How To Cut Popular Cheese Varieties The Right Way, According To An Expert Olena Rudo/Shutterstock By Jared Kaufman/May 20, 2022 9:34 am EST Cutting the cheese is no joke — and picking the right knife for the job is essential to preserving the flavors and textures cheesemakers work so hard to achieve. Chances are, you’re probably using the wrong knife for a variety of kitchen tasks, and cheese is no different....
How Unpaid Taxes Temporarily Closed Down 70 California Jack In The Box Locations Glenn Highcove/Shutterstock By Terry Crowne/March 28, 2022 11:25 am EST Jack in the Box is a one-of-a-kind fast-food restaurant. Sure, they serve up the usual fare of cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, and fries, but this fast food chain has a smorgasbord of several other items, including churros, tacos, teriyaki bowls, egg rolls, and fajita pitas. And let’s not leave out the Jack in the Box secret menu....
Mistakes Everyone Makes When Preparing Quiche Slawomir Fajer/Shutterstock By Ivana Maric/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 4:42 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A perfect quiche is the stuff of dreams. A firm, flaky crust topped with a rich, creamy filling speckled with bits of bacon or vegetables makes an ideal breakfast, a light lunch, or a great snack. Although the dish has questionable origins and probably a German-inspired name, it became popular as a classic French pastry....
New Study Reveals The Real Risks Of Adding Salt To Your Food Thananan Kannim/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/July 11, 2022 9:03 pm EST A recent study published in the European Heart Journal might have you thinking twice before reaching for the shaker of salt. The new study suggests that there may be a link between adding salt to meals and an increased risk of premature death, per The Guardian. Led by Professor Lu Qi of Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, the study followed over 500,000 middle-aged men and women for an average of nine years....
Padma Lakshmi’s Top Chef Premiere Arrival Has Fans Cracking Up Noam Galai/Getty By Hannah Beach/March 4, 2022 5:55 pm EST Without a doubt, Padma Lakshmi is an icon in the food industry. Not only does her résumé include modeling, acting, and cookbook writing, Lakshmi is also a dedicated mother, a fervent activist, and a highly successful businesswoman. Despite hardships in her life, Lakshmi is light-hearted and has an “infectious” laugh, says The Daily Beast....
Southern Pimento Cheese Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/June 15, 2022 4:26 pm EST Pimento cheese is a very regional item; if you are not from the South, you may not be familiar with it. Recipe developer Erin Johnson shares her love for the retro dish: “I love this recipe because it’s nostalgic and delicious.” She even uses pimento cheese to make grilled cheese sandwiches, which sounds like a total game changer....
The Best Survival Food Kits Of 2022 Mikhailov Studio/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Aug. 24, 2022 2:14 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It used to be that the idea of emergency preparedness was considered somewhat of a niche hobby, carried out by those who were readying themselves for something along the lines of a zombie apocalypse. Well, as recent events such as the great grocery shortages of 2020 have demonstrated quite clearly, the old Boy Scout motto to “Be Prepared” is one we’d all do well to follow....
The Easiest Hack For Perfectly Crispy Fried Eggs Oksana Mizina/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/June 24, 2022 12:47 am EST Is there anything that eggs can’t do? If you’re in the mood for something sweet, eggs are one of the key ingredients in your favorite chocolate chip cookies, if you’re hoping to bring something to a lunchtime barbecue, egg salad is always a hit, and if its an egg dinner you’re after, you can add fried eggs to your mac ’n cheese to satisfy your tastebuds....
The Easiest Way To Upgrade Your Summer Drinks Marian Weyo/Shutterstock By Abby Tariq/June 17, 2022 12:14 pm EST When the summer arrives and temperatures start to soar, our sweaty bodies and exhausted souls yearn for something refreshing and replenishing. That feeling intensifies when we spend quality time outside, soaking up the sunshine and getting that tan by the beach or a pool. So there is no better way to beat the heat and stay hydrated than sipping easy-to-make, delicious summer drinks....
The Freebie Noodles & Company Is Celebrating International Women’s Day With ESB Professional/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/March 8, 2022 11:20 am EST Since 1987, the United States has been celebrating Women’s History Month as a means to pay homage to prominent female figures throughout history. But International Women’s Day dates back even further, beginning in 1911, and the holiday is recognized yearly on March 8 as a way for people worldwide “to acknowledge the contribution of women to the strengthening of international peace and security,” (via History)....
The Huge Way Wingstop Is Dealing With The Supply Chain Shortage Facebook By Hope Ngo/May 31, 2022 5:01 pm EST Wingstop was founded on July 5, 1994 in Garland, Texas to champion the idea that diners were willing to make a meal out of chicken wings which, until that time, were served as a side dish or as a bar snack, per Wingstop. The restaurant’s premise was simple — to offer up chicken wings in eight flavors (Lemon Pepper, Original Hot, Cajun, Atomic, Mild, Hawaiian BBQ, Teriyaki, and Garlic Parmesan) with a side of fries....
The Reason Burger King’s New Ad Campaign Is Intentionally Confusing Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/April 17, 2022 2:15 pm EST No, Burger King has not put out an ad lauding McDonald’s. Instead, a follow-up to DAVID Madrid’s 2021 Burger King ad “Confusing Times” has aired. It’s called “Even More Confusing Times.” The advertisement, which you can watch on YouTube, introduces a series of questions that satirically highlight how unrooted from norms people have become....
The Reason Newman’s Own Is Facing A Major Lawsuit TY Lim/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Aug. 24, 2022 3:23 pm EST It may be best known for its line of food and beverage products including dressings and sauces, but The Wall Street Journal reports that the Newman’s Own Foundation, which oversees the food company with the same name, may also soon become known for a brewing legal feud involving the non-profit established by Hollywood actor Paul Newman in 1982, and two of his actor’s daughters....
The Secret Ingredient That Will Change Your Tuna Salad Forever Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: June 22, 2022 2:23 pm EST When you think of tuna, you might think of those little Starkist or Bumble Bee tuna cans you pop open and mix into a mayo-based salad. Basic tuna salad consists of canned tuna, mayo, a little celery, some lemon juice, and maybe a bit of crunchy onion, if you want to spice things up....
The Surprising Connection Between Pizza Hut And Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Scott Dudelson/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Updated: March 3, 2022 8:51 am EST The names Michelangelo, Raphael, Donatello, and Leonardo may bring to mind famous Italian Renaissance artists. But if you grew up in the 1990s, perhaps they evoke fond memories of the legendary anthropomorphic quartet that graced television screens on Saturday mornings (and the silver screen three times): the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles....
The Trader Joe’s Kit That Will Make Salads Easier Svetlana Monyakova/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Aug. 2, 2022 4:38 pm EST Whether you’re looking to squeeze more veggies into your lunch or want a lighter option for dinner, a salad can be a great healthy choice. Depending on the ingredients you choose, salads can be packed with good-for-you leafy greens, assorted vegetables and fruits with vitamins and minerals, and healthy fats and protein in the form of meats and cheeses....
The Uncommon Ingredient That Gives Scrambled Eggs A Boost Nata Bene/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 3:32 pm EST Scrambled eggs are a stalwart of the culinary world. Whether served alongside toast for breakfast, enjoyed at a greasy spoon with some hash browns, or consumed at a fine dining restaurant, they are a near perfect test of a cook’s acumen. A wide range in end results — soft and custardy like Gordon Ramsay’s recipe, browned and cheesy from a diner, or full of custardy layers like Cantonese-style scrambled eggs — shows that the humble dish is endlessly customizable....
The Unexpected Ingredient That Will Majorly Upgrade Cream Cheese Frosting Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: Aug. 20, 2022 9:19 am EST Whether you’re a red velvet aficionado or simply someone who prefers the slight tang that a cream cheese frosting has when compared to a standard buttercream, there’s no denying that every baker could use a go-to cream cheese frosting recipe in their back pocket. It’s endlessly versatile, it can be further flavored with additional mix-ins, and it can be used on everything from squares to cakes and more....
The Untold Truth Of Ground Round Ground Round By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 10:23 am EST Casual dining restaurants are so ubiquitous across the US that one might easily forget that it was not always this way. The earliest casual dining chains, which include White Castle and Dairy Queen, didn’t launch until after World War I. It wasn’t until after World War II that dining chains designed to deliver the previously unaffordable full-service restaurant experience at a reasonable price started cropping up (per TrendSource)....
These Are Giada De Laurentiis’ Favorite Italian Tomatoes Valentyn Volkov/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/July 11, 2022 10:07 am EST Home cooks who love to eat and prepare Italian food are wise to pay attention when Giada De Laurentiis weighs in on the subject. Her Italian cooking chops are part of what led her to be discovered for her own Italian cooking show, “Everyday Italian.” Additionally, Food Network believes her culinary training plus Italian heritage make her well qualified to speak as an expert on the topic....
