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Popeyes Just Gave Its Flounder Sandwich A Spicy Update Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Feb. 24, 2022 1:49 pm EST Mardi Gras is almost here, so can Lent be far behind? No, of course not, since the whole point and purpose of Mardi Gras is to mark one last day of indulgence — Fat Tuesday — before Ash Wednesday ushers in a season of privations. Whether or not Lent holds any particular religious significance for you, you’ll nonetheless know it’s here due to the plethora of fast food fish options on offer throughout its 40-day duration....

Quick Thin-Crust Pizza Dough Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2022 11:24 am EST So, you want to make your own pizza dough, but you need it to be extra speedy? While store-bought pizza dough is the ultimate quick dinner hack, this recipe for thin crust pizza dough comes together in less than 25 minutes. So, you can enjoy both freshness and quickness without the hassle....

Reddit Has Mixed Emotions About The Girl Scout Thin Mints Pretzels At Costco Ray Bernoff/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 4:44 pm EST Thin Mint Girl Scout cookies are an institution. But for some, the institution may not apply tastily to all aspects of life, like pretzels. “Hopes demolished,” user fly_for_fun mournfully announced to the Costco subreddit. “It’s like brushing your teeth with pretzels.” The accompanying picture showed a bag of Girl Scout Thin Mints Pretzels....

Slow Cooker Mushroom Risotto Recipe Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 29, 2022 10:50 am EST Risotto is an all-time favorite to find on any menu. It is a dish that’s hard to beat in terms of taste and texture, but it’s also a pretty time-consuming and hands-on meal to prepare. Who has time to spend an hour or more standing there beside the stove, slowly and steadily adding tablespoons of broth and endlessly stirring?...

The 16 Best Air Fryer Toaster Ovens Of 2022 Enjoy The Life/Shutterstock By Acacia Deadrick/April 18, 2022 12:15 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Air fryers have been all the rage for years now. The convenient little appliance cooks food to perfect crispiness without using much oil, making for a healthier alternative to traditional frying. But what’s even better than an air fryer is an air fryer toaster oven....

The Chef Rip Micheals Wants To Collaborate With Next - Exclusive Thomas Concordia/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Updated: May 17, 2022 8:35 am EST Some celebrity chefs are a dream to work with, and some can be a real pain. Bustle reports that while many viewers may associate Gordon Ramsay with screaming, the star chef actually is a very compassionate chef and teacher. The chef has also taken the time to thoughtfully respond to fans and nurture culinary talent in home cooks, per Upworthy....

The Inflation News Restaurant-Goers Have Been Waiting For Nedilko Andrii/Shutterstock By Lauren Farkas/Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 9:22 am EST Anyone who has participated in the economy in any way this year (which is, by and large, all of us) can confirm that inflation has been rampant. In April, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was up by an astonishing 8.3% globally, and in the United States alone, inflation rates were the highest they had been in 40 years (via World Economic Forum)....

The Ingredient Swap That Will Majorly Upgrade Your Banana Bread Sher Castellano/Mashed By Khyati Dand/July 31, 2022 5:00 pm EST At this point, it feels like we’ve done everything with banana bread that could be done, but have we really? Banana bread was the talk of the town during boredom-filled months of quarantine and for good reason. According to Delish, banana bread is a classic case of high reward for very little risk and effort, making the usually strict world of science-like baking accessible to all....

The Real Reason Why Dunkaroos Disappeared Instagram By DB Kelly/Updated: May 5, 2022 2:46 pm EST Ah, Dunkaroos! Those of us of a certain age are fortunate enough to remember the thrill of opening up our lunch boxes and finding some Dunkaroos. Seriously, was there anything better to break up the school day than these sugary cookies with the super-sugary frosting? Sure, they might not be the healthiest things in the world, but they didn’t kill us … right?...

The Rumors Are True: Taco Bell Is Bringing Back Its Mexican Pizza Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images By Alia Hoyt/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 11:20 am EST A devastating wrong is finally being righted. Taco Bell’s beloved Mexican Pizza will once again be back on store menus in April or May of 2022, says food blogger Markie_devo on Instagram. Cue lines around the corner. People have been missing their Mexican Pizzas something fierce!...

The Truth About The World’s Most Expensive Sushi Roll Andrei Iakhniuk/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/April 18, 2022 11:42 am EST Every once in a while, we all deserve to splurge on a fancy dinner. Perhaps you’re someone who craves lobster on special occasions. Maybe you’re more inclined to order the juiciest steak paired with the biggest goblet of wine from the hottest restaurant in town. If you’re a self-proclaimed sushi aficionado, you’re likely well aware that some unique styles of sushi can be more extravagant than others....

The Untold Truth Of Haggis stockcreations/Shutterstock By Jacob Smith/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 3:53 pm EST Take a sheep’s heart, lungs, and liver. Mix them with minced onion, oatmeal, suet, and a range of spices then stuff this grisly conglomerate inside the animal’s own stomach. Cook until it resembles an over-inflated, brown balloon. Doesn’t sound very appealing does it? Yet this is how haggis, Scotland’s national dish and an international phenomenon, has been made for centuries....

The Walmart Checkout Line Karen Who Left TikTok Floored QualityHD/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/July 5, 2022 12:18 am EST Walking around the store, gazing at the newest merchandise can be fun. After all, there’s always some newfangled product hitting the shelves. Seaweed-flavored Pringles, bacon soda, or canned bread, anyone? Sometimes the grocery aisles feel like a strange, magical world where anything is possible. Manufacturers can seemingly infuse any flavor into any food and cram pretty much anything into a can (except broccoli....

Trader Joe’s Fans Are Freaking Out Over Its Mini Gingerbread Cookies tradejoesnew/Instagram By Cristine Struble/Updated: March 3, 2022 4:54 pm EST As the hot cocoa starts to fill coffee mugs and the holiday decor begins to deck the halls, another Trader Joe’s holiday favorite has been spotted on store shelves. According to Instagram account @traderjoesnew, the always popular mini gingerbread cookies have returned. Considered a holiday fan favorite, the cookies are shaped to look like mini gingerbread people....

Wendy’s Just Perfectly Roasted McDonald’s Breakfast AngieYeoh/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Updated: July 13, 2022 4:00 pm EST If you’ve ever scrolled through Wendy’s Twitter account, you know that the company holds no punches. On its Twitter feed, Wendy’s called out a hilarious truth about drive-thrus and has come after other brands — remember when Wendy’s roasted Oreo over some milk? Today’s target was McDonald’s, and this time the restaurant chain jokingly attacked its fast food competitor on both Twitter and Facebook....

Why Ina Garten’s Post About Corn Muffins Made Instagram Emotional Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Lucy Maddox/April 28, 2022 12:26 pm EST From extra-large cosmos to perfectly roasted chicken to Häagen-Dazs vanilla ice cream, many things come to mind when we think of the Barefoot Contessa. But the words that best describe Ina Garten? Dinner party host. On more than one occasion, the Food Network star has discussed how her love of food and hosting go hand in hand, and why she may not cook as often as you think....

Why Reddit Is Furious About Aldi’s Major Produce Change Christopher Furlong/Getty Images By Crystal Antonace/Aug. 14, 2022 7:15 am EST Aldi has successfully billed itself as a place for people who are into saving money while still being able to buy quality fruits and vegetables and house-brand items that can compete with the name-brand versions (via CNN). The affordable brand has even surpassed Walmart on customer satisfaction surveys. Aldi can even achieve lower prices than Walmart due to its small product assortment and in-store protocol that contributes to its cost-effectiveness such as paying a refundable quarter for grocery carts, and employees’ fast efficiency at the checkout lanes....

Why Some Redditors Find Trader Joe’s Oatmeal Packaging Totally Laughable Trader Joe’s By Khyati Dand/July 5, 2022 4:29 am EST It’s no news that some of the top-rated food and drink items from Trader Joe’s, sold under its own label, are not actually manufactured by the supermarket chain. According to Eater, grocers like Trader Joe’s often have exclusive contracts with third-party manufacturers, who supply their products to the stores to be marketed with TJ’s branding....

Why You Should Drink Apple Cider Vinegar, According To A Dietitian Halil ibrahim mescioglu/Shutterstock By Dai Poole/Updated: July 7, 2022 1:37 pm EST According to Orlando Health, 42% of Americans have reported gaining weight during the pandemic, with the average gain being about 29 pounds. The undesired weight gain can be attributed to several factors, including stress eating, erratic exercise schedules, and more sedentary life, given many were working remotely from home....

Yep, Beer Lollipops Are Apparently A Thing Now mariva2017/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/March 17, 2022 8:15 pm EST Mid-March has officially arrived, which for some people can only mean one thing: March Madness is upon us. Whether you are a passionate college basketball fan or a casual watcher who just loves the hype, filling out an NCAA Championship bracket has become a time-honored tradition and right of passage (even former President Barack Obama takes part)....