The Unusual Pizza Topping That’s Gained A Cult Following Evgenia Terekhova/Shutterstock By Maria Aguirre/Aug. 28, 2022 12:00 pm EST Who doesn’t enjoys a slice of pizza? The soft (or crispy) crust with a tangy tomato sauce base, ooey-gooey melted cheese, and a drizzle of oregano or basil makes the perfect snack or meal. Pair it with a fresh salad, a glass of wine, or a fun group of friends, and call it a plan....
The Whole Foods CEO Has A Bizarre Government Conspiracy Theory Joni Hanebutt/Shutterstock By Elaina Friedman/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 9:51 am EST There are a lot of things you might expect to find at your neighborhood Whole Foods: someone in cycling gear stocking up on protein bars; aisles lined with vegetables that have been dried and seasoned, packaged into stylish bags, and labeled as “chips;” and people in Birkenstocks bogarting all the cashews in the bulk section, for example....
Twitter Is Applauding Andrew Zimmern’s Sweet Post For Pride Month Amy E. Price/Getty By Elaina Friedman/June 8, 2022 2:40 pm EST On Tuesday, writer and activist Hemant Mehta tweeted a video of “Christian hate-preacher” Dillon Awes making horrifying comments about the LGBTQ+ community, including equating gay people with “the devil” and claiming that they don’t deserve to live. With Pride Month in full swing, joyous celebrations of identity across the queer spectrum are too often met with hyper-fervent hate speech from anti-gay extremists like Awes....
What Bobby Flay Really Thinks About Food Thermometers DFree/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: April 25, 2022 3:42 pm EST Bobby Flay is known for his grilling prowess — the guy definitely knows his way around the grates of the world’s gas and charcoal grills. If you have your own 10 Commandments of Grilling on Food Network, as the cookbook author and culinary media personality does, it’s fair to claim that your skills, such as they pertain to this cooking method, surpass those of mere mortals....
Why Scott Conant Loves Being A Chopped Judge Paul Archuleta/Getty By Ceara Milligan/June 7, 2022 12:06 pm EST Scott Conant is a James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author known for his deep fondness for and expert knowledge of Italian cuisine. Since its premiere in 2009, he has also sat on the panel for “Chopped,” the renowned Food Network program in which chefs from various walks of life rustle up unique three-course meals....
Why Ted Allen Loves Being A Chopped Judge Jason Kempin/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/March 21, 2022 9:19 am EST Work friendships are truly a bond like no other — especially when you’re able to get to know your coworkers on a personal level in addition to collaborating as a team throughout the week. Similarly to office employees, those who work in the entertainment industry can attest to this philosophy. Ted Allen is the beloved host to the all-star “Chopped” judges – including Alex Guarnaschelli, Chris Santos, Geoffrey Zakarian, Marc Murphy, Maneet Chauhan, Scott Conant, Amanda Freitag, Marcus Samuelsson, and Aarón Sánchez — who recently shared what they love most about their “Chopped” jobs in an interview with Food Network....
10 Best Substitutes For Mushrooms litchima/Shutterstock By Katy Canada/April 26, 2022 4:09 pm EST If you’ve ever described mushrooms as having a meaty texture, you’re not alone. MasterClass even goes so far as to call mushrooms “the meat of the vegetable world.” Their distinct earthy flavor can act as a base in many dishes or become the main character on your plate with the proper preparation. The best way to cook with mushrooms, some say, is to saute or grill them, but others prefer using them as a building block of flavor....
70% Said This Is Their Favorite Way To Reheat Mashed Potatoes Marian Weyo/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/March 28, 2022 10:50 pm EST If you’re a big fan of mashed potatoes, you aren’t alone — a YouGov survey reports that in 2021, it was the most popular American dish in the United States, ahead of French fries, grilled cheese, and hamburgers. Whether you like them smothered in gravy or dripping with a pat of melted butter, mashed potatoes are one of those nostalgic comfort foods that many people love to see on the table....
Aldi Shoppers Are Comparing These Cookies To Girl Scout Thin Mints Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/March 7, 2022 8:30 pm EST Girl Scout Cookies are perhaps some of the most beloved cookies in the nation, but they are only available during a very short window of time each year. While Girl Scout Cookie season varies a little depending on the local council’s calendar, they are typically only sold for just six to eight weeks each year, usually between the months of January and April, according to the organization’s website....
Chipotle Just Added Its First Seasonal Beverage To The Menu dennizn/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/June 10, 2022 12:15 pm EST Chipotle has been consistently providing fast-casual Mexican fare over the last couple of decades. Now, the chain is dipping its toe into new waters, and adding a seasonal beverage to the menu. This is a first for the chain, which has long served a standard slate of regular drink offerings, like sodas, teas, and so on to enjoy alongside burrito bowls and that trademark guacamole....
Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza Recipe By Jake Vigliotti/Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 1:58 pm EST Taco Bell introduced the Mexican pizza in 1988 — a unique mix of two different styles, you could call it the first “fusion” dish to hit the mainstream and really stick. The Mexican pizza underwent a few changes throughout the years but at the heart of it the formula remains the same. Can we make a Mexican pizza at home?...
Country Crock’s Newest Vegan Product Will Thrill Bakers Facebook By Katy Canada/July 21, 2022 9:21 am EST Baking enthusiasts are likely to keep the following in their fridge: butter and cream. Both of these dairy-based products can act as the foundation of a baked creation. Vegan bakers, on the other hand, might have a different arsenal of ingredients to act as their recipe cornerstones. Bakers avoiding animal products might keep plant-based milk and butter on hand instead....
Courvoisier’s New Bottles Give A Nod To Their Roots MarianCom/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Feb. 20, 2022 3:40 pm EST Once upon a time in a land far away, or, more specifically according to Eater, in the 1600s in the Cognac region of France, a drink was born that would someday become more popular here in North America than it is in its country of origin. Cognac, of course, is that drink. Today, of the four major producers making cognac, including Hennessy, Martell, Rémy Martin, and Courvoisier, the latter is considered the greenhorn of the group....
Creamy Dauphinoise Potatoes Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/Updated: April 18, 2022 8:24 pm EST Potato dishes can be confusing. Sure, it’s easy to tell baked from mashed from french fries, but when you start getting into potatoes au gratin vs. scalloped potatoes vs. potatoes dauphinoise, the lines begin to blur. While Food Network says that dauphinoise potatoes typically do not contain cheese, some recipes (including this one) do call for it....
Domino’s Brooklyn Style Pizza: What To Know Before Ordering Instagram By Katherine Mclaughlin/Updated: April 8, 2022 3:53 pm EST “Go big or go home” reads the Domino’s website about its Brooklyn Style pizza, a pretty accurate description of this menu item. Typical to New York style pizza, Domino’s Brooklyn Style pie features oversized slices that allow customers to fold their pizza and enjoy it like true residents of the Big Apple....
Every Uncrustables Flavor Ranked Worst To Best Bloomberg/Getty Images By Kori Ellis/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:56 pm EST Uncrustables were made for sandwich lovers who view bread crust as a barrier to lunchtime excellence. When these crustless sandwiches debuted back in 1995, they were limited to frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches that were meant to be eaten after six to eight hours of thawing. This thawing time frame makes Uncrustables the perfect food for parents to pack in their child’s school lunchbox....
How Alton Brown Really Feels About Man V. Food Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/March 13, 2022 11:21 am EST Alton Brown is one of the longest-tenured Food Network personalities. He has been part of the network for nearly 20 years, as his rise to fame came from hosting his whimsical food science-based show “Good Eats” for 14 years (via Food Network). Brown also hosted the wildly popular “Iron Chef America” and “Cutthroat Kitchen,” also both on Food Network....
How Many Cookbooks Has Rachael Ray Released? Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: June 23, 2022 4:45 pm EST Publishing is a key element to becoming a tenured professor, per the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. It’s also an important part of being a celebrity chef. Once you start creating recipes, people start asking if you can share so they can recreate those dishes in their own kitchens. And it seems like everyone has a cookbook these days....
How Much Money Do Chick-Fil-A Employees Typically Make? rblfmr/Shutterstock By James Lewis/June 10, 2022 6:57 pm EST To create a multi-million dollar business out of thin air is a wish of many; the only issue comes with actually achieving it. Since trees that grow money and bottomless pits of gold haven’t been discovered yet, acquiring the funds to develop such a venture is not easy, not that such a little problem prevented the founder of Chick-fil-A from completing his business dream....
If You’ve Ever Wanted To Try Taco-Flavored Jelly Beans, Now’s Your Chance Facebook By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:34 pm EST If it was only black jelly beans that were your nemesis up until now, you may be curious to learn about all the weird jelly bean flavors that have come up recently — though we don’t really want to know how they came up with some of these ideas....
