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Easy Baked Tilapia Recipe Michelle McGlinn/Mashed By Michelle McGlinn AND Mashed Staff/May 23, 2022 9:55 am EST If you’re looking for a dinner that’s light, flavorful, and refreshing, then the easy baked tilapia is a no-brainer. As the title of the recipe suggests, this fish is super easy to make and it comes complete with a lemon garlic sauce that adds an abundance of flavor. Tilapia is a great fish to work with in the kitchen since it’s easily found in most grocery stores....

Emirates Airlines’ First Class Is All Champagne And Caviar — Literally kamilpetran/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/Aug. 12, 2022 1:22 pm EST It’s hard not to be awestruck by the Dubai skyline. This architectural paradise simply screams out wealth and opulence with its recognizable Burj Al Arab, a gleaming sail-like marvel; the Burj Khalifa, the sky-piercing tallest building on the planet; and the twisty Cayan Tower, a cleverly designed masterpiece that makes a full 90-degree turn over the span of its 73 floors (via CNN)....

Feds Are Looking Into Alleged Dirty Dealings By Fatburger’s CEO Mohd Syis Zulkipli/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Feb. 20, 2022 7:32 pm EST The FBI is currently looking into financial crimes committed by Andrew Wiederhorn, the CEO of FAT Brands, which comprises Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Marble Slab Creamery, and more, according to the Los Angeles Times. He’s accused of tax evasion and receiving “millions of dollars in sham loans,” among other offenses. Additionally, the FBI alleges that Wiederhorn paid for expensive personal luxuries through an affiliate of FAT Brands, and he used his son’s PayPal account to earn American Express points on company money....

Here’s How To Get Paid $120,000 To Drink Wine Alexander_Kuzmin/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/May 2, 2022 4:20 pm EST When you think of your dream career, a bunch of imaginary versions of yourself likely spring to mind. You may see yourself receiving your own spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; gazing upon the cover of your New York Time’s best seller; crooning to a crowd of thousands of adoring fans; or dazzling diners with your signature dishes....

How Discontinued Chocolate Milk Led To A Grade-School Protest Facebook By Chase Shustack/March 9, 2022 11:47 am EST There comes a time in every person’s life when they know that they must take a stand. For one young man, the idea of the human individual standing up against insurmountable forces became another schoolyard lesson when his beloved chocolate drink was removed from the school’s lunch menu. According to NBC-affiliate KCRA TV, the story begins when 9-year-old Jordan Reed and his classmates of Sierra Vista K-8 in Vacaville, California, noticed a startling change to his lunch menu....

How Michael Symon Cooks Bok Choy Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Aug. 19, 2022 12:05 pm EST Bok choy has become a staple in many households today, but few might remember that the vegetable is a relatively new addition to the mainstream American kitchen (per the Los Angeles Times). Bok choy, or literally “white vegetable” in Cantonese (via Made with Lau), is related to broccoli, and has a crisp, fresh flavor....

How One TikToker Got Revenge On A Steak ‘N Shake Drive-Thru Karen Andre Roque Almeida/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/July 1, 2022 6:39 pm EST There’s a lot going on in the fast food drive-thru world right now. A McDonald’s employee recently made headlines when she kicked a TikToker out of her drive-thru because, “Obviously, we cannot satisfy you the first time and we’re done trying.” Yet another TikToker got dressed down after he posted an irate video because the Wendy’s he was at could only accept cash (he somehow missed many clearly posted signs that the credit card reader was down)....

How To Tell If Pineapple Has Gone Bad Indigo Photo Club/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/April 8, 2022 11:45 am EST Pineapple, that funky-looking, spiky tropical fruit, is packed with essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, manganese, potassium, and iron. It’s rich in antioxidants and provides numerous potential health benefits, from improving digestion to bolstering your immune system. A fresh pineapple tastes sweet and juicy, but like any other food product, you want to toss it when it goes bad....

Instagram Can’t Get Enough Of Wendy’s Roasting McDonald’s Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/July 21, 2022 9:50 am EST Openly choosing a favorite fast food restaurant in a conversation with friends or family can feel similar to discussing politics or religion. Everyone has their opinions and most will stand behind their preferences in an argument or two. With more than 38,000 locations around the globe, some people contend McDonald’s has the best menu selection and cost....

McDonald’s South Korea Just Added An Unexpected Burger To Its Menu Sorbis/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 3:37 am EST International menus aren’t always the same as what customers find in the United States. Per CNN, this is called product localization, which means catering to the audience you’re serving. Domino’s Pizza locations in India have offered “ground lamb and onion” (keema do pyaaza) as a topping option. China’s KFC locations have sold seasonal vegetables such as bamboo shoots and lotus roots, and Dunkin’ in South Korea has kimchi-filled croquettes and rice doughnuts among its menu items....

Pizza Bread Recipe Michelle McGlinn/Mashed By Michelle McGlinn AND Mashed Staff/April 6, 2022 6:10 pm EST Okay, so you’ve got a houseful of hungry kids (and maybe a hungry partner, too) and you’ve only got about 20 minutes until that hunger turns into the dreaded hanger? Well listen, if you can hold them off for 22 minutes, then you’re going to be okay thanks to this recipe for pizza breads care of chef and recipe developer Michelle McGlinn....

Reddit Is Mesmerized By A Collection Of Tarts That Look Like A Famous Painting CherylRamalho/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/May 30, 2022 6:11 pm EST Smell and taste aren’t the only senses that draw us to a particular food. Some dishes just look delicious and lure us in with their aesthetics. “Bizarre Foods” host Andrew Zimmern phrases it best in the show’s intro, stating simply, “If it looks good, eat it.” As explained by Science Daily, science corroborates that visuals are one component of dining–it’s why chefs at upscale restaurants work so hard on plate presentation....

The Beat Bobby Flay Question That Stumped Sunny Anderson Paul Morigi/Getty By Elise DeVoe/June 15, 2022 10:54 am EST Celebrity chef and meme queen Sunny Anderson is hilarious on and off-screen, especially when Bobby Flay is the butt of the joke (or the object of her affection). As a judge on “Beat Bobby Flay,” Anderson is dedicated to bringing down the king of cooking competitions, but we know she has a lot of love for the Iron Chef from her Instagram posts....

The Game-Changing Tofu Freezing Hack You Need To Start Using Nataly Studio/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Aug. 30, 2022 7:30 am EST Whether you are a fan of the occasional meat-free meal or completely vegan in your eating habits, this freezer-tofu hack will serve you well. You may be wondering what the purpose of using your freezer for this protein is. According to Bon Appétit, the ultra-cold temperature of the freezer changes the texture and consistency of the soybean product making it firmer and more resilient....

The Kitchen Tool That Will Help You Roll Out Fondant With Ease ABO PHOTOGRAPHY/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/July 18, 2022 1:02 pm EST In the 1950s, Australia started to roll out fondant as we know it today, though its origins and uses have changed throughout the years. Derived from the French term fondre, which means “to melt,” some of the earliest uses of fondant date back to the 1800s when it was a substance that could be poured over a cake or dipped, via Nicholas Lodge....

The McDonald’s Meal Jennifer Lawrence Ate On The Way To The Oscars Bakounine/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/April 27, 2022 3:28 pm EST After starring as the fierce and relentless Katniss Everdeen in “The Hunger Games” franchise, Jennifer Lawrence skyrocketed to global stardom. The talented actress famously dropped out of middle school to pursue acting, moving to Manhattan with her brother at the age of 14. In an interview with 60 minutes, the Kentucky-native recounted the moment her parents said goodbye and left the city (via Hello Giggles)....

The Meghan Markle Tostitos Ad You Probably Never Knew Existed Chris Jackson/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Updated: April 25, 2022 3:46 pm EST Before Meghan Markle married Prince Harry and entered the British royal family in 2018, she was an actress known for her role as Rachel Zane in the legal drama series “Suits,” a couple of rom-com Hallmark movies, as well as minor characters Dana in “The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down,” and Jamie the cute FedEx delivery girl in “Horrible Bosses,” per IMDb....

The Spinach You Never Knew Was Illegal In The South Lotus Images/Shutterstock By Allison Lindsey/Aug. 24, 2022 9:28 pm EST Used in dishes and cultures across the world, water spinach, also known as ong choy or kōng xīn cài, is a widely-used leafy green that originated during the Chin Dynasty around A.D. 300 (per USDA). The hollow plant grows in water or moist soils and doubles as an abundant resource due to it being entirely edible (via Worldcrops)....

The State Where You Can Now Serve Your Own Booze Africa Studio/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/July 18, 2022 7:56 am EST Everyone’s been there: It’s a raging Saturday night or an exciting game day, and the bar is crowded with folks trying to order a cold pint. Waiters are whizzing past tables, the bar has a line that stretches on without end, and you’re doing everything you can to find someone to take your drink order....

The Tragic Death Of Di Fara Founder Dom De Marco Instagram By Boshika Gupta/March 18, 2022 11:05 am EST In Brooklyn, New York, the name Di Fara is iconic. Since the 1960s the pizza place has drawn the likes of locals and celebrities, including Tony Bennet and Leonardo DiCaprio (via Daily News). The restaurant has been said to gather crowds “that often clogged the sidewalk” and the spot even made our list as one of the best pizza shops in New York....