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New Study Reveals How You Can Wash Chicken Safely Nataliia Maksymenko/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/May 10, 2022 1:46 pm EST The debate on whether or not to wash chicken prior to cooking has been ongoing for years. While some people swear by it, other experts suggest that doing so could lead to a greater chance of cross-contamination. Hunker reports that a 2013 survey suggested as much as 90% of people wash their chicken prior to cooking, but what is the reason?...

Pop-Tarts Just Brought Back A Colorful Classic For Summer Pop-Tarts By Karen Hart/May 27, 2022 10:33 am EST We love summer and all of the seasonal products some of our favorite brands and fast food joints are serving up. From Aldi’s new margarita popsicles to Sonic’s new summer slush flavor that offers a sweet and sour sip to the return of Blue Bell’s summer flavor, Southern Blackberry Cobbler, and all the foods that have yet to be announced, warmer weather and fewer scheduled events give us more time to enjoy these delicious offerings....

RHOBH’s Lisa Rinna Revealed Harry Hamlin’s Specialty Dishes Jamie Mccarthy/Getty By Kate Hagan Gallup/Feb. 22, 2022 4:40 pm EST Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin have long been a Hollywood power couple, but recent discussions on Bravo give us a little insight on yet another talent inside this celebrity home. According to Rinna, Hamlin is the cook of the family, “Harry does all the cooking,” Rinna joked to People magazine, “because you don’t want me cooking,” (via Bravo)....

The 23 Most Iconic Summer Foods Ranked JeniFoto/Shutterstock By Adam Swierk/June 10, 2022 1:13 pm EST “There ain’t no cure for the summertime blues,” as the classic tune goes, but that’s not exactly true. There are countless cures for the doldrums of summer. In fact, the remedy is more straightforward than many imagine. Simply present a down-in-the-dumps person with one of the iconic summer foods listed below, and voila! Any frown will turn almost instantly upside down....

The Best Dessert To Make On The Grill, According To Dale Talde - Exclusive Tastemade By Alexandra Cass/June 7, 2022 11:58 am EST The approach of summer grilling season evokes visions of juicy burgers, loaded hot dogs, perfectly seared steaks, and all the delicious fixings that come along with them. But your backyard barbecues shouldn’t have to end once the savory snacks have been devoured. Did you know you can also use your grill to make delicious sweet treats?...

The Best Stand Mixers Of 2022 Tinxi/Shutterstock By Rachel Kiser/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 2:48 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Making your favorite baked goods will be easier with the best baking tools. Sure, a proper kitchen scale or a niche kitchen gadget will make life simpler, but the most crucial ingredient to successful baking is a good stand mixer. Of course, you could use a good hand mixer or sturdy whisk to get the job done, but why not work smarter as opposed to harder?...

The Big Problem Costco Shoppers Have With Its Meal Prep Containers dennizn/Shutterstock By Brianna Corley/Aug. 16, 2022 7:37 pm EST With hacks to help you plan out your weekly meals available on countless websites and a #mealprep community on TikTok to go to when you’re looking for lunch ideas, meal prepping has been one food trend that has seemingly dominated the internet. But luckily, meal prep has some worthwhile benefits. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, meal prepping not only allows avid foodies to cut down on food costs but also helps make mealtime less stressful....

The Canola Oil Substitute Bobby Flay Swears By Paul Morigi/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Aug. 12, 2022 9:32 am EST Bobby Flay is well known for his grill prowess. Flay has even been labeled as Food Network’s go-to guy for this method of cooking thanks to his series “Beat Bobby Flay” and “Grill It.” Let’s face it, if there is a celebrity chef who makes us want to have a backyard barbecue, it’s Bobby Flay — the guy knows his way around just about any cut of meat you can think of....

The Easy Lemon-Ricotta Pasta TikTok Can’t Get Enough Of Instagram By Linda Brockman/May 27, 2022 8:34 am EST With a signature flip of her chestnut hair, the enchanting Pasta Queen begins her quick (41 seconds to be exact) TikTok tutorial on making Ricotta Lemon Delight, an easy pasta dish topped with a no-cook sauce. More than 2.2 million TikTok followers have already watched the video perhaps believing, at first glance, that actor Sofia Vergara is teaching them to cook....

The Fad Diets Ree Drummond Avoided While Losing Weight Bobby Bank/Getty Images By Ashley Delmar/Aug. 2, 2022 12:17 pm EST Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond continues to open up about her weight loss journey, which she began in the winter of 2021. A few months after detailing the lessons she’s learned from her experience on her website, the food television star took to her TikTok page to share with fans what else did — and didn’t — help her drop more than 40 pounds....

The Italian Baker Selling ‘Peace Bread’ To Raise Funds For War Refugees Instagram By Erich Barganier/March 22, 2022 6:21 pm EST Ukrainian chefs have been helping the war effort by cooking for refugees and displaced civilians. Meanwhile, bakers across the world have put their rolling pins and mixers to good use to help Ukrainians, too. According to Eater, a baker in Germany founded Hamantashen For Ukraine, an organization donating profits from hamantashen sales to a Polish relief effort supporting those fleeing the crisis in Ukraine....

The Pioneer Woman Blooper That’s Almost Too Awkward To Watch Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images By Lucy Maddox/Aug. 30, 2022 11:49 am EST When “The Pioneer Woman” first aired on the Food Network in 2011, Ree Drummond rapidly turned into a household name. Viewers across the country loved tuning in to learn how to make Drummond’s classic comfort food and hearty family meals. Things took a turn for Drummond in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down filming for her show (via The Pioneer Woman)....

The Real Reason Your Eggplant Isn’t Crispy StockImageFactory.com/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:33 pm EST A mainstay of vegan and vegetarian cooking, as well as one of the most prominent types of produce used in main entrees, eggplant is a stalwart of the culinary world. Unfortunately, though, many are often stymied by the complexities of cooking it, sometimes finding it bitter, soggy, mushy, or otherwise unappetizing. When it’s done well, though?...

The Reason An IHOP Fight Just Went Viral On TikTok Facebook By Chase Shustack/May 16, 2022 4:49 pm EST When you think of hand-to-hand combat and violence, you probably aren’t thinking about breakfast. It might be safe to say you’ve never had to dodge a fist or incapacitate an opponent just to grab a seat at a buffet. But, for reasons that are unknown to us, restaurants and public displays of violence seem to be strange bedfellows....

The Recipe Improvisations Reddit Swears By Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: April 1, 2022 4:39 pm EST When you first learn to cook, you may be inclined to play it safe and follow the recipe exactly as written — unless, of course, you’re one of the lucky ones who learn to cook from a “magical grandma” type that just throws a handful of this and a pinch of that in a pot and somehow winds up with a Cordon-bleu-worthy dish every time....

The Unexpected Way Starbucks Makes 75% Of Its Drink Sales Boyloso/Shutterstock By Jennifer Amos/Aug. 24, 2022 12:19 pm EST As its name implies, loyalty programs are designed to ensure customers keep coming back. Pretty much any big-name business you can think of has some sort of loyalty program, from Chick-fil-A and Walgreens, to AMC and Target, just to name a few (via Deal News). Most of them are designed for the customer to earn points by purchasing products at an establishment in the hopes that the individual builds up points to redeem free items in the future, which creates customer loyalty....

The Untold Truth Of Harold’s Chicken Shack Facebook By Felicia Lee/Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 2:33 pm EST Chicago is justly proud of its local food culture, from its overloaded hot dogs (but with no ketchup, ever) to its deep-dish pizza and Italian beef sandwiches. Created by Chicago’s German and Italian immigrants as affordable meals for their working-class peers, as per Culture Trip, these sorts of meals became a treasured part of Chicago’s landscape and are now sought after by locals and visitors alike....

Wendy’s Just Announced Major Changes Are Coming Facebook By Amberly Mckee/Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 8:15 am EST As generations change, so do food and beverage companies. After about decade or so in business, rebranding is an important step to ensure your businesses’ success continues, according to T.E. Digital. Apple has rebranded three times, Pepsi has rebranded on 11 occasions, and Starbucks has changed things up four times. Another example is Taco Bell’s upgrade in 2016....

What An RD Really Thinks Of Trader Joe’s New Jamaican Beef Patties The Image Party/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 9:42 am EST If you’re a Trader Joe’s shopper, there’s a chance your love for the brand has you following blogs such as Trader Joe’s List, waiting to see what new items will grace the shelves of your neighborhood store at any given moment. Location isn’t even an issue for most diehard fans as certain folks are willing to drive long distances to get their hands on the house-brand favorites, including the unique frozen meal options....

What Is Pickling Spice And What Is It Used In? Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Updated: June 27, 2022 10:13 am EST While reading through pickling recipes, you may see one ingredient that seems both straightforward and confusing: pickling spice. Is that one ingredient or a mixture? Why do you need it? Where do you find it? Here’s what you need to know. Pickling spice is a mixture of dried spices in a blend that adds flavor to pickles, and other dishes like corned beef, as well (via AllRecipes)....