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The Costco Mini Desserts That Might Be Better Than The Originals The Image Party/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/June 12, 2022 8:31 pm EST These days, some of the items offered at Costco might make you feel like you’re trapped in a tiny food video – or at least the bulk version of one. Shelves at the wholesale retailer have been stocked with a variety of smaller versions of savory snacks like the mini wontons that won over Costco shoppers and sweeter fare like mini ice cream sandwiches....

The Real Reason Ouzo Can Only Be Made In Greece Shutterstock By Erica Gerald Mason/Updated: July 7, 2022 2:02 pm EST There are very few things in the world that can only be made in one place, and ouzo is one of them. In the same way that Champagne can only be from the Champagne region in France, or DOC wines can only derive from Italy (via MasterClass), ouzo can only come from Greece....

The Truth About Tiffany Derry From Guy Fieri’s Tournament Of Champions Season 3 Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Updated: March 2, 2022 1:35 pm EST Guy Fieri’s show, “Tournament of Champions,” is coming back for its third season. According to Food Network, a large number of participants (32, to be precise) will compete against each other for the first time in the show’s history in a bid to impress the judges with their dishes and win $100,000....

The Unique Dish The Pioneer Woman Just Learned How To Make Facebook By Elaina Friedman/Updated: April 6, 2022 11:02 am EST Celebrity home cook, TV personality, and blogger Ree Drummond — better known as “The Pioneer Woman” — has built her brand on the cowboy comfort food she cooks up in her ranch-style Oklahoma kitchen. According to her website, a typical spread of Drummond’s signature dishes might include “broccoli-cheese orzotto, tomato soup, and chicken nuggets with cheese and marinara and more cheese....

Trader Joe’s Shoppers Are Pumped To Try Its New Poppy Seed Dressing Bloomberg/Getty Images By Felix Behr/April 12, 2022 5:33 pm EST Trader Joe’s fans are an excitable bunch. So when the non-affiliated Instagram account Trader Joe’s List shared their discovery of the store’s branded Organic Poppy Seed Salad Dressing earlier today, many exclamation marks were fired. It comes in a 12 fluid ounce bottle and costs £3.69. Trader Joe’s List itself began the proceedings by writing, “This dressing is the PERFECT addition to your homemade coleslaw!...

What Happened To Aura Bora After Shark Tank? Aura Bora/Facebook By Gillian King/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 2:24 pm EST Over the course of the series, the reality hit “Shark Tank” has introduced audiences to innumerable entrepreneurs and hundreds of hopeful products. Every episode, a new crop of inventors are given the chance to present their seemingly winning ideas to a panel of business bigwigs to see if those ideas really are winners....

Why Reddit Is Losing It Over An Aldi Checkout Experience Matthew Horwood/Getty Images By Matt Byrne/Aug. 4, 2022 8:14 am EST When you shop at Aldi, there are a few tricks you need to know. For example, watch out for where prices are located. Oftentimes, the price for an item isn’t below it on the shelf, but rather lurking above it. You’ll also need to know how to check out since Aldi cashiers are wizards behind the register who will move like lightning as they are ringing up your items....

Why The First-Ever Microwave Popcorn Needed Refrigeration st.noon/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/March 6, 2022 11:21 am EST Microwave popcorn is one of those conveniences in life that people can take for granted, as some consumers are even gravitating to pre-popped popcorn for even more ease (via AdAge). Yet, in only a few minutes, you can have a bag of hot, fluffy, buttery popcorn for your next streaming binge or movie marathon. With many household names producing microwave popcorn — including Orville Redenbacher, ACT II, and Pop Secret — perhaps the only hard part is picking a brand....

Alton Brown Teases The Best Moments From Iron Chef: Quest For An Iron Legend - Exclusive Interview Netflix By Alexandra Cass/Updated: June 15, 2022 12:58 pm EST All the fans out there with full hearts and empty stomachs can finally rejoice. After four years, “Iron Chef” is coming back in a big way. The cooking competition to end all cooking competitions is getting a reboot on Netflix, with a brand new season dubbed “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend....

Bobby Flay Called This One Of His ‘Favorite Pasta Dishes Of All Time’ DFree/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: April 10, 2022 7:19 pm EST While there are simple rules for how to make perfect pasta, including using the correct pot and using plenty of cool or cold water (via What’s Cooking America), saucing it is more a matter of personal preference. Some people prefer tried-and-true sauces like bolognese, marinara, or carbonara, while others fancy something more unusual — including a famous Food Network host....

Classic Béchamel Sauce Recipe Eric Ngo/Mashed By Eric Ngo AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2022 5:46 pm EST When it comes to sauces, classic béchamel sauce is the Jack of all trades. This sauce is easy to whip up and is suitable for a beginner cook to make, and it only requires a few ingredients. This makes it light on the wallet and an easy trip to the grocery store. Recipe developer Eric Ngo came up with this tasty version of the classic recipe that pairs well with so many things....

Classic Teriyaki Chicken Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/May 11, 2022 9:10 am EST If there’s one dish that just about anyone will love, it’s this one. Teriyaki is simply a delicious flavoring, so when a thick coating of the sauce is applied to the world’s most popular animal protein, a successful meal is made, it’s as simple as that. And speaking of simple, this teriyaki chicken entree, care of chef and recipe developer Catherine Brookes of Blue Sky Eating, will take you all of 5 minutes to prep and about 12 to cook up, so it’s a crowd pleaser and a cook pleaser!...

Easy Cheese Sauce Recipe Ting Dalton/Mashed By Ting Dalton AND Mashed Staff/July 7, 2022 3:11 pm EST Is there anything better than a big ol’ bowl of ooey, gooey cheese sauce that goes on pretty much everything? We don’t think so! As the title suggests, this cheese sauce is easy to make and will only set you back about 20 minutes, making it a no-brainer since you can whip it up so quickly....

Easy Honey Mustard Recipe Jaime Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/July 21, 2022 6:24 pm EST There’s no doubt that honey mustard one of the most popular dipping sauces around, and it goes oh-so-well with everything from chicken fingers to french fries. Honey mustard also makes a great addition to a salad, a tasty spread on a sandwich, and it happens to be a delicious marinade for chicken and other proteins....

Everything You Need To Know About The Ice Cream Recall Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock By Margaret McCormick/Updated: April 26, 2022 11:43 am EST The sun is out, the snow has finally melted, and the days are getting longer. You’re not the only one doing a happy dance because the long winter appears to be over (knock on wood). This time of year, some parts of the country go from shoveling snow to breaking out their shorts in a matter of days, and it seems only fitting to celebrate with seasonal treats....

Guy Fieri Is Looking To Score Big With His New Sports Bar Location Scott Dudelson/Getty Images By Amy Hamblen/July 17, 2022 4:46 pm EST Back in the day, having Guy Fieri show up at your restaurant to tape a segment for “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” could have a big impact on business. When the Minnesota Post followed up with some restaurants that were featured on the show, most reported a significant increase in sales....

Guy’s Ultimate Game Night: Release Date, Locations, And More - What We Know So Far Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images By Melissa Campana/June 25, 2022 6:22 pm EST If there’s one thing Food Network chef Guy Fieri has a lot of, it’s TV shows. According to TV Guide, he’s credited as host on a whopping 29 television titles, from long-running classics like “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” to specials like “Guy: Hawaiian Style.” But is 29 really enough?...

Hell’s Kitchen Season 21: Release Date, Episodes, And More - What We Know So Far Jaguar PS/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 10:03 am EST It seems like only yesterday that Trenton Garvey opened up to Mashed about winning “Hell’s Kitchen” Season 20, but the final episode of that season aired all the way back in September 2021. That means fans of “Hell’s Kitchen” have been without their favorite show for months now, and many are desperately awaiting news of the next season....

Here’s What Megan Fox Eats In A Day DFree/Shutterstock By Abby Tariq/June 7, 2022 8:52 am EST To say Megan Fox is a talented actor who captivates audiences on and off the screen would be an understatement. The 36-year-old Hollywood star is charismatic with a blunt personality and knows exactly who she is, and she has come a long way since exploding into stardom with franchises like “Transformers” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” (via Who What Wear)....

How Beef Wellington Really Got Its Name Anna Hoychuk/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/April 23, 2022 1:16 pm EST Beef Wellington is a classic British dish known for its full-bodied, multi-layered taste and tender, melt-in-your-mouth character. Its recipe is among the most iconic in culinary history — a succulent beef tenderloin filet coated with mushroom duxelles and pâté and wrapped in a buttery, flaky puff pastry. It’s one of Gordon Ramsay’s most notable specialities; he even teaches a MasterClass course on how to whip up this hearty meal at home....