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MasterChef Winner Claudia Sandoval On Taste Of The Border, Regional Foods, And Perfect Mole - Exclusive Interview Discovery+ By Hanna Claeson/May 10, 2022 2:02 pm EST For the appetizer segment in the “MasterChef” Season 6 finale – which aired in 2015 – Claudia Sandoval presented Gordon Ramsay with a Mexican truffle-infused tamale. “I served him something that my ancestors would’ve served to the gods,” Sandoval explained to Mashed. Ramsay didn’t see it that way at first, but regardless, in 2017, the “MasterChef” champion was tapped as a judge for “MasterChef Latino....

Padma Lakshmi Had A Twitter Rant About Biden’s Student Loan Debt Plan David Livingston/Getty By Elise DeVoe/Aug. 24, 2022 9:53 pm EST President Joe Biden had people with student loans on edge this month, because the pause on payments due to COVID was going to end on August 31 and he did not announce a plan until today (via AP News). According to NPR, recipients of a Pell Grant will qualify for $20,000 in debt forgiveness, while other borrowers who make less than $125,000 qualify for $10,000....

Papa Murphy’s Just Added The Dipping Sauces You’ve Always Wanted Facebook By Lucy Maddox/July 27, 2022 5:09 pm EST Let’s face it. Some foods just don’t taste as good without a little something sprinkled or drizzled on top. For instance, what’s the point of tucking into a plate of French fries with no ketchup? And what’s a burger without a slice or two of gooey, melted cheese? While undoubtedly delicious on its own, some might say the same thing about pizza....

Robbers Stuff Five Guys Employees Into Freezer Manuel Esteban/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/March 13, 2022 11:08 am EST What was supposed to be an ordinary closing shift for four Five Guys employees in Ann Arbor, Michigan earlier this week turned into a scary situation when robbers decided to lock them inside the walk-in freezer. Per WXYZ-TV Detroit, the incident happened on March 9 as the employees were preparing to close down the restaurant for the day....

The Best Japanese Whiskeys In 2022 Factory X/Shutterstock By Helena Nichols/May 3, 2022 10:59 am EST Japanese whiskeys are taking the world by storm. In recent years they have grown to great prominence, with bottles of Japanese whiskeys now regularly outperforming historical whiskey giants in Scotland according to Roads and Kingdoms. It is no wonder that Japan has become the third largest whiskey producer in the world, lagging only behind the United States and Scotland....

The Best Stainless Steel Cookware Sets Of 2022 FabrikaSimf/Shutterstock By Trevor Carlson/July 18, 2022 2:09 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A good set of pots and pans is the backbone of any kitchen. Without these essential tools, cooking would be practically impossible. Which makes you wonder: What kind of vessels did our ancestors use to boil water? As it turns out, some research at Paleolithic sites suggests that fire-heated rocks were dropped into animal hides filled with water until it boiled (via The Atlantic)....

The Hack That Takes Store-Bought Hummus To The Next Level Kabachki.photo/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/March 30, 2022 6:06 pm EST Hummus has been around for a while — for centuries, in fact. While Food Republic says there are those that believe it originally hailed from ancient Egypt, the first recorded reference to this dish can be found later, in the 13th century. Today, hummus is claimed by a host of different cuisines including Greek, Israeli, Palestinian, and Arabic, but regardless of where it is from, its basic ingredients — chickpeas, sesame paste, lemon juice, and garlic — have remained pretty much the same throughout time, even though certain liberties are taken....

The McDonald’s House That Has TikTok Hungry For More Pavlovska Yevheniia/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/June 21, 2022 12:51 am EST Though many people probably don’t consider themselves regulars of the golden-arched fast food behemoth, “85% plus of the US population” find themselves at a McDonald’s every year (via Business Insider). The high amount of Americans making a pit stop for a Big Mac and fries can probably be explained by McDonald’s cheap prices and the company’s impressive restaurant count....

The One Ingredient You Need To Take Your Steak To The Next Level Chatham172/Shutterstock By Dave Malyon/Updated: July 22, 2022 7:15 am EST Most carnivores probably have steak recipes they swear by. But what’s the secret ingredient that’s the true game-changer? What’s the trick that clears the playing field of all other culinary contributions and takes your steak-making to the next level? Is it the seasoning? Steak won’t sear properly without salt, for instance....

The Real Reason You Never See Peter Meehan On Ugly Delicious Any More Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Khyati Dand/Updated: April 6, 2022 8:40 am EST Fans who have earnestly followed David Chang through his many endeavors may be familiar with the constant presence of Peter Meehan in his works. Others might remember the former food writer as Chang’s frequent companion on Netflix’s “Ugly Delicious.” Meehan and Chang’s working friendship however, goes way back....

The Superfan Who Cooked Every Single One Of Ina Garten’s Recipes Facebook By Amanda Tarlton/March 16, 2022 6:21 pm EST Ina Garten — also known as the Barefoot Contessa — is one of the most recognizable names in the culinary world. While being a television chef was her second career (previously, she had worked for the White House on nuclear energy policy), she has amassed quite the following since she published her first cookbook in 1999 (via Food Network)....

The Time TikTok Lost It Over Mythical Kitchen’s Unusual Cheetos Flavor Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images By Andrew Walser/June 18, 2022 12:17 am EST If you’ve seen one Cheeto, then you’ve probably seen (or eaten) a thousand of them. The sticks of neon-orange crunchiness – or furious red, if the Flamin’ Hot variety is your Cheeto of choice – are instantly recognizable in form, taste, and texture. And of course, there’s the cheese powder that coats your fingertips – how many snacks leave such an identifiable trace, even after consumption?...

The Untold Truth Of Tiffani Faison J Carter Rinaldi/Getty Images By Molly Clark AND Anita Surewicz/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:35 am EST Celebrity chef Tiffani Faison first hit the spotlight as the outspoken contestant whose words and actions didn’t always sit well with audiences on the first season of Bravo’s “Top Chef” in 2006, as per Boston Magazine. While she was the runner-up in the competition, her appearance on the reality cooking show spurred a whirlwind career with its fair share of ups and downs — but also many, many successes....

TikTok Just Got A Sneak Peek At A Brand-New Trader Joe’s Ice Cream Cassiohabib/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 1:25 pm EST There are many reasons people are devoted fans of Trader Joe’s. Whether it’s for the unique product offerings or its employees’ friendly attitudes, people who love Trader Joe’s are loyal. Even the store’s nautical design aspects make it stand out from all the other American stores out there, via Business Insider....

Twitter Can’t Get Over Duff Goldman And Buddy Valastro’s Age Difference Facebook By Hannah Beach/April 13, 2022 4:40 pm EST Let’s face it (no pun intended), it can be extremely difficult to guess a person’s age based solely on looks. Some people, for example, never seem to age at all, defying the passing years with a babyface. Some embrace their laugh lines, like beloved actress Betty White, who told People Magazine that “a sense of humor” kept her going over the years....

Unique Things You Should Always Make In Your Air Fryer Enjoy The Life/Shutterstock By Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd AND Robyn Hunt/Updated: May 5, 2022 5:17 am EST You’ve got the basics down when it comes to whipping up foods in your air fryer. French fries? Obviously. Fried mozzarella sticks? You bet. Fried chicken? Check. Beer-battered shrimp? Clearly, that’s a yes. You’re not a novice when it comes to making slightly healthier (i....

Why Intermittent Fasting Might Not Really Work, According To One Study Elenyska/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/May 11, 2022 5:22 pm EST Intermittent fasting is currently a popular trend for people looking to lose weight. According to Monique Tello, MD, MPH, of Harvard Health, intermittent fasting is the concept of eating within a shorter window of time while eating nothing for the remainder of the day. The idea behind this dieting method is for the body to utilize its already stored fat to fuel itself instead of food....

Why Margarine Is Yellow Despite The Government’s Best Efforts Ian Francis/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/April 15, 2022 5:56 pm EST Today we take it for granted that margarine is yellow. Many of us assume that this is just how it’s always been, but it wasn’t always that way. Competition can be fierce when it comes to gaining a foothold in the food market, and established industries don’t generally react favorably to others encroaching on their profit share....

Why You May Want To Avoid Eating Leftover Squash Brooke Becker/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:09 am EST Squash recipes can be a delicious way to get your vitamins A and C, your fiber, and a whole laundry list of nutrients according to WebMD. Fry it, roast it, bake it, add it to a pasta dish, or puree it into a soup, squash has many uses. There is a large variety to choose from, be it a winter squash like butternut, which Food and Health described as having an inedible skin, or a freshly picked summer zucchini, which can be eaten whole....

10 Best Substitutes For Sambal Oelek HandmadePictures/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:54 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Indonesian condiment sambal oelek is becoming a more common sight on grocery store shelves thanks to the soaring popularity of sriracha hot sauce, according to Food Republic. In fact, what you’ll likely see in stores are the green-capped, rooster-bearing jars of sambal oelek made by the same producer of sriracha, Huy Fong Foods....