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What Sarma Melngailis’ Duck Tattoo Really Means Netflix By Khyati Dand/March 16, 2022 8:29 am EST As Isaac Fitzgerald, author of the book “Knives & Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind Their Tattoos,” once told Mel, “Tattoos are art — oftentimes, incredibly personal art. And when they’re on chefs, who are fiercely committed to what they do and believe, the tattoos are often deep and meaningful.” Long before Sarma Melngailis became the face of internet memes calling her the “Vegan Bernie Madoff,” she was as passionate as any other chef....

Why Leftover Restaurant Chicken Wings Will Probably Disappoint You Elena Shashkina/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 24, 2022 6:09 pm EST Chicken wings are the quintessential bar food menu item. When correctly cooked, they’re perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and are drenched in that delicious sauce that makes every bite an explosion of heat and flavor. Be they fried or smoked, gourmet or cheap, a good chicken wing pairs perfectly with celery, bleu cheese or ranch, and a cold one....

A Fan-Favorite Costco Appliance Is Now Available At Sam’s Club, Too Sandy.M82/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 3:26 pm EST Costco is a popular outlet for people looking to snag a great deal on items they use frequently, from apparel to groceries and much more. Zippia says that in September of 2021, Costco counted more than 111 million people among its membership rolls and generates upwards of $195 billion in revenue each year due to carrying beloved products....

Air Fryer Chicken Fried Steak Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 12:52 pm EST If you’ve never tried country fried steak, you’re missing out on a real treat. Contrary to popular belief, chicken fried steak is not a dish that you can only order at a restaurant. That’s right — you can make your own recipe and enjoy it in the comfort of your own home thanks to your trusty air fryer....

Alex Guarnaschelli Just Named Her Biggest Competitor Robin Marchant/Getty Images By Hannah Beach/March 14, 2022 2:14 pm EST Let’s get one thing straight: The food industry doesn’t call Alex Guarnaschelli “Iron Chef” for nothing. In fact, after gaining notoriety as a contestant-turned-judge on the Food Network competition, she was granted the super-cool nickname “ICAG,” an acronym for “Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli.” Over the years, Guarnaschelli has appeared on countless shows, including “Guy’s Grocery Games,” “The Kitchen,” “Chopped,” and her very own “Supermarket Stakeout” (via Alex Guarnaschelli)....

Alex Guarnaschelli’s Tip For Avoiding Soggy Coq Au Vin Bacon Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Katy Canada/Feb. 21, 2022 8:26 am EST When deciding on a dinner that’s relatively simple to prepare, impressive to present, and delightful on the palette, an easy Coq au vin recipe checks all of those boxes. The classic French dish comes together when succulent chicken bathes in a jacuzzi of red wine, brandy, onions, herbs, and mushrooms, and is finished off with crispy bacon or pancetta (per The New York Times)....

Brian McGinn Tells What’s Cooking On Netflix’s Street Food USA And Chef’s Table - Exclusive Interview Kelly Sullivan/Getty Images By Helena Nichols/Aug. 11, 2022 1:38 pm EST From the fine dining world of “Chef’s Table” to the everyday eats of “Street Food” Brian McGinn brings it all to Netflix. The documentary film maker who acts as co-creator “Street Food” and producer of both shows has been working with Netflix since the early days of their production studio....

Classic Egg Custard Pie Recipe Tara Rylie/Mashed By Tara Rylie/Updated: May 1, 2022 11:10 pm EST Egg custard pie — or better yet, grandma’s egg custard pie, which it is most commonly known as — is a classic American pie recipe that everyone loves. Everything Pies was able to find and photograph a picture of an egg custard pie recipe from 1845. Now, how cool is that? The recipe came from The New England Economical Housekeeper and was written by H....

Costco Fans Are Freaking Out Over Its Bamboo Pantry Organizer Michael Gordon/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/April 12, 2022 12:50 pm EST There are plenty of things to love about the start of spring, but we think we can safely assume that for most people, spring cleaning isn’t one of them. The monstrous task of scrubbing down every inch of the house isn’t exactly an ideal way to spend the weekend, especially now that the warmer weather is begging us to spend more time outside....

How Andrew Zimmern Feels About Cooking With Alcohol In Sobriety Jason Koerner/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 2:30 pm EST Cooking with alcohol can be complicated, but it comes with benefits, too. And when simmered or baked into a dish, it usually only leaves the taste behind, with little to no alcohol content. Its ability to bond “with both fat and water molecules,” per Food52, allows it to enhance the aroma and make the experience of eating the dish that much better....

How Pillsbury Plans To Salute Military Families With Its New Dough Keith Homan/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/May 16, 2022 8:37 am EST Those looking for a sweet, simple way to honor service members this Memorial Day can look no further than the refrigerated section at their local grocery store. Chew Boom reports that Pillsbury is releasing a seasonal “Salute your Service” flag-shape cookie dough designed to pay tribute to veterans and active US service members just in time for Military Appreciation Month....

Instagram Is Drooling Over Rachael Ray’s Blue Cheese And Onion Burger Sean Zanni/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/March 18, 2022 10:47 am EST Not everyone loves blue cheese. It’s a very pungent dairy product, and while all cheese consists of milk proteins in the process of breaking down (via The Kitchn), you can actually see the mold in blue cheese. But if you get past that, blue cheese has a wonderful, creamy texture and the flavor is simultaneously sharp and sweet (via MasterClass)....

Instagram Is Raining Hearts On Paul Hollywood’s Mexico City Selfie Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/March 28, 2022 11:39 am EST No one knows his way around a mixer or rolling pin like Paul Hollywood. According to the personality’s website, the chef who has made waves as a host and judge on “The Great British Bake Off” got his start after deciding he should follow in his father’s footsteps. He gave up his career path as a sculptor, served as the head baker at a variety of world-class hotels, and traveled the world in order to learn more about this cooking form....

Martha Stewart’s Green Juice Recipe Is Her Secret To ‘Looking Good’ Roy Rochlin/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 24, 2022 11:29 am EST Celebrity chef Martha Stewart prefers keeping things simple on a daily basis and using food items from her farm to prepare delicious meals at home. She told Harper’s Bazaar last year in an interview, “I want organic, I want clean, I want tasty, and I want healthy.” She added that she doesn’t like snacking and prefers eating a “light lunch” such as a tuna fish salad with ingredients such as olive oil, celery, apple, pepper, mayonnaise, and more....

Ranking Pringles Flavors From Worst To Best Alex Darus/Tasting Table By Alex Darus/June 24, 2022 1:19 pm EST Chips are the king of salty snacks. There are endless varieties and flavors to satisfy whatever craving hits. You can get chips that taste like other dishes, whether it be pizza or fried chicken, or even dessert chips covered in chocolate and other toppings. Lay’s may be one of the biggest names in chips these days, but no other brand of canned chips can compete with Pringles....

Salt & Straw’s New Lineup Puts The Spotlight On Vegetables Facebook By Elaina Friedman/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 9:11 am EST At this point in its tenure, waiting for the reveal of a new Salt & Straw drop is a little like waiting for the season finale of a TV show for ice cream fans. The Portland-based chain has plenty of sweet scoops in store for those whose dessert tastes run more traditional, but it’s fair to say that the brand has ridden to fame on the coattails of its more unexpected creations....

Seafood Myths You Can Stop Believing YARUNIV Studio/Shutterstock By Lauren Johnson/Updated: April 20, 2022 8:42 pm EST Seafood is a bonafide way to get flavor, convenience, and nutrients. Not only is it quite straightforward to find sustainably, but seafood is a great addition to a healthy diet, as many types of fatty fish contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are linked to reduced risk of heart attacks and strokes (via Everyday Health)....

Simple Shrimp Stock Recipe Kit Hondrum/Mashed By Kit Hondrum AND Mashed Staff/March 3, 2022 2:57 pm EST You’ve heard of chicken stock, beef stock, and vegetable stock, but have you ever tried shrimp stock? You can now, thanks to this simple and delicious recipe from recipe developer and blogger Kit Hondrum. “I love how easy this recipe is and how you can throw some cooking scraps together to make a delicious stock,” says Hondrum....

The Hilarious Reason Smurf Berry Crunch Cereal Was Discontinued Shafostock/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/May 17, 2022 4:37 pm EST Breakfast has always been the most important meal of the day, and what better way to start the day off with a big bowl of cereal? Sure, that bowl of Trix or Fruity Pebbles may be a pretty sweet way to start the day, but super sugary breakfast cereals have been around for quite some time....

The Meal That Made Julia Child Fall In Love With Food George Rose/Getty Images By Christopher Kane/June 6, 2022 11:27 am EST Julia Child’s indelible legacy spans, and even extends beyond, the various roles she occupied throughout her life and career as a chef, cooking teacher, television personality, and cookbook author. “The French Chef,” which debuted in 1963 on Boston’s public television station WGBH, is credited with pioneering “an entire genre of cooking shows” (via PBS)....