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Why Twitter Thinks Doritos Might Roll Out A Stranger Things Flavor Bloomberg/Getty Images By Karen Hart/April 28, 2022 9:55 am EST Doritos is always dropping new collabs and Twitter thinks their next one may have to do with Netflix’s hit series “Stranger Things.” Whether you prefer Nachos Cheese or Cool Ranch, the chips rank number 23 on the YouGov America list of favorite snack foods. What’s not to love when it comes to these tortilla chips with so much powdery flavor?...

A New Cap’n Crunch DC Comics Cereal Just Soared Into Stores Facebook By Elaina Friedman/May 31, 2022 1:10 pm EST Though they may seem unrelated, superheroes and breakfast cereal do have one thing in common: Kids adore them. This is why popular sugary cereal brands like Fruity Pebbles and Honey Combs have been such longtime bedfellows with Superman and his world-saving contemporaries. Marvel may dominate the big screen, but DC Comics heroes have a particularly storied reign over the most important meal of the day, seen as far back as this 1980s commercial where the comic book company’s animated roster promotes a villain-drawing contest on “specially marked” boxes of Alpha Bits, Super Sugar Crisp, Honey Combs, Cocoa Pebbles, and Fruity Pebbles....

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries Recipe Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Ksenia Prints/Updated: June 29, 2022 1:28 pm EST Air fryer garlic Parmesan fries are crispy fries that are cooked to perfection in the air fryer and topped with garlic and loads of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese when they come out. The result is a truly gooey, cheesy, garlicky fest of flavor! Most of us think of fries as a guilty pleasure, as noted by food blogger and photographer Ksenia Prints of At the Immigrant’s Table....

Air Fryer Popcorn Recipe Eric Ngo/Mashed By Eric Ngo AND Mashed Staff/April 26, 2022 9:23 am EST Air fryers are everywhere, and their popularity doesn’t seem to be slowing down. People have been flocking to buy the latest and greatest of air fryer technology, which they then proudly display on their countertops. Of course, having purchased such a pricey gadget, you’re going to want to put it to good use, right?...

Cherry Blossom Season Brings Cherry-Licious Beverages To Taco Bell KULLAPONG PARCHERAT/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/March 18, 2022 11:31 am EST It happens every Spring. MLB teams start training, flowers begin blooming, allergies abound, and some of our favorite eateries add seasonal food elements to their menus. Well, buckle your seatbelts because Taco Bell is giving us all kinds of new menu items to excite our taste buds. The Mexican-inspired fast food chain announced they have turned their popular Nacho Fries Into a Steak Nacho Fries Burrito....

Cozy Squash Casserole Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/June 8, 2022 12:21 pm EST On a cold winter night, there is nothing better than a warm meal, and this cozy squash casserole fits the bill. Though we typically associate squash as a fall or winter food, you can enjoy it anytime of year, and we can confirm that it tastes just as good in springtime. With a flavorful butternut squash filling and a sage- and onion-seasoned breadcrumb topping, this casserole is comforting without being overly heavy....

Creamy Chicken Carbonara Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 5:14 pm EST Who doesn’t like pasta? People around the world have fallen in love with the classic Italian dish for its versatility. While the Italians regard pasta as a first course dish, many individuals eat it as a meal on its own. Because why not? Eating a large portion of it can make you full, and when you add meat, it becomes a complete package....

Diva Q Lays Out BBQ’s Number One Ground Rule - Exclusive Sander van der Torren/Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 3:49 pm EST If there’s one thing that Danielle Bennett — aka Diva Q — cannot stand anymore, it’s mansplaining. “I’m really over the whole mansplaining thing at this point,” the pit master exclusively told Mashed. “That still happens for all female barbecuers.” That’s a rule of thumb that you should probably learn pretty fast if you frequent or plan on frequenting BBQ competitions....

Eggland’s Best Wants To Make Over Your Fridge — Here’s How To Enter Eggland’s Best By Taylor Huang/Updated: March 2, 2022 3:25 pm EST March is National Nutrition Month, which was originally a campaign launched by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage healthy eating. Now, food brands use the month’s annual title of recognition to spread awareness about the importance of nutrition. One such brand is Eggland’s Best, which is known for proprietary, all-vegetarian hen feed that makes its eggs extra-dense in Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Omega-3s, and Vitamin E, according to a press release....

How Boston Market’s New Nuggets Literally Go Against The Grain Susan Montgomery/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/July 10, 2022 6:36 pm EST If you’re not familiar with the name Robert C. Baker, then you may be curious to find out what the agricultural scientist’s legacy has to do with chicken nuggets. Well, according to some, Baker is the man who invented them. History has it that though the origins of chicken nuggets aren’t entirely agreed upon by everyone on the planet, it’s “commonly accepted” that once upon a time — 1963 to be exact — in a laboratory at Cornell University, Baker molded ground chicken, wrapping it in breading, and basically created what we think of as chicken nuggets today....

Popeyes And Uber Eats Just Gave Fans A Meal To Eat During The NBA Playoffs Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/April 13, 2022 1:10 pm EST Regardless of what sport you’re watching, game day often means lots of food. For some, it’s as simple as a nice, big pepperoni pizza, a 12-pack of beer, and chips and dip. For others, it’s hot dogs, hamburgers, corn, whatever you can throw on the grill. And for still others, game day is for endless tacos and loaded nachos....

Redditors Are Torn Over GBBO’s Treatment Of Rahul David M. Benett/Getty Images By Molly Clark/Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 9:13 am EST Rahul Mandal is possibly one of the most memorable contestants on “GBBO,” relatable to some viewers for his often self-deprecating personality. Yet he was witty as well. Mandal was awarded the celebratory, coveted victor’s platter for Series 9 (the 2018 season) of the hit baking show as well as for the New Year’s Eve 2021 special....

The Clever Rainbow Buttercream Hack You Need To Start Using alexanderon/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/July 14, 2022 1:09 am EST We don’t know about you, but we’re seeing rainbows everywhere these days: in the sky, on flags, and, dearest to our heart, desserts and other baked treats. Rainbow-themed desserts have earned their stripes as a trend that’s here to stay (per 12 Tomatoes and Food Network). The vibrant sweets have surfaced in new and creative ways on social media platforms like Tik Tok (where a rainbow dessert pizza has even gotten some play, per Delishably)....

The Internet Isn’t Impressed With Taco Bell’s New Mexican Pizza — Here’s Why Facebook By Chase Shustack/May 23, 2022 4:17 pm EST It’s a warm summer evening in 1985. You and your buddies are in your Honda Accord, Eurythmics blaring over the radio while you all debate what you want to eat. Pizza? Mexican? The debate doesn’t go on for long when your friend mentions that they’ve been eager to try this “Mexican Pizza” they heard Taco Bell started selling a few months back....

The Shady Truth About The Seafood Industry Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 5:38 pm EST You’ve likely heard that fish is good for your health, with it being rich in omega 3 fatty acids that can contribute to better brain health. You’ve probably also heard that seafood is high in minerals like selenium, a known immune booster and an essential compound for heart health. And you’ve likely even heard that eating fish and seafood is a better choice from an environmental perspective, as compared to meat and poultry, and that it could reduce your carbon footprint....

The Tragic Death Of Mexican Cookbook Author Diana Kennedy Ann Summa/Getty Images By Nancy Mock/July 25, 2022 11:37 am EST The world lost a culinary giant this weekend: In a tweet on Sunday, the government of Mexico shared that author, advocate, and documentarian of Mexican cuisine Diana Kennedy passed away in her sleep at her home. She was 99. Los Angeles Times shares that Kennedy did for Mexican food what Julia Child did for French food, teaching Americans and the world about Mexico’s authentic cuisine and ingredients....

The Untold Truth Of sweetFrog Twitter By Sophia Hart/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 3:37 pm EST They’re popular year round, but when the warmer weather hits, it’s hard to argue that there’s anything better than a cold, sweet dessert. The first thing that may come to mind would likely be ice cream, but there is a myriad of incredible cool treats to select from and indulge in. Some of these ice cream-like goodies include gelato, popsicles, and, of course, frozen yogurt....

What Is Napa Cabbage And How Do You Eat It? Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Katy Canada/April 3, 2022 3:54 pm EST Napa cabbage has been having a moment on social media sites like TikTok, where many chefs proclaim that if you don’t like the crinkly, pale green veggie, you probably haven’t eaten it prepared the right way. Napa cabbage falls into the category of “Chinese cabbage,” which is a term that can also refer to bok choy, according to The Spruce Eats....

What MasterChef Winner Courtney Lapresi Is Doing Now Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Updated: May 10, 2022 11:28 am EST Former MasterChef winner Courtney Lapresi was quite unlike her peers. The winner of the show’s fifth season, Lapresi displayed unbelievable confidence and authenticity as she chose to be herself on the show, turning up to cook in dressy outfits and lots of makeup (via Screen Rant.) Interestingly, before being a part of the competition, Lapresi worked as a dancer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as per Reality TV Revisited....

Where To Score The Best Air Fryer Deals For Black Friday 2020 Shutterstock By Megan Scott/Updated: April 10, 2022 6:22 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We all know the best part of Thanksgiving is not the turkey and the pumpkin pie — it’s Black Friday and all the kitchenware deals that are ripe for the picking. Air fryers seem to have taken up residence on many home cooks’ countertops recently and if you haven’t purchased one yet, now may be the time to see what all the buzz is about....