How Kale Went From Pizza Hut Garnish To PR Miracle Facebook By Hope Ngo/April 6, 2022 1:29 pm EST With only 33 calories and 6 grams of carbohydrates per serving, kale punches well above its weight by delivering vitamins A, K, B6, and C, as well as heart benefits, antioxidants, and essential minerals, per Healthline. The best ways to cook with kale are numerous, too, as it can be stir-fried, roasted, steamed, or eaten raw....
Outback Steakhouse’s New Dessert Looks Absolutely Decadent Facebook By Sophia Lo/April 21, 2022 6:15 pm EST For anyone who has a major sweet tooth, it’s incredibly handy to know about a few gourmet desserts that are deceptively easy to make at home. Even if whipping up cakes and pies isn’t typically your strong suit, there are some desserts that just take five ingredients to make. And if you’re still shaking your head at us and want to instead enjoy your sweets while dining out, then Outback Steakhouse’s new announcement may be for you....
Padma Lakshmi Just Joined José Andrés’ Efforts To Help Ukraine Eugene Gologursky/Getty By Gillie Houston/March 1, 2022 5:15 pm EST As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to intensify, some of the food world’s most influential figures are banding together to come to the aid of the countless displaced Ukrainian citizens. Earlier this week, chef and humanitarian José Andrés announced on Twitter that his organization World Central Kitchen, a non-profit dedicated to “helping devastated communities recover and establish resilient food systems,” would begin distributing meals to Ukrainian refugees — some of whom face 60-hour waits to enter nearby countries after traveling tens of miles by foot in freezing temperatures — at numerous points along the Ukrainian border (via CNN)....
Pan-Seared Swordfish Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/July 25, 2022 1:44 pm EST If you want to wow your dinner companion with a dish that is impressive but dead-easy to make, this pan-seared swordfish recipe from recipe developer and food photographer Susan Olayinka is just what you need. You only need swordfish steaks, basic pantry staples, and a little bit of time to get this deceptively simple entrée on the table....
Ruined Mashed Potatoes? Here’s How To Fix It DronG/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: April 21, 2022 8:59 am EST There’s really nothing like a big bowl of mashed potatoes, right? Fluffy, creamy, smooth, and perfect alongside everything from pot roast to fried chicken or country gravy — there are plenty of ways you can pair a bowl of these buttery spuds with any dinner. You can even make flitch, a potato candy that combines mashed potatoes, peanut butter, and powdered sugar (per A Coalcracker in the Kitchen)....
Sunny Anderson Serenades Her Pizza In Hilarious Instagram Stories John Sciulli/Getty By Adrianna MacPherson/March 6, 2022 1:32 pm EST Cookbook author and television personality Sunny Anderson has whipped up plenty of delectable-looking dishes over the years that leave her fans drooling. However, in her latest Instagram stories, she took her devotion to culinary creations to a whole new level by serenading her pizza. And, it wasn’t simply a quick story — it was a full-on series of 12, all featuring close-up shots of a freshly-baked pizza as the focal point....
The Best Drip Coffee Makers In 2022 Kingmaya Studio/Shutterstock By Taylor Murray/Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 8:20 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There’s nothing like a freshly brewed cup of coffee. What once was a rare delicacy from tropical regions is now a daily necessity for millions of people around the world. The rich, dark taste and pleasant buzz of energy (which may actually be good for you) is consumed by people the world over, whether you’re dashing out the door or sitting down and savoring a mug, sip by sip....
The Best Fast Food Places To Order Impossible Foods’ Plant-Based Meat - Exclusive Drew Angerer/Getty Images By Xandra Harbet/June 6, 2022 8:22 am EST A decade ago, finding vegetarian and vegan options in fast food locations was nearly an impossible feat. But now, the aptly named Impossible Foods brand has joined the charge to make plant-based meat more accessible than ever. Sure, there a still a ton of restaurants that haven’t even put meatless pasta on the menu — let alone added plant-based burgers and other products....
The Mystery Of Blue Moon Ice Cream Shutterstock By Hanna Claeson/Updated: May 3, 2022 12:57 pm EST Instagram is filled with postcard-perfect pictures of toddlers and their enraptured guardians advertising things like “it’s a blue moon kinda day,” “first blue moon of the season,” and “still obsessed with it 25 years later.” For lack of a better word, “celestial” is the only way to accurately describe the iconic Midwestern frozen treat....
The Possible Reason Your Grocery Delivery App Substituted The Wrong Items Mix and Match Studio/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/March 23, 2022 1:03 pm EST Many news outlets are publishing an onslaught of articles bemoaning the state of the global supply chain. While the lack of electronics and car parts have been an ongoing source of consumer woes throughout the pandemic, Forbes reports, some other shortages may be surprising — tapioca, ketchup, cream cheese, tennis balls, and Girl Scout cookies, to name a few....
The Real Reason 22 US States Are Suing The USDA New Africa/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/July 28, 2022 10:59 am EST On July 26, attorneys general from 22 U.S. states filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration and the USDA, challenging the guidelines and related policy update issued by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service, per The Hill. These guidelines, in effect, require schools with federally subsidized meal programs to take certain actions toward enforcing Title IX of the Civil Rights Act....
The Worst Decision Taco Bell Has Made In Recent Years, According To 31% Of People Facebook By Naomi Kennedy/April 15, 2022 9:28 am EST Taco Bell has been the butt of jokes for years — many of which, ironically, tend to involve a person’s backside — but, oftentimes, the wisecracks come from a place of love. The fast food joint is a favorite for millions of people that want to “think outside the bun” when looking for a quick, convenient, and cheap bite to eat, and has even captured the hearts of some of the world’s most notable celebs....
TikTok Is In Disbelief That A Costco Item Could Have This Much Salt dennizn/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/July 8, 2022 11:14 am EST Costco is a shopper’s destination. There are few places you can go to purchase all-the-rage Squishmallows, a 30-pound container of mayonnaise with enough of the condiment to make sandwiches for a small army, a five-tier wedding cake made of cheese, and make a pitstop at the famous Costco food court where you can get a hot dog for just $1....
Do you dare try this Papa John’s Keurig hack? Twitter “Become ungovernable” reads Twitter user Matthew Elliot’s post, which features a photo of a Keurig with a cup of Papa John’s special garlic sauce where a K-cup would normally sit. As a reminder, according to Papa John’s website, pushing that Keurig button would mean being served up a piping hot cup of salt, soybean oil, and citric acid alongside the taste of buttery garlic....
Umami-Packed Enoki Mushrooms Recipe Jaime Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 10, 2022 10:57 am EST Mushroom lovers rejoice, because we have the perfect recipe for you. Recipe developer Jaime Shelbert of Wholly Nourished came up with this quick and easy recipe that is perfect for plant-based eaters. “Simply put, umami embodies all that is savory,” Shelbert shares. “More scientifically, it refers to foods that contain glutamate, inosinate, and guanylate and registers as a high protein food when ingested....
Why Costco’s China Debut Was A Mess dennizn/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/April 21, 2022 4:45 pm EST Despite the disruption in global trade caused by the pandemic and invasion of Ukraine, Costco appears to have sunny days ahead. The Motley Fool points out that this is due in part to how it is projected to open its second and third warehouses in China before the end of 2022. However, Costco’s first attempt to open a physical Chinese warehouse in 2019 proved disastrous....
Why It Might Be A Bad Idea To Put Oily Food Under Your Broiler Ricardo Javier/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/March 25, 2022 5:17 pm EST Forget all the trendy appliances taking up room in your closets, garages, and on your kitchen counters. The always under-appreciated broiler is one of the most powerful cooking vessels. The broiler is a vastly under-utilized cooking tool in most home kitchens — and in some restaurant kitchens, too!...
Why The World’s Most Expensive Cocktail Costs More Than $20,000 Louise Crouch/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/April 22, 2022 10:00 am EST After a long, hard week, nothing feels more rejuvenating and refreshing than a cocktail. Whether you are shaking one up at home or ordering a drink at a bar, there’s a drink out there for every taste bud. From a spunky and spicy Margarita to a classy and elegant Martini to a fruity and bright alcohol-free Mojito, the cocktail (or mocktail) world is truly your oyster....
Why Twitter Is Freaking Out Over An Oddly Shaped Coke Can Nikita Burdenkov/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/July 14, 2022 2:39 pm EST We know what you’re thinking. What could Twitter be freaking out about that involves a can of Coca-Cola? Did someone find the name of some K-pop singer on a can in their local supermarket? Did someone demonstrate a new way of drinking Coke that involves crushing the can like Popeye the Sailor does with spinach cans?...
Why You Should Think Twice About Getting Popeyes’ Buttermilk Ranch Facebook By James Lewis/June 17, 2022 12:56 pm EST Landing on the moon may well be considered one of humankind’s greatest achievements, but is it really anywhere near as good as inventing ranch dressing? According to The Gazette, the creamy meal accompaniment was created in 1949 in Nebraska by a plumber called Kenneth Henson, who went on to develop the Hidden Valley brand....
