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How To Make Alex Guarnaschelli’s Green Salad Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/Updated: March 31, 2022 11:07 am EST Salad is a staple of many peoples’ diets. According to one recent poll of 2,000 Americans, the average respondent said they eat salad three times a week (via Study Finds). That’s about 150 salads a year, and if you’re just eating iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers with store bought dressing, it’s time to branch out....

The Burger King Location That Played An Important Role On 9/11 SrideeStudio/Shutterstock By James Lewis/July 18, 2022 12:11 pm EST The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, triggered a response that was urgent and widespread, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency spending a total of $970 million responding to the crisis, details New York Magazine. At the same time, the unprecedented situation required resourcefulness to ensure the safety of those affected by the attacks....

The Life Lesson Giuseppe Dell’Anno Learned From GBBO Mashed/Youtube By Vedran Maslovara/Updated: April 8, 2022 9:53 am EST Another season of one of our favorite foodie shows has ended, and the winner of season 12 of “The Great British Bake Off” was revealed. His name is Giuseppe Dell’Anno, a Bristol-based and Italian-raised engineer who managed to win two Star Bakers and two Hollywood handshakes during the season’s very tough competition. In the finals, even an oven malfunction in the well-known white tent couldn’t put a stop to Dell’Anno’s victory....

The winner made 3 large pizzas in 70 seconds Domino’s Pizza UK/Twitter Since 1982, Domino’s has been holding this competition and inviting pizza makers from its stores around the globe to compete. The news brief goes on to explain that this year, competitors were judged on three things: their hand-stretched dough and the sauce; how well they portioned out the pizza toppings; and whether the toppings were distributed evenly. Time penalties were issued if they failed any of these components upon inspection of their three pizza creations: one topped with cheese, another with pepperoni, and the third with mushrooms....

The State That Craves Pumpkin Spice The Most P Maxwell Photography/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Aug. 24, 2022 3:21 am EST Without a doubt, autumn is the season of pumpkin spice and everything nice. Ever since the famous Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte entered our lives in 2003, we just haven’t been able to get enough of pumpkin spice. And who can blame us? Fortunately, the pumpkin spice industry has exploded in recent years, leaving us with plenty of fun fall products to choose from....

The Sweet Surprise A Starbucks Barista Gave Customers Toshio Chan/Shutterstock By Ree Winter/Aug. 2, 2022 10:58 pm EST For some, morning coffee is just a routine; it’s something to get them through the day’s early hours or their work day. There are those for whom coffee is a must-have for its caffeine content, but for many others, it’s a lifestyle, a social outing, and a respite that they enjoy whenever they find the time to take a moment from their busy days....

The Unexpected Pumpkin Spice Item That’s About To Hit Costco nblx/Shutterstock By Lauren Farkas/Aug. 23, 2022 1:08 pm EST There’s nothing that says fall like the taste of pumpkin spice. And, there’s nothing that welcomes the arrival of the fall season like the emergence of pumpkin spice products at every corner of the food scene. From the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks to the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard treat at Dairy Queen, it’s no wonder we can practically smell the spicy-sweet aroma in the air once September rolls around....

The Untold Truth Of Sun Chaser Facebook By Brianna Persons/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 1:54 pm EST Wine on your wedding anniversary. Brews on the beach. A toast to a new job promotion. Whatever the occasion, alcohol plays an important part in any memory-making experience, on top of being a fun way to kick back and relax with the ones we love. It’s difficult to imagine pool parties or backyard barbecues without something boozy to add to the fun....

The Untold Truth Of Tomahawk Steak Ramiro Montes De Oca/Shutterstock By Adam Swierk/Updated: April 13, 2022 12:16 pm EST Beef. It’s what’s for dinner, right? For many in the United States and around the world, it certainly is. Whether it’s grilling marinated steak tips in the summer, carving a perfectly roasted prime rib during the holidays, or splurging at a high-end steakhouse for special occasions, there’s no denying humans’ widespread love for all things beef....

Vanilla Custard Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: March 28, 2022 6:24 pm EST A good, simple custard recipe is always useful for home cooks to have on hand. This is especially true for bakers and dessert lovers, but even people who typically fall on the savory side of life will find that a proper homemade custard consistently gets taken out of the fridge when hunger strikes. Maybe it’s a dollop on pie, or a little scoop over some fruit in the morning....

What Exactly Is Imitation Lobster Meat Made Of? Shutterstock By Joel Stice/Updated: April 10, 2022 7:55 pm EST If you want to go big at a seafood restaurant, you really can’t go wrong with ordering the lobster. This crustacean is king of the seafood menu and people love its tender and sweet claw and tail meat — particularly when dipped in butter. Depending on where your meal is coming from, though, you may not always be getting the real deal — and you could be eating imitation lobster instead....

What Happened To TaDah After Shark Tank? Facebook By Amberly Mckee/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 2:39 pm EST Ever since it first aired in 2009, ABC’s “Shark Tank” has acted as a conduit for investors to fund budding businesses (per Entrepreneur). However, it wasn’t the first show of its kind. In fact, a nearly identical version called “Tigers of Money” appeared on the screen in 2001 to Japanese audiences, followed by Manchester, England’s “Dragons’ Den” in 2005 when Sony Pictures Television released the rights for a recreation....

What You Should Know About Storing Tuna Salad freeskyline/Shutterstock By Stephanie Smith/May 10, 2022 3:29 pm EST It’s no doubt that rising food costs are forcing many of us to make our meals more budget-friendly. However, we want to stretch our dollars without stretching our waistlines or compromising our health, which means we can’t rely on the Dollar Menu all the time. Tuna fish may get a bad rap for being cheap, but it earns mad props for its health benefits and long shelf life....

Why Julia Child Is Responsible For The First-Ever Filmed State Dinner Francesco Da Vinci/Getty By Melissa Campana/June 28, 2022 1:15 pm EST World-renowned chef Julia Child had her finger in many different pies before becoming a culinary phenom and … well, a pie person. Child dabbled in espionage and invented a better shark repellent. And as Smithsonian Magazine outlines, the chef also had a knack for redefining things. For example, his marriage to Paul Child was anything but conventional for mid-century America, particularly when Child’s professional success began to eclipse her husband’s, and he elected to retire so that he could support her career....

Why You Should Be Wary Of The Grocery Store Deli, According To Reddit Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/Aug. 7, 2022 10:54 pm EST Many Americans have grown up eating deli meats. Ham sandwiches, pepperoni on pizza, and fried bologna have long been familiar fare to families from coast to coast. And most were blissfully unaware that they should be leery of their processed meats — no matter how convenient and tasty they were....

Why You Shouldn’t Expect To See Robots At Your Local McDonald’s Just Yet Nixx Photography/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/July 27, 2022 2:56 pm EST With a brand value of nearly $197 billion, McDonald’s may be one of the top ten most valuable brands in the United States. But that doesn’t mean the chain is impervious to the threats faced by other businesses. Like everyone else, the company faced the same operating challenges for the second quarter of this year, which the company’s president and CEO Chris Kempczinski said included “rising inflation, a surge in COVID-19 cases and the return of government restrictions in many markets, exacerbating labor shortages and supply chain challenges,” per Alpha Street....

You Won’t Believe How Many Total Hamburgers White Castle Has Sold By Karen Hart/April 30, 2022 3:36 pm EST A century is a long time to do anything. How many living people have even existed for that long? But White Castle can boast that it’s a centenarian of the food business, selling its famous sliders for around 101 years. It was a hamburger destination before there was an In-N-Out, a Five Guys, or a Shake Shack....

Balsamic Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe Sher Castellano/Mashed By Sher Castellano AND Mashed Staff/Aug. 8, 2022 3:04 pm EST Is it just us or does nothing say summer quite like Caprese? We love it all, including peach Caprese, avocado Caprese, and even chicken Caprese. Let those summer tomatoes shine with another form of the iconic dish: balsamic Caprese pasta salad! Recipe developer Sher Castellano recommends serving this dish up with a “summer soup, or a simple piece of meat or fish....

Costco Shoppers Are Running To Grab Its New Lemon Bakery Item Trong Nguyen/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/July 27, 2022 1:55 pm EST From cookies and cakes to pies and bars, the dessert world is truly varied and vast, and everyone has their own personal preference. And let’s not forget about the diverse array of flavors. While biting into something rich and chocolatey might send some people straight to food heaven, other dessert lovers may prefer something lighter and fruitier....

Cracker Barrel’s Easter Heat-And-Serve Meals Are Back Facebook By Chase Shustack/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:47 pm EST What do you think of when someone mentions Easter dinner? Do you think of getting all dressed up and joining your extended family for a meal, with all the heartwarming and somewhat awkward moments? Or do you think of a small, intimate family affair without anything fancy or elaborate? While we all have different ways of celebrating the Easter season, one thing that is common in every family gathering is, of course, the food....