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Burger King Japan Just Released An Icy Whopper Facebook By Hannah Beach/Aug. 16, 2022 9:49 pm EST If you thought that Burger King in America was full of weird ideas — like some of the biggest flops in Burger King history including the Halloween Whopper, the meatloaf sandwich, and the Pizza Burger — think again. Burger King is just as strange in other countries all across the globe. According to Insider, Burger King Israel launched a burger sandwiched between two ketchup-filled donuts for Hanukkah in 2016....

Coconut Red Lentil Dal Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/Updated: June 29, 2022 1:24 pm EST Dal (dhal), according to Cooking Light, is a word with two meanings. It not only refers to a type of ingredient — specifically, dried peas or lentils — but also to a method of food preparation. Dal is an Indian dish that’s one of the nation’s favorite comfort foods. Recipe developer Catherine Brookes, who blogs at Blue Sky Eating, tells us, “Lentil dal is one of my favorites....

Costco Shoppers Can’t Get Enough Of These Low-Carb Enchiladas Scott Olson/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Updated: May 1, 2022 11:14 pm EST It’s no secret that Costco has somewhat of a cult following and customers get really excited when new or game-changing products hit the shelves. From almond flour crackers and cauliflower cups to macarons and chipotle almond dip, there are tons of products to try. But the list certainly doesn’t end there....

Harvey Weinstein Allegedly Smuggled This Classic Movie Theater Snack Into Jail Ovidiu Hrubaru/Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: March 6, 2022 8:47 am EST Everyone knows how hard it is to shake a craving for a snack. We imagine that two decades must seem like a very long time. Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced film and television producer who is serving a 23-year prison sentence after being convicted of sexual assault and rape by a court in New York last year (per NBC News), might be having a hard time enduring prison life without candy....

Here’s What To Do If You’re Missing Dunkin’s DD Perks Points Facebook By Derek Helling/Aug. 13, 2022 1:27 pm EST Dunkin’, which changed its name for a reason unrelated to its donuts, has made many moves to keep up with the times over its history. That includes establishing a customer loyalty program that is now known by the name DD Perks. Recently, though, some customers have had trouble getting their perks to work....

Instagram Is Divided Over Costco’s Mini Raspberry Cakes Facebook By Naomi Kennedy/June 13, 2022 8:22 am EST Who doesn’t love cake? Whether it’s a special occasion or you simply have the urge to indulge in something sweet, the spongy baked good always hits the spot no matter how you slice it. And while we certainly wouldn’t mind having Duff Goldman or Buddy Valastro whip us up a three-tiered masterpiece whenever a cake craving comes on, we also can’t deny that stores like Costco do a pretty good job with the delectable treat, as well....

Jose Cuervo Is Giving One Fan $100k, But There’s A Catch giuseppelombardo/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/May 10, 2022 2:40 pm EST Amateur bartenders have the chance to cash in on a huge tequila-fueled payday thanks to a buzzy new sweepstakes from one of the world’s top tequila brands. In a press release sent to Mashed, Jose Cuervo announced a new mixology-themed contest that will reward one talented tequila enthusiast with $100,000 in cash....

Natasha Leggero Reveals How Saboteurs Ruined Dishes On Rat In The Kitchen - Exclusive GP Images/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:22 am EST “Rat in the Kitchen” found a new, insidious way to refresh the standard concept of the cooking competition. According to TBS, the show groups together a handful of contestants that need to make mouthwatering courses for chef Ludo Lefebvre and comedian Natasha Leggero. Over the course of each episode, one saboteur — or “rat” — has the task of messing up the intricate dishes....

Scallop Casserole Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 9:05 am EST Are you looking for a luxurious yet stress-free recipe? Erin Johnson, food blogger and recipe developer, came up with quite the creative masterpiece: scallop casserole. Now, we know you’re probably wondering an important question: do scallops belong in a casserole? Well, the answer is a resounding yes, and this recipe will prove it....

Simple Baked Chicken Breast Recipe Jennine Bryant/Mashed By Jennine Rye AND Mashed Staff/May 3, 2022 2:51 pm EST Sometimes, it feels like the more complex a recipe, the better it is. Sure, it’s tempting to want to impress your loved ones with the kind of creative, labor-intensive culinary creation that takes all day to prepare, but don’t overlook the power of simplicity in the kitchen. Maybe you’re feeding a picky eater, or maybe you’re having a low-energy day and still need to put food on the table....

The Best College Town Burgers In America Ranked Studio Romantic/Shutterstock By Rachel Kiser/May 25, 2022 1:28 pm EST College towns have a life of their own, one that can put even the smallest and most obscure of towns in the national spotlight. With college sports fueling the majority of foot traffic in university cities, it’s no surprise that they have become food hubs for great bar food and restaurants. From big-ticket schools like Ole Miss, Loyola, Texas A&M, and The Ohio State University, there is more attracting students and locals to these college towns than just sports....

The Best Whiskey Glasses In 2022 Prilutskiy/Shutterstock By Anita Surewicz/Aug. 5, 2022 11:55 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While it’s true that you can drink whiskey from any old glass you’ve got lying around, a quality whiskey glass can easily elevate your libations to the next level. This is because most whiskey glasses are specifically designed to showcase the unique flavors and aromas of this amber spirit....

The Cuisine Andrew Zimmern Would Eat For The Rest Of His Life Alex Goodlett/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/April 12, 2022 4:01 pm EST Do you know anyone who can tell you what a horse rib and rectum sausage from Kazakhstan tastes like? What about sautéed giraffe beetles from Madagascar or coral worms caught off the coast of Samoa? Andrew Zimmern has tasted all these things and many more, according to his website....

The Cuphead Show’s New Products Are A Hot Sauce Lover’s Dream Facebook By Chase Shustack/April 22, 2022 9:07 pm EST Unlike your more modern-day games that try to go above and beyond by making everything from their characters and environment as real as possible, “The Cuphead Show” fully embraces the surreal, the strange, and the downright cartoonish. Based on the 2017 game titled “Cuphead” from Studio MDHR, “The Cuphead Show” harkens back to the days of the classic 1930s color cartoons of Ub Iwerks, Walt Disney, and the Fleischer brothers....

The José Andrés Film That Was Just Nominated For Two Emmys lev radin/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/July 14, 2022 9:50 am EST National Geographic Documentary Films recently shared on Twitter that one of its documentaries, “We Feed People,” has been nominated for two Emmy awards. The film follows chef José Andrés in his efforts to combat hunger in disaster-impacted areas around the world through his organization, World Central Kitchen. According to the official Emmys website, “We Feed People” has been recognized for Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program and Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special categories....

The Murky Origins Of Strawberry Shortcake P Maxwell Photography/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Aug. 17, 2022 2:52 pm EST One of the most iconic entries in the American dessert lexicon, strawberry shortcake is a simple go-to for a relatively light, sweet-but-not-too-sweet, dependable dessert that always does the trick. At its core, it’s a pretty simple dish: cakes or biscuits, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream. It’s rarely gussied up and doesn’t need much beyond its simplest components to be a wonderful treat....

The Murky Origins Of The Restaurant Drive-Thru Ministr-84/Shutterstock By Neala Broderick/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 12:48 pm EST If Americans thought food couldn’t be handed over any swifter than at a fast food counter, quick service restaurants proved otherwise by eliminating the need to get out of the car altogether. Drive-thru windows can be a saving grace for road trip enthusiasts, the chronically late, and anyone who’s simply had a long, exhausting day....

The Place In Taste Of The Border That Astonished Claudia Sandoval - Exclusive Discovery+ By Hanna Claeson/May 19, 2022 8:22 am EST Claudia Sandoval has spent her life going back and forth between Mexico and the United States, but even she was surprised by “Oh my God, everything” as she traveled border towns for Discovery+’s new series, “Tase of the Border.” The former “Master Chef” champion and current “Master Chef: Latino” judge exclusively told Mashed that she went into the show thinking “that everywhere else on the border would be pretty much the same thing....

The Secret To Avoiding Flat Scrambled Eggs Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: July 7, 2022 12:25 pm EST Making flawless scrambled eggs is a lot tougher than you might realize. No one wants to eat rubbery, overcooked eggs, but achieving light and fluffy ones does take some practice like most cooking techniques. With the right advice and a few tries at making the breakfast classic yourself, you can master the secret behind cloud-like eggs....

The Shocking Burger King Discovery Behind A Delaware Mall Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/July 8, 2022 8:15 am EST Its easy to keep track of what happens to a standalone restaurant or bar that closes for good when it’s in public view — the property either sits empty, or a new tenant comes in and takes over. But what happens when a fast-food restaurant located in a mall serves its last value meal?...