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Myths About Instant Pots You Need To Stop Believing Shutterstock By Aly Walansky/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:00 am EST While the Instant Pot pressure cooker has plenty of devotees, those fans may be equally matched by people who are confused or downright discouraged by this kitchen tool and its panel full of buttons. Many people might spot an Instant Pot on sale or receive it as a gift, and then let it sit in its box in the closet for weeks or months....

Nutritionist Exposes Everything Fake About Frozen Dinners Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/April 26, 2021 2:08 pm EST Think that frozen dinners today are much better than the TV dinners that Danny DeVito as Mr. Wormwood delighted in eating in “Matilda”? We did, too, until will talked to board-certified naturopathic doctor, Dr. Olivia Audrey. Audrey, who sat down exclusively with Mashed to delve into the dubious world of frozen dinners, taught us to think again....

Read This Before Throwing Away Cauliflower Leaves Shutterstock By Lauren David/May 5, 2021 10:57 am EST That hardy head of cauliflower you get from the farmers’ market or the supermarket may still have some of its light green leaves attached when you bring it home. It’s even possible that if you shop local at the farmers’ market, that the vendor may have kindly offered to snip them off. In fact, cutting these greens and placing them in the compost bin may be a common practice in your household as you start preparing this tasty, cruciferous vegetable for a main course or side dish....

Roy Rogers Resurrects A Spicy Item And Debuts A Fruity Addition Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Aug. 16, 2021 10:33 am EST There are a couple of changes coming to the menu at Roy Rogers that will excite fans of the fast food chain and new visitors to the restaurant alike. The restaurant chain is known for its “Triple Threat” of three popular main dishes, including USDA choice top round roast beef, delicious fried chicken that is hand-breaded, and hamburgers that compete with the best of the fast food industry....

The 1980s McDonald’s Sandwich You Probably Forgot About Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy AND Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:18 pm EST With the seemingly endless news of television and movie franchise reboots, the resurgence of popular 90s fashion trends, and the return of some of our most treasured childhood snacks, it’s clear that nostalgia is one of the major themes of the 21st century, and we are not mad about it....

The Beautiful Dessert Jackie Kennedy Chose For Her Meeting With A Princess Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Feb. 7, 2021 10:03 pm EST When you are the First Lady of the United States, you do a lot of entertaining. Hosting elegant state dinners, luncheons, and afternoon tea are all part of the job. One First Lady who did so with the epitome of grace and style was Jaqueline Kennedy. As First Lady, Mrs....

The Best Pasta Salads You’ll Want To Bring To Every Barbecue Shutterstock By JP Karwacki/May 25, 2021 12:13 pm EST Whether it’s South African braai or Southern United States barbecue, if a main dish is coming off of a hot grill, then it needs a substantial side dish setup. While there are all kinds of barbecue side dish classics out there to weigh a table down, you’ll find nothing but surefire pasta sides here....

The Important Lesson Kelsey Barnard Clark Learned On Top Chef Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:44 pm EST As a popular television show, “Top Chef” doesn’t hesitate to do what it takes to engage with its fans and make sure that they get what they’re looking for. There are talented contestants, intense cooking matches, a dash of drama, and an array of delicious dishes. According to Insider, being a part of the series is hard work and requires contestants to have enough stamina to get through all the challenges....

The Real Grocery Store Guy’s Grocery Games Used To Film In Instagram By Kalea Martin/April 22, 2021 2:02 pm EST Between grocery games like “Shopstacle Course” and “Musical Carts,” along with intense budget battling in every episode, a lot goes down in Flavortown Market, the home of Food Network show “Guy’s Grocery Games.” It makes sense why after only one season, filming moved from Fields Market, a real grocery store in Los Angeles, to a custom-built set in Santa Rosa (via Food Network)....

The Real Reason Farmworker And Restaurant Groups Are Already Praising Biden Alex Wong/Getty Images By Hanna Claeson/Jan. 22, 2021 2:04 pm EST Last year, 2020, was a terrifying year for undocumented restaurant and farmworkers in the United States. First, because of President Trump’s hard-line policies, immigration jails locked up an average of 50,000 people per day, per The Washington Post. Second, because of COVID-19. As Eater reported, sweeping layouts in the restaurant industry heavily affected the undocumented, who make up as much as 40 percent of the restaurant workforces in big, urban areas....

The Reason Bethenny Frankel’s Skinnygirl Cocktail Brand Was Sued Jerritt Clark/Getty Images By Neala Broderick/May 13, 2021 11:39 am EST Bethenny Frankel is arguably best known for her blunt attitude on Bravo’s hit show “The Real Housewives of New York” as well as her entrepreneurial spirit that has earned her a successful company. Her female-focused lifestyle brand, Skinnygirl, has morphed into an empire over the years and features more than just the initial Skinnygirl Margarita that started it all....

The Royal Family Must Follow This Strict Napkin Rule Shutterstock By Erica Gerald Mason/May 4, 2021 4:49 pm EST Fans of “Bridgerton” and “The Crown” probably know by now that nobility isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. There are so many rules for how to sit, how to enter a room, and the best way to curtsy to the Queen. And the rules around food – where do we even start?...

These 2 Ingredients May Not Be Available For Your Next Chipotle Order Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/July 7, 2021 10:20 am EST It’s been a tough summer for fast food chains. As we’ve previously reported, global supply chain issues have led to shortages of staple ingredients and materials at certain locations — Starbucks, for example, is suffering from a lack of flavored syrups and some teas. Other items that food industry experts predict might lag this year are canned beers and sodas, yeast, flour, and meat....

These Simple Additions Will Take Your Coca-Cola To The Next Level Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/July 13, 2021 4:56 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. By now, we are all well aware that sodas like Coke and Pepsi are not exactly the healthiest beverages. For many of us, these sweet and fizzy drinks remain a sort of treat — a little indulgence, a sugar kick, a cool-down on a hot day....

This Simple Ingredient Swap Makes Borscht Vegan Friendly Shutterstock By Sophie Putka/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:38 pm EST If you’re here, it’s probably because you already know what borscht is and you like it. Otherwise, it might be hard to make sense of a soup almost entirely made of beets. According to a poll by Fox News, beets are America’s second most hated vegetable. A sizeable 26 percent of the 2,000 people surveyed said they disliked beets, second in line only to turnips....

What Are Beguni And What Do They Taste Like? Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: April 26, 2021 9:45 am EST Even if you aren’t an Indian food conoisseur, there are some dishes that have become quite mainstream in the U.S. For example, you know that chicken tikka masala is roasted chicken smothered in a spicy curry sauce, or that tandoori chicken is poultry marinated in creamy yogurt. You may even know that samosas are fried hunks of pastry dough that contain a meat or veggie filling....

What Are Croquettes And How Do You Make Them? Shutterstock By Liz Barrett Foster/Jan. 23, 2021 10:44 am EST If you’re a fan of Spanish tapas, you may have tried croquettes. According to Devour Madrid, croquettes are basically fried rolls made of breaded leftovers. These little gems sure are tasty! Croquettes are not solely Spanish, either. The Spanish inherited croquettes from the French (via Food Lover Tour), and they can be found all over the world as a delicious way for home cooks and professional chefs to use up leftover meat....

What Is Halloumi Cheese And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Hannah Cole/April 22, 2021 6:56 am EST If you’re looking to beat the charcuterie board competition and impress your guests with some fancy cheese (and wine!), then look no further — halloumi cheese is the answer to your appetizer woes. If you like fried foods and you like creamy, delectable cheeses, then trust us: You’ll like halloumi. Halloumi is a unique Mediterranean white cheese made from sheep’s or goat’s milk, explains The Spruce Eats....

What You Can Expect To Eat At Dollywood’s Flower And Food Festival Photo provided by Dollywood By Cristine Struble/May 3, 2021 10:57 am EST As the spring blossoms start to emerge, Dollywood invites guests to the Flower & Food Festival that delights with a bounty of delectable treats now through June 7, 2021. Located in the scenic foothills of the Great Smoky Mountain region of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and inspired by the legendary country singer Dolly Parton, Dollywood is a popular amusement park with 40 thrilling rides, a family-friendly waterpark, lush resort and spa, cozy cabins, and some of the finest dining in the region....

What You Didn’t Know About Quiznos’ YouTube Channel Shutterstock By Felix Behr/May 14, 2021 5:58 pm EST In the midst of what now appears as Quiznos’ eternal decline, the company decided that instead of investing the energy into bettering their relationship with their aggrieved franchisees, they needed to create a branded version of CollegeHumor called ToastyTV. The idea, as Quiznos’s director of interactive and innovation Tim Kraus explained to Entrepreneur, was to fill a video website with Quiznos content for their core demographic of young men between their teens and their thirties who eat sandwiches and watch lots of videos....