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The Cooking Tip Geoffrey Zakarian Learned From His Mother Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Jared Kaufman/May 24, 2022 7:14 pm EST If you’ve turned on Food Network recently, you’ve probably seen chef Geoffrey Zakarian dressed in a dapper suit, as he often is (via Business Insider), dispensing hard-won cooking advice or dominating a kitchen competition. He’s an Iron Chef, a judge on “Chopped,” and a host of the talk show “The Kitchen,” in addition to running several successful restaurants around the country, per Food Network....

The Dark Longhorn Steakhouse Commercial That’s Fascinating Reddit Jon Kraft/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Aug. 8, 2022 11:51 am EST Longhorn Steakhouse is a casual restaurant chain known for selling more affordable steak options that the average consumer can handle without suffering too much of a financial setback. Although enduring meat sweats are a whole different matter entirely. There are 569 Longhorn Steakhouse locations in the U.S., including 74 in Florida, the state with the highest percentage of stores (via Scrape Hero)....

The Mexican Donuts That Are (Almost) Too Pretty To Eat Facebook By Rebecca Cherico/July 18, 2022 5:49 pm EST Ever feel like you’ve eaten a brick? Not so appetizing, right? But what about a tile (a Mexican Talavera tile, to be exact)? Visitors to Mexico have long enjoyed its many artisanal traditions: The country is steeped in a vibrant and diverse architectural aesthetic and culinary history. One of Mexico’s enduring traditions, which started in the colonial period and continues to this day, is the art of Talavera tile....

The Real Reason Ready Dough’s Pepperoni Pizzas Were Recalled Shannon O/Getty By Gillian King/July 29, 2022 9:38 am EST There are few words in the English language quite so scary as “food recall.” The mind immediately rolodexes through every news story you’ve ever heard, read, or watched about foods that were recalled for the scariest reasons. Lead tainted fruit? Check. E. coli power greens? The FDA says it happened. It’s easy to worry after hearing those words....

The Real Reason Scientists Are So Intrigued By Umami Katarzyna Hurova/Shutterstock By Rachael Grow/Aug. 26, 2022 1:05 pm EST In the world of cuisine, the flavor of umami is commonly known as the fifth element in addition to the sour, sweet, bitter, and salty profiles that our palate is familiar with. Translated literally, the Japanese word “umami” means “essence of deliciousness” (via Ajinomoto), and the taste of it can be found in various foods like mushrooms, tomatoes, soy sauce, and cheese....

The Silly Cooking Mistake Ree Drummond Once Made On A Date Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Lucy Maddox/June 22, 2022 7:24 pm EST When it comes to the gold standard of cooking, many of us look to our favorite celebrity chefs as idols. If your looking to whip up a flawless beef Wellington, Gordon Ramsey’s your guy, whereas Rachael Ray’s recipes are a great go-to choice if you are searching for a quick and easy 30-minute meal....

The Surprising Dessert Advice One Dietitian Gives For Kids Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: March 31, 2022 11:22 am EST Every parent wants their child to eat their veggies. It’s important for young people to get all the essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber they need in their diet to help them grow, but, as many parents know, some children can be very picky about what’s on their plate. That’s why Registered Dietitian Serena Ball took to the Food Network to help parents get their little ones eat a little healthier, without fighting over food....

The Unexpected Food TikToker Ashley Yi Can’t Live Without - Exclusive TikTok/Angella Choe By Olivia Bria/May 24, 2022 8:15 am EST Everyone has that one food — it’s the one that you can’t live without no matter how hard you try. If sweets or carbs immediately come to mind, you’re not alone. According to Healthline, 97% of women and 68% of men experience a form of cravings for a specific taste....

The Unexpected Reason Reddit Loves Kirkland Bottled Water Sadie Mantell/Shutterstock By Allison Lindsey/Aug. 17, 2022 8:16 pm EST Celebrated worldwide, Costco’s Kirkland brand offers store members high-quality products at a discounted rate. The esteemed brand, which recently won 11 awards at the annual Deal Awards (per Kirkland), produces a vast and eclectic range of merchandise. From items like vodka and batteries, to bulk toilet paper and coffee beans, Kirkland makes it all....

The Untold Truth Of Crazy Delicious YouTube By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 10:34 am EST In “Crazy Delicious,” the contestants, who are not trained chefs but foodies with a knack for turning everyday food into art, have to hand-pick their own mushrooms and uproot their own carrots before firing up the stove. There’s no other food reality show where we see contestants ambling around a garden foraging for produce. Their dishes have to be equal part crazy and delicious — a task which British chef Heston Blumenthal, a judge on the show, himself agrees is a toughie....

These Are The Most Famous Restaurants In America Huse Culinary By Andrew Sheldon/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 1:50 pm EST Old and new. Large and small. Big city, wine country, and the deep South. Twelve-course tasting menus and fried dough on a plate. The most famous restaurants in the country run the gamut of the dining experience. Some are stands where you can get your food in minutes and enjoy it on a nearby picnic table....

When You Eat Too Many Pickles, This Is What Happens Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: May 17, 2022 10:24 am EST Is there anything more satisfying than the delicious, salty crunch of biting into a pickle? Whether you like the tangy taste of dill, or prefer the sweetness of a sliced bread and butter, there’s no denying that pickles make a great addition to a lunch plate — or a snack all on their own....

Why Were 1950s Cookbooks So Focused On Jell-O? HandmadePictures/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Aug. 7, 2022 5:13 pm EST What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions the 1950s? Historians could tell you all about the revitalization of the middle-class or the baby boom, the advent of television, or the birth of rock and roll. While these are all interesting events, the 1950s is also known for revolutionizing how we prepare our food....

Why You Should Rearrange Frozen Pizza Toppings Before Baking Bauwimauwi/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:46 pm EST Ah, the frozen pizza. Is there any better way to spend Friday night? Sure, it may not exactly be the wood-fired pizza with imported cheese and heirloom tomato sauce, but you’d be wrong in saying that it doesn’t scratch that itch. Having first debuted in the fifties (via Invention and Tech), Americans have been stocking their freezers with boxes of frozen pizza, en masse, ever since — from the classic cheese pizza to ones with a cauliflower crust, the odds are high that you have one in your house, right now....

54% Say This Is Their Favorite Brand Of Canned Tomatoes RcriStudio/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/April 4, 2022 2:45 pm EST Canned foods, particularly canned vegetables, don’t necessarily have the best reputation. In some cases, they do deserve it — canned peas are nowhere near as good as the frozen kind, for example, while canned asparagus is an abomination. Canned tomatoes, however, are actually better for cooking than the fresh kind, something even Bon Appétit acknowledges....

Alfred Hitchcock’s Favorite Breakfast Was A Classic French Delicacy Tony Evans/timelapse Library Ltd./Getty Images By Vedran Maslovara/Aug. 14, 2022 10:20 pm EST If you love thrillers and suspense movies, you’re probably already familiar with the works of Alfred Hitchcock. The great director was affectionately nicknamed the “Master of Suspense” because he was an expert at producing a sense of excitement and anxiety in his movies. Some of his best work includes classics such as “Psycho,” “The Birds,” and “Rear Window” (via Biography)....

Chick-Fil-A’s New Sunjoy Flavor Welcomes Spring With Open Arms Chick-fil-A By Amanda Tarlton/April 22, 2022 1:24 pm EST After inhaling a meaty chicken sandwich smothered in Chick-fil-A sauce and a carton of salty waffle fries, you need something to wash it all down with. Sure, you could opt for a standard fountain soda, but Chick-fil-A’s drink menu is also stacked with unique beverage options. Arguably the most famous of the bunch is its fresh-squeezed lemonade, which is made with just three ingredients: fresh lemons, water, and sugar....

Dunkin’ And Carter’s Have The Perfect Family Outfit Collection Instagram By Sophia Lo/April 26, 2022 11:59 pm EST When you think about Dunkin’, you might think about its new spring menu that includes new drinks and a cornbread donut or just a cup of coffee, which is Dunkin’s best-selling product. What probably doesn’t come to mind is clothing. However, Dunkin’ previously released cozy merch and branded blankets, and it recently put out a line of clothing in partnership with Carter’s that can be worn by a whole family....

Ham And Cheese Sliders Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 31, 2022 6:00 am EST Is there a combo better suited for one another than ham and cheese? Yes, even considering peanut butter and jelly, burgers and fries, and ketchup and mustard, we’d argue that ham and cheese is a classic, quintessential, and delicious flavor combo. You’ve got the salty, savory nature of the ham, paired alongside the cheesy goodness of, well cheese, so it’s pretty hard to go wrong with the pairing....

How Much Money Do Waiters Typically Make? ra2 studio/Shutterstock By James Lewis/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:59 pm EST Although the importance of waiters can be overlooked, without them food and drink industry wouldn’t function nearly as seamlessly. In fact, their absence would likely lead to hangry arguments, wasted meals, and a lack of profits. According to the United States Census Bureau, there were over 579,000 eating and drinking locations across the country prior to the pandemic....