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Oatmeal is a great way to show love to your heart. Unfortunately, it's just so ... bland. It's not the oatmeal that's the problem. It's your cooking technique.
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American Barbecue Showdown Judge Melissa Cookston Dishes On All Things BBQ - Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Melissa Cookston shared what it's really like to judge American Barbecue Showdown and other cooking competitions, her favorite moments from the new Netflix series — and what it's like to be the woman who beats all the men at the barbecue game. -
Roy Choi On His Unlikely Fame, How To Make The Perfect Taco, And More - Exclusive Interview
What's it like to go from taco truck cook to Selena Gomez's co-star? In an interview with Mashed, Choi dished on his transformation from fan to star, how it feels to be a role model for the Asian-American community, plus his secret for making the perfect taco. -
Why Rodney Scott Feels BBQ Doesn't Get Enough Respect From The Culinary World - Exclusive
Winning the James Beard Outstanding Chef Southeast award in 2018 was a life-changing honor for master barbecuer Rodney Scott, who went from a teen working for his parents' small town whole-hog BBQ restaurant to becoming an internationally known king of 'cue. -
The Biggest Mistake You're Making With The Viral TikTok Egg Hack
The egg folded "envelope" technique made famous by TikTok's @sunnycusine seems like it's the answers to egg lovers' prayers. The problem, though, is that many home cooks are complaining that this technique isn't all that it's cracked up to be. -
What It's Really Like To Be A Female BBQ Champion - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Cookston, who serves as the judge of the new Netflix cooking competition, American Barbecue Showdown, alongside fellow BBQ legend Kevin Bludso, revealed what it's really like to be the woman who beats all the men at the barbecue game. -
What Makes Costco's Pumpkin Pie So Concerning
Is there anything more perfect to bring to Thanksgiving dinner than a Costco pumpkin pie? Since it's a generous 12 inches in diameter and four pounds in weight, you can almost bank on a breakfast of pumpkin pie leftovers to fuel you up for some vigorous Black Friday shopping the next morning. -
Chef Rodney Scott Opens Up About Anthony Bourdain - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Rodney Scott, star of a new episode of Netflix's A Chef's Table BBQ, shared what it was really like to film with one of the most beloved culinary icons of all time -- and why he believes Anthony Bourdain left such an amazing legacy to all of us who love food. -
Here's What Really Makes Carolina BBQ Unique, According To A Pitmaster - Exclusive
What makes Carolina 'cue worth writing home about? In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Scott, who is the subject of a new episode of A Chef's Table BBQ on Netflix, explained the unique appeal of the flavor and texture of barbecue from his home state. -
American Barbecue Showdown Judge Dishes On Eating Iguana, Possum, And More - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, show judge Melissa Cookston explained how proper cooking technique and seasonings can make a squirrel, possum, raccoon -- or even a large reptile, like an alligator or iguana -- taste not only edible, but delicious. -
Why You Should Think Twice Before Putting Bacon On The Grill, According To A Chef
Pitmasters are throwing just about anything over an open flame these days — not just steak and burgers, but fish, veggies, fresh fruit, cobbler pies, and even bread. What can't you put on a grill? Well, as it turns out, you really shouldn't grill bacon. -
The Unbelievable Amount Of Food The Judges Eat On American Barbecue Showdown - Exclusive
Melissa Cookston tastes a lot of food, glorious food, as part of her role as a judge on the new Netflix cooking competition, American Barbecue Showdown. So how does the notably petite Cookston, who also judged season 4 of BBQ Pitmasters, manage to give every entry a fair taste? -
The Truth About Roy Choi And Jon Favreau's Relationship - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, chef Roy Choi revealed the truth about his friendship with Jon Favreau... and how it all started with research for Chef -- a widely acclaimed film which was inspired by Choi's life. -
How Roy Choi Really Feels About Working With Celeb Guests - Exclusive
Mad taco skills are what put Roy Choi on the culinary map with his Kogi BBQ food truck empire. Meanwhile, Choi's chill banter with celebrities — which you can catch on his Netflix series, The Chef Show, now in its second season — is what makes him a favorite among Hollywood royalty. -
Baristas Will Hate You For This Coffee Hack. Here's Why
If your funds aren't unlimited, you've probably found some clever coffee shop hacks for getting the taste of a fancier coffee drink for the price of a basic cup -
Nutrition Expert Exposes Which Breakfast Is Worse For Your Health: Starbucks Or Dunkin' Donuts
Careful scrutiny of the published nutritional facts for both Starbucks' and Dunkin Donuts' breakfast menus to figure out which is healthier could consume an entire morning — and you're hungry! Fortunately, registered dietitian Emily Wunder, MSCN, RD, LDN, did some of this work for us. -
Nutrition Expert Exposes Which Burger Is Worse For Your Health: McDonald's Or Five Guys
In an interview with Mashed, Robin Miller, nutritionist, chef, and food writer, was able to compare and contrast the calorie count, fat, and sodium between McDonald's and Five Guys' burgers. Neither burger joint is exactly a mecca of wellness, but there is a difference. -
Pastry Chef Daniel Kleinhandler On Michelin Stars, Baking Mistakes, And More - Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Daniel Kleinhandler explained how soufflés are achievable, and the reason why we do sometimes screw up our efforts at baked goods. Kleinhandler also shared what he really thinks about Michelin stars. -
The Tragic Death Of Top Chef Contestant Aaron Grissom
The world has lost another kitchen talent this year. Aaron Grissom, who competed on season 12 of Top Chef, died in a traffic accident in Washington state. His cause of death was listed as multiple blunt force injuries. He was just 34 years old. -
A Chef Reveals The Most Important Piece Of Advice For Bakers - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, chef Daniel Kleinhandler revealed the most important thing that every baker should know, before stepping into the kitchen. Kleinhandler advises becoming an expert in baking a dessert before you start making substitutions. -
This Is Why People Are Baking More During The Pandemic, According To A Chef - Exclusive
In an interview with Mashed, Kleinhandler, who is teaching a virtual cooking class through CocuSocial, on September 13 at 2 p.m. EST, explained why the pandemic has brought out the inner pastry chef in us all. -
Why Baking A Diet Dessert Is A Terrible Idea, According To A Professional Chef - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Kleinhandler, who is teaching a virtual cooking class through CocuSocial, on September 13 at 2 p.m. EST, explained that trying to make a dessert "healthy" is not only going to destroy how it tastes, but you'll probably end up killing your diet goals, anyway. -
You'll Never BBQ Again Without Grilling This Unexpected Food
Nearly anything goes when it comes to grilling. But there's one type of food that's rarely invited to your Sunday afternoon cookout: bread. In an interview with Mashed, Henk Drakulich, DVP & executive chef of La Brea Bakery Cafés, explained that we're all missing out. -
How A Food Truck Changed The Way We Use Twitter, According To Kogi's Roy Choi - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Kogi BBQ's Roy Choi explained how the food truck's innovative social marketing tactics transformed the way people use this social media platform, which had been only two years old when Choi's truck sent out its first tweet. -
Nutritionist Reveals The Truth About Chick-Fil-A's Lemonade
We all know that lemonade is made from water, lemons, and sugar, but the sheer amount of sugar that's in Chick-fil-A's lemonade has made many of its diehard customers decide they'll seek their refreshment elsewhere. -
Roy Choi's Secret To The Perfect Taco - Exclusive
Wondering what makes a Kogi taco so memorable? In an exclusive interview with Mashed, chef Roy Choi revealed his requirements for taco perfection, and dished on what it's really like to run a food truck. -
Roy Choi Reveals What It's Really Like To Teach Selena Gomez How To Cook - Exclusive
In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Kogi BBQ food truck legend Roy Choi, who taught Selena Gomez how to make his short-rib breakfast taco recipe on Selena + Chef, shared his honest impressions of what it was like to walk Gomez through the process of this Korean-influenced brunch treat.