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Why Baked Beans Should Always Be On Your July 4 Menu Candice Bell/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/June 28, 2022 12:16 pm EST There are a lot of things to love about the 4th of July: long weekends, fireworks, beach trips, parades, and, most importantly, cookouts. Hosting (or attending) a backyard barbecue is an Independence Day tradition for a lot of Americans. According to WalletHub, more than half of Americans will participate in a 4th of July picnic this year, consuming about 150 million hot dogs....

Why You May Want To Avoid Eating Leftover Catfish Elena Veselova/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/March 29, 2022 5:17 pm EST These days, nearly everything can be repurposed in the form of leftovers. It is easy to turn a rotisserie chicken into a next-day chicken casserole or bring a new spin on yesterday’s leftovers in ways you never thought. However, there are a few foods that don’t seem to lend themselves to the reheating process — and certain types of meat and seafood definitely fit into this category....

Why You Should Consider Eating Bananas When You Have A Hangover Fernati2007/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/March 8, 2022 9:49 am EST If you’re reading this, it’s not too late! There are ways you can speed up your recovery process from last night’s shenanigans. We’ve all been there, and we know you had every intention of ordering a water with every espresso martini you had. These things happen, so go ahead and forgive yourself, and let’s do some damage control....

11 Types Of Fish And How To Cook Them Siamdive/Shutterstock By Julia Dunn/Aug. 15, 2022 6:31 pm EST It is no secret that fish is well-loved. It has long occupied a spot both in the nutritional pyramid and in our hearts. This is for good reason, per Woman’s Health Magazine, which notes that seafood is a very healthful addition to the diet that provides protein and loads of vitamins and minerals that may otherwise be hard to come by....

Custard Apple Pulp Is Being Recalled Nationwide For Salmonella Concerns HO THI THANH VAN/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Feb. 24, 2022 10:09 am EST Custard apple, also sometimes known as sugar apple or cherimoya, is a tropical fruit known for its medicinal properties in some types of traditional medicine and, of course, its delicious fruit (via Brittanica). The interior of the fruit is often described as custardy with a distinct fruity flavor and fragrance....

Easy Chicken Alfredo Recipe Shanika Graham-White/Mashed By Shanika Graham-White AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 5:13 pm EST Shanika Graham-White, the chef and food writer behind Orchids + Sweet Tea, doesn’t want you to spend hours toiling away in the kitchen. She wants you to make meals you’ll love in minutes flat. Exhibit A? “This Chicken Alfredo is the perfect easy weekday meal or a something simple for a laid-back weekend,” Graham-White said....

Einstein Bros. Just Launched A New Breakfast — And It’s Not A Bagel Einstein Bros. Bagels/Facebook By Gillian King/Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 9:04 am EST Einstein Bros. Bagels may be diversifying its breakfast menu, but its current morning options are already nothing to scoff at. The chain already offers 11 bagel sandwiches for breakfast alone, including a Texas Brisket Egg Sandwich and a healthy Green Avocado Egg Sandwich with spinach, tomatoes, and roasted tomato spread (via Einstein Bros....

Giada De Laurentiis ‘Finally Perfected’ Her Gluten-Free Pizza Recipe Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 8:16 am EST The world has strong opinions on pizza. A firm stance on the pineapple-on-pizza debate can divide entire families, cause rifts in longstanding friendships, and may even make you question whether you know your cauliflower crust-loving partner at all. Gluten-free pizzas though, can get a bit tricky. Gluten-free pizza doughs are a savior for people with gluten intolerance or Celiac disease but these often have a notorious rep for being dry, bland, crumbly, rubbery, and dense — at the very least....

Here’s Where You Can Eat Twin Peaks’ Famous Cherry Pie IRL Twitter By Chase Shustack/April 5, 2022 1:59 pm EST Log-carrying mystics in heavy sweaters, FBI agents with a penchant for recording themselves, backwards-talking doppelgangers, murdered homecoming queens, and dirty-faced lumberjacks wandering around nuclear test sites in the 1950s are only some of the most notable things about “Twin Peaks”. And no, we aren’t talking about the Twin Peaks restaurant chain....

How Del Monte Slipped Into A New Guinness World Record dcwcreations/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/June 11, 2022 6:34 pm EST When it was announced that Del Monte had recently secured a Guinness World Record, curious minds couldn’t help but wonder what mammoth fruit-and-veggie feat the produce giant had managed to accomplish. After all, there are some pretty remarkable “personal bests” just waiting to be beaten, including a bunch of Guinness World Records you probably didn’t know existed, and a surprising number of them involve freshly-grown foods....

International Delight Brought Its Holiday Creamers Early This Year International Delight By Brianna Corley/Updated: July 13, 2022 12:49 pm EST People seem to start celebrating the holidays earlier and earlier each year. USA Today notes that many begin decking the halls with Christmas decorations and general holiday cheer at the beginning of November. However, the TV channel Hallmark starts getting into the spirit even sooner. The movie-making company celebrates the halfway mark to the iconic holiday by hosting a Christmas-themed movie marathon known as Christmas in July....

Nestle Toll House’s Cafe By Chip Is Shutting Off Its Ovens Facebook By Savanna Swain-Wilson/May 31, 2022 6:49 am EST So much for getting Toll House cookies while out and about at the mall. According to a press release, on May 25, Crest Foods agreed to sell its franchise chain Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip to FAT Brands, a company famous for owning Johnny Rockets and Fatburger. The decision will result in the closure of all 85 dessert cafes around the U....

Nigella Lawson’s Cooking Shows Ranked From Worst To Best Rodrigo Varela/Getty Images By Joel Burrows/Feb. 28, 2022 12:49 pm EST If the celebrity chef pantheon was to one day be ruled by a monarch, then it would be Nigella Lawson – and not just because she’s British. Lawson has been killing it in this space since her first show “Nigella Bites” debuted in 1999. Moreover, she has continually demonstrated that she’s charming as heck, an incredible cook, and can translate her culinary knowledge into first-class recipes....

Padma Lakshmi Swears By This One Ingredient - Exclusive Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/May 26, 2022 12:55 pm EST Padma Lakshmi has carefully curated her stable of go-to ingredients over the years, focusing on one piece of produce in particular and using it in unconventional ways. Earlier this year, the culinary star appeared on “TODAY” and shared some special ways to turn kale into a hearty winter staple, emphasizing the use of pomegranate seeds for a tasty, crunchy salad....

President Biden’s Solution To Combat High Food Costs BiksuTong/Shutterstock By Christopher Kane/June 3, 2022 12:17 pm EST The Biden administration will apply direct action to curb the costs of certain essential items for American families because bringing down food and gas prices in the near term is not plausible, President Joe Biden said on Wednesday in an address from the White House (via ABC 17). “We can’t take immediate action that I’m aware of yet to figure out how we’re bringing down the prices of gasoline back to $3 a gallon....

Ranking 18 Cuts Of Meat To Smoke, From Worst To Best Mikhaylovskiy/Shutterstock By Gabby Romero/March 11, 2022 12:00 pm EST When the temperatures get warmer, outdoor grilling and smoking are essential parts of parties, picnics, and backyard barbecues. Grilling may be a more popular technique, but smoking is an arguably better method. The relatively low heat of the smoker cooks meat more evenly and avoids excessively charring your food. Also, you can spend more time sitting back and relaxing or mingling with your cookout guests instead of hovering over a hot grill....

RHOA Alum Eva Marcille Shares ‘Poppin’ Sunday Dinner DFree/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/March 22, 2022 3:09 pm EST You can’t separate food from “The Real Housewives” most iconic moments. According to Reality Blurb!, Kathy Wakile ranks as the very best chef on the series and makes the best desserts around, while D’Andra Simmons and Lisa Vanderpump can easily bring it when they need to impress in the kitchen. Dinner parties also contain some of the juiciest moments....

The Real Difference Between Carnitas And Al Pastor Shutterstock By Ben Fisher/Updated: June 30, 2022 9:37 am EST Carnitas and al pastor tacos are two of the most popular taco fillings you can find, and though they’re both made with pork, there are some distinct differences between the two. Carnitas starts with a pork shoulder (via PopSugar). It’s seasoned with herbs and spices and braised in lard. It’s then pulled, similar to barbecue, and then roasted in the oven to achieve crispiness....

The Scary Reason Tomatoes Are Under Attack nnattalli/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Aug. 18, 2022 11:47 am EST Move over bacon and the sky-high prices people are paying for this beloved savory pork because it’s the tomato and tomato-based products’ turn to steal the spotlight and put a dent in the wallets of this fruit on the vine favorite. Tomatoes are a pantry staple for many households. Aghires notes that people in the United States eat an annual 31 pounds of these beauties....

The Surprising Item That Starbucks Kicked To The Curb Bloomberg/Getty Images By Elise DeVoe/July 10, 2022 4:17 pm EST One of the appeals of getting coffee at Starbucks is its consistency. According to Forbes, customers return to the Seattle-based company time and time again for the fast service and quality coffee. When this consistency is disrupted, however, customers are not a fan. In June 2021, the brand had issues sourcing 25 items on the menu due to issues with the supply chain (via Insider)....