Alex Guarnaschelli is a tiny bit obsessed with fresh, whole produce just by looking at her Instagram, but when Mashed had the pleasure of exclusively chatting with the chef on a sunny afternoon, she all but confirmed it. “I cook and buy and eat and explore produce galore,” Guarnaschelli gushed regarding her appreciation for that cornucopia of goodies that come from the earth, referring to herself as a “closet vegetarian who…occasionally eats steak....

Alex Guarnaschelli Reveals The Heartbreaking Truth About Competition Shows - Exclusive Brian Ach/Getty Images By Lauren Cahn/March 23, 2021 12:42 pm EST Acting can be a really hard job — what with the physical demands, line memorization, and getting into character. But being on a reality show might actually be even harder because everything you’re experiencing is actually happening to you in real time, without the benefit of a script. So what happens when you throw cooking into the mix — especially the sort of high-level competition we see on Food Network shows like Iron Chef and Chopped?...

Are Meal Kits Actually Good For The Environment? Shutterstock By Rachel Pasche/Aug. 4, 2021 12:03 pm EST Meal kit delivery services are rapidly growing in popularity, and it’s easy to understand why. Cooking at home can be a chore, and grocery shopping for portions enough to feed one or two people is way more difficult than it should be (why do they only sell buns in sets of eight?). The industry for these meal kits is rapidly growing; “in 2017, the industry was valued at $4....

Basic Homemade Brownies Recipe Sher Castellano/Mashed By Sher Castellano AND Mashed Staff/July 28, 2021 11:25 am EST Calling all the chocolate lovers out there — this one’s for you. There’s nothing quite like enjoying a warm brownie or two with a glass of milk. These chewy little squares of fudgy goodness are hard to resist (and even harder to stop eating after just one). But baking the perfect brownie can be challenging even if you know your way around the kitchen....

Cajun Fried Turkey Wings Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 12, 2021 8:33 am EST When you think of wings, chicken may be the first thing to come to mind. After all, chicken wings are both popular and delicious and are ideal for an indulgent lunch, dinner, or even snack. But what about turkey wings? Believe it or not, they’re just as easy to prepare as chicken wings, and most importantly, they’re just as tasty!...

Chili’s Just Entered The Chicken Sandwich Wars With This Limited Menu Item Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/June 1, 2021 10:31 am EST As a brand, Chili’s focuses on the fact that it always likes to think about its diners and the food experience they’re getting. A description on the brand’s website reads, “We’re in the business of making people feel special. In everything we do, we have to ask ourselves if we’re putting the guest first and making sure they’ll come back for more....

Chrissy Teigen Shares How She Really Feels Without Wine AmySussman/GettyImages By Maria Scinto/Feb. 5, 2021 4:51 am EST If we really want to know how Chrissy Teigen feels about anything at all, all we need to do is check her Twitter feed. She’s never been shy when it comes to sharing about absolutely everything going on in her life with fans or the media, be it the heartbreaking tragedy of a miscarriage, the frustrations that come with parenting, the mom-shaming you get when you use baby formula, or the boredom that can lead to ranking Girl Scout cookies (and finding them all lacking in some form or other)....

Costco Shoppers Are Loving These Tainan-Style Noodles Instagram By Cristine Struble/June 8, 2021 1:15 pm EST Put down that other package of ramen because Costco is selling Tainan-style noodles. As spotted by @CostcoBuys on Instagram, the A-Sha Tainan-style noodles are on sale for a limited time. The 12-pack box of “Taiwan’s Best Selling Ramen” features the brand’s signature original sauce package. In addition, these noodles feature “10g of plant-based protein per serving, are made with no preservatives or artificial flavors, and are air-dried instead of being deep fried,” according to the Instagram account....

Did The Real Chef Boyardee Actually Cater This Presidential Wedding? Shutterstock By Felix Behr/June 10, 2021 9:37 am EST Many know how Chef Boyardee’s transformation into the canned brand brought to the minds of a generation by television advertisements began with the Second World War and the military’s need for rationing. However, the legend of Ettore Boiardi, the chef behind Chef Boyardee, expands further into an amorphous blob of uncited claims that Boiardi’s military ties actually trace back to feeding the veterans of World War I because Woodrow Wilson adored the meal Boiardi had prepared for the reception of his second wedding....

Easy Baked Hominy Casserole Recipe Jason Goldstein/Mashed By Jason Goldstein AND Mashed Staff/June 14, 2021 3:33 pm EST Perhaps you have heard of hominy casserole before. But have you ever wondered what it is exactly? Then you are not alone. Chef Jason Goldstein, who shares recipes and cooking tips at Chop Happy, explains, “Hominy is basically a corn kernel that is treated to get a puffed texture.” The casserole part comes in when you bake the hominy with salsa, sour cream, cilantro, cheese, and seasonings....

Easy Chicken Egg Roll Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/June 7, 2021 12:47 pm EST Everybody loves egg rolls, and chicken egg rolls are the perfect appetizer or accompaniment to many Asian-themed meals you may want to prepare. This easy chicken egg roll recipe is so simple, you’ll be wondering if you need takeout egg rolls ever again. There is nothing fresher or tastier than an egg roll you fry up yourself....

Everything We Know About Gordon Ramsay’s New Cooking Academy DFree/Shutterstock Images By Lucy Maddox/Aug. 26, 2021 3:42 pm EST Gordon Ramsay has served his way to success in the culinary world. As the second richest chef on the planet, according to Money Inc., it may be surprising to some to learn that the Scottish-born star hasn’t always harbored dreams of becoming a world-renowned cook (via Insider). When Ramsay was young, in fact, he wanted more than anything to be professional soccer player, until a knee injury shattered those ambitions....

Here’s What You Can Substitute For Olive Oil Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:57 pm EST Olive oil has long been described to have multiple health benefits — plus it tastes good, too. The Mayo Clinic attributes these health benefits to forms of fats called monounsaturated fats (MUFAs) and polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs). MUFAs and PUFAs are said to help reduce bad cholesterol and improve risk factors related to heart disease....

How Costco Inspired Samin Nosrat’s Famous Buttermilk Chicken Erik Voake/Getty Images By Michael La Corte/March 13, 2021 5:40 am EST It’s hard to beat chicken. It may be the single most purchased protein for the majority of carnivorous families. Rotisserie chickens, specifically, are a grocery list mainstay. They are endlessly customizable, super reliable, and incredibly economical. Samin Nosrat – the celebrated chef, host, and food writer – credits Costco’s rotisserie chicken with being a very early inspiration for her cherished buttermilk chicken, the simple, 3-ingredient recipe that produces one of the most incredible roasted chickens imaginable....

How Duff Goldman Compared A Good Baker To A Good Drummer Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 26, 2021 9:00 am EST Celebrity baker Duff Goldman has an inspiring story. Per the Culinary Institute of America, the chef was drawn to cooking as a child. He spent his teens working in fast-food outlets and eventually decided to dive into the world of baking after he finished studying at the University of Maryland....

Over One-Third Of People Think This Gas Station Has The Best Food Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/March 18, 2021 10:33 am EST Whether you’re starting off on a long road trip or simply commuting to and from work, chances are high you’ll have to stop at a gas station at some point to fuel up. And chances are even higher that you won’t just be fueling up your car — you’ll also be fueling up your body....

Read This Before Growing Basil Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/July 3, 2021 12:51 pm EST Basil is one of the easiest herbs to grow at home and comes in handy in a variety of yummy recipes, whether you’re whipping up some fresh pasta sauce or putting together a quick caprese salad. However, don’t make the mistake of thinking that you can simply throw this plant into a pot on your kitchen windowsill and step away....