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Jet Tila’s Tips For Making Perfect French Fries Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Chase Shustack/Sept. 1, 2021 11:34 am EST French fries are one of those foods that are easy to make, but difficult to master. Anyone can cut up some potatoes and crisp them in oil, but getting them to be restaurant quality is a whole different story. Just one misstep, and you might end up with greasy, wet sticks of mushy mashed potato or unfortunate wedges that are burnt on the outside, yet undercooked on the inside....

Lentil Shepherd’s Pie Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 11:52 am EST Shepherd’s pie is often thought of as a simple, unfussy, and delightfully hearty all-in-one meal that’s perfect for pairing with a nice, sturdy ale while sitting at the bar at your favorite local pub. But where does the name come from, we couldn’t help but wondering? According to Catherine Brookes, the food photographer and recipe developer at Blue Sky Eating who’s behind this particular take on the classic, here’s the deal: “Shepherd’s pie is a British dish typically made with ground lamb — hence the name....

Lindt’s Wonka-Inspired Sample Machine Is Oddly Satisfying Ekaterina_Minaeva/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 8:53 am EST Is there a more whimsical, engrossing story for candy-loving kids than Roald Dahl’s classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?” Whether you’ve read the book, seen the 1971 movie adaptation “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” with Gene Wilder, watched the 2005 reboot “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” starring Johnny Depp, or experienced all three, the narrative captivates our imagination and awakens our inner child....

Martha Stewart’s Garlic Peeling Hack Is Basically Foolproof a katz/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Oct. 14, 2021 11:29 am EST Garlic is one of the most fragrant and powerful seasonings you can add to any dish to bolster the flavor. Not only is the herb a great way to add some complexity, it’s also excellent for heart health (via Providence). But preparing garlic can be tricky and time-consuming, if you don’t know the best and fastest ways to peel more than one clove at a time....

McDonald’s Manager Has Utterly Baffling Explanation For What Grimace Is Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Sept. 4, 2021 3:15 pm EST Ronald McDonald, with his signature brightly-colored attire, painted face, curly hair, and all-around clownish style, is certainly the best-known of the McDonald’s characters. Diners who have been going to McDonald’s since they were kids may remember some of the other characters in McDonaldland, from the nefarious Hamburglar to Mayor McCheese, as Mental Floss reports, but there was one that really stood out from the crowd — Grimace....

Of Guy Fieri’s Feuds, This One Was The Most Intense Christian Petersen/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Oct. 7, 2021 4:53 pm EST Celebrity chef Guy Fieri has gotten into a few fights over the years. According to People, he didn’t get along with renowned chef Anthony Bourdain. Indeed, the latter wasn’t a Fieri fan, and he didn’t try to hide it. He once remarked, “I tell jokes about Guy Fieri. The day you can’t tell jokes about Guy Fieri, comedy as we know it is dead....

Quick Hibachi Fried Rice Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 23, 2021 2:44 pm EST Have you ever eaten at a hibachi restaurant such as Benihana and enjoyed the drama as your knife-twirling chef whipped up an amazing meal while you watched from your front-row table-side seat? While the main attraction on your dinner plate was likely grilled steak, chicken, or shrimp, your chef probably also sliced and diced some veggies and worked a little magic with rice and egg to provide you with delicious fried rice....

The Bizarre Jolly Rancher Snack You Never Knew Existed George Sheldon/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Sept. 2, 2021 12:49 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you have ever tried to answer the phone while eating hard candy, only to find that the candy has glued your teeth together to the point where you are only able to greet your caller with a strangled “ggllmmpphh!!,” then we probably know just what kind of candy you were sucking on....

The Cutthroat Kitchen Episode Alton Brown Wishes He Could Make Michael Tullberg/Getty Images By Erica Andrews/Sept. 28, 2021 2:15 pm EST Food Network personality Alton Brown, has been a mainstay on the channel for more than 20 years. In that time he’s worked on a number of shows including “Good Eats,” where he looked at the science and technique that was involved in preparing our favorite entrees (via IMDb). Brown is also well known for appearing on the long running series “Iron Chef America” and hosting “Cutthroat Kitchen....

The Gross Reason This Subway TikTok Is Going Viral Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 20, 2022 11:09 am EST In 2017, certain Subway locations in the U.K. received an extremely low score for issues with hygiene standards. According to Daily Mail, the findings were highlighted in a documentary titled “Tricks of the Restaurant Trade” and it was revealed that several Subway restaurants got poor scores for not meeting expectations. According to Business Insider, the brand’s official statement stated that 97% “of Subway stores that have been rated received the Food Standards hygiene rating of very good (5 out of 5), good (4 out of 5), or satisfactory (3 out of 5)....

The Most Popular Kitchen Gadget In California Might Not Surprise You gcafotografia/Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Jan. 15, 2022 9:54 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to Eat This, Not That!, the insurance agency Surety First got curious about which kitchen gadgets are most prized in each state in the U.S., so they used Google Trends to find out which cooking tools were the most searched in each region....

The Real Reason Arby’s Changed Its Slogan Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Lauren David/Jan. 27, 2022 9:58 pm EST Like any other businesses, fast food chains are always trying to keep up with trends and current events. Arby’s, known for its abundance of meat-centric sandwich options, is no different. This chain has always been pretty clear about who its food is for — and who it isn’t. Its menu alone is an indicator that Arby’s isn’t too interested in catering to vegetarians or people abstaining from eating animal proteins: Meatless options range from bar bites like mozzarella sticks and jalapeño bites to… salad....

This Is Martha Stewart’s Method For Perfect Rice Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Oct. 5, 2021 2:49 pm EST There are few foods as simple and delicious as a bowl of perfectly cooked white rice. There are also plenty of opinions as to the best way to prepare the dish: What home cooks want to know is a fast way to make rice that’s perfectly cooked and flavorful. Martha Stewart has got us covered, and shared her method for prepping this staple carb with Insider....

This Is Where The Bloody Mary Got Its Name From Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 11:17 am EST Bloody Mary! Bloody Mary! Bloody Mary! The tomato juice-and-vodka-based cocktail has been around since the Roaring Twenties and has gained massive popularity in recent decades. It’s commonly ordered by brunch-goers as a “hair of the dog” savory libation and includes the basic ingredients of spicy tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and of course, vodka....

This Shark Tank Oatmeal Brand Was Just Spotted At Costco Sergey Diordiev/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 4:43 pm EST Run, don’t walk, and get yourself to Costco quickly for a big new deal we just spotted. According to @costco_doesitagain, the warehouse now offers eight-packs of the popular MUSH ready-to-eat oats. Per MUSH’s website, these special oats are immersed in “dairy-free milk for hours” and come in a variety of flavors including blueberry, apple cinnamon, dark chocolate, and even snickerdoodle....

This Was The Most-Googled Restaurant In The US In 2021 fizkes/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Jan. 7, 2022 1:01 pm EST While some people might ask for an assist from Alexa or a save from Siri, the always present Google search often provides the easy and quick answers that people seek. From solving that Wordle clue to locating the best restaurant near you, there seems to be a solution to literally any question....

Vintage Cocktails That Deserve A Comeback Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 3:21 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Every year — no, every season — sees a new crop of cocktails, as each top bartender seems to want to put their own spin on the “big six” base liquors (these being brandy, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, and whiskey) while beverage manufacturers seek to drum up demand for the ones they’ve just dreamed up like pumpkin spice whiskey or Cinnabon vodka....

Want To Write Cookbooks For Famous Chefs? Here’s How Dmytro Zinkevych/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Sept. 27, 2021 12:29 pm EST Part of the illusion of cookbooks is that the chef has sat down at the computer to share, word for word, how they prepare meals, creating what feels like a more polished version of grandma’s notes. However, that’s not always the case. Most of the time, writers are hired to help chefs put their ideas to paper....

35% Say This Is The Best Burger At Applebee’s Applebee’s By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 10, 2021 12:33 pm EST If you’ve ever opened up the menu at Applebee’s, you’re all too aware of how extensive it is. The national restaurant chain — which has nearly 2,000 locations across the country — offers casual American fare for anyone and everyone. There are chicken wings drenched in hot sauce, a wide variety of fresh salads, creamy pastas, the ever-popular Bourbon Street steak, Oreo shakes, and, of course, burgers galore....

A Sushi Restaurant’s ‘Sexy Shoe Policy’ Has Backfired Rido/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Feb. 15, 2022 2:10 pm EST So you finally managed to snag a reservation at that always-sold-out fancy new restaurant. Is there an unspoken fashion etiquette that you’re expected to know about, or would it be perfectly acceptable to rock up in sweatpants, a jersey, and sneakers? Restaurant dress codes have been a matter of debate for several years. Some restaurant owners tell the Chicago Tribune that having a formal dress code adds to the overall ambiance of the place....