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The One Ingredient Frankie Celenza Can’t Live Without - Exclusive Tastemade By Helena Nichols/July 27, 2022 8:17 am EST Frankie Celenza is one of the original internet chefs. He started his YouTube channel in the early days of the website after discovering there weren’t many chefs for his generation to look up to as far as cooking skills go. Celenza, who grew up in an Italian American family with delicious home-cooked meals, saw a hole in the market and decided to become part of the internet food revolution....

The One Thing Fast-Food Employees Wish Customers Would Stop Doing insta_photos/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/May 19, 2022 12:54 pm EST Whether you are at the airport at midnight, or on a cross-country road trip in an unfamiliar state, fast food is never too far away. Unlike many other restaurants, fast food joints are often open twenty four hours a day and there are also top-notch regional fast food chains in every state....

The Tragic Reason One Man Died After Drinking Jägermeister Sotnikov Misha/Shutterstock By Vedran Maslovara/July 13, 2022 2:00 pm EST Nowadays, with all that’s happening in the world, you might feel like perking up by having a drink. But there are many different types of alcoholic beverages, and picking your suitable “poison” can be a bit overwhelming. For starters, are you familiar with the term kräuterlikör? TasteAtlas says it refers to various “European herb liqueurs, predominantly German,” that were created as “medical remedies....

You’ve Been Reheating Prime Rib Wrong Your Whole Life Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Abby Tariq/June 6, 2022 10:35 am EST Quick question. Who amongst us (with the exception of vegetarians and vegans) doesn’t love the incredibly tender prime rib? It wouldn’t be wrong to say that prime rib, aka a standing rib roast, is hands down one of the best crowd-pleasers on any given occasion, especially holiday dinner parties. Some would say that the “prime” of beef cuts is none other than a prime rib....

Zoë François And Winner Annie Paul Talk All Things Silos Baking Competition - Exclusive Interview Courtesy of Magnolia Network By Olivia Bria/July 1, 2022 9:35 am EST There’s nothing like watching bakers battle it out on the big screen. Whether you’re an avid fan of Food Network or Magnolia Network — or both — you probably know all about “Silos Baking Competition.” Joanna Gaines was joined by Andrew Zimmern and Zoë François in Texas to judge six bakers on their dessert recipes....

33% Of People Surveyed Say This Is Their Favorite Munchkin Flavor At Dunkin' Federico Quevedo/Shutterstock By Amberly Mckee/Aug. 12, 2022 4:47 pm EST Munchkins from Dunkin’ are essentially donut holes — circular, bite-sized treats packed with all the flavor of an actual donut. However, Dunkin’ was far from the first to market this idea. As Reader’s Digest explains, you can’t understand the donut hole without first digging into the history of the donut itself....

Best Chocolate Bourbon Drinks You Need To Try Oxana Denezhkina/Shutterstock By Lauren Johnson/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:59 pm EST While chocolate and bourbon are not a highly common duo, this seductive pairing comes together remarkably well in a glass. On its own, bourbon is sultry and has a faint sweetness. When effectively combined, bourbon’s smoky vanilla and caramel notes work well with the sweet and smooth properties of chocolate (via Rocky Mountain Barrel Company)....

Coconut Is A Common Pizza Topping In This Country smspsy/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/March 7, 2022 11:41 am EST Everyone has their preferred pizza toppings. Of course, some people prefer to stick with what they know: a traditional pizza with no added toppings. However, others like to branch out, from something as simple as pepperoni to a fancier prosciutto and arugula pie. According to a YouGov poll, pepperoni is the most well-liked pizza topping in the United States, with a whopping 64% of people agreeing that they love this meat option....

Does Butterfinger Mayo Really Exist? Twitter By Erich Barganier/April 1, 2022 4:28 pm EST A ton of weird sandwich spreads have popped up over the years. British Corner Shop reports that some folks have put mayonnaise and bananas on sandwiches, while others mix together peanut butter and pickles or chocolate spread and cheese. Butterfinger recently joined in on this flavor phenomenon with an announcement that has bewildered and disgusted a solid handful of diners....

Here’s How Many Restaurants Joe Bastianich Actually Owns Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/May 11, 2022 4:37 pm EST Joe Bastianich has made quite a name for himself in the food world. The restaurateur and TV show judge has been in the restaurant business since he opened his first space, Becco, with his mother, Lidia Bastianich, back in 1993. He previously owned restaurants with Mario Batali, but the pair’s hospitality group came under fire after sexual harassment allegations surfaced and were later forced to pay $600,000 to victims, per NBC....

Here’s When You Should Throw Away That Bagged Salad The Toidi/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/March 6, 2022 11:47 pm EST Lettuce is a key ingredient in many salads, and thanks to modern conveniences, grocery stores have a variety of options to help you make yours. From whole heads of lettuce and pre-washed, chopped salad kits to bags of salad and plastic box-like containers of triple washed greens — depending on what you need, how you’re feeling, and how much time you want to spend on your green creation — there’s a variety of lettuce products to choose from....

Homemade Air Fryer Steak Fries Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 15, 2022 2:34 pm EST Potatoes are one of the best comfort food vegetables, while also being so versatile. Many prefer french fries as their potato side of choice. And why not? They’re tasty, easy to make, and kids of all ages adore them. And within the world of fries, there are also various types to explore, including the classic thinner french fry and the much more hearty steak fry....

How Peroni’s Contest Wants Fans To ‘Live Every Moment’ Facebook By Kate Hagan Gallup/March 29, 2022 9:53 am EST The beermakers at Peroni want to send a lucky fan on vacation to Italy. Debuting in early March with a TV spot, the campaign wants fans to “live every moment,” or as the commercial sings, “Viva la vie!” Described in a press release as the brand’s first major “lifestyle creative” in two years, the summer promotion includes both ice-cold lager and the Peroni Passport contest which began March 14....

How Prime Roots Wants To Change The Culture Of Plant-Based Meat Prime Roots/Facebook By Nicole Rivas/June 15, 2022 4:42 pm EST There’s no question that the popularity of mock meats has been on the rise. Indeed, consumers are flocking to buy vegan meat alternatives for a variety of reasons, whether it be ethics, health, sustainability, or simply personal taste. A recent survey even found that 65% of Americans had recently eaten plant-based meat, with over 20% of those people eating mock meat daily or weekly....

Instagram Is Drooling Over Gordon Ramsay’s Spring Rolls Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Vedran Maslovara/Updated: July 22, 2022 10:34 am EST Maybe it’s time to ask ourselves does Gordon Ramsay have a doppelgänger? The famous chef and TV personality is omnipresent on social media, and that’s when he’s not filming new seasons of his long-running shows, such as “Hell’s Kitchen” and “MasterChef,” or new shows altogether, such as “The Savoy” and “Future Food Stars” (via IMDB)....

MLB Players Hired As Papa Johns ‘Pizza Pros’ During Labor Dispute Bloomberg/Getty Images By Amy Hamblen/March 6, 2022 3:53 pm EST There may be some good news coming for baseball fans across the country who’ve been waiting to find out if and when their favorite teams will take the field this season. Per MLB, discussions have been scheduled for today between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Associations, with the hopes that the two parties will hammer out a new collective bargaining agreement so we can all get back to watching some baseball....

Nicki Minaj Has Added Rap Snacks To Her List Of Barbie Tingz Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/July 6, 2022 9:34 am EST Nicki Minaj is proving she is indeed a Barbie girl in a Barbie world with her latest addition to her snack playlist. No, TikTok is not freaking out over her shrimp-fried rice again and we aren’t clinking our glasses with Minaj’s MYX Fusions Moscato. Instead, we are vibing with her and her loyal fans known as “The Barbiez....

Padma Lakshmi On Her Favorite Ingredient, What Makes A Good Meal, And Top Chef - Exclusive Interview lev radin/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/May 18, 2022 1:56 pm EST Padma Lakshmi has solidified herself as one of the foremost authorities on food. According to the star’s personal website, Lakshmi started off as a supermodel before breaking into the culinary world. She found an audience on the Discovery Channel and Food Network as the host of a variety of shows where the personality cooked food from around the world, and later went on to author a handful of cookbooks and essays that received awards and commendations from a variety of organizations....

Reddit Can’t Believe How Many Pickles McDonald’s Gave One Customer Peter Hermes Furian/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Feb. 24, 2022 4:57 pm EST We all have different food preferences, which is why many of us like to make small modifications when we order meals, even at fast food restaurants. And while many restaurants try to be accommodating when customers ask for some items to be removed or added, some employees really go above and beyond when fulfilling these orders, as one McDonald’s customer recently learned....

Simple Garlic Butter Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/May 16, 2022 11:58 am EST Compound butters are one of the simplest condiments to make, and yet they’re nearly always a slam dunk. Butter, on its own, is pretty darn tasty, particularly the salted kind, which is what you’ll want to use for a compound preparation. It gets even yummier, though, when you add herbs, spices, and other flavorings....