Not every home cook can have a shot to be pitted against some of the well-known names in the business. But if they could, who do they feel they'd have the best shot against? Mashed decided to find out and conducted a survey with 555 people across the U.S.
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Trader Joe's is everybody's favorite bargain-hunting paradise. The real pleasure, though, lies at the checkout counter, where we find that, despite the fact that we maybe went a little crazy overloading that cart, the overall price is nowhere near as bad as feared.
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Aldi's legions of fans will attest to the fact that they're not selling inferior products — so how do they get those prices so low?
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How are your culinary skills? No matter what a cooking whiz you may be, it's hard to imagine a more stressful (if extremely unlikely) ordeal than having to make dinner for a celebrity chef. No, seriously: What bizarre set of circumstances would prompt this to happen?
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Pita chips would seem like a healthy alternative when you've got an intense junk food craving. But according to nutritionist, chef, and food writer Robin Miller, that's not the case. Read more about how pita chips compare to other crunchies.
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When asked to name a healthy dish, one that is diet-friendly and much better for you than a meal of meat and potatoes (if not nearly as satisfying), many people would immediately answer with salad. But expert Jamie Hickey says salad isn't always healthy if you're not prepping it the right way.
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Beer, because of its relatively low alcoholic content and additional ingredients, does come with an expiration date. But just how bad is it to drink expired beer? It turns out beer won't harm you, but it does change flavor as it ages and begins to oxidize.
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Everyone loves ice cream, but which brand is selling the best pint at the grocery stores? According to a survey conducted by Mashed of 27,000 people worldwide, almost 40% of people think that this brand has the best ice cream of all.
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According to a survey conducted by Mashed of 555 people in the US, about 1 in 6 people think Chik-fil-A's chicken sandwich is one of the most overrated sandwiches. Find out what else respondents thought was just as overrated as Chik-fil-A's sandwich.
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At first glance, fajitas and tacos might seem like the same thing; after all, they've both usually got meat and veggies for filling wrapped in a tortilla. But while there are definitely similarities between the two, each one has its own unique place in Mexican cuisine.
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Going vegan may not be as healthy as you think. But if you're still bound and determined to be a vegan, do what you like and what feels right for you, but at least hear what Alicia Galvin RD, a resident dietitian for Sovereign Laboratories, has to say about some of the health risks you could face.
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What's your favorite pizza topping? Mashed asked that very question in a survey of 555 people in the United States. Some of the top choices won't surprise you. But 17 percent picked something other than the usual crowd-pleasing classics.
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We decided to find out which of a small sample of food fads irked Americans most. Mashed conducted a survey of 555 people around the United States and asked them what food trend needed to die, once and for all.
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The flaky, buttery cookies (held together by a thin layer of the creamiest, richest chocolate) that are Milanos are a favorite among Americans. But how the beloved dessert came to be is a bit of a surprise — because it wasn't even planned.
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While Martha remains prominently in the public eye, her ex-husband has managed to avoid much media attention in the last few decades as the couple's infamous divorce slowly fades from public consciousness. We took a look at the Stewart's love story to uncover the truth about Andrew Stewart.
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We're clearly willing to shell out more money for booze at a restaurant, but how much more we're paying is the shocker. For most of us, a little markup for a good wine selection is acceptable, we're unaware of the outrageous, greedy, and downright absurd price gouging.
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Ganache may sound like the fanciest thing ever, but it's actually just two ingredients. What's that, you say? Yes, that mysterious word you see on dessert menus and recipes for cakes to truffles only sounds sophisticated because it's French. Here's what it is and what it's used for.
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Most of us can agree that pizza is delicious. What most of us can't agree on is what goes on top of said pizza. One of the — if not the — most controversial topping, though, is pineapple. It's one of those "love it or hate it" food combinations that people are incredibly passionate about.
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If we had it our way, we'd have two Thanksgivings. One for the main meal and one just for pies. That's why we polled people to find out what their favorite Thanksgiving pie is. Instagram, it seems, has a similar obsession. Turns out, they have a different idea of a good Thanksgiving dessert
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Whether you love its taste, texture, or how it resembles adorable little trees, broccoli is a popular vegetable for good reason. But what if you love broccoli so much that you just want to eat it every single day?
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While the sandwich wars are a little more than a media spat, we did wonder which restaurant had the best. Instead of stalking every tweet regarding sandwiches, we at Mashed conducted a worldwide survey of 35,000 people, asking who has the best chicken sandwich.
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Are you a meat lover who partakes daily, but you worry about your health? Mashed talked to nutritionist Lisa Richards, author of The Candida Diet, so that you don't have to do the research yourself. Here's what happens to your body when you eat meat every day.
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Nothing brings out the Christmas cheer quite like a big slice of cake. You've probably heard of fruitcake, but that's hardly the only holiday-themed cake people are eating around the world. From the Caribbean to Germany and Japan, these are the best Christmas cakes from across the globe.
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Slow cookers are incredibly convenient tools that can aid your meal prep, but you shouldn't try to cook most green vegetables in them. According to professionals, green vegetables just can't stand up to being heated for low periods of time in the slow cooker.
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According to a recent poll by Mashed, there's a surprising number of "normal people" who believe they could cook certain dishes better than the celebrity chef. The poll surveyed 555 people across the U.S.
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From mom's apple pie to McDonald's famous Hot Apple Pie, surely, the apple is the ultimate fruit of America. Perhaps the time has come for guava to challenge the reigning champion. Apples versus guavas - let's take a look at which are more nutritious.
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Obviously, no one turns to red meat expecting it to be the be-all and end-all of healthy foods, but it's always a bonus if that delicious protein also happens to be comparatively good for the old health. So let's take a look at which is better for you - lamb or beef?
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