Though a roast potato might seem pretty straightforward - you just toss in oil and throw 'em in the oven on high, right? In fact, there are more complicated considerations at play here. Perhaps the most important component of a perfectly roasted potato is the oil you choose.
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Kitchen Nightmares has found a home in living rooms all across the United States. Gordon Ramsay hurling insults on a too-loud TV? That's just an average night in an American household! But many people don't know there was actually a very different Kitchen Nightmares set in the UK.
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But over the years, the restaurant has made changes and evolved with the times, which has led to 2,500 restaurants in 47 states and over $9 billion in annual sales (via Fox Business). One of our favorite parts of the Chick-fil-A story is their mascot campaign.
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Cleaning your kitchen counters is probably something you do at least every day, if not multiple times a day. But if you aren't doing it right, you might not be cleaning your counters as well as you think you are, no matter how many times you wipe them down, and you could even end up damaging them.
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It's beginning to taste a lot like Christmas...The only problem, though, is that it's always so hard to choose which Starbucks holiday drink to order since they all look so good! So Mashed asked 656 randomly selected people for their Starbucks holiday faves.
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We've all been there before - stopped at the gas station in the middle of a super busy day when hunger strikes and you're forced to make a difficult decision. Unfortunately, that tuna on rye from the gas station might not be the safest choice for satisfying your hunger.
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As a nation, Americans love their cookies, and we can see why. They're happiness in a bite. But because it's 2020, because we're in the midst of a pandemic, and because many of us are staying home as a result, more cookies are being eaten.
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If you've ever partaken in a Margarita Monday, Taco Tuesday, or Fiesta Friday, then chances are you've spent many a night at On The Border Mexican Cantina & Grill. Nothing quite beats a $5 bucket -- ahem, glass - on the rocks, whether it's salty or sweet.
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On Christmas Day, a time when many of us are at home gathered with family at home, one business is absolutely bustling: Chinese restaurants. The majority of the clientele dining there may well be Jewish. So is that the whole reason behind the tradition?
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Perhaps you're looking for an unusual fruit that will cover your daily vitamin C needs in a single serving. In that case, you'll want to go with ripe, red bell peppers. We swear peppers are botanically a fruit.
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If the Food Network had its own Mount Rushmore, there's a pretty good chance that Giada De Laurentiis would have her face up there. De Laurentiis has done quite well for herself in the culinary world and ever since her first show, she's pretty much been a staple on the cooking channel.
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Harry & David's Premium Comice Pears have been spotted in Trader Joe's across the country, including in Kentucky, Washington, Connecticut, Nebraska, California, and Florida. These Harry & David pears at Trader Joe's are a total steal and perfect for fans of the fresh fruit.
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An important factor in making cold brew is whether you should buy pre-ground beans or invest in a coffee grinder to grind your beans fresh. There are pros and cons to each strategy, so it depends a lot on your cold brew priorities.
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Mulled wine is a festive spiced drink that's typically made with red wine that's heated with some combination of spices. For those who'd like to make the hot cocktail at home, these are the best wines to use for mulled wine.
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Despite the millions of Whoppers sold each year, not every item introduced by Burger King has proven to be a hit. Some, in fact, have been spectacular failures, unleashed onto an unwitting public who took a bite and said, "Nope." These are the biggest flops in Burger King history.
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A group of people recently dressed up as monkeys and dumped wheelbarrows of coconuts outside the doors of Publix's corporate office in Lakeland, Fla. The performance art piece was part of PETA's continued campaign against Thailand's Chaokoh company, which allegedly uses monkeys to pick coconuts.
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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.
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Kit Kat has a treat for everyone who is ready for this year to be over and wants to get Valentine's Day started. Kit Kat has decided to bring back their Valentine's flavor, raspberry and creme, a few months early.
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This winter season, you can now get free chicken tenders from KFC. KFC has partnered with Uber Eats for a new promotion where they're offering six free tenders on orders of $20 or more if you dine with Uber Eats next week.
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Gordon Ramsay’s daughter recently did a TikTok challenge with her famous father and it’s going viral. Mainly because his daughter, Tilly, showed she preferred her mom’s cooking over his.
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Egg wash is a finishing touch on many pastries and bakes, but eggs should never be substituted for butter. While an egg wash binds a pastry and helps create a crust, using butter as a substitute while baking will not have the same exact effect on your bake.
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If you need to keep your diet fresh and get your proper serving of leafy greens, you have to try out Napa cabbage. From its high fiber and low calorie count to its versatility in Asian-inspired dishes, this is why you should start eating more Napa cabbage.
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At select Costco locations this week, signs were posted at cash registers to announce that those stores would not be accepting returns on some of the items that people are buying up due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic.
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When it comes to indulgent treats, it seems tons of people are going crazy for chocolate-covered caramels like the kind just released by Costco. Costco shoppers are obsessed with these chocolate caramel pecan clusters, which are now available after being discontinued.
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If you would like to experience all of the complexities of a single dram of a fine whiskey, expert advice recommends that you not drink your whiskey right away after pouring — instead, you should let it sit and rest a bit as you wait for the flavor to 'wake up.'
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Some days you just need a helping of some homestyle comfort food like mac and cheese or country fried chicken, and few restaurants offer as many options of southern staples as Cracker Barrel does. Fortunately, there is a new menu debuting at the chain.
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Spaghetti squash is a cheap and often under-utilized vegetable that's surprisingly versatile. Try some of these amazing recipes and you'll love it, too.
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