Scalloped Potato Recipe Cyndi Sterne/Mashed By Cyndi Sterne AND Mashed Staff/Updated: May 2, 2022 4:57 am EST Scalloped potatoes are a special side dish for holidays, especially when paired with roasted meats. But this recipe is so exquisite and easy, you can serve it any time of year. Scalloped potatoes are most often baked au gratin, but this recipe developed by Cyndi Sterne allows potatoes, bacon, and leeks to shine without getting overwhelmed by gobs of cheese....
The Absurd Study White Castle Once Conducted rblfmr/Shutterstock By Jared Kaufman/March 16, 2022 5:00 pm EST The 2004 film “Super Size Me,” in which a filmmaker eats nothing but McDonald’s for an entire month, solidified a link between fast food and health problems and even helped lead to the disappearance of McDonald’s supersized menu altogether. But nearly 70 years earlier, an even crazier experiment was conducted by White Castle, considered the world’s first fast-food hamburger chain, per the eatery’s website, in an attempt to prove that eating exclusively burgers was a healthy option....
The Best Foods You’ll Find At Pike Place Market Checubus/Shutterstock By Jennifer Eager/June 9, 2022 3:51 pm EST The Pike Place Market, one of Seattle’s crown jewels, has operated nonstop since 1907. This beloved landmark has more than 220 shops and restaurants plus hundreds of farmers, craftspeople, and musicians working there every day. Every shop is full of unique treasures — there are no chain stores at Pike Place except for the flagship Starbucks, which opened in 1971....
The Reason Jennifer Lopez Doesn’t Drink Alcohol Ovidiu Hrubaru/Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Updated: April 13, 2022 1:39 pm EST Between her skincare line and music career, Jennifer Lopez undoubtedly has her hands full. And yet, the “Let’s Get Loud” singer is like a glass of red wine – she gets better with age. Lopez lives a busy life, especially when she’s involved in projects on opposite coasts. In order to ensure her busyness never hinders her physical health, Lopez adopted a “clean” lifestyle in which she omits common vices such as alcohol and smoking, she told Harper’s Bazaar....
The Untold Truth Of Captain Morgan Rum monticello/Shutterstock By Helena Nichols/Updated: March 10, 2022 9:27 am EST There are few brands of liquor that have made more of a splash in the market than Captain Morgan rum. Its iconic Captain character, which was based on a real life pirate, has captivated the rum drinking population for decades. Captain Morgan rum may be a relative newcomer to the rum industry, but its distinctive bottle and powerful flavor have helped to skyrocket the brand to one of the top-selling liquors in the United States and the U....
This Is Taylor Swift’s Go-To Starbucks Order Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/Updated: April 14, 2022 8:20 am EST Once upon a time, Taylor Swift’s go-to Starbucks drink was a skinny vanilla latte, but on the weekends, her vice was a pumpkin spice latte, according to WebMD. Well, similar to how the Starbucks menu is constantly adding new flavored drinks, the singer-songwriter’s coffee beverage of choice has evolved over the years as well....
This Museum In Sweden Is Dedicated To ‘Disgusting Food’ trabantos/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/March 15, 2022 4:30 pm EST It boasts of having dishes and beverages you’re not likely to find anywhere but in their respective home countries, and we’re talking dishes like mouse wine. Fruit bat soup. Kale Pache and haggis. And these are just some of the exhibits on show at the Disgusting Food Museum, located in Malmö, Sweden. The museum has a display of 80 different food and beverages, a number of which seem to turn the stomachs of many who visit: Visitors are even issued tickets that double as sick bags....
Vegan Sushi Omnivores Will Want To Eat Narsil/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Lavis/March 14, 2022 1:07 pm EST It’s official: more people are turning away from meat and moving toward a healthier and more sustainable vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. According to The Guardian, meat consumption is on a stark decline, and what was once a more niche lifestyle is rapidly becoming mainstream. If you’re vegan, vegetarian, or simply want to start incorporating more veggies into your diet, there are plenty of tasty vegetarian and vegan restaurants to sample all across the United States....
What Is Cream Of Tartar Really? Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: July 7, 2022 11:04 am EST Cream of tartar is one of those mystery baking products that no one who isn’t a professional baker really seems to understand, much less use. You may have seen it in the store, or perhaps even in somebody’s kitchen, and you may have vaguely wondered, “Does this have anything to do with tartar sauce?” The answer to this question is short and easy: no....
What To Do When Your Pancakes Are Flat Mama_mia/Shutterstock By Jennifer Mathews/Updated: June 24, 2022 2:30 pm EST Buttermilk pancakes signify the weekend is here! These delicious hotcakes, flapjacks, and hoecakes have been around forever. Making pancakes from scratch requires only four pantry staples: flour, eggs, milk, and baking powder, fried in a bit of butter. There are hundreds of variations nowadays to satisfy every pancake connoisseur and dietary restriction. Some prefer the processed, boxed mixes that only require water, like Pearl Milling Company, formerly Aunt Jemima, which are very popular....
Why Hell’s Kitchen Contestants Aren’t Allowed To Use Their Phones DFree/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/March 28, 2022 12:55 pm EST If you think the selection process is the most arduous part of a cooking competition show, you’re in for a shock. The rules that await selected contestants are more unforgiving. Violation of non-disclosure agreements, for example, can cost “Chopped” contestants a hefty $75,000 fine, according to TheThings. Plus, contestants must brace themselves for 14-hour filming days on-set....
Why Padma Lakshmi Says Houston Has ‘Such Good Food’ Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/March 13, 2022 8:42 pm EST Houston, we do not have a food problem. The New York Times best-selling author and “Top Chef” TV host Padma Lakshmi praised Houston’s vibrant culinary scene in an appearance on the food show “The Good Dish.” She posted a video clip from the program on Twitter, in which she raves of the southern Texas metropolis, stating “I love Houston....
Why The Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant Is Known For Its Cocktails sbcreat0rs/Shutterstock By Ossiana Tepfenhart/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 4:21 pm EST In the world of competitive cooking shows, Gordon Ramsay’s “Hell’s Kitchen” is hot stuff, which is why it’s unsurprising to find out that the program launched a series of restaurants. In 2018, Ramsay opened up his very first Hell’s Kitchen restaurant in Las Vegas. This was followed by two more restaurants located in Dubai and Lake Tahoe (via 2News....
10 Best Substitutes For Caraway Seeds Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Updated: June 30, 2022 3:05 pm EST A well-stocked spice collection is absolutely essential to a home cook’s success in the kitchen. No matter how incredible your ingredients are, or how great your technique is, if you take seasoning out of the equation, you’re left with a bland dish, plain and simple. The ability to toss in a little bit of this spice and a little bit of that seasoning to create exactly the flavor profile you’re looking for is crucial....
Coffee Mate Is Venturing Into The Plant-Based Creamer Game Facebook By Amberly Mckee/Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 9:21 am EST Globally, the demand for plant-based options has been on the rise over the last five years. Per Food Revolution Network, sales of plant-based meats and dairy totaled more than $29 billion in 2020, and in a 10-year period, the numbers are expected to rise to $162 billion. Besides items at the grocery store, restaurants have also been jumping on the trend....
Copycat Chipotle Guacamole Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 26, 2022 5:17 pm EST Guacamole is one of the most delicious foods out there by far. When you think about it, it’s remarkably versatile, too. Chef and food writer Susan Olayinka of The Flexible Fridge says that while of course this copycat Chipotle guacamole “is perfect with some tortilla chips,” that misses a lot of great opportunities....
Gilmore Girls Fans Will Love This New Cookbook DFree/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Feb. 28, 2022 1:14 pm EST If you’ve watched every episode of “Gilmore Girls,” maybe even more than once, then chances are you’ve found yourself craving a cup of Luke’s coffee, some of Sookie’s gourmet specialties (her risotto sounded amazing), or a slice of the countless takeout pizzas Lorelai and Rory Gilmore consume on the show. Sadly, their hometown of Stars Hollow is just a fantasy, but now, thanks to a new cookbook, you can make the food from “Gilmore Girls” a reality....
Here’s How You Can Make Grilled Cheese In A Toaster Melica/Shutterstock By Rebecca Cherico/Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 11:25 am EST Maybe your kitchen is being remodeled and your stove is off-limits. Perhaps you’re trying to avoid your roommate and so you’re relocating any possible appliances to your bedroom. Or you’re a gas-oven lover stuck in an electric summer situation and just don’t feel at home on that range. Or maybe you’re just an endlessly creative cook, always looking for new ways to use what you’ve got....
Here’s What Happened To Burger Kitchen After ‘Kitchen Nightmares’ DFree/Shutterstock By Gabriela Izquierdo/Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 11:27 am EST A family business with no shortage of issues, Burger Kitchen had more than its fair share of drama. Calling on Gordon Ramsay from “Kitchen Nightmares” in Season 5 of the restaurant revamp show, the L.A.-based burger spot, Burger Kitchen, required a two-episode slot over Episodes 6 and 7. According to ScreenRant, Burger Kitchen’s episodes were some of the craziest in “Kitchen Nightmares” six-season run....
How The EatOkra App Connects Foodies To The Best Black-Owned Restaurants - Exclusive Rhea Kay By Alexandra Cass/March 21, 2022 11:18 am EST In today’s world, where you eat your next meal can make a statement. An occasional dinner outing or a weekly takeout night doesn’t just satisfy your cravings, it’s also about how you support the businesses in your community — by putting your money where your mouth is, so to speak....
