We're talking about the hen-laid eggs that you buy on a weekly basis for your Sunday morning breakfast scrambles. Basically, it's not a great idea to buy your eggs from Aldi — at least until 2025. Here's why.
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Aldi has built its reputation on a bare-bones approach to grocery shopping that gives shoppers prices lower than what they might find at larger stores. Aldi has been able to sell almost all of its products at lower prices by using numerous strategies that keep prices low. What about meat, though?
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This rotisserie chicken is juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a family meal. But is it possible to recreate this rotisserie chicken with just five ingredients?
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You can find hundreds of dessert options on the shelves of this warehouse club. Check out the ones we recommend.
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RC Cola may not have been the first cola on the market, but it certainly has a long history of trials and tribulations - and innovations.
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There are many advantages to indulging in a spoonful or two of peanut butter, like the tasty satisfaction you get from the salty and sweet combo of buttery smoothness. Peanut butter is one food you can eat every day without posing much risk to your health. In fact, it's full of healthy fats.
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Let's put on our history helmets and sprint headfirst into the weird orders that White House chefs must follow - some are quite strange!
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There are some things people have said over and over about beer to the point you might even believe them, but many of the stereotypical things you've heard about beer are probably myths.
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If you're someone who gets a creeping suspicion that food packaging might be behind some kinds of health issues, then you might want to rethink eating microwave popcorn.
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A number of contributing factors can trigger your cravings. These can range from hormonal imbalances to emotional stress to our bodies lacking certain nutrients. Why would you crave raw fish, though, as opposed to ice cream or chips?
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Iceberg lettuce is actually as cool as its name. Once the most highly consumed lettuce in America, iceberg lettuce ceded its crown as the queen of lettuce in the 1970s. Despite often being called the "polyester of lettuces," iceberg lettuce has its merits.
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Whether eaten on an egg-and-cheese sandwich or served with a side of pancakes, bacon for breakfast is as American as apple pie for dessert. This wasn't always the case. But the nephew of renowned psychologist Sigmund Freud helped change that.
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As a contestant on both Top Chef Masters and Iron Chef, Chef Anita Lo has interacted with many celebrities. But none of these brushes with stardust have been quite as spectacular as when Anita Lo was invited to cook a state dinner at the White House for then-President Barack Obama.
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Folgers is one of the most popular and trusted coffee brands in America. Like any famous brand, there are a lot of fascinating stories hiding behind the Folgers Coffee label. Next time you sip on a steaming cup of Folgers joe, you may want to keep these things in mind.
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If you store garlic in a bowl on your countertop or on the shelves in your refrigerator, you've been storing your garlic all wrong. In fact, you've probably reached into the refrigerator after a few days, found your garlic sprouting, and had to toss it. Here's how to avoid that.
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For a certain generation, the Kool-Aid Man was a fixture of Saturday morning cartoon commercial breaks, and the powdered beverage that he was hawking held a permanent place at so many childhood tables. But Kool-Aid doesn't benefit kids health-wise.
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It can be tough to form a coherent sentence let alone tackle the challenges of a business day without coffee flowing through our veins. But what if you want to extend your caffeine buzz without drinking more coffee? This is where grapefruit will become your new best friend.
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Alton Brown is a hard man to argue with when it comes to food knowledge. But Brown stunned Twitter by claiming cold, thinly-sliced leftover steak with Heinz ketchup is one of his favorite breakfast treats.
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Flavored hummus has gone off the rails in recent years. But even if you've tried the most ridiculously unorthodox hummus flavors, that doesn't mean you've run out of options to explore. Next time you buy plain hummus, try adding za'atar into the mix.
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The 20th century saw a particularly bizarre burst in jelly-centric dishes. But the Jell-O salad was not created without reason. Jell-O salads were both a sign of prosperity and a diversion from the mundane, everyday menu
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While sushi has a well deserved reputation as a healthy food — movie star Jonah Hill credits an all-sushi diet with helping him lose a significant amount of weight (via Jamie Geller) — there are some drawbacks to eating sushi so regularly. Here's what happens if you eat sushi on a daily basis.
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Jif is consistently ranked among the most sought-after peanut butter brands in the country. Is it because of their secret ingredient?
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Two of the best-known popcorn brands in the country are Orville Redenbacher's and Pop Secret. What's the difference between the two brands?
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Peanut butter lovers have some definite opinions on what makes or breaks the spread, and no two kinds of peanut butter are created equal. Many enthusiasts have their favorite go-to brands, often because of their preference for texture and flavor. Peter Pan and Jif peanut butter are common choices.
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Beef jerky might be a common gas station food, but it's actually been around for thousands of years. The truth is, beef jerky is unlike most other meats — in a wide variety of ways. From its history to the ins-and-outs of the production process, here's what really goes into making beef jerky.
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Whiskey is one of the most popular hard liquors out there and has seen a recent explosion in popularity. Long thought of as an old man's drink in past years, sales among young drinkers has skyrocketed. Actress Mila Kunis was even chosen to endorse Jim Beam.
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Peanut butter is the stuff of childhood lunches, and it's in the most delicious desserts in your repertoire. Let's talk about the untold truth of peanut butter.
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It seems like there should be a simple way around the unhealthy aspects of the preservatives used to cure bacon. Just buy uncured bacon, which won't contain any nitrites! Unfortunately, it's not that simple.
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Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee whiskey is almost as American as apple pie, crafted in Lynchburg, Tennesse for over 150 years. But history has a way of changing things, and the city of Lynchburg been a dry (meaning "no selling alcohol") since 1910.
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Fortified wines sit in a distinct category between wines and spirits. They were born out of a practical need to keep European wines from going off as they went on long journeys across the ocean to meet demand back in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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There is a reason the world has declared war on plastic bags. They don't biodegrade. They are the reason the earth's oceans and its sea life are full of plastic and why you probably eat microplastic. But are reusable bags an good alternative? Some researchers say probably not.
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Your stomach probably doesn't care what bananas are, but science does. And botanically speaking, while all berries are fruits, not all fruits are berries. Why is a banana a berry? Simply put, it fits all of the characteristics that botanists have defined.
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Turns out, you've been eating cheese wrong this whole time. And the secret to doing it right lies in how hot you let it get and how much of it you get. Melting cheese can wreak havoc, and serving cheese plates cold poses problems, too.
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Southern bakers swear that White Lily is the reason why biscuits in the Northern part of the United States have never been able to achieve the lift and the lightness of their counterparts in the south. So what is it that makes White Lily the southern baker's secret to top notch biscuits?
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We've all heard the complaints. The pizza cuts are jagged. It isn't completely sliced. What happened to all of the cheese? It's time to face facts. You've probably been cutting your pizza wrong your whole life.
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While oranges have many healthy qualities, including a low calorie count, loads of vitamin C, and antioxidants, they can also potentially wreck your smile and contribute to some other unsavory health conditions.
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Fruit ice cream has been popular ever since ice cream was invented. One fruit flavor you're unlikely ever to see, though, is grape. Why has grape ice cream never really been a thing? The internet has floated all kinds of rumors, but the truth is hard to come by.
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If you're just beginning to get into whiskey based cocktails, a great place to start is with the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan. These cocktails are hugely popular, classic whiskey drinks that should appear on almost any bar menu. Here's how they differ.
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If you've ever been tempted to nuke a hot dog or a few strips of bacon in the microwave instead of firing up the grill or dirtying a frying pan, we get it. The convenience of a microwave is unrivaled in the kitchen. But using one to cook processed meats isn't doing you any favors.
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You might assume that the biggest thing to come out of August 1985 was Michael Jackson buying the rights to every Beatles song for 47 million dollars. We'd argue it was Airheads. Though well-known and well-known today, Airheads have a backstory that many candy fans may not know.
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So unless you have a peanut allergy or the very real phobia of having peanut butter stick to the roof of your mouth, there aren't many good excuses not to have a stockpile of the spread in your pantry. But if you find yourself craving peanut butter, there are good explanations for that.
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While sticking cheese in the freezer may seem like a handy storage solution, be warned: Your cheese will never be the same. technically, your thawed cheese will be totally edible. However, the flavor and texture of your cheese will take a turn for the worse.
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Bubble tea (or boba tea) is an institution in Taiwan. While many tea shops claim to have invented bubble tea, one shop on the island is popularly credited with discovering the delicious bubbles that make the tea famous.
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Sweet Baby Rays barbecue sauce consistently ranks on lists of best barbecue sauces. However, there's one Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce that never seems to get the love it deserves. Which one is it?
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Mustard oil holds a particularly special place in South Asian cuisines. However, in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration banned mustard oil. It's also been banned in the European Union and Canada. Here's why.
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Creole and Cajun are two food terms that get thrown around interchangeably, but chefs who are from the Louisiana area, from where both foods hail, will have you know that there is (or once was) a difference between the two.
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Next time you go grocery shopping, pause and look at the ingredients lists on all the foods you purchase. Chances are, almost everything you are intending to buy has some type of sugar added to it, even foods that you wouldn't associate with sweetness. Why is that?
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What does it mean if you are constantly craving these crunchy favorites? In fact, if you find that a pickle is the only food that can satiate your appetite, there are a few reasons why it could be happening.
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We eat a lot of ground beef in the United States. In fact, when you're preparing beef at home, 60 percent of the time, it's ground beef. You might want to skip the pre-packaged ground beef at the store next time you're there, though.
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Garlic has been lauded for its health benefits for millennia by civilizations such as the Romans, Chinese, Greeks, and Egyptians. Is there anything to these purported health benefits? Thankfully for garlic lovers everywhere, the answer is yes.
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If you grew-up in the 1970's or 80's you're probably all too familiar with juice concentrates. In fact, your mom may have even put you in charge of grabbing a can from the freezer to make the morning O.J. Juice concentrates are generally found in the frozen food section.
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Wine and dessert are two indulgences that go together, like flirtation and laughter or dancing and jazz. but it turns out that pairing dessert and wine might be one of the unhealthiest food combinations ever.
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if you've ever taken a gulp of sour milk, then you probably know it isn't something to ever repeat. No morning should start out that way. Fortunately, there are quite a few signs that can alert you to the fact that the milk has gone bad.
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For every food that's having a heyday, there's one that's not quite as popular as it used to be. One example is the American eel, which was once a staple of North American cuisine. Due to concerns about the waning eel population, it might be better to steer clear of the American eel.
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There are a number of methods by which coffee beans are decaffeinated. Lots of progress has been made since its inception in 1905, when a hazardous chemical called benzene was used. It seems like perhaps there should be a simpler and more natural way to produce decaffeinated coffee.
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Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are both companies that use plant-based proteins to create meat-like products for home consumers and restaurants. While that sounds pretty similar, there are actually plenty of small differences between the two companies and their products.
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While white chocolate is a popular dessert ingredient for everything from ice cream to cookies, it's something of a misnomer because it's not actually chocolate. Typically, the main ingredients for white chocolate are sugar, cocoa butter, milk products, vanilla, and lecithin.
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You would be hard-pressed to think of something more dastardly to inflict on a meat eater than trichinosis. This condition is caused by a parasite that once was commonly associated with eating uncooked or undercooked pork.
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Americans typically don't use egg cups — the tiny, cute little tableware specifically meant for holding a single soft-boiled egg. Some people might even think of these cups as being fancy, which could be chalked up to them being seen as an extra (and perhaps unneeded) part of a table setting.
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Coconut milk and coconut water are two liquids derived from the coconut, but they come from different parts of the coconut and are used for different purposes. While you often see people exercising drinking coconut water, coconut milk its not a particularly popular workout beverage.
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English muffins and crumpets are part of the wonderful world of breakfast foods and high tea. The difference between crumpets and English muffins really boils down to a few distinct ingredients, how they are cooked, and the primary meal they've become linked to.
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Mustard - largely thought of as the condiment reserved for burgers and dogs - has a long history and a long list of benefits. Mustard's close cousins include healthy heroes, like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower.
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You may remember learning about the food pyramid in school. It was plastered in our classrooms and books, eminding us that we needed to eat a lot of bread and grains and to limit the fun stuff like sweets. And it was wrong.
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Bottled water is among the most popular beverages in the United States. But can we justify the hype?
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Historically, whole grains have been the subject of misunderstandings. There's also confusion between terms like "wheat," "whole-wheat," "whole-grain," "multigrain," "sprouted grain," and numerous other bread-related labeling terms that leave many supermarket shoppers scratching their heads.
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Clams and mussels are both shellfish — bivalves, specifically (via The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Both can grow in both freshwater and saltwater environments, but that's more or less where the similarities end (via The Ohio State University and Jstor).
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Quinoa was one of the trendiest health foods over recent years, and since then, it seems like there are tons of colorful options to choose from when buying bags of the seed. The most common options for quinoa are white, red, and black. What are the differences between them?
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But before you wade into the world of tequila, we encourage you to do a little research. Tequila has a long, artisanal past. And when something is centuries old, it's bound to accumulate some misconceptions and stereotypes.
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Kale is hailed as a superfood, and considered to be one of the most nutrient-rich vegetables in the world — even healthier in some respects than spinach (via Boston Magazine). It's commonplace in salads and smoothies, and often turned to by people doing a cleanse or going on a diet.
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When most people think of white rice, they think of American long-grain white rice, which, when cooked, offers a "dry, fluffy texture with distinct grains" (via Fine Cooking). Though also a long-grain variety, jasmine rice, by contrast, is characterized by its distinct aroma.
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While any domestic macrobrew is an easy target for beer snob hate, and light beers in particular seem to bring out the vitriol, beer expert Michael Murdy says he doesn't wish to condemn all such beers out of hand.
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If you're not familiar with the dish, Salisbury steak is a seasoned hamburger patty that is fried and topped with onions and gravy. If Sailsbury steak sounds delicious and you'd like to see what all the fuss was about, you might think twice before reaching for the time-saving frozen meal variety.
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With many liquors, there's only one way to make them, and one set of ingredients to use. However, vodka is an exception to the rule and can be distilled from a number of ingredients including barley, wheat, rye, potatoes, or corn. What's the difference between the potato and grain varieties?
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In 2012, the frozen meal industry was worth nearly $9 billion and it's products could be found in 99 percent of all American households, according to The Atlantic. That might be shocking to hear, as merely two years later, Nestlé considered getting rid of their frozen meal branch.
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Tomatoes are both a fruit and a member of the nightshade family, along with tomatillos, bell peppers, and eggplants (via Healthline). What you may not know is that unlike many fruits and vegetables, which can lose nutrient value as they're cooked, tomatoes are actually the opposite.
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There's something quintessentially American about hot dogs. At best, they're a staple of long, lazy summer days and at worst, they're suspicious tubes of mystery meat in a casing you probably don't want to ask too many questions about. These are the hot dogs you shouldn't pick up this summer.
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Kobe beef is considered a delicacy for its taste, quality, and marbling, but there are actually a few reasons why you should be skeptical if you see it on the menu at the steakhouse you're dining out at. Chances are it's not really Kobe beef.
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While unscientific experts on alcohol have concluded the best time to start drinking is either "beer thirty," or "it's noon somewhere," real scientists have come up with meaningful answers to the question: "When is the best time of day to drink coffee?" Use science to justify your coffee habit.
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Modern grocery aisles have been known to carry more than 300 varieties of yogurt in America, according to Eater, making choosing a yogurt difficult for many consumers. Some of the yogurt styles currently available include low-fat, whole milk, plain, Greek, coconut, frozen, and Icelandic.
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There's a reason why we call it our "daily bread," but have you ever thought to think about what's in this dietary staple? As wholesome as bread may seem, as it turns out, your loaf could be loaded with a lot of things you actually might not want to eat every day.
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Coffee ice cream is like the dessert version of your favorite cup of joe. No strangers to a typical cup of coffee, sugar and milk are once again paired with the robust flavor of coffee in this well-loved sweet treat. If you truly love coffee ice cream, though, why not make your own?
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Do you ever wonder what strange ingredients might be in the candy you love to eat? For instance, red food dye used in candy is commonly made out of crushed beetles (via Huff Post). No, this is not a joke. Likewise, gelatin made from pig parts is used in candies from gummy bears, to Starburst.
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The differences between coffee and espresso might seem pretty clear if you are considering the drinks themselves. But if you ponder the differences between the ground beans that make both coffee and espresso, you will find a more nuanced answer.
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If you go on a trip to Ireland, one thing you'll see on almost every traditional restaurant menu is soda bread. It may be unfamiliar to those on the other side of the pond, but it's a staple on the Emerald Isle. What sets it apart from other types of bread is that it uses sodium bicarbonate.
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People who've fallen in love with Trader Joe's but live near one might go to extremes to buy Trader Joe's products elsewhere. One man took buying the stores' products to an entirely new level by filling his own store, Pirate Joe's, with Trader Joe's products
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Californian almond groves produce 80% of the world's almond crops. In 2020, the California almond industry predicts it will churn out 3 billion pounds of the nut. Good news for the almond industry -- catastrophic news for the environment.
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There's nothing Almost Famous about Kate Hudson, who has won a Golden Globe, snagged an Oscar nomination, and starred in rom-cam extravaganzas. She's also an entrepreneur. Most recently, Hudson launched King Street Vodka, in partnership with Skinnygirl co-creator David Kanbar.
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Bubble Tape became a hugely popular product amongst kids in the early 90's. Chances are, though, that you haven't had it in years. So, why was Bubble Tape such a memorable product, and why isn't it as popular today?
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There's no arguing that fried catfish is heavenly. But US catfish production is falling dramatically, thanks to an increase in imports from Vietnam and Southern China. These countries set dramatically different safety standards for harvesting catfish.
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It's a truth almost universally accepted that the world can be divided into two types of people: bread crust lovers and bread crust haters. It turns out a 2002 study that claimed bread crusts are healthier than the inner crumb because of all the antioxidants is not all it's cracked up to be.
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It seems that soft drink manufacturers are always coming up with flavor variants and limited edition flavors and Mountain Dew is no exception to the rule. Mountain Dew Pitch Black was introduced initially in 2004 as a grape-flavored version of Mountain Dew.
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Stouffer's is synonymous with frozen food now, but the brand had a much more interesting and roundabout journey to the freezer aisle than you would expect.
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Yumna Jawad is America's latest must-watch cook. Sharing viral food hacks and tips from Instagram to TikTok, she runs the popular blog Feel Good Foodie and fans are in love. But before Jawad become TikTok's latest foodie sweetheart, she wasn't even a cook.
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Peyton Manning is arguably to the NFL what Michael Jordan is to the NBA. Shortly after winning that second Super Bowl ring in 2016, Peyton closed the chapter on his storied NFL career and embarked on a new course, which includes a celebrity liquor: Sweetens Cove Bourbon.
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Caviar is a luxury item enjoyed in many countries around the world and consistently ranks toward the top of the list of most expensive foods by weight (via Mental Floss). The most expensive caviar in the world is of the Iranian Almas variety, from sturgeon aged 100 years.
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Mercury has severe health impacts on humans. One way that humans can introduce mercury into their systems is by eating swordfish, a popular menu item due to its meaty, steak-like texture. How concerned should you be about swordfish?
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The grocery store is filled with unnecessary plastic, and one of the biggest offenders is produce wrapped in plastic. In addition to being wasteful and difficult to unpack, it is also bad for the planet and your health.
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By the 1980s, everybody and their mother knew that it took 25 pints of bread and butter pickles to make it through a school year's worth of school lunches. Where do these inexplicably delicious pickles come from, and how did they get their name?
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Bourbon is undoubtedly the pride of Kentucky. And it's a well-deserved pride: making bourbon is an art. But every reward comes with a little bit of risk. Regarding the art of bourbon, Kentucky has seen its fair share of fires, collapses, and whiskey-infested rivers.
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Don Katz, a Brandeis University neuropsychologist, told the outlet that color and smell play as much of a factor in the way we perceive things tasting, as actual flavoring does. Katz stated that years ago Skittles realized it was cheaper to change the color and scent of each candy than the flavor.
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We've all likely eaten some form of processed meat in our lives. This includes many delicious meats like bacon, cold cuts, beef jerky, and hot dogs. But while these items may taste appetizing, the impact they have on our health is harder to swallow.
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The innovators who come up with new Doritos flavors probably thought they were really on to something when they created Doritos Guacamole. But while Doritos Guacamole arrived in 2003, it was discontinued in 2006. Why is that?
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Bottled water can be good to have on hand on an outing or in your house in case of an emergency. But if you have a stash of bottled water somewhere, one of the most important things to do is keep it out of the sun.
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It's easy to think everything Mother Nature wills into existence is good for us and for the most part that's true. Fruits and vegetables are good! They're healthy, tasty, and full of vitamins. There are some sleepers in the bunch, though, that can sneak up and wreck your diet if you're not careful.
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Irish whiskey may be the drink of choice for many on Saint Patrick's Day. But you don't have to wait. Here's everything you should know about Irish whiskey.
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As with many unusual dishes, you just have to know where to look. Searching for a dessert that features meat? Look to Turkey, a country known for its meat preparations (kebabs galore) as well as its desserts (baklava!), and apparently for both of them combined.
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We should be eating acorns? Really? To answer your question: yes, they're edible when properly prepared. Maybe it sounds new to you, but really, it's not a far cry from peanut butter, almond milk, or cheese made from cashews. And acorns have been consumed for centuries.
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Sparkling wines, including champagne, are further delineated by different varieties, such as brut and extra dry. Is there really a major distinction between these two designations?
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In the same way that the number 23 is associated with Dr Pepper, and how Kentucky Fried Chicken has 11 herbs and spices in its famous batter, there are definitely people who associate Heinz ketchup with the number 57, which has graced its bottles for decades.
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There are safe and unsafe ways to enjoy alcohol, and Everclear is definitely one of the latter. Here's why.
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Using the sous vide method (aka boiling in a bag) to make an omelet seems pretty straightforward. According to this hack, all you need for perfect omelets is a pot of boiling water, your ingredients, and a sealable plastic bag. If this seems too good to be true, that's because it kind of is.
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Did you know that one of the hottest new gluten-free flours out there actually comes from one of the most ordinary food staples you'll find in the supermarket? We're talking about banana flour.
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Winn-Dixie is perhaps the most iconic of the great southern grocery store chains. While Winn-Dixie may be synonymous with the South, its backstory makes pit stops all over the map. Its fortunes have also been all over the place.
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If you believe the people who run the hugely successful dollar stores in America, they offer a lifeline to people who are stuck in poverty. But dollar stores harm the local economy and can make a bad health situation in a neighborhood even worse.
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Celebrity chef Paula Deen is blessed with six grandchildren via her sons Bobby and Jamie. Paula also has grandchildren through her stepchildren with husband Michael Groover. Here's what's known about her grandchildren.
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Face it. You're not an 80s kid if you've never tried a JELL-O Pudding Pop. But what ever happened to those things?
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Although they might share a shelf in the baked goods aisle of the grocery store, Demerara sugar and brown sugar aren't quite the same although they tend to share a color.
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There are three strikes against Ball Park hot dogs that should make you rethink eating them.
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You probably know from experience that eating out can be risky. But supermarkets are supposed to be trauma-free spaces.
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Fish is an incredibly versatile and broad food that can be prepared enough ways, that eating it every day wouldn't even seem like a challenge. Low in fat but high in protein, fish can easily serve as a center-of-the plate main focus of the meal (think a pan-fried filet).
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First Watch specializes in healthy, made-to-order dishes. The fast casual chain has been around for 35 years and is quickly spreading across the country.
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You've ordered your tacos — after a 10-minute internal debate between carnitas and al pastor — and the question hits you. Flour or corn?
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The concept of no-bake cookies has been around since ancient Middle Eastern cooks created sweets using nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and sweeteners. What are some of the most common mistakes when you make some no-bake cookies of your own?
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Rock salt and sea salt might seem as though they are fairly similar, and in some ways they are. However, you might not want to use them interchangeably. Both kinds of salt are made of sodium chloride, which means they will both taste very salty.
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Dr Pepper and Mr. Pibb are two cola-esque soft drinks that share a similar flavor profile, but their history is somewhat different and there are a number of things that set them apart.
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Hydrox cookies were the brainchild of the Sunshine Biscuit company owned by Jacob Loose. These were the original cream-filled chocolate sandwich biscuits, arriving on the scene four years before Oreos. Yet Sunshine Biscuit's bright idea would be eclipsed by Nabisco's copycat cookies.
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The ancient Romans knew Luna as the moon and identified her with a series of deities. LUNA Bars have managed to follow in the moon's footsteps in their own way. These trailblazing nutrition bars shined a light on women and helped them turn their bodies into temples fit for a lunar goddess.
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From fruity, neon-colored cereal, to candies with the inexplicable color of blue raspberry, kids love bright food products and corporations know this well. This line of thinking likely contributed to the introduction of Heinz's EZ Squirt ketchups.
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Some people believe Costco's Kirkland vodka is secretly made by Grey Goose. Here's the difference between them.
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Hold the presses, we've got breaking news! McDonald's Big Macs are actually not all that healthy! Shocking, isn't it? To get all the details about exactly what makes the Big Mac so unhealthy, along with a few reasons why it may not be so bad, we talked to nutritionist Serena Poon.
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The watermelon is comprised of 92 percent water, contains only 46 calories per cup, and has zero fat. But that's just where all the goodness of watermelons begins. This fruit is so rich in antioxidants, you are going to want to eat more of it.
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It might surprise some fans that Oreos were once considered copycats. Though they were created more than 100 years ago, in 1912, they were actually the second of its kind to hit the market. The original was launched by a company called Sunshine Biscuits in 1908 — unfortunately named Hydrox.
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Jameson has been a classic for years and has a rich history that dates back centuries. This is the untold truth of Jameson Irish Whiskey.
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The use of liquid nitrogen in ice cream results in the cream freezing quicker without the use of whipping. So, the ice cream is smoother and silkier than regular ice cream. Another reason for the creamy consistency is the extreme cold of liquid nitrogen prevents the formation of large ice crystals.
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Haagen-Dazs is a Brooklyn-born, super-premium ice cream company that started in the early '60s by Reuben and Rose Mattus. Why is it so pricey?
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Many people believe crepes are simply France's version of pancakes, but diners unfamiliar with the two dishes would be in for a surprise if they ordered the French delicacy at a restaurant and were expecting a big, fluffy stack like the American breakfast food.
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If you're a vegetarian, chances are you already know what's in (or, rather, not in) an Oreo cookie. If, on the other hand, you're not, you may be surprised to learn that your favorite chocolate and cream sandwich cookie doesn't contain any cream — or even milk for that matter.
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Wagyu and Kobe beef are both seen on dinner menus at high-class establishments. However, there tends to be a lot of confusion about the differences between the two and whether they're synonymous terms.
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If you want to enjoy the health benefits of Naked Juice, you're going to have to pay up. Here's why the drink is so expensive.
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According to Healthline, a standard smoothie contains a base ingredient and a liquid, with most people choosing between fruit, green, or protein smoothies. Any combination of ingredients can be used, depending on an individual's health goals and restrictions.
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Aldi is pretty popular for its cheap prices and some of its surprisingly good quality items, but the budget grocery store does actually employ a host of tricks and measures to cut costs to give customers a deal. One of those ways is the hours their stores are open for business.
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If you haven't gotten creative with your grill so far this summer, then you're honestly missing out. Fortunately, there's now an option for delicious bacon and cheddar cheeseburgers available at Costco.
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Sprouts Farmers Market is well-known for offering quality products, and they proudly proclaim that 90 percent of their 19,000 products are natural or organic. However, you might want to skip the egg department.
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With so many prepared mac and cheese brands on the market today, it's not just an inexpensive food - it's also a convenient and surprisingly tasty one.
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U.K.-based Pots & Co. is behind some really delicious treats like apple crumbles and chocolate fudge lava cakes. The latest Pots & Co. release at Costco is an upside-down lemon cheesecake, and it sounds amazing.
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There's Jameson Irish whiskey and then there's, well, every other kind of Irish whiskey. From Green Spot to Teeling, here's some Irish whiskey you should know.
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That being said, though, there's another budget grocer out there that's captured our hearts despite — or, to be honest, because — it's got a much lower profile than it's more glamorous European cousin. Yep, talking about Save A Lot, which basically plays Walmart to Aldi's Target.
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It's no secret that Wegmans is a fan favorite among grocery shoppers lucky enough to live near a location, and perhaps it has to do with its fresh produce.
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A Costco rotisserie chicken is a lot of things. It's a great bargain at $4.99 for a three-pound bird. It's a reason to keep your Costco card even if you've learned the hard way never to buy mayonnaise there. Plus, it's the winner of grocery store rotisserie chicken taste tests.
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For as long as most of us have been alive, the concept of "seasonal fruits" has been somewhat vague since it seems that even in the dead of winter, supermarkets still carry a wide selection of fruits. But there are certain fruits that are best enjoyed at the summer.
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Making grits is no walk in the park. The process involves a lot of eyeballing, stirring, and standing attentively over a hot stove (via Bon Appetit). Sometimes, that's a nice, character-building activity. But other times, you just want the cheesy, buttery satisfaction without the sweaty work.
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They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and oatmeal is a staple in our arsenal of healthy options to get us off to a good start in the morning. Simple to make, it requires as little as two ingredients: oats and either boiling water or milk. A bowl of oatmeal is healthy.
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When we talk about an inexpensive pasta dinner, you might imagine a blob of jarred red sauce sitting atop a tired pile of plain noodles which is, thankfully, nothing close to what we're about to describe.
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Guy Fiery's Brick Burger recipe kicks things up a notch by changing the look, texture, and taste of a burger. Just imagine if your Cuban sandwich was crossed with a favorite cheeseburger and then toasted like a grilled cheese.
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Think twice before you let your precious cargo of cashews languish on a pantry shelf. When exposed to light, heat, and oxygen, the delicate fats contained in nuts can start to break down and turn your treasured macadamias or almonds rancid.
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You might say there's no wrong way to eat chicken wings but the next time you're elbow-deep in a pile of discarded wing bones, take a look at how much tasty chicken skin and meat you've left behind. It's a telltale sign you've been eating chicken wings wrong all along.
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There's so many delicious ways to prepare chicken like chicken. But let's be honest, the best kind of roast chicken is tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. we're letting you in on the secret to achieving that.
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While the French press method of coffee making has been around since the mid-19th century, it's lately had quite the resurgence in popularity. The problem with French presses, according to coffee expert Alex Azoury, is that hardly anyone knows how to use them.
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Now we have a new French chef, who's sharing his cooking techniques the modern way: on YouTube. Bruno Albouze's The Real Deal Cooking Channel has over three quarters of a million subscribers. Albouze shared with Today just what makes his French-style scrambled eggs so creamy and delicious.
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Dense waffles are a flop like Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator: Dark Fate. They're a heartbreak as tear-jerking as the last episode of Friends. Thankfully, we've got a hack that'll keep your waffles light, airy, and crispy.
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Shucking oysters can be dangerous business if it is not done properly. Fortunately, there is a way to open oysters without the knife. Just keep these methods to yourself and don't tell your elitist oyster friends about how you accomplished this feat, or they might give you a hard time.
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Because spices tend to be sold in bulk and recipes only call for small amounts of ingredients such as cumin and nutmeg, your spices can lose their pungency after sitting in the drawer for a few years. Spices don't actually spoil and won't make you ill, but can lose their bite.
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The table is set, the candles are lit, the wine is poured. You sit down to a beautiful chicken dinner, biting into meat that's so dry, your dinner guests guzzle half the wine on their first bite. What happened? You listened to Martha Stewart when she taught you how to time the cook on your chicken.
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Learning to properly separate an egg is a little like learning to drive a car with a stick shift. Using the shell-to-shell method can be as precarious as trying to ease up on the clutch and down on the gas at the same time. Why not consider a little insurance policy to pave the way for you?
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Eggs and oatmeal are two quintessential breakfast items, respectively. So, cooking them up together and serving them in a single bowl might sound like a stretch to breakfast fundamentalists. But, hear us out. Cooking your oatmeal with an egg is the perfect way to level up your breakfast routine.
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Pad thai is a comfort food for many people, a hangover cure for others, and a common order from those think that other menu items on the menu at a Thai restaurant would be too spicy for them to handle. Once you master the tricks and build your pantry, it's also possible to make at home.
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Almost every recipe holds the same advice when it comes to preparing kale: Cut or pull the leaves away from their thick, fibrous stems. Nine out of ten times, it's the leaves you want, so that you can simmer them, sauté them, grind them into pesto, or toss them into a warm grain salad.
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Have you ever heard of city chicken? No, it's not a new entrant to the ongoing fast-food chicken sandwich wars. In fact, it's not a chain at all, and it's definitely not anything new, and it isn't even chicken. What it is, is a regional specialty that dates back to the Great Depression.
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It might stand to reason that every time a recipe calls for an ingredient that needs to be peeled, whether it's a carrot, potato, or an apple, you should reach for the vegetable peeler. That logic would serve you well for most ingredients that need peeling. Except for one: ginger.
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Although tomato-based dishes are popular year-round, out-of-season tomatoes are flavorless, and often you are going to be better off using canned ones, rather than bland greenhouse-grown tomatoes. But, the sheer number of types of canned tomatoes can be confusing.
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The test is fairly simple: Drop an egg into a bowl of water. If it sinks to the bottom, you're good to poach that egg to your heart's content. If the egg does anything else — drifts toward the surface or floats — it's not fit for your eggs Benedict, or any of your poaching endeavors.
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According to a video Jim Fuller shared with the Daily Mail, the best way to cook mushrooms involves not just rinsing, but full immersion in water. In other words, that attempt at crisping up your 'shrooms in oil? You've been doing it wrong. The best mushrooms are actually boiled.
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Nobody — not even you — wants to touch that watery bowl of potato salad you brought to the party. How did this happen? You could have sworn a few hours ago that your homemade potato salad was tender and creamy, but there are a few reasons it has somehow morphed from scrumptious to soggy.
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There's potato salad: the side dish that runs many risks of its own. Did you choose the right potatoes? Are those undercooked potato chunks poking out of the bowl? And how did the mayonnaise manage to melt? But a simple tip for seasoning your potato salad will change the entire profile of the dish.
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There is a secret ingredient that less expected, however, providing a more subtle texture experience. Considered a traditional deli-style potato salad, or country style potato salad, this recipe has garnered rave reviews. So just what is this time-tested secret ingredient?
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Nothing is quite as striking as the ketchup-y, creamy, carb-filled omurice. Even the name is adorable and self-explanatory: Japanese cooks began combining omelets with fried rice to create a dish so ingenious that it's popping up in restaurants from Los Angeles to New York and D.C.
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Chances are you have strong potato-based opinions about at least one of these types, especially if your favorites are the recently removed KFC potato wedges. In June it was officially announced that the new KFC "Secret Recipe" fries would be taking the spot once held by the beloved wedges.
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Topo Chico is the latest brand to jump on the hard-seltzer bandwagon. The Coca-Cola Company announced on its website that Topo Chico Hard Seltzer will hit markets in Latin America later this year, and it will show up on U.S. store shelves sometime in 2021.
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Lovers of all things autumnal rejoice! Starbucks has officially confirmed that its now-classic fall drink, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, will return this year as usual, assuaging fears that the ever-popular seasonal beverage might be affected by menu reductions due to COVID-19.
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First they came for Dunkin's 450 shops at Speedway gas stations. Now Dunkin's company officials say they could add as much as 350 more stores, which they describe as "low volume sales locations" to their list of locations that won't survive 2020 — bringing the total number of closures to 800.
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As a True Brit, Queen Elizabeth II is naturally partial to fish and chips, but forget the greasy newspaper-wrapped takeaway from the chippy down the corner. Instead, her personal chefs prepare the royal fish and chips to the queen's exacting specifications.
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The current reckoning on race and cultural appropriation has landed in a big way in our kitchens. Sure, the subject matter this time is a tempest in a teacup compared to issues the U.S. is now facing. This particular debate stems from the right and wrong way to cook rice.
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McDonald's might have been able to ride out the early days of the pandemic by streamlining its offerings and dropping a few things (for the time being at least) like its breakfast menu, but even the fast food giant has suffered a few hits along the way.
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Superstore Walmart has recently released a new app for their store associates to make assisting customers faster and easier than ever.
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Some breakfast items are just an indisputable part of your morning routine. But, if you are a cereal eater with a major coffee habit, then waking up is about to get a lot brighter. Dunkin' just partnered with Post Cereals to create an exclusive caffeinated breakfast cereal — yes, really.
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If the items you can't live without are from Aldi, the supermarket is giving you a chance to tell them how you really feel in its second Fan Favorites survey. The survey is also where you can tell the store why something shouldn't have been pulled from the shelves.
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Getting fast food delivered is a relatively new concept (outside of pizza, of which delivery has been a thing for a long time), so we will forgive you for not noticing if your bill has been slightly higher than it used to be.
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No, you're not dreaming. Cow's milk is the cheapest that it's been for a while, and a lot has to do with your favorite supermarket chain and their willingness to lose money in order to sell you milk you'll want to buy.
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Cheesecake Factory's chosen combo of fresh fruit and luscious fruit juices, plus Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, a dash of rum, and a hint of spice gives this big-batch cocktail a classy, festive vibe, which we need — because is summer even summer without sangria?
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Burger King is quickly phasing out one of its desserts, and customers have definitely noticed. The chain's once-beloved slices of Dutch Apple Pie will no longer be available in U.S. locations.
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Some of America's high-profile retailers, including Walmart, Lowe's, Home Depot, and CVS might have announced a mask policy in mid-July. But now it seems they have no intention of asking their sales associates to enforce it, and they say they have a good reason.
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As if we didn't have enough on our plate in 2020, the United States is in the midst of a salmonella outbreak with no known cause. Scientists at the CDC are investigating, but little is known at this point about the outbreak.
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If you missed the announcement back in February, then now's the time to familiarize yourself with what is sure to be a fashion craze: KFC fried chicken-scented Crocs.
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A survey yielded some disturbing results this week when it came to Americans and fruit. The short version? Many Americans are not eating enough — and worse, they're wasting dozens of pieces of fruit (and hundreds of dollars) each year.
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Sweet Tomatoes & Souplantation. IHOP. Chuck E. Cheese. Le Pain Quotidien. BRIO Tuscan Grille. These are just a few of the restaurant brands which have had to shed branches, or completely wind down operations completely as a result of social distancing and the pandemic.
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King Arthur Flour changed its name and logo to better reflect what America's oldest flour company is today. King Arthur Flour is now King Arthur Baking Company, a small change that lets customers know the Vermont-based operation is about more than just ground-up grains.
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Walmart's first-quarter earnings indicate that digital sales have increased by a whopping 74 percent. Now, you can order groceries from them directly through your email. Here's how.
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Social media site TikTok is at it again, this time offering a totally genius hack to switch up the way we make tacos.
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We never thought we'd see the day when we describe McDonald's as being environmentally friendly. In late 2019, during the launch of its sustainability program called "Better M" in Europe, McDonald's told New Food Magazine it was looking at areas that it viewed were key to a sustainability platform.
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In a July 2020 post to Reddit, a Taco Bell employee leaked information about some serious menu changes that would allegedly begin in August, 2020, and people were not pleased. They were especially upset to read that "all potato items" would be disappearing from the menu.
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While every business under the sun now seems to offer a loyalty program, fast-food burger joints haven't exactly jumped on the bandwagon. But now, there's hope — CNN Business reports that Wendy's has become the first major burger chain that is offering a rewards program to customers.
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No more customized sheet cakes at Costco turned out to be one pandemic-related sacrifice too many for the warehouse store's members. Costco stopped offering half-sheet cakes in June, but on July 21, an intrepid reporter for NBC Bay Area found the half-sheet cake ordering station was up and running.
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One of Chick-fil-A's locations in Huntsville, Alabama was on the brink of needing to go cashless due to their lack of coins, so they turned to Facebook to advertise an unusual promotion.
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This summer, snack food brand Cheez-It is partnering with House Wine to release a new combo box in honor of National Wine and Cheese Day on July 25th.
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If you're even more hungry for expansion even after you opened 2,000 stores across 36 states, you'd understand why Aldi has picked this time to say it's ready to open at least 70 new stores before the end of 2020
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Taco Bell's announcement of a new, limited menu roll-out may have felt like a crushing blow to your already-fragile psyche. The coronavirus pandemic has forced a lot of change in the world, but did it have to mess with our favorite Mexican-inspired comfort food, too?
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Nobody would have wished for a pandemic to be the thing that would allow us to reconnect with our loved ones, but here we are. Families stuck at home are spending more time together, something our fast-paced, overbooked schedules hadn't allowed before.
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If, for whatever reason, you're still uncomfortable with the idea of wearing a face mask to go grocery shopping, there is still one supermarket chain you'll be able to shop in — at least if you live in the southeastern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
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One brand that has long been a holdout when it comes to fruit flavors, or any flavors, for that matter, is Busch Light. In fact, according to Michigan Live, in all 65 years of their history, never have they ever released a beer that was flavored like anything other than, well, beer.
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Everyone's favorite furniture store meatball is getting a makeover — and we are here for it. In IKEA's pursuit to reduce its carbon footprint and become a more sustainable retailer, the company is introducing 'the plant ball.'
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Publix, the fifth-largest grocery chain in the U.S., has joined the wave of retailers requiring customers to wear face masks.
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Starbucks enthusiasts are likely to know that the incredibly cute and colorful line of Starbucks glasses, tumblers, and other drinkware items can only be bought in-store. Thankfully, that's about to change.
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With thousands of Americans opting to crack open a can at home, rather than inside a bar or restaurant, beverage companies are seeing a remarkable shortage of one of their most important supplies — aluminum cans.
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If you love chicken Parmesan, buckle up, buttercup. The Giant Chicken Parmigiana is back at Olive Garden (via Delish). If you missed the limited-time offer during the promotional period in 2019, let's refresh your memory. Olive Garden breads and fries an 11.5-inch chicken filet.
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Costco is carrying a super unique new product that combines a regular fruit cup with something unexpected. The latest item to grace the shelves of the beloved big-box retailer is actually a new take on classic lunchtime fruit cups.
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The internet has been buzzing after a Taco Bell employee leaked the news through a Reddit post that the fast food chain is considering dropping some beloved menu items.
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To the excitement of fried chicken fans everywhere, fast food chain Popeyes has recently started testing out a brand new menu item at select locations in the United States. What's it all about?
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The lying cake trend started with a video of cakes made by the Turkish bakery Red Rose Cake & Tuba Gecki̇l shared by Tasty on Twitter that shows someone cutting into objects ranging from the odd (a bar of soap, a plant, a Croc) to the downright unappetizing (a roll of toilet paper).
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Costco may have gotten plenty of flack from members when it decided to require shoppers to wear a mask to visit the store, but the company now appears to have been way ahead of the game, as Sam's Club prepares to require all its shoppers to wear face coverings starting Monday, July 20.
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For as little as $1 for a 5-ounce can, tuna is one of the cheapest proteins on the market today, and the combined effect of an economic slowdown and shelter-in-place orders have given the pantry staple a boost. However, the supply of canned tuna might be on the downswing here soon.
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Burger King will begin adding lemongrass to the diets of cattle used to produce some of its beef. Evidently, lemongrass helps them release less methane while digesting the feed, and can reduce emissions by up to 33 percent.
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The Moist Maker is described by the show as the best Thanksgiving leftover sandwich ever made, thanks in part to a gravy-soaked slice of bread which Monica ingeniously tucks into the center.
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According to Kroger, "We know this is an inconvenience for our customers and we appreciate their patience." This situation isn't expected to last forever, though, since they went on to explain that "the Treasury Department expects the shortage to diminish as more regions of the country reopen."
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The cauliflower craze has picked up considerable steam in recent years, making its mark as a good-for-you "secret ingredient" in everything from cakes to pizza crusts. Now, it's showing up at Chipotle — some of their locations, anyway.
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Recently, wholesale grocery chain Costco reversed its previously-announced decision to reduce their special operating hours down from five days per week to two, as reported by USA Today. However, those plans remain on hold for now.
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If you're a vegan (or hang out with one), you would know that the struggle of picking a restaurant that everyone can agree on is real. And for that alone, vegans can appreciate the lengths fast food chains are going to. The latest restaurant to offer a completely animal-free option is El Pollo Loco.
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Hallmark Channel has given us one more reason to reach for the tissues and, this time, we're crying tears of joy. They've just announced a new Christmas-themed line of wines that are available for pre-order now and will arrive at your doorstep in October.
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The pandemic has sparked significant changes within the restaurant industry and we can expect them to be around for at least the foreseeable future. One big shift has to do with beverage stations. Coca-Cola has been busy at work to create a contactless solution for its existing Freestyle machines.
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In case you have forgotten, there were a couple of good things born out of the early 2000s, and gauchos weren't one of them. However, Skittles Smoothies definitely was — and thankfully, they're making a triumphant return.
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Nobu, the luxury restaurant chain co-owned by actor Robert de Niro, celebrity chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, and producer Meir Teper, received tens of millions of taxpayer dollars through the Paycheck Protection Program.
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Cult seltzer maker LaCroix appears determined to bring the tropics to us this summer. The company's latest no calorie, no sugar, no sodium offerings include two new flavors that have "beach" written all over them: Coconut Cola and Cubana Mojito.
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Beginning July 15, Starbucks says it will require customers who want to come into the shop to wear masks, and those who don't want to wear a mask are invited to order takeout instead, from the drive-thru, curbside pickup, or to have their order delivered.
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Fried chicken fast food chain Chick-fil-A has announced that they will be postponing their annual Cow Appreciation Day due to concerns over COVID-19.
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Summer is here, and it's not just the weather that's heating up. Brace yourselves — looks like Walmart's just fired the first shots in the latest battle against Amazon as they struggle to be crowned 'Retail Ruler of the Entire United States.'
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For some, summer doesn't really start until they have sipped a sweet and tart lemonade. Thanks to this new secret menu hack at Starbucks, you'll be sipping on a delicious frosty lemonade before you know it.
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Baking has exploded during quarantine. Sourdough bread and frog bread went viral, but neither is great for beginners. Then came banana bread, whose big moment isn't seeming to end. Mashed spoke with food history expert Katherine Spiers, who explained a few reasons behind the phenomenon.
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While the BLT could possibly be considered the official sandwich of summer, drive-in fast food chain Sonic is ready to take it to the next level with the return of their BBLT.
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Where's the beef? And the pork, and the poultry, and all of those other carnivore must-haves that you just can't barbecue without? In the wake of the pandemic, meat shortages have become a reality, but we're left wondering: why did it happen in the first place and why is it still happening?
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Uber clearly wants to do more than ridesharing, especially since the company's bread-and-butter service has plummeted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Uber is expanding even further into the food business.
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Luckily, the latest milkshake-related development from Burger King should cause far less uproar (and a lot less mess if tossed at an unsuspecting politician). This summer, the burger chain is banking on the old adage "good things come in small packages" with the release of a trio of mini milkshakes.
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Supermarket Sweep is a game show that first aired in the '60s and was then revived in the '90s. Contestants first answered trivia questions, competing to earn minutes. They'd then race around a grocery store set with their carts, using these minutes to collect as many high-dollar items as possible.
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The love for Alfredo sauce is probably why Olive Garden is dedicating an entire menu to it, and they've made it incredibly easy to order your favorites.
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The Pub at Wegmans might have been a reliable place to hang out on your own after a supermarket run, or with family and friends for an after-work beer, but this week it became another restaurant casualty of the coronavirus pandemic as it was announced that all locations would permanently close.
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America's iconic, checkered-overall-wearing restaurant buddy Big Boy is being replaced by a girl named Dolly. She dates back to the 1950's and is one of Big Boy's oldest friends, often interviewing famous stars.
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Walmart will be teaming up with Tribeca Enterprises, the production company founded by Robert DeNiro, to turn 160 of its parking lots across the nation into drive-in movie theaters. Walmart says their parking lot drive-ins won't roll out until August, but once they do, will run through October.
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Soon, travelers will no longer be able to grab doughnuts and coffee from Dunkin' when they fill up their tank at Speedway gas stations. Dunkin', formerly known as Dunkin' Donuts, recently put the word out that the popular chain is closing all 450 of its Speedway locations by the end of the year.
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We might not be done with the red, white, and blue desserts from the Fourth of July, but Hershey's is already looking forward to Halloween. Here's what you can look forward to this upcoming Halloween season.
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Costco has had some ups and downs over the past few months, to be sure. While not all of the changes they introduced in an attempt to keep shoppers safe were all that well-received, one change that was generally regarded as a good thing was their instituting special shopping hours just for seniors.
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Redefine Meat is replacing the constituent parts of a steak with so-called "alt-muscle," "alt-fat," and "alt-blood" in an attempt to approximate the complexity of beef. According to the company's calculations, printing one of their fake steaks takes 95 percent less land than the real thing.
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Once upon a time, IGA supermarkets carried 40 different varieties of toilet paper; it now carries just four (via The Wall Street Journal). Progresso used to make 90 different kinds of canned soup (it cut half of that inventory), and Amy's Kitchen had an organic product line of 228 products.
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It's hard not to love Taco Bell for its iconic mainstays like Baja Blast and comical hot sauce packets. However, the chain's inventive specials are brilliant enough to reel in plenty of customers, whether they're Taco Bell fanatics or not. This new burrito is no exception.
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Fast food burger chain McDonald's has recently announced it will halt its company-wide reopening plans in the wake of a spike in COVID-19 cases in the United States.
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Beloved burger chain Whataburger will forever be associated with its native Texas, and for good reason. Lately, though, they've been talking about extending their range, and Whataburger fans everywhere are thrilled to bits — especially those in Kansas City and Tennessee.
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One of the great food-related setbacks of the COVID-19 pandemic involves all the beer that went to waste when law-abiding bars closed down for a few months. The draft beer that would ordinarily have been supplied to these bars had nowhere to go, with only a limited shelf life.
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The wildly popular Popeyes chicken sandwich opened new opportunities for franchises in different markets that serve a broader demographic. But how much money do you actually need to open your own Popeyes franchise and start selling those famous chicken sandwiches?
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Maybe you can't put your finger on it, but you always knew, deep down, that there had to be a difference between Wendy's and Burger King burgers. Not only are they shaped differently, but the two burgers hold some very substantial differences.
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You can find Starbucks anywhere now, just like McDonald's. If Starbucks is the fast food of coffee shops, then you'd think customers could expect consistency. However, it's not hard to find Starbucks customers who complain that their drink isn't the same every time.
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Working at McDonald's might not seem like a glamourous job. What you might not know, is that McDonald's has some pretty weird rules that employees must follow.
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Many of us are stopping by McDonald's McCafes and using the food chain's drive-thru to order up our breakfast brew. On any given day, McDonald's sells 500 million cups of coffee in the U.S. (via Fact Retriever). In 2017, McCafe raked in $167.4 million in sales just for their single-cup coffee.
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Those fried chicken sandwiches with a pickle are just so hard to beat. The only thing that gets mouths watering even more so is the chain's iconic oversized waffle fries. How can you make those fries better?
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We get it. Sometimes you want a simple, heaping, steaming plate of cheesy carbs. Who doesn't want that? And when a box of sunshine-yellow macaroni and cheese won't do, we certainly don't blame you for turning to fettuccine Alfredo. But if you're at Olive Garden, you might want to skip it.
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Two brothers opened the first Pizza Hut in 1958. The company, now owned by YUM! Brands, boasts more than 16,000 stores in more than 100 countries (via Pizza Hut). According to PMQ Pizza Magazine, there are nearly 7,500 Pizza Hut locations in the U.S., which brought in almost $6 billion in 2019.
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Sbarro didn't always dream of being known for its pizza. It began as a delicatessen that Mama Sbarro would run with an iron hand. As the company evolved and grew, it would see brushes with terrorism and possibly organized crime.
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A good steakhouse should make the entire dining experience feel effortless and fun. There's nothing worse than sitting down at a steakhouse, only to leave feeling disappointed or worse, upset because of a bad experience. Keep an eye out for these bad steakhouse red flags.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill is a favorite fast food chain among the many customers who like having the option to build their own burritos, tacos, and bowls with fresh ingredients like yummy salsa and guacamole. In fact, Chipotle tied for fourth in a 2019 favorite fast food chain poll.
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Donatos Pizza is known for its pizzas with edge-to-edge toppings and the motto, "Every piece is important." Donatos uses site analysis and intelligence tools to find ideal franchise locations. Here's how much it would cost to start a franchise in one of those prime spots.
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California-based Evolution Fast Food is one of the original innovators of vegan fast food and drive-thru dining.
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If you really want to make the most out of your trip to Five Guys, you need to make sure you don't mess up your order. Take a look at these mistakes everyone makes when ordering a burger at Five Guys so you can avoid making them yourself.
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Fried chicken fast food chain Chick-fil-A has been praised by Delish as having one of the best restaurant loyalty programs of 2020. How much do you need to spend to reach the coveted 'red' status?
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When alone or with family members in a car, for example, a mask isn't necessary. But what about wearing masks at drive-thrus?
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With more than 21,000 Subway franchises in operation across the U.S., opening up a branch of the well-loved sandwich business for yourself must appeal to the entrepreneurial spirit. But just how much does it cost to open up a Subway franchise?
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Did you know that Taco Bell actually served a burger for a years-long stint in the restaurant's 58-year-long existence? Similar in consistency to a Sloppy Joe, the Bell Beefer was added to TB's menu in the 1970s.
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If you're cozying up to a bucket of KFC chicken, there's a good chance you have a side of mashed potatoes at the ready, too. After all, the magical combo of carbs plus carbs is hard to beat. But maybe you should consider scratching KFC's mashed potatoes from your next order.
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Krispy Kreme is a one-time regional southern icon that's now known and loved throughout the whole world. But the road to success has not been without its ups and downs. For a time, Krispy Kreme even seemed down and out.
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If you were most worried about using chopsticks wrong while eating sushi, then you might want to take a deep breath. There is, in fact, a wrong way to eat sushi, and it has everything to do with how you handle your soy sauce. There is quite a bit of etiquette involved with eating sushi.
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El Pollo Loco exists at the crossroads of Texas barbecue and Mexican cuisine. The food has a reputation for being fresh and often veggie-forward, which makes it appealing to more than just your typical fast food audience. It's this appealing menu that has fueled the success of El Pollo Loco.
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Burger King had hoped Morningstar Farms-produced veggie burger patty would help them appeal to a new group of consumers who were uninterested in their otherwise meat-heavy menu. But in 2019, Burger King decided to ditch its veggie burger. Here's why.
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McDonald's is one restaurant you expect to see absolutely everywhere. In fact, that's one way you know you're in East Nowhere, when your town's too small to have a Mickey D's. Wherever you roam throughout the world, the one thing you can be sure of is that you can always get a little taste of home
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In the early 1990s, Michael Jordan was a wealthy basketball player and product pitchman who was establishing himself as the greatest ever to play in the NBA. What wisdom could he possibly have for folks who were about to start minimum-wage jobs at McDonald's?
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The Taco Bell dollar menu can be mixed, matched, and customized (sometimes with an upcharge) to deliver the type of personalized and affordable meal you need when you're short on time and cash. Try these hacks suggested by Taco Bell diehards, or get creative with an order of your own.
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Between Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Popeye's, we didn't think America had room for yet yet another fowl-themed fast food restaurant, yet here we are. But far from underwhelming our jaded palates, PDQ has so managed to make their variations on the theme of fried chicken tenders fresh and exciting.
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Yes, the Heart Attack Grill really is as unhealthy as they claim and yes, people have collapsed while gorging themselves on grease-bomb burgers. Brilliant marketing, a message about the dangers of obesity, or shameless exploitation? You decide. This is the untold truth of Heart Attack Grill.
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The next thing you know, all that's left is an empty, oil-spotted red cardboard carton. Oops. What happened? In an exclusive interview with Mashed, nutritionist, chef and food writer Robin Miller explained why we find McDonald's fries so addictive.
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Part enchilada, part burrito — Taco Bell's Enchirito offered the best of both worlds. That is, until it was dropped from the taco titan's menu. First introduced to five establishments on a trial run in the 1960s, Taco Bell's enchilada-burrito swept the nation by 1970.
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If you're a loyal customer of Dunkin' you might already be well on your way to receiving the prestigious Dunkin' Donuts black card for enthusiasts and celebrity fans like BJ Novak, but how much thought do you put into your standing order? There are over 15,000 possible drink combinations alone.
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Buffalo Wild Wings has been around nearly 40 years, and has now become so much a part of our landscape, both cultural and geographical (since there's one in practically every strip mall everywhere, right next to the Applebee's), that it's even earned its own nickname: B-Dubs.
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At first glance, White Castle's slider may seem like a hamburger shrunk down to a fun-sized version of itself, but in reality, the slider is very complex. So why exactly is this tiny burger so incredible? It turns out, there's a lot to it. Here's why White Castle's slider is so delicious.
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Opening a franchise of an established fast-food restaurant is widely considered one of the best ways to get your feet wet in the business world. However, opening a new Wendy's location entails a rather large chunk of change.
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One of the best parts about going to fast food is picking up a large cup you can fill with a really refreshing beverage, especially on a hot day. If you're not into sodas, and you happen to be at Wendy's, chances are you'd be looking to order a lemonade. Maybe you should skip this drink, though.
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Healthy and fast food aren't often used in the same sentence. Even fast food salads get a bad reputation, thanks to the addition of high-fat, salty ingredients like bacon, fried chicken, cheese, cheese, and more cheese. If you're searching for an alternative, look no further: Wendy's has your back.
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Everything about Del Taco is bold. From its humble beginnings to its menu, Del Taco brings the boldest concepts and flavors to its patrons. This sentiment is the foundation and guiding principle of the franchise. When the first Del Taco opened in 1964, Ed Hackbarth and David Jameson had a bold idea.
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You might think the best burrito money can buy will come from a Mexican restaurant. Unfortunately, your dining experience won't end with a bang for your buck but with a whimper.
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McDonald's $1 vanilla cones made a splash across North America last summer and this summer here's hoping we'll be in for the same sweet, budget-friendly treat. If you're wondering if it's worth a trip to your favorite Golden Arches to get one, Reddit has spoken.
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As much as we love fast food breakfast sandwiches, not all are created equally. Here's your guide to the best - and worst - options.
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Certain restaurant meals are rarely worth the price tag. Fortunately, there are signs we can look for to avoid being charged too much.
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When you think of healthy food, fried chicken chain Chick-fil-A is not the restaurant that springs to mind. While all fast food is not known for being particularly healthy, some patrons might be looking for something a bit less indulgent when they're perusing the menu of their favorite chain.
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Fans of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart probably remember his ongoing feud with Arby's, where he would insert insults at the fast food chain in random stories.
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One such fast-food menu item (or in this case, a condiment) that you should probably avoid on your next burger run is the ketchup from the communal dispensers at McDonald's.
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Nobody wants to hear all is not as it seems when it comes to Chick-fil-A's waffle fries. There's no way they have a dark side, right? Well, it turns out, Chick-fil-A has some tricks up its sleeve when it comes to securing the world's love for these waffle-cut spuds.
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Deep-fried, bite-sized, nuggets of fish? A little tartar sauce? Why not? Who doesn't want to throw back a few chunks of Alaskan Pollock every now and then? Apparently, most people don't have an urge to do that. The doomed McBites were actually discontinued in 2013 — the same year they were born.
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Arby's, the famed haver of meats, has had to grapple with customer uncertainty about the true origins of its roast beef. Rumor has it that it starts as a bag of liquid meat that becomes solid while cooking. Here's what that bag is really for.
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Another thing to be aware of is those items that restaurant employees admit are some of the industry's biggest rip-offs. Reader's Digest lists gourmet burgers as one of the major offenders, since the special ingredient that grants them that "gourmet" status is not worth the massive markup.
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Yet, while the flavor of the tea is by no means in question, there is a pretty good reason you should never order this drink at McDonald's, or at least order it only on occasion. Hey, don't blame the messenger! But have you ever considered exactly what is in your McDonald's sweet tea?
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Burger King ranks as one of the top fast-food chains in the United States. Known for its trademark burger, the company also has made waves in snackable chicken through the last few decades. From 2006-2011, these waves took the form of three-prong, crown-shaped breaded chicken nuggets.
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A gas station might seem like a strange place to grab a tasty burger, but that's only because you haven't experienced the magic of a late-night Sheetz run. What started as a small convenience store has grown into a chain with a devoted following. This is the untold truth of Sheetz.
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When you think about it, a surprising number of things about Subway sound strangely ill-suited for success in the fast food business, and Subway's greatest mystery might be its breakfast menu.
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Added to the unofficial menu in 2014, Arby's Meat Mountain sandwich is only for the daring. The amount of protein might just drop your jaw (or force you to unhinge it) just to cram this meaty behemoth in your mouth. Its original incarnation contained eight different meats.
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With dedicated fans like Chick-fil-A's, it's pretty safe to assume everyone already loves the set menu. However, it never hurts to shake things up when you are craving something a little different from your go-to order. This secret menu item is definitely one to try if you love Tex-Mex.
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It's hard not to love Ina Garten for her popped collar flair and elegant approach to food and entertaining, but everyone needs a break sometimes. While a stiff drink is a pretty easy way to imagine Garten unwinding, there is one junk food she secretly loves. Her pick comes from a high-quality brand.
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Ben Watkins, an innovative cook and Masterchef Junior contestant, has faced more difficulties at age 13 than most people do in a lifetime. After losing his parents three years ago, the young teenager has been diagnosed with a rare tumor.
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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Jim Gaffigan talked about what he eats, reflected on his experiences with foods ranging from clam juice to a Spanish delicacy called "tiger nuts" while filming The Pale Tourist -- and revealed how he really feels about Hot Pockets.
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While Great British Bake Off fans recently got a bit of good news, as the show is currently back to filming after a COVID-19-related hiatus, the pandemic has resulted in a huge change for regular viewers of this baking competition — at least as far as Paul Hollywood's precious handshakes go.
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Celebrities: They're just like us. They order burgers, love avocado toast, and have a hard time deciding between sweet and savory when it comes to brunch. Even celebrity personality Kylie Jenner encounters these everyday events of the common person. Comforting, right?
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If you're a cooking show junkie, maybe you've daydreamed about being on Top Chef Masters or Iron Chef, and wondered what it would be like to inspire the appetites of foodies around the globe while leaving the competition in your stardust.
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There may not be many professional chefs with the pedigree as Chef Anita Lo. In addition to having won the prestigious Michelin star and being selected as the first female chef to cook a state dinner at the White House, Chef Lo also has been a long-standing guest of Top Chef Masters and Iron Chef.
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So willing is Jim Gaffigan to taste just about anything that he's now starring in a new Amazon stand-up comedy series, Jim Gaffigan: The Pale Tourist, in which he eats his way through Canada and Spain. Of all of the international delicacies Gaffigan sampled, which did he enjoy the most?
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Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is married to Juliette "Jools" Oliver and by all accounts, they are madly in love (via Made for Mums). Says wife Jools in a heart-emoji-filled post on June 24, "20 exciting, happy, fun wonderful years married to my best friend — we were due to renew our wedding [vows]."
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So many of our favorite shows have been delayed due to COVID-19, but luckily The Great British Bake Off is now filming again.
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You might know him as the "Hot Pockets guy," but Emmy Award-winning comic Jim Gaffigan is famous for eating, well, just about anything. In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Gaffigan revealed the strangest food he ever ate -- as well as one food that was too weird for even him to taste.
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Laura in the Kitchen star Laura Vitale has been carving out a niche in the YouTube cooking universe ever since the launch of her first video in 2010. Whether you're a longtime fan or only just learning of the culinary sensation, here's what all foodies need to know about Laura in the Kitchen.
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A great salad usually hits different parts of our palate by having sweet, salty, and sour or acidic components. That's why Giada DeLaurentiis' unusual secret ingredient makes salads so good. It adds not only great, crunchy texture to the dish, but offers a more filling meal with its richness too.
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Andrew Zimmern's passion and talent go much deeper than just a television host, and he has a philosophy about life sure to inspire anyone willing to listen. This is the untold truth of the television host, restaurateur, producer, journalist, author, and food critic, Andrew Zimmern.
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Despite all her accomplishments, Rachael Ray has led her fans astray more than once. Check out some of the lies she's told her fans in the past.
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As the host of Top Chef, Padma Lakshmi gets to sample a lot of different foods. But Lakshmi also pays close attention to her health. Since breakfast is often seen as the most important meal of the day, you might wonder what she eats for breakfast.
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Walmart debuted the Pioneer Woman's line of Vintage Speckle and Cast Iron Cookware in 2015. The vintage cowgirl appeal and the variety of sizes included in this set seemed like a slam dunk for Pioneer Woman fans. Once the 800-plus reviews started rolling in, some of them told a different story.
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Let's talk about TV cooking queen Rachael Ray, and her husband, John Cusimano. The two have been married for 15 years. How? Like nearly any famous couple, there have been rumors of trouble in paradise — including that her husband had a side dish in 2013, when he visited a swinger's club.
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Competitive eaters make it look easy. Joey Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, just set a new world record this past July 4 by eating 75 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. In this year's women's competition, Miki Sudo also set a new world record with 48.5 dogs.
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Now, Jonas' latest venture has us feeling kind of cool as we sip it. Jonas, along with fashion designer John Varvartos, and Arturo, AKA the "godfather of tequila," who runs Stoli Group's Fabrica de Tequilas Finos distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, teamed up last year to create a suite of tequilas.
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After a 61-year-old rebel foodie, Anthony Bourdain, started publicly dating a 41-year-old Italian actress, Asia Argento, in 2017 they quickly made gossip headlines for their "circus freak" compatibility (via People). In June 2018, when Bourdain tragically took his own life.
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If there's one thing Joey Chestnut is known for, it's eating hot dogs. Specifically, Nathan's Famous hot dogs. Joey wins the Mustard Belt year after year at the Nathan's International Hot Dog Eating Contest (Matt Stonie beat him just the one time, in 2015).
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Chrissy Teigen's resume is pretty impressive: mom, model, television host, Cravings cookbook author, influencer, and actress. Teigen even let us in on a surprising ingredient both she and her husband, who also knows his way around the kitchen, love to use to give their meals and snacks.
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The First Lady tends to set the culinary tone of the entire country, but Melania isn't about sharing her secrets. Here's everything we know about what she eats.
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Before Food Network and Bravo spun a ton of aspiring chefs into the spotlight, there was one man making culinary television history on local PBS stations. Born outside of Lyon, France in 1935, Jacques Pepin grew up in his parents' restaurant and had an early appreciation for all things gourmet.
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Trying to save a bar from itself seems like a herculean task, especially when that bar is basically the business equivalent of a Darwin Award winner. That's got to take months or at least weeks of filming, right? Wrong.
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That's (partially) why Bourdain chose to cook his bacon in the oven, rather than on the stovetop, according to Fresh Air. During the 2017 interview, Bourdain explained to host Dave Davies that he was more than happy to avoid direct contact with hot, splattering bacon grease.
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You may know Matt Stonie as the young upstart who temporarily dethroned Joey Chestnut as king of the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest. But if you only know Stonie from watching his slender frame expanding to accommodate 60-some hot dogs and buns at Nathan's, then you don't know him.
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There are few things better than waking up and taking a long pull of fresh coffee from your mug. But when that sip is overwhelmingly bitter, it is easy to want to pour it all down the drain and move on with your day. Here's why that could be happening.
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If you've ever accidentally set your smoke alarm off while cooking something in oil over high heat, you were probably using cooking oil with too low of a smoke point.
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Not only is bone broth versatile — it can be made from oxtails, knuckles, marrow bones, you name it — but it's also bubbling with valuable health benefits. Pun intended. Since the broth can contain any assortment of ingredients, it's basically impossible to calculate the exact nutritional content.
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Did you read the title of this post as "don't have a glass of orange juice with your morning bowl of cereal," or as an attack on your favorite breakfast combination: cereal mixed with orange juice? Before you scoff in disbelief, this is apparently a much more popular combination than you think.
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There are many pitfalls to making French onion soup, but one of the keys to creating a great French onion soup is getting the foundation right. Which wine, then, should you choose to cook with?
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If you're tossing away your mushy tomatoes, you're not only contributing to America's huge food waste problem — you're also doing yourself a grave disservice. Your overripe tomatoes are still useful, edible, and delicious.
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Though it seems like since there are just two ingredients that go into the making of hard-boiled eggs, and one of them is water, it ought to be easy enough to come up with a perfect specimen. But that's not entirely true. How long should you really cook your hard-boiled eggs?
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The company has been selling the colorful fruit bouquets for more than two decades, and we can't lie: The business has enjoyed widespread success. It has 900 stores, according to Business Insider. That's quite an empire for some skewered cantaloupe balls.
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Haven't given mussels a try? It turns out they are absolutely delicious, according to Michelin-award winning Chef Anita Lo, who has competed on Top Chef Masters and Iron Chef, and we should be eating more of them. Here's why.
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What does Chef Anita Lo eat when she's not in front of the stove, but seated expectantly at a fine restaurant, a menu placed in her hands? In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Chef Lo revealed that there is one entree she does not order when eating at a high-end restaurant.
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There's one cooking mistake that makes Chef Anita Lo cringe. In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Anita Lo said it's a shame when novice cooks spend so much time carefully researching a recipe, but when they bring it to the table, it just doesn't taste quite right — for one reason.
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Chef Craig Emmons, research and development chef for the meal delivery service, Freshly, conceded that yes, indeed, members of his profession are cringing when they see us make certain common mistakes. Here, Emmons revealed the kitchen amateur moments that make him shudder the most.
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Some foods, as we know, just flop once they're microwaved — both figuratively and literally. Along with chewy pizza and soggy fried chicken, reheated fish certainly fits the bill: It's sad, dry, and, let's be real, unavoidably odorous.
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Whether you have a go-to recipe or you are trying to recreate the new recipe Chipotle switched to in recent months, queso just got a lot easier to make thanks to chefs on TikTok.
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Ribs aren't completely foolproof, at least not if you follow the advice of people who really don't know what they're talking about when it comes to this cut of meat. Thankfully, we were able to talk with an expert to find out the worst way to cook ribs.
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While doctors recommend that the average male needs 3.7 liters of water daily and the average woman needs 2.7, some people may have problems meeting that goal (via Mayo Clinic). It's quite a lot of water to take in every day, and so much water can get to be a bit boring if we're being honest.
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Nutmeg has a warm, spicy, and earthy aroma and while it's often associated with the holiday season, it can be called for in recipes year-round. What if you need some, but don't have any on hand?
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Dr. Brooke Scheller, DCN, CNS and Director of Nutrition at Freshly, says quarantine life left many of us feeling "stressed and anxious [which] often can result in lack of self-care, with something as simple as eating well and feeding ourselves nutritious foods being a part of that."
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In 2019, each American consumed, on average, around 34 pounds of fresh potatoes (via Statista). The problem with buying fresh potatoes, of course, is that you can never buy just one. Ever ended up throwing out a bag of unused potatoes? Yup, then you know the pain of storing potatoes is real.
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Whether you are new to the kitchen or not, making mistakes with your kitchen knives can have serious consequences. Unlike cooking shows on television, there isn't a qualified professional to run to your assistance if you call "medic." Some things seem obvious when using knives, but accidents happen.
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It might seem like finding flaws in Martha Stewart's recipes and pieces of advice would be next to impossible, but even Martha has misled fans a few times.
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But what can you do if your eggs are approaching their expiration date, and you don't want them to go to waste? Eggs can be kept in the refrigerator for three to five weeks, but according to the Food and Drug Administration, eggs should never be placed in the freezer.
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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Michael Mina, executive chef of the restaurant bearing his name in Bellagio, talked through the pitfalls non-chefs are most likely to encounter when cooking shrimp.
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When baked correctly, banana bread is about all of the good feelings: sweetness, warmth, softness, familiarity. So how do you make sure your banana bread is absolutely perfect?
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If you're craft-beer curious but don't know all the nuances, you may understandably be a little nervous when it comes to ordering one from a bar. A craft beer expert gave Mashed her number one tip for getting through that beer-ordering ordeal.
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Kidney beans are nutritious, and a great source of protein for vegetarians and vegans, boasting 8.7 grams of protein in a 100-gram serving (via Healthline). But, regardless of the type of recipe that calls for kidney beans, it's important to be careful about how you cook them.
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In an exclusive interview with Mashed, Venae Watts, fifth-generation family owner of Minerva Dairy, compared the cheese selection process to finding the right wine. "Cheese and wine can both range in price and flavor," she explained. "Of course, every person is different."
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Are you bold enough in the kitchen to try to make your own sushi? If so, then we do have one important tip to pass on to you from sushi chef Kunihide "Nakaji" Nakajima, the owner and chef at NYC's Nakaji.
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Here's a problem you might not realize that you have — how would you know if you were buying a piece of, say, cod, and instead you got haddock instead? Fishmonger Joe Gurrera, owner of gourmet seafood market Citarella, reveals that there's really only one sure-fire way of avoiding mislabeled fish.
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All butter is going to be, well, better than no butter at all. But there are differences in taste, texture, and quality. In the grocery store, you'll find everything from no-frills boxes of salted and unsalted sticks of butter, to fancy containers decorated with gold foil.
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Home pizza cookers are probably working with a conventional oven or an outdoor grill. Unfortunately, according to Pizzacraft, home ovens and grills "lack the initial high heat" for crispy-crust perfection, while a pizza stone enables immediate "high heat transfer."
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What is it you're looking for in a great cup of coffee? Do you put flavor first, or are you all about the caffeine jolt? If you belong in the latter camp and are looking for the most buzz for your buck, you may have already read up on just which chains are offering the strongest cups of coffee.
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Cooking pasta old-school can be gratifying, but it still takes time to boil the water, and then patiently wait for the noodles to cook for what can seem like forever, depending on the pasta. That's why pre-soaking your pasta noodles is such a great hack.
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If you're not buying wine from your local Kroger, then it's time to start. Not only will it save you a trip to the liquor store, but it can help you save money, too. Plus, the grocery retailer gives its customers two ways to shop, which affords you more flexibility, and makes life a bit easier.
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Everyone can appreciate the convenience of nuking food when you're tired or short on time, but there are some foods that just don't belong in the microwave. Red pasta sauces absolutely fall into this category — with plenty of evidence.
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Crumbles are one of the easiest desserts to make. Done right, they're also among the most delicious. Beginning bakers beware, there are several pitfalls that can ruin your crumble. Here's one way to help guarantee a crispy topping.
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You basically feel like you're going to pass out from the heavenly aroma. Sounds perfect, right? Well, it was, until, according to NDTV Food, a home cook took to Twitter with his hack for using chicken Kiev to make possibly the best garlic bread ever.
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Luckily, there are all kinds of tips and tricks to help you make the most of your meat, as well as a long list of warnings as to what cooking mistakes you should make sure to avoid. In order to help with the latter, we spoke with a chef who specializes in all things beef.
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Bacon and all of its salty, buttery, crunchy, and greasy goodness is a breakfast food favorite in many households. There's nothing like waking up to the smell of it wafting from room to room. However, it also makes a big mess when you cook it on the stovetop. How can you get around this?
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If you've got a grill, a backyard, some juicy cuts of meat, and a sauce or a rub, you've got all you need for the kind of mouth-watering barbecue that will make the neighbors jealous. Unless your meat tastes like it didn't survive an arson attempt.
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Fresh produce is such an important part of any healthy diet. There's sometimes a problem, however, with the "fresh" part of that phrase. While produce may be ripe and tasty-looking in the store, it could quickly turn to a nasty, mushy mess in your fridge if you're not careful.
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But, after all that effort and attention, the last thing you want to do is waste your carefully-prepared meal. Well, the food geniuses over at Bon Appetit have a suggestion for us. Leftover fish doesn't have to end up dry and disappointing, if you know how to reheat it properly.
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You've just spent the last 20 minutes tirelessly tenderizing a slab of meat. The fatty, sinewy trimmings from the meat are just staring at you. Sure, the garbage disposal might seem like a natural option. Harmless, right? Experts vehemently disagree.
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It's an age-old debate, right up there with if pineapple pizza is good, and Pepsi versus Coke. How does one properly store ketchup? Maybe you've faithfully kept it refrigerated, nestled between the half-finished jar of mayo, and the giant bottle of Sriracha you snagged at Costco.
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For some, odd inexplicable reason, it turns into a busy week that leads to takeout and little, to no cooking. When you do finally get around to popping off the plastic top, it smells sour. Your first instinct might be to pour the milk down the kitchen sink drain, but resist the temptation.
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We remember what we've said in the past: That of all the items to buy in bulk at Costco, there are just some things you are best staying away from, like produce. But, there are always exceptions to any rule, and in this case, the exception is Costco's 5-pound bag of lemons, which retails for $5.69.
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The texture can make the superfood a little bit difficult to stomach, according to nutritionist Deirdre Orceyre, who told The Washington Post that the vegetable, when raw, "can be hard on the digestive system." So, if you plan to eat raw kale, and you want to prepare it in the most beneficial way.
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Nothing's more refreshing during a long airplane journey than an ice-cold beverage. But wait, because if there is one thing medical researchers and flight attendants agree on, it's to refrain from asking for ice when you're on a flight. But don't just stay away from ice cubes.
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Boxed cake mixes are inexpensive and can be reasonably delicious, but they can lack that "homemade" feel and taste when you finally dig in. But Real Simple discovered that adding a simple secret ingredient can change up your boxed-cake game so well that you'll never consider using something else.
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Black pepper comes in two varieties and if you're on a budget, typically, ground black pepper is significantly cheaper, while peppercorns are on the pricier side. So why is there a premium placed on whole peppercorns? And what's the benefit of grinding them yourself?
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How much mayonnaise is too much? For many, the one-gallon jars of mayonnaise sold at Costco max out their mayo quota. While Costco employees have varying opinions on products they'll never take home from work, big jars mayonnaise are definitely on the list (via Business Insider).
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But there's a good reason to use butcher's twine when cooking pot roast, and given how infrequently people make the dish, home cooks might not know that. It might be worthwhile to look into what role that piece of string plays in creating a perfect pot roast.
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What if we told you that drinking straight out of a soda can presents health risks? Would that be enough to make you change your mind?
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Salmon is the perfect, healthy dinner for any time of the year, but home cooks may be wondering what the best wine pairing is for the popular fish. The messaging that has been drilled into wine drinkers for years is that white wine pairs best with fish, and red wine pairs best with meats.
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One dish that many people have problems making is rice, so it pays to follow every detail as rice can be as finicky, even though it seems simple. One recipe suggestion that is wise to heed when it comes to making rice is "rinse the rice until the water runs clear."
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Unfortunately, even though the store is the ideal stop for countless grocery items, most of Aldi's cereals are very high in sugar. In fact, Choice reviewed 170 kinds of cereals including several from Aldi. Most kinds from Aldi were ranked around 2.5 out of 5.
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The first trick to being a whisking pro, no matter what you're making, is to master the side-to-side whisk movement. While it might go against what you were taught as a child, the most efficient whisking movement is side to side because it creates the most shear force (via Wonder How To).
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How long can you store soup in the freezer? The FDA says soups and stocks can last up to three months in the freezer and four days in the refrigerator. But Bon Appetit says while you can probably stretch it to two months, after that soup starts to lose its flavor and fall victim to freezer burn.
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Grapes seem like a pretty innocuous choice when it comes to a quick snack, or something to throw on a platter with cheese and crackers. But surprisingly, especially for those who are watching their waistlines, grapes are not a particularly nutritious choice.
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We've all been guilty, at one time or another, of scrambling our eggs in the pan. The reasons are valid: we're hungry, we're impatient, and we don't feel like washing another bowl. But if you're going for quality, rather than quickness, you should whisk your eggs beforehand.
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There are a few key tips and tricks to keep in mind when you're preparing corn on the cob. It's one of the quintessential staples of summer, and you'll want to make sure you're serving it up in the most delicious way possible. These are the mistakes you're making with your corn on the cob.
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Since the ingredients in a slow cooker simmer and stew away forever, it would stand to reason that you should be able to put anything in there, even a chunk of completely frozen meat. However, you could end up putting your meat in the "danger zone."
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If you'd like your potatoes to give a really standout performance, there is one ingredient that will make them crispy on the outside and tender on the inside while lending them a subtle hint of sweet, all without anybody but you ever knowing it's there.
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Home cooks looking for a satisfying yet healthy way to eat more vegetables often turn to sauteing them in oil. While this makes a lot of sense at the surface level when you use a healthy fat like olive oil, it can actually be the wrong way to cook.
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Dining out is always an adventure -- the thrill of trying out cuisines from around the world without straying too far from home. One place you certainly don't want to travel, though, is the emergency room with food poisoning. Food safety expert Toby Amidor reveals the one food you should avoid.
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The jiggly dessert comes in a variety of fruit flavors, and clocking in at just 70 calories per serving, it's a treat to satiate your sweet tooth, while helping you maintain your waistline. Toss in some fruit, and it's downright healthy. But did you know you shouldn't use fresh pineapple in Jell-o?
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Sometimes, when we're striving to self-improve, we've got to acknowledge the mistakes we're making. Cooking eggs over high heat — particularly when you're going scrambled, sunny side up, poached, or full-on omelette — is a common, albeit fixable, egg blunder. Instead, opt for medium heat.
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Too many rules can take the fun out of cooking steak. However, there is one rule about steak preparation that's not a myth. It's the way to cut a steak. Using the right method results in tender, juicy bites. Using the wrong method results in steak that you'll be gnawing on all night.
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What we want to know is, what's the best potato to use for potato salad? In general, most potatoes will work for potato salad, but there are some potatoes that are preferred over others for ease of boiling, peeling, and minimal amount of starch, according to The Kitchn.
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Chips and salsa at your favorite Mexican restaurant puts the bagged tortillas and jarred salsa you typically eat at home to shame. How can you elevate your at-home chips and salsa?
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Greasing a pan can actually be very helpful in certain baking situations to help a cake or bread turn out. However, when it comes to the average batch of chocolate chip or sugar cookies, you might have been ill-informed. Greasing a cookie sheet is actually a bad idea.
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Starting in 2016, fast food chain McDonald's began to quietly make changes to some of their classic menu items that you may, or may not have noticed. In a report on the company's plans, USA Today stated that McDonald's was phasing out all artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives from menu items.
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Molasses, or treacle as it's known in the UK, is a sweetener perhaps best known for its appearance in holiday gingerbread cookies. Well, as it turns out, there are quite a few surprising things about this sweet, sticky substance.
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