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McDonald's famously caters to the tastes and dietary requirements of its loyal, international patrons. So, why aren't its U.S. menus more diverse?
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What It's Like To Be A Customer On A Kitchen Nightmares Episode
If you've ever watched Kitchen Nightmares, you have probably wondered what it's like to be a diner on the show. Find out what happens behind the scenes. -
Why Kwanzaa Feasts Draw On So Many Different Cuisines To Set The Table
Founded in 1966 as a celebration of African American culture and heritage, Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday that culminates in gifts and feasting. -
What Happened To Love Bites From Kitchen Nightmares?
The Love Bites Café was a feature of an episode of "Kitchen Nightmares" with a heartbreaking story. Find out what happened after Gordon Ramsay's visit. -
Taco Bell's Nacho Fries Are Getting The Grilled Cheese Treatment
Considering its past cheese-themed successes, it makes sense that Taco Bell would come out with Grilled Cheese Nacho Fries. -
Streusel Kuchen: Germany's Take On Coffee Cake
Whether you're savoring a piece alongside a coffee in Germany or making it at home, Streuselkuchen is a great snack cake to have in your repertoire. -
Meet Pepparkakor, Sweden's Take On Ginger Cookies
If ginger cookies are a welcome treat in your home, a Swedish spin on that same flavor profile in baked goods called pepparkakor might be welcome, too. -
Anchovy Broth Tablets Are The Fishy Stock Enhancers Your Pantry Is Missing
Bouillon cubes usually come in chicken or beef flavors, but anchovy broth tablets, while often trickier to find, can elevate the taste of countless dishes. -
Why You Really, Really Shouldn't Cheap Out On Baking Ingredients
What you put into making a meal determines what you get out of it. Mashed spoke with a chef who thinks folks should put in exactly what the recipe calls for. -
The Korean Ingredient That Ups The Umami In Your Hanukkah Brisket
If you're looking to add some extra flavor your Hanukkah brisket, there is one Korean ingredient that will perfectly complement your favorite recipe. -
What Separates Swedish Apple Pie From The Rest Of The Bushel?
Gooey, cakey, and wonderful are just a few words to describe Swedish apple pie, which is is more like a hybrid between a crumbly cake and streusel. -
Snoop Dogg's Chocolate Chip Cookies Contain One Nutty Ingredient
Snoop Dogg's nutty chocolate chip cookie recipe calls for the addition of creamy peanut butter, but not so much that it becomes the dominant flavor. -
Piping Tips Are The Secret To Perfectly Festive Pumpkin-Shaped Cupcakes
You might master the flavor of your pumpkin cupcakes but that classic shape could prove trickier. All you need to achieve a perfect shape are frosting tips. -
The Ingredients That Give Perfect Sesame Chicken Its Sweet Finish
The crispy, savory goodness of sesame chicken is a classic of Chinese cuisine. If you want to recreate this mouth-watering dish at home, we can show you how. -
Salade Composee Is The Parisian Dish That Keeps Leafy Greens Nicely Neat
The French certainly know their food and salads are no exception. The French salade composée makes for a hearty, filling dish that is full of finesse. -
Fiadone Is The Corsican Cheesecake You Deserve
Fiadone, from the Mediterranean island of Corsica, is made with a sheep or goat cheese named brocciu. Here are the details on Corsica's signature dessert. -
TikTok's Copycat Cheez-It Only Requires 2 Ingredients You Likely Have Already
Craving a snack? It's easy to whip up some homemade Cheez-It crackers in your oven using only two ingredients - and of course, one of them is cheese. -
Give Canned Cranberry Sauce A Much Needed Kick With Chili Flakes
This Thanksgiving, kick that gelatinous tube of canned cranberry sauce up a notch with some spice! Dried chili flakes bring the heat to this holiday staple. -
What Happened To The Culinary Gangster From Kitchen Nightmares?
We found out the post-episode truth about a recent standout character from this season of "Kitchen Nightmares," Bobby Fortunato a.k.a. the Culinary Gangster. -
Yelp Reviews For Kitchen Nightmares' Bask 46 Are Unexpectedly Positive
Despite chef Ramsay's critiques, Bask 46, one of the recent features on the new season "Kitchen Nightmares," has surprisingly positive feedback on Yelp. -
Guasacaca Is A Venezuelan Sauce That's Not Afraid Of Avocados
The Venezuelan sauce guasacaca might remind you of guacamole, but the avocados are the only connection. Guasacaca is different in preparation and how it's used. -
Details About Toast-It From Shark Tank
Unlike traditional arepas, Toast-It's premade version can be frozen and heated in an air fryer, toaster, or regular oven, making for a convenient snack. -
Buttermilk Makes Boxed Brownies Taste More Homemade
There are many ways to take your boxed brownies to the next level, but adding tangy buttermilk in place of water is a great way to make them taste homemade. -
Black Bean Burgers Don't Have To Be Bland
Black bean burgers can be delicious and exciting, we promise! The key is treating your beans properly, adding seasoning, and dressing them up with fun flavors. -
The Mistake You're Making With Homemade Gravy Is Where You Cook
There's nothing like a delicious gravy to top your roast dinner, but if you're cooking it in the wrong place you are doing the gravy a grave disservice. -
Take Leftover Mulled Wine Spices And Make A Festive Liquor Infusion
When it's a cold night and you don't have red wine on hand, you can add mulled wine spices to other alcohols and make comforting, spicy liquor infusions. -
Thanks To Vinegar, Poaching Eggs In Bulk Isn't Difficult
Cooking the perfect poached egg might seem like it's reserved for professional chefs, but with some white vinegar you'll be able to poach with the best of them.