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How Michael Symon Really Feels About Salt Gabe Ginsberg/Getty By Felix Behr/Updated: April 22, 2022 9:51 am EST As usual, chef Michael Symon engaged with fans on Twitter this week. When user Steve Schroeder tweeted at the Food Network star to thank him for his “focus on health,” he had one question: “Beside Sugar (my number one health concern), salt has huge health implications, your thoughts?” In response, Symon wrote, “Eliminating processed foods eliminates tons and tons of salt ....

How To Take The BLT Combination Beyond The Sandwich Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Maria Aguirre/Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 8:32 am EST There’s no way to go wrong with a BLT sandwich. The combination of two slices of freshly toasted bread — sourdough, Italian loaf, or multi-grain — spread with classic mayo, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and the crunchiest bacon possible makes this a great meal. Most have it as lunch or dinner, and with some scrambled eggs inside, you can call it breakfast....

Instant Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 3:30 pm EST This Instant Pot lasagna soup recipe combines two of our favorite things: the deliciousness (and wonderful aroma) that comes with whipping up homemade lasagna and the convenience of the trusty Instant Pot. Oh, and we definitely agree with the philosophy that you can turn pretty much everything into a soup. There’s also the perfect amount of cheese in this recipe, which seals the deal on any Italian-inspired dish....

Martha Stewart Dropped The Ultimate Hack For Baked Potatoes Ron Adar/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 2:18 pm EST Potatoes are a go-to staple that are both versatile and satisfying. Turn them into a complete meal with butter, cheese, broccoli, sour cream, bacon, or whatever topping gets you salivating. Serve them on the side. In any manner, potatoes are amazing. Per the BBC, potatoes have been around for at least 8,000 years and counting....

Pabst Blue Ribbon’s New Party Pack Ensures You’ll Have Beer All Summer Steve Cukrov/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/July 1, 2022 7:22 pm EST The 4th of July is almost upon us, and that means burgers, hot dogs, and, of course, beer. For many people, cracking open a cold one to celebrate the country’s independence is as American as it gets. And this year, Pabst Blue Ribbon is helping their fans celebrate in a big way....

The Burger King Food Challenge Americans Wish They Could Try SrideeStudio/Shutterstock By Derek Helling/July 7, 2022 9:36 am EST When most Americans think of Japanese cuisine, mental images of ramen, steakhouses, and sushi usually surface. However, Burger King locations in Japan seek to redefine those notions by presenting a food challenge that could whet many Americans’ appetites for consumption glory. Americans are no strangers to restaurants challenging customers to consume massive dishes or stomach-spicy creations....

The Cookbook Downton Abbey Fans Need To Know About Nick Brundle Photography/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/Updated: June 8, 2022 1:06 pm EST With “Downton Abbey: A New Era” hitting movie screens across the country, long-devoted fans of the celebrated British series are finally able to revisit their favorite upstairs aristocrats and downstairs common folk once again. Whether you’ve been missing the recently wedded Carson couple, the now redeemed Barrow, the oftentimes tragic Anna and Mr....

The Edible Tape That Will Make Your Burrito Stay Together smspsy/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/June 3, 2022 2:41 pm EST Who doesn’t love a good burrito? Whether you buy one from a burrito chain restaurant or make one at home, there’s nothing like digging into a hefty tortilla filled with meat, melted cheese, beans, vegetables, and whatever else you desire. It’s just a shame that your couch got splattered in chili sauce when the burrito fell apart in your hands....

The Fast-Food Franchise That’s Opening An All-Women’s Drive-Thru Royal_Indiana/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/July 1, 2022 5:52 pm EST Aside from the recent Roe vs. Wade ruling, which some see as a complete violation of women’s rights here in the U.S., women have made significant leaps toward a more equal ground both in America and surrounding countries since the early 1900’s. When considering a country like India, its citizens have made monumental strides for women’s rights when you compare the current year to any other....

The Food That Built America Season 3: Release Date, Episodes, And More - What We Know So Far Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Feb. 27, 2022 3:36 pm EST Food products help shape the cultural landscape of the United States. Realizing this, the History Channel has devoted some time to not pursuing the latest theory of how aliens apparently interacted with human history and instead examined the concrete stories behind brands that fill us....

The New Salad Costco Shoppers Are Raving About Pinkyone/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/July 28, 2022 12:39 pm EST If your appetite declines during the summer, you are not alone. In fact, there’s a reason that we no longer crave the hearty stews and casseroles that we dream about in the cold winter months. “When the temperature is very warm, heat loss is impeded and with that, a decrease in appetite is often seen in an effort to regulate our body temperature — that is, cool it down,” shared Michelle Hoeing Bauche, RD, a clinical dietician at the University of Missouri, with My Fitness Pal....

The Untold Truth Of Bone Suckin’ Sauce YouTube By Naveena Vijayan/Feb. 25, 2022 4:09 pm EST They say don’t judge a book by its cover, but with a name like Bone Suckin’ Sauce, the label matters. Many are drawn to the sauce for its name. One customer on Reddit says, “The name makes me giggle like a 12-year-old boy.” The title has been good for its publicity, though the quality of this sauce speaks for itself....

The Untold Truth Of James Beard Bill Golladay/Wikipedia By Ian Stuart Bragan/Aug. 10, 2022 2:12 pm EST Throughout his lifetime, James Beard came to represent a powerful image to Americans. As a jolly man who stood over six feet tall, he exerted an equally enormous influence over the country’s food industry. He essentially created it from scratch back in the days of post WWII, when anything seemed possible and newfound wealth allowed the middle class to dream of eating beyond the filling but boring meat and potato basics that most Americans subsisted on....

This Is Padma Lakshmi’s Favorite Fast Food Order - Exclusive Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/May 24, 2022 2:03 pm EST Padma Lakshmi has tasted a ton of different food over the years, and for a particular item to stand out as the best means a lot. According to Showbiz Cheatsheet, Lakshmi claims that lemon rice, flavored with black mustard seeds, turmeric, curry leaves, and lemons ranks as her all-time favorite food out there....

TikTok Is Trying To Guess Which Food Network Star Was Rude To A Flight Attendant rkl_foto/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/March 28, 2022 2:10 pm EST Blind gossip items are bits of gossip that are shared without revealing who the celebrity featured in the story is, and nothing whips TikTok into a fervor more than a good bit of anonymous goss. Some Food Network fans are currently in a tizzy trying to guess the subject of a recent bit of gossip shared by a flight attendant who runs the TikTok account AskTheFA....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are Freaking Out Over Its Latest Banana Bread Treat gowithstock/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/March 17, 2022 8:59 pm EST There may be no sweet more classic for dipping into your coffee than crispy biscotti. These popular cookies are an Italian confection with an extra hard, crunchy texture that softens when dipped into a warm beverage. Their name derives from the Latin term for “twice baked,” per NPR. While these cookies can be flavored with a variety of ingredients, from chocolate to almonds, Trader Joe’s just launched a new biscotti flavor that even dutiful cookie eaters may not have seen before....

Why Geoffrey Zakarian Loves Being A Chopped Judge Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/March 18, 2022 3:32 pm EST Celebrity chef and TV personality Geoffrey Zakarian has been in the culinary space for a long time and knows what to expect on a competitive show like “Chopped.” That said, he’s had some unexpected experiences on the show. For instance, he once recalled eating Nutria as a judge and not enjoying it at all....

Why Reddit Is Impressed By An Aldi Shopper’s Specialty Meat Haul Jeff Bukowski/Shutterstock By Crystal Antonace/Aug. 18, 2022 2:44 am EST Let’s be real and admit that the record-high inflation rate this summer has taken a toll on everyone’s grocery budget. Saving money and getting the best value for your food is crucial in 2022 so it makes sense to see people turning to cost-saving grocer Aldi to get the most out of those hard-earned dollars....

Don’t Believe This Airplane Coffee Myth Svitlana Hulko/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/April 25, 2022 11:40 am EST “What’s the deal with airline food?” This Jerry Seinfeld quip has been circulated so many times that the set-up’s a joke in and of itself. Granted, airplane meals and drinks aren’t exactly what you think of in terms of haute cuisine. No matter what you order, be it a plate of chicken or some salmon, the flavor is almost always subdued as if someone numbed your tongue and then gave you a vague description of what your food was supposed to taste like....

Don’t Try This Scary Reddit Method For Searing Prime Rib Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/May 10, 2022 3:34 pm EST “Does the steak have a good sear?” “I like to have a good crust on my steak, so I sear it on high heat.” You’ve probably seen some variation of these phrases before, be it from grilling magazines or on television cooking shows. You hear the word “sear” used so commonly with steak you probably think it’s just a fancy buzzword chefs use to make their steak sound more gourmet....