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Are Taco Bell Employees Really Forced To Stay In The Store During Their Lunch Break? Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/July 21, 2021 1:11 pm EST As a fast food brand with a global reach, Taco Bell is definitely a giant in the industry. The chain certainly attracts its share of good-natured kidding, but at the same time, it claims to offer a flexible environment to its staff members. A description on its website reads, “We truly believe that where you work matters, and we know a thing or two about what makes employees happy....

Can You Smoke Ribs In A Regular Oven? Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Aug. 24, 2021 11:12 am EST There are a zillion or so ways to cook meat. You can bake it, roast it, grill it, boil it, stew it, saute it, braise it, dry it, fry it, stuff it with cheese, dip it in batter, deep-fry it and serve it on a stick … You can even, in certain circumstances, eat it raw, a la sushi, ceviche, and steak tartare....

Chipotle Is Giving Away Free Burritos During The NBA Finals. Here’s How To Get One Brandon Bell/Getty Images By Felix Behr/July 8, 2021 3:34 pm EST The NBA finals are underway, and Chipotle has pulled a promotional move that will ensure that viewers stay glued to the screen. After all, from tonight’s game all the way through the final game of the finals, free burritos are on the line. Good Morning America writes that at some point during the commercial breaks, Chipotle will air an advertisement that ends with a keyword....

Chrissy Teigen’s Mom Always Keeps These Spices In Her Purse Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/April 30, 2021 5:03 pm EST Obviously, Chrissy Teigen’s mama, Pepper Thai (née Vilailuck Teigen) has a thing for spicy food. She carries around hot peppers in her purse (via Grub Street). Pepper, who always wants things spiced to 10 on a scale of one to five, used to add chile pepper to her spaghetti lunches while working at Porky’s, her ex-husband’s tavern in Washington state, in the 1980s....

Crock Pot Creamed Corn Recipe Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 2, 2021 8:20 am EST If you’re looking for the perfect cozy side dish for just about any meal, let us introduce you to this delicious creamed corn that comes together in your slow cooker with very little effort on your part. Created by recipe developer Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert of Wholly Nourished, this creamed corn is rich and full of so much flavor....

Did Mast Brothers Really Sell Re-Melted Chocolate? Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Aug. 3, 2021 3:59 pm EST It’s no secret the world loves to hate on companies like Hershey’s, who sell chocolate bars people liken to wax so much, there’s an actual Asking Lot page where some have questioned if the candy bar is actually made from it. And while others enjoy Hershey’s chocolate just fine, there is no denying that many prefer artisan or European chocolate instead....

Everything You Need To Know About The Chocolate Milk Recall Shutterstock By Audrey Michels/Jan. 21, 2021 11:38 am EST If you live in Oklahoma or Texas, you might be affected by a local food recall. According to the FDA, Hiland Dairy has issued a recall of half-pint, one percent, low-fat chocolate milk cartons because some may contain food-grade sanitizers. This only applies to your chocolate milk if you live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Metro Area; Western Oklahoma; Dallas, Texas; San Antonio, Texas; or Tyler, Texas....

Giada De Laurentiis’ New Cookbook Just Reached An Impressive Milestone Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/March 26, 2021 7:16 pm EST When Giada De Laurentiis’ 10th cookbook came out earlier this month, the celebrity chef declared on Instagram it was “the book I am most proud of.” The Food Network fixture who’s appeared on Giada Entertains and numerous other shows didn’t just compile her latest TV recipes to make her new cookbook, called Eat Better, Feel Better....

Here’s What’s In Kristin Cavallari’s Kitchen Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/April 14, 2021 10:51 am EST While some may know Kristin Cavallari from her years on reality television or from her lifestyle brand Uncommon James, which sells everything from jewelry to home goods, she is also a big foodie who loves to cook. Back in 2018, she released her first cookbook, True Roots, in which she shared recipes with no gluten, dairy, or refined sugar (via Uncommon James)....

Here’s Why You Should Never Use Wax Paper Instead Of Parchment Shutterstock By Jared Kaufman/April 5, 2021 4:27 pm EST Whether you’re cooking meats, roasting vegetables, or baking cookies, you have probably come across recipes that call for parchment paper. We understand kitchen substitutions happen all the time — like swapping olive oil for butter, maple syrup for molasses, or chickpea liquid for egg whites – but if you run out of parchment paper, substituting wax paper might not only make your food taste worse, it also could be dangerous....

How Long Should Your Kitchen Knives Really Last? Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/July 20, 2021 6:18 am EST It’s a common tradition for guests to give kitchen knives as a wedding present, but in some cases, the sharp, sturdy utensils can outlast the marriage. This is because quality knives can literally last a lifetime if cared for properly. If longevity is what you’re after, a selection of higher-end knives is your best bet....

How To Make Grilled Food Even Healthier, According To Robert Irvine Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/April 29, 2021 4:58 pm EST When the weather is warm and the sun is shining, there is nothing more satisfying than some beers and BBQ with friends. Grilling steaks and burgers — and eating them outside in nice weather — is an eternal American summer tradition. But grilling is actually a skill and form of preparation that can be utilized year-round as well....

McDonald’s Is Giving Away Free Spicy Nuggets. Here’s How To Get Yours McDonald’s By Amy Hamblen/Updated: Feb. 24, 2021 4:45 pm EST If there’s one thing that’s better than an order of McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets, it’s a free order of McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets! ICYMI, McDonald’s announced earlier this year they were bringing back their popular Spicy Chicken McNuggets after having a successful limited run in September 2020. According to McDonald’s website, there were “tens of thousands of tweets” devoted to the beloved nugs of piquant poultry....

Panera Bread Just Announced A Merger With These 2 Popular Chains Ken Wolter/Shutterstock Images By Lucy Maddox/Updated: Aug. 6, 2021 9:30 am EST If you’re looking for a tasty but nutritious meal on the go, you can’t go wrong with Panera Bread. Founded in 1980, according to the company website, this beloved bakery-café chain has grown into a multibillion-dollar empire and is now one of the top-10 quick-service and fast-casual dining options in America, a list where fast food chains like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Burger King, and Subway have commonly reigned (via QSR)....

Publix Just Became The Latest Grocery Store Not To Require Masks Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/May 17, 2021 4:17 pm EST As the vaccine rollout keeps pushing forward, more stores have started to lessen restrictions. According to The New York Times, over half of all U.S. states have dropped all restrictions, while many other states plan to open up in May or June. In addition to this good news, certain retailers have announced that they plan to do away with mask requirements....

Spicy Green Hot Sauce Recipe Sher Castellano/Mashed By Sher Castellano AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 13, 2021 11:22 am EST If you have wanted to try making a hot sauce on your own, then recipe developer Sher Castellano has the perfect recipe for you. This spicy green hot sauce is super easy to make, and it only requires a few ingredients to put together. Few ingredients with little hassle sounds pretty great to us!...

The Big Problem Some Fans Have With Guy’s Grocery Games Christian Petersen/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Aug. 12, 2021 8:23 am EST As a television show, “Guy’s Grocery Games” is a must-watch for those who’re looking for an unconventional TV program that takes its viewers through a series of exciting challenges in a row. Its premise is super relatable. In just half an hour, participants need to find a way to look for groceries inside Guy Fieri’s massive supermarket Flavor Town and prepare an impressive dish for the show’s judges (via Delish)....

The Horrifying Reason These Major Chocolate Companies Could Be Facing Legal Action In The US Bloomberg/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 16, 2021 12:10 pm EST The three major US chocolate companies — Mars, Nestlé, and Hershey — have been named in a groundbreaking class action lawsuit brought by the human rights firm International Rights Advocates, on behalf of eight young adults from Mali who claim they were forced to spend their childhoods working without pay on cocoa plantations in Ivory Coast, according to The Guardian....

The Kitchen Storage Solution Ina Garten Swears By Andy Kropa/Getty Images By Gabriela Mungarro/May 10, 2021 1:58 pm EST We don’t often take advice from those whose words should demand it, but instead we decide to overlook crucial aspects that can instantly improve our way of living. If ever should there be a time to listen to someone it’s now, especially if it’s something that the iconic Ina Garten swears by....

The Real Secret To Giada De Laurentiis Sausage And Peppers Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Feb. 5, 2021 9:57 pm EST Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis wants to bring some Italian street life into your kitchen with her recipe for sausage, pepper, and onion sandwiches. The recipe was born on De Laurentiis’ TV show Everyday Italian and now lives online, on her Giadzy website. This original sausage and pepper recipe involves about 40 minutes of serious cooking time....