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Arby’s Newest Fish Sandwich Brings A Touch Of Spice To Lent Arby’s By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 22, 2022 9:42 pm EST Wednesday, March 2, marks the beginning of the 2022 Lenten season. Lent, which is a religious observance that many Christians practice in preparation for Easter, entails praying, fasting, and sacrificing for 40 days, via the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. One of the main sacrifices Christians are expected to make during Lent is not eating meat on Fridays....

Burger King Is Being Sued Over Its Sandwiches. Here’s Why Sombat Muycheen/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/April 1, 2022 1:01 pm EST When the Whopper Melt launched earlier this month, it initially received a royal welcome from Burger King’s fanbase. The Takeout heralded the menu item as the replacement for the chain’s iconic Whopper burger. That was three weeks ago. Now, as The Seattle Times reports, consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against Burger King that states the advertising materials put out by the company overstate the size of its items — including the Whopper Melt....

Customer Repays Kroger Employee’s Touching Display Of Generosity Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Olivia Bria/Feb. 21, 2022 4:26 pm EST It can be rare these days to find good news among the endless food shortages, rude customers, and worker strikes. Kroger recently fell victim to this aforementioned worker strike as the union is fighting for better pay and safety precautions, in addition to health care benefits. Grocery stores have really been taking hits from all angles, whether it be employees, owners, or even customers....

Don’t Fall For This ‘Free Red Lobster’ Scam Facebook By Chase Shustack/Feb. 23, 2022 6:03 pm EST If you were to overhear the words “Red Lobster,” what would be the first thing you’d think of? A basket of those warm, flaky Cheddar Bay Biscuits? Endless servings of popcorn shrimp? Their seafood event Lobsterfest that seems to last forever? There are so many things to love about this chain that offers customers a seafood dinner at affordable prices, with more than 672 locations across the United States....

Easy Baked Lemon Chicken Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 3:40 pm EST Every family has a few reliable stand-by foods around which a meal can always be built. Be it baked salmon, pan-fried tofu, roasted pork chops, or what have you, there are always a few entrees that everyone likes and that can be served as the anchor of a variety of meals....

GBBO Fans Will Love Giuseppe Dell’Anno’s Big Announcement instagram By Molly Clark/June 3, 2022 8:52 am EST Forget the Kardashians. “GBBO” fans are keeping up with the Season 12 winner, Giuseppe Dell’Anno, a fan favorite from the 2021 show. As for what the star baker is up to now, Dell’Anno currently splits his time between Milan, Italy, where he works as an engineer, and Bristol, England, where his family lives (via Vulture)....

Gordon Ramsay’s Juicy Play On 50 Shades Of Grey Has Fans Cracking Up Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/June 6, 2022 8:47 am EST Gordon Ramsay is not known as one to easily give out compliments — but when he does, they sure are memorable. The “Hell’s Kitchen” host recently threw out a cinematic reference when reacting to a fan’s TikTok, and people in the comments of his duetted video went absolutely wild for it....

Here’s How You Should Be Cleaning Your Stove Burners Shutterstock By Gabriela Mungarro/Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 8:37 am EST It’s possible you might be neglecting the brain of your kitchen operation – the stove. It’s the workhorse of any kitchen, almost taken for granted, so more often than not, skipping the stove on cleaning day isn’t surprising at all. In fact, we believe it might be one of the top things people decide to skip as soon as they take a glance at the dried up stubborn sauce stains that we just know will serve as our penance when it comes time to attempt their removal....

Here’s What Happened To Beyond Sushi After Shark Tank Andrei Iakhniuk/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: July 15, 2022 10:39 am EST Sushi is a bit of a polarizing dish. While there are some who balk at the idea of eating raw fish or dislike seafood in general (via Reddit), there are others who love everything about it. As much as eating raw fish may make some people feel queasy, it is a key part of the cuisine....

How Sugar Could Make Chopping Sticky Ingredients Easier Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/March 12, 2022 6:11 pm EST Cutting or dicing up certain dried or candied fruits such as apricots, prunes, or orange peels can prove a daunting task, with the fruit often sticking to the knife, food processor, or to other separate fruit pieces. It may seem counterintuitive, but sugar offers up one simple solution to addressing this “sticky” situation....

Martha Stewart Just Dropped A Whole New Line Of Cookware Ron Adar/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Aug. 5, 2022 7:53 am EST For dedicated home cooks, having the right tools in the kitchen is a crucial component of whipping up the perfect meal. When it comes to cookware, in particular, there are some things to keep in mind to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your pots and pans. And while there is a way to save your favorite burnt pots and pans, it’s also worth investing in quality cookware and this is an area Martha Stewart has experience in....

Parmesan Crusted Fried Mushrooms Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 10:57 am EST Imagine yourself, sizzling snack in hand, cuddling up on the couch to watch your favorite show. Now imagine having said snack ready in less than 20 minutes. Recipe developer and food photographer of The Flexible Fridge, Susan Olayinka, shares her seven-step recipe to make these tasty morsels at home. Who doesn’t love mushrooms fried to perfection?...

Salt Bae’s UK Restaurant Just Got A Huge Ego Check Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images By Cristine Struble/July 19, 2022 1:38 pm EST For some people, a perfectly seasoned steak can be the ultimate indulgence. While Salt Bae might have parlayed his unique seasoning style into internet infamy, the Turkish butcher, chef, and restaurateur does not shy away from controversy. From the overly extravagant 24 karat gold encrusted tomahawk steak to allegations from Salt Bae’s employees over unpaid bills, sometimes there are a few extra salty adjectives used to describe both him and his food....

Taco Bell Customers Just Received The Best News About The Mexican Pizza Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images By Hannah Beach/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:41 pm EST Without a doubt, Taco Bell’s Mexican pizza was the most beloved item on the menu. Two tostada shells, sandwiched together with refried beans and seasoned meat, topped with sauce, cheese, and tomato chunks…yum (per Taco Bell). Unfortunately, Taco Bell decided back in 2020 to drop the Mexican pizza from the menu amid the pandemic panic (via CNN)....

The Aldi Coconut Granola Shoppers Are Drooling Over Vladislav Noseek/Shutterstock By Lauren Farkas/Aug. 30, 2022 6:13 am EST Granola is one of those versatile foods that anyone can enjoy, whether it be in a cereal bowl with milk, sprinkled on top of yogurt, or grabbed by the handful straight out of the bag. Despite its historical ties to Woodstock and hippie culture (via Smithsonian Magazine), you don’t have to identify as earthy or “granola” yourself to like the sweet, clustered snack....

The Best Fair Trade Chocolate You Can Buy Art photo club/Shutterstock By Noelle Caliguri/Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 12:48 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you have an unrelenting sweet tooth and constantly daydream about biting into a creamy chocolate bar, the labels and seals may go unnoticed. While taste certainly matters, the environmental working conditions of cacao farmers are just as meaningful, which is why a fair trade seal holds so much power....

The Bizarre Reason Two McDonald’s McMuffins Cost More Than $1,800 Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Alia Hoyt/Aug. 1, 2022 9:49 pm EST Australia is known for being strict when it comes to point-of-entry regulations. During the pandemic, the nation has had some of the most stringent requirements on the planet. Although things have relaxed these days, earlier this year, tennis star Novak Djokovic was unceremoniously kicked out of the country and not allowed to play in the Australian Open because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19, a decision that made international headlines (per ABC News)....

The Huge Change Capri Sun Just Made To Its Drink Formula The Image Party/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/July 28, 2022 1:15 pm EST There are a number of reasons why you’d want to keep your daily sugar intake down. Per Medical News Today, sugar simply doesn’t give our bodies any added benefits even as it adds to our daily caloric load. This makes sugar in all its forms an ingredient that might lead to different problems from weight gain to tooth cavities and heart disease, especially when we take too much of it....

The Ice Cream Flavor You Can (Almost) Only Find In Pennsylvania Anna_Pustynnikova/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/March 23, 2022 10:39 am EST It’s a late summer’s day and you’re sweltering, what better way to cool down than to get some ice cream? Although there are many varieties, and the most popular ice cream flavor might surprise you, perhaps you want to enjoy a flavor you haven’t tried before, such as one with a bright pink with a hue....

The Odd Connection Between US Presidents And Ketchup masa44/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Aug. 22, 2022 4:58 pm EST According to the CDC, childhood obesity in the U.S. has affected approximately 14.7 million children and adolescents. This is a concern because obesity contributes to high blood pressure and cholesterol, diabetes, and breathing and joint problems. The CDC advocates for children’s diets to include plenty of fruits and vegetables to reduce the scale of obesity....