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15 Sandwich Hacks For Summer Picnics BAZA Production/Shutterstock By Nads Willow/June 1, 2022 12:45 pm EST Simple pleasures can take some planning, and none more so than a summer picnic. Enjoying nibbles while sitting atop a blanket on a grassy meadow sounds idyllic — the perfect setting to make core memories with loved ones. A picnic brings families together and is a fun day out for all ages. Whatever the occasion, size of the party or ages of the participants, one element of a picnic is a given and that’s a day out with some sandwiches....

15 Types Of Sausages And How To Cook Them Chatham172/Shutterstock By Mikaela Bloom/Updated: June 16, 2022 5:01 pm EST Sausages are a popular and versatile food. There are several different varieties of sausages. Sausages can be made of cured meat, smoked meat, or fresh meat. Herbs, spices, aromatic vegetables, and salt are common additions to sausages. Different parts of the world have varying kinds of sausages. Every saucisson, salami, or sai ua sausage tells a unique story that is built on centuries of localized tradition....

Anne Burrell’s Transformation Is Seriously Turning Heads John Lamparski/Getty Images By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 11:42 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It’s pretty easy to spot Anne Burrell amongst a sea of chefs. It might be the perfectly spiked coiffure, the knee-length skirt below her chef’s coat or her infectious laugh. The chef, who hosts “Worst Cooks in America”, is where she is today because she decided to wade through uncharted waters....

Arby’s Is Bringing Back One Of Its Most-Disliked Sandwiches Facebook By Erich Barganier/May 12, 2022 3:38 pm EST Arby’s has found ways to upset its diners over the years. Spoon University noted that the fast food chain has offered customers less-than-stellar items over the years, including the turkey gyro, King’s Hawaiian Fish Deluxe sandwich, Smokehouse Brisket sandwich, and even Arby’s Apple Crisp. On the other end of the ingredient spectrum, BNN Bloomberg wondered why Arby’s sold lamb in the first place, considering 13% of Americans can’t stand the protein....

Copycat Wendy’s Spicy Jalapeño Popper Sandwich Recipe Angela Latimer/Mashed By Angela Latimer AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 12:42 pm EST Applewood bacon, a juicy chicken breast, jalapeños, shredded pepper jack cheese, cream cheese, cheddar cheese sauce, and a toasted bun — Wendy’s nailed the ingredients for the Spicy Jalapeño Popper Sandwich. And now, you can cook this mouth-watering sandwich in the comfort of your home thanks to this copycat Wendy’s Spicy Jalapeño Popper sandwich recipe perfected by chef and recipe developer Angela Latimer of Bake It with Love....

Cracker Barrel Just Announced Some Major Menu Changes Cracker Barrel By Lauren Cahn/Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 9:53 am EST Back in 1969, the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store was founded by Tennessee’s Dan Evins to meet a need that, at the time, seemed almost impossibly modern (via About Cracker Barrel). A little more than a decade prior, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation making the American interstate highway system a reality, per The United States Army....

Easy London Broil Marinade Recipe Jason Goldstein/Mashed By Jason Goldstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 24, 2022 2:25 pm EST If you love red meat, not much is better than a delicious London Broil. According to The Spruce Eats, the London Broil is not the physical cut of beef — it’s actually the way you cook it. Believe it or not, the country of origin for the dish is not England, and we don’t actually know where the name “London Broil” came from (via Epicurious)....

Garlic Bread Lovers Need To Know About Trader Joe’s Comeback Item C_KAWI/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/July 14, 2022 11:42 am EST When it comes to Italian sides, nothing beats a warm loaf of garlic bread. Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and slathered all over with garlic and butter — what could be better than that? While you might need to pop some breath mints after eating a few slices, it’s certainly worth every bit of garlic breath....

Here’s How Costco’s Rotisserie Chicken Stays So Cheap In 2022 calimedia/Shutterstock By Matt Byrne/Aug. 8, 2022 9:33 am EST With inflation on the rise, it might cost you more than five bucks per gallon to put gas in your car. CNN Business states that housing costs are up more than 5% from 2021, and food costs 10% more. This squeeze affects everyone, but some brands are fighting back by finding new ways to cut expenses and keep prices reasonable....

Here’s How Mahi Mahi Got Its Name julie deshaies/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/July 24, 2022 8:00 am EST Whether fresh off the grill, pan-seared with vegetables, or stuffed into a tortilla with salsa, mahi mahi is a prized fish for many seafood lovers around the world. Known for its mild, swordfish-like flavor and for being one of the more sustainable seafood options on the market, the tropical fish is a very common fixture at both beachside taco joints and upscale waterfront restaurants....

Here’s What Makes Taggiasca Olives So Unique PHLD Luca/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 1:42 pm EST Multipurpose, immensely flavorful, and somewhat under-appreciated, olives are a true powerhouse food. While all types of olives are delicious, if you’ve never eaten a Taggiasca olive, you’re in for a real treat. Named after the city of Taggia, per Italy Magazine, they’re “practically synonymous with the region of Liguria,” Gustiamo says, noting that the coastal, northwestern Italian area in which they’re grown contributes to their unique aspects....

Homemade Rye Bread Recipe Mark Beahm/Mashed By Mark Beahm AND Mashed Staff/Updated: May 5, 2022 1:00 pm EST Rye bread dates back to the Middle Ages, with variations coming from Northern and Eastern Europe. In Germany and the U.S., rye bread’s malty, earthy flavor is often augmented with caraway seeds, which gives rye bread a distinctive taste that’s different from other seeded breads. This recipe for easy no-knead rye bread is more traditional (meaning, no seeds) and was developed by Mark Beahm, whose blog The Sunday Baker, revels in the joys rustic European baking....

Quick Candied Jalapenos Recipe Keith Kamikawa/Mashed By Keith Kamikawa AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 26, 2022 2:19 pm EST Jalapeños are one of the most versatile and delicious peppers in the world. Their vibrant green color makes them appealing just to look at, and when you cut one open and take a bite, the perfect balance of spicy, juicy, and crunchy keeps you coming back again and again. Jalapeños are a great pepper, because while you could eat a fresh one as-is, they’re even better when you add them to recipes or jazz them up a little bit....

Reddit Is Bonding Over Cutting Board Hacks And Jokes Evgeny Karandaev/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/March 28, 2022 9:13 am EST Cutting boards can make life a lot easier by allowing you to chop vegetables, meats, and other ingredients with ease and without the mess. You’re also less likely to accidentally hurt yourself as you prep your recipe’s ingredients. According to The Kitchn, it’s never a bad idea to choose a massive cutting board that allows you to chop your food without added stress....

Simple Brown Rice Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 29, 2022 7:00 pm EST There’s no denying that white rice is one of the most popular grains out there, and for good reason. Plain white rice complements a myriad of dishes, from chicken and rice to curry, all the way down to sweet recipes like mango sticky rice. While white rice is abundantly popular, that doesn’t mean that brown rice shouldn’t have a chance to shine....

Simple Garam Masala Recipe Jaime Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2022 3:02 pm EST Isn’t there just something about a recipe with the word “easy” in it that makes you want to click and read it immediately? That’s precisely what this recipe is — easy — and it’s easy in every sense of the word. For starters, this garam masala takes only a few minutes to whip up....

The Best Fried Chicken In Every State Shutterstock By Kori Ellis/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:01 am EST As much as Americans love their burgers and French fries, there’s growing proof that there’s something this nation loves even more: fried chicken. Look around, and you’ll notice that fried chicken is ubiquitous on restaurant menus these days. KFC serves approximately 60 million buckets of its chicken in the United States per year, and fast food fried chicken sandwiches have never been in such high demand....

The Blue Diamond Snack That’s Adding Zest To Costco Shelves Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/July 18, 2022 8:20 am EST A world without afternoon snacks would be simply uncivilized. Snack foods have become so ingrained in our gastronomic lexicon (per Harvard Health), that nearly $14 billion is spent on an annual basis in advertising alone by the food and beverage industry to encourage Americans to buy “fast food, sugary drinks, candy, and other snacks....

The Bold Burger Sonic Is Releasing For A Limited Time Brett Hondow/Shutterstock By Sarah Martinez/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 1:27 pm EST Cheeseburgers are a staple menu item at many fast food restaurants. They’re quick, filling, and easy to eat on the go or at home. It seems most fast food restaurants have a signature burger that is unique to each establishment. McDonald’s is known for its Big Mac, Burger King has its flame-grilled Whopper, and Freddy’s serves up thin steakburgers....

The First Hell’s Kitchen Winners Didn’t Get What They Were Promised Frazer Harrison/Getty Images By Kimberley Laws/July 31, 2022 11:34 pm EST “Hell’s Kitchen” contestants are put through the wringer emotionally and physically over the course of the show in the hopes of walking away with the top prize. Why else would anyone subject themselves to Gordon Ramsay’s infamous verbal abuse, grueling team punishments that often involve one’s gag reflexes, and working seemingly endless shifts on almost zero sleep?...