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Aldi Shoppers Are Obsessed With These Chocolate Lava Cakes Instagram By Erich Barganier/Nov. 9, 2021 12:16 pm EST Food historians have a hard time pinpointing the exact origin of the chocolate lava cake. Chocolatier Jacques Torres states that he invented the dish, but Jean-Georges Vongerichten also claims to have invented it when he prematurely pulled a chocolate sponge cake out of the oven, per Chocolate Noise. Others even say the recipe dates back to a second-place 1966 Pillsbury bake-off contest entry called the Tunnel of Fudge Cake....

Alex Guarnaschelli Shared The Most Relatable Post-Halloween Meme Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Nov. 1, 2021 9:58 pm EST Halloween has come and gone, and it is time for the best part: leftover candy. Some people wait an entire year to see YouTube videos of Jimmy Kimmel’s bit about parents telling their kids that they ate all of their Halloween candy. And some parents even admit to actually stealing candy from their kids’ trick-or-treat basket....

Arby’s Just Brought Back This Fan-Favorite Item For A Limited Time Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Dec. 30, 2021 3:43 pm EST If you’re hankering for a meaty sandwich, there’s comfort in knowing that an Arby’s is never too far away. Whether you love it or hate it (or love to hate it), Arby’s has notoriously been serving up America’s tastiest roast beef sandwiches since 1964 (via Money Inc). And while the brand may sometimes get a bad rap, they’re actually one of the few fast food chains that are attempting to remove additives, trans fats, and unhealthy items from their menu, as noted by Fast Food Menu Nutrition....

Beef And Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe By Jennifer En/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:44 am EST Prep time: 15 minutes. Cook time: 15 minutes. Servings: 2. Beef and broccoli is a perennial Chinese menu favorite and for good reason. Simple, hearty, and universally appealing, this dish is a surefire crowd pleaser. Delectable cubes of marinated beef and bright green broccoli florets mingle in a delicious brown sauce. Craving Chinese takeout yet? Probably. While the dish is incredibly tasty and satisfying, it’s also too easy to make for you to waste your money ordering it from a restaurant!...

Coffee Lovers Won’t Want To Miss This Peet’s January Deal Peet’s/Facebook By Molly Clark/Jan. 4, 2022 11:06 pm EST We’re now a few days into the new year, meaning we’re also a few days into making good on those New Year’s resolutions we set for ourselves at the start of 2022. Perhaps you’ve begun a new exercise regimen, or are participating in Dry January in an effort to cut down on your alcohol intake....

Copycat Olive Garden Breadstick Recipe Molly Allen/Mashed By Molly Allen/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 8:08 am EST There are few restaurant offerings as quintessential as the Olive Garden breadstick. Truly, have you ever met a person who didn’t love Olive Garden breadsticks? No, we haven’t either. Breadsticks have been on the menu at Olive Garden since the restaurant chain opened its first location in 1982. And people have been going crazy for them ever since....

Costco Fans Can’t Wait To Grab This Decorative Ceramic Serving Set Instagram By Justina Huddleston/Jan. 11, 2022 1:52 pm EST Is it just us, or does Costco sell pretty much everything anyone could ever need? We love heading to Costco to get great deals on anything from rotisserie chicken to dog toys — and to hit up the legendary Costco food court for a cheap hot dog and slice of pizza — but the deals extend far beyond just groceries....

Del Taco Just Announced 3 New Caramel-Filled Drinks For Fall Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: Aug. 31, 2021 9:40 am EST As the end of summer approaches, but well before the very first leaf can even fall, there’s an occasion on the horizon that gets cool-weather fiends humming with excitement. It’s the big reveal of pumpkin-spiced items, like a certain fall drink that was recently launched at Starbucks, among other autumn-flavored specialties....

Easy Pumpkin Bars Recipe Kate Shungu/Mashed By Kate Shungu AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 1, 2021 1:40 pm EST It’s always a good idea to have seasonal recipes and ideas up your sleeve, whether you’re going to devour them all by yourself or serve them to guests. In the fall, there’s no doubt about it — pumpkin should make an appearance! Thanks to Kate Shungu, recipe developer and food blogger at Gift of Hospitality, here’s a simple idea you’re sure to enjoy....

Everything You Need To Know About The 2021 Egg Shortage MaryShutterstock/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Dec. 16, 2021 1:40 pm EST Consumers who live in Massachusetts recently had to come to terms with an impending egg shortage. According to WCVB, voters helped pass a new law that guaranteed hen enclosures measure at least 1.5 feet in space, and eggs from hens that live in smaller spaces can’t be sold. This new law, which goes into effect on January 1, 2022, also applies to eggs imported from other states....

Frozen Buffalo Wings Ranked From Worst To Best Ratov Maxim/Shutterstock By Lauren Johnson/Feb. 16, 2022 2:50 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Buffalo wings were invented at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. It all happened one night in 1964 when Dominic Bellissimo asked his mother Teressa to make some food for his hungry friends who were on their way to the bar (via ILoveNY)....

Here’s How Free Fries Can Be Yours At KFC This Month Patcharaporn Puttipon 636/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 8, 2021 4:04 pm EST When you’re craving comfort food on the go, Kentucky Fried Chicken is a solid choice. With more than 25,000 locations around the world, its website reports, the popular fast food chain sells some 400 pieces of its famous fried chicken every single minute (via Daily Mail). But there’s more on the menu at KFC than just poultry....

How Chick-Fil-A Fans On Reddit Really Feel About Its Chick-N-Minis Instagram By Felix Behr/Oct. 17, 2021 1:56 pm EST Chick-n-Minis are Chick-fil-A’s take on sliders. Essentially, as Chick-fil-A describes on their website, they are nuggets inside “mini yeast rolls” with a honey butter spread. If you like Chick-fil-A, you probably would like their Chick-n-Minis — or so you would think. Apparently, as one person who created a survey on the Chick-fil-A subreddit discovered, there were a lot of people they knew who apparently liked the company, but not their nuggets-slider-things....

Jamie Oliver Is Rocking Instagram’s World With This Coffee Negroni Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Nov. 21, 2021 1:04 am EST It’s the holiday season and Jamie Oliver knows that sometimes people want to kick back, relax, and enjoy a cocktail. That might especially hold true during this time of year. Per MarketWatch, VitalSmarts conducted a survey and found 56% of respondents felt that “just keeping up” with everything the holiday season entails was too much to deal with....

Joe Biden Admits ‘He Can’t Do Much’ In The Kitchen Besides These 2 Things RedhoodStudios/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Dec. 12, 2021 2:24 pm EST The White House is filled with multiple kitchens to ensure that everything from simpler suppers to lavish banquets can be prepared for the residing president. But what if the nation’s top military commander also wanted to try his hand at being the “commander in chef?” In Joe Biden’s case, that might not turn out so well....

NFL Owner Robert Kraft Uses This Strategy When Visiting Dunkin' Debby Wong/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Dec. 15, 2021 2:39 pm EST Boston is known for many things, like Fenway Park, all those Wahlberg guys, and of course, “lobstah” rolls. But few come close to rivaling the stronghold that Dunkin’ Donuts has on Bostonians. Per Boston magazine, the force is strong with Dunkin’, no matter the pay grade of the customer in question....

People Have Mixed Feelings About This Egg-Cracking TikTok Hack Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Jan. 10, 2022 5:54 pm EST While some people go on TikTok for the dance trends, others use the video-sharing platform as a place to learn life hacks that will save you time, energy, or money. Did you know you can separate an egg with your fingers by using a piece of bread to get a good grip?...

Rachael Ray’s Meatloaf Recipe Tara Rylie/Mashed By Tara Rylie/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 10:05 am EST Meatloaf is no less than an American classic. It’s probably pretty safe to say that most kids grew up eating their mom’s or grandma’s meatloaf, either on weeknights or special occasions. And what’s not to love about this meal? It’s a quick and easy dish to whip up on a weeknight. It pairs well with practically every side dish you can imagine, from mashed potatoes to steamed veggies to a fresh, homemade salad and just about everything in between....

Rick Bayless Talks About His Journey From Oklahoma City To Authentic Mexican Cooking - Exclusive Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images By Steven John/Jan. 27, 2022 2:32 pm EST If you close your eyes and try to make a visualization inspired by the words “authentic Mexican chef,” Rick Bayless is probably not the person you’ll be seeing in your mind’s eye. A smiling Mexican grandmother tending her prized mole sauce? Sure. A busy chef preparing a pot of Sopa de Lima the kitchen at a Mérida restaurant?...

The Clam Chowder Rule Ina Garten Never Breaks Manny Carabel/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Jan. 26, 2022 11:35 am EST Ina Garten has some strong opinions when it comes to clam chowder. She’s so passionate about the classic soup that the “Barefoot Contessa” star doesn’t even use her popular “store-bought is fine” catchphrase when it comes to this recipe. If you are not familiar with the rich and thick chowder, it naturally includes clams as the main ingredient....