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3-Ingredient Apple Cinnamon Pastries Recipe Jennine Bryant/Mashed By Jennine Rye AND Mashed Staff/Nov. 2, 2021 8:28 am EST Have you ever finished watching an episode of “The Great British Baking Show” and really want deliciously flaky pastries filled with perfectly sweet fruit, only to look around your kitchen and realize that you haven’t been to the store in a week? If you pair that with the fact that you are not a world-class baker, have we the perfect recipe for you....

Antonia Lofaso’s Favorite Job She’s Ever Had Might Surprise You Joe Kohen/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Oct. 12, 2021 2:44 pm EST Antonia Lofaso has been gracing television screens for years, showcasing her culinary prowess first as a contestant on “Top Chef” and eventually moving to the other side of the competition floor and serving as a judge on shows like “Chopped” and “Cutthroat Kitchen” (via IMDB). The same way she did in the entertainment industry, she worked her way up the ranks in the culinary industry until she became a restaurateur herself....

Can Peanut Butter Really Cure Your Hiccups? AtlasStudio/Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/Nov. 5, 2021 3:00 pm EST The first thing you want to do when you get the hiccups is get rid of them. Right? Hiccupping is uncomfortable and embarrassing, but it’s rarely an indicator of any serious concerns. So, to know how to get rid of a case of the hiccups, it’s good to understand exactly what hiccups are. The Washington Post offers a simple explanation....

Cuban Sandwich Recipe Tara Rylie/Mashed By Tara Rylie AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 10:46 am EST The history of the Cuban sandwich is hazy to say the least. Some folks say the original version came from the Taino Tribe in Cuba, others claim it was created when Spaniards arrived on the island, bringing with them new meats such as pork and salami. What we do know is that the Cuban sandwich rose in popularity in the mid-1800s, when the Cuban tobacco industry arrived in Florida, starting in Key West and eventually moving north to Tampa....

Easy Creamed Chipped Beef On Toast Recipe Erin Johnson/Mashed By Erin Johnson AND Mashed Staff/Feb. 8, 2022 3:34 pm EST If you’re looking for the perfect comfort food, look no further than this creamed chipped beef on toast recipe. Though it may seem like an unusual dish at first glance, there’s nothing unusual about salty beef smothered in thick, creamy gravy that’s served on crispy toast. Once a depression-era meal, creamed chipped beef on toast is indeed a masterclass in simple, savory food....

Elf On The Shelf Cereal Is Back, But Its Chocolaty New Flavor Is Only Available At Walmart Kellogg’s By Erich Barganier/Sept. 22, 2021 10:31 am EST The holiday season just wouldn’t feel complete without an appearance from the Elf on the Shelf. This iconic character first made its appearance in the 2005 book, “The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition,” and according to the story, keeps tabs on the behavior of children and reports back to Santa every night, per HuffPost....

Everything We Know About Tony Hawk’s New Chick N’ Hawk Restaurant DFree/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Sept. 29, 2021 2:27 pm EST We all know Tony Hawk, aka “Birdman,” for his sensational skateboard skills and slick skating tricks. But the extreme athlete is also involved in the restaurant industry as an investor in several eateries in the San Diego area including Animae, Herb & Sea, Market Del Mar, and Steel Mill Coffee (via Eater San Diego)....

Fans Are Losing It Over Ree Drummond’s Holiday Photo Bobby Bank/Getty By Katie Lenhardt/Dec. 27, 2021 4:10 pm EST Did anyone doubt that Ree Drummond’s family was the type to don matching Christmas pajamas? Not for a second! In a recent Instagram post, the host of Food Network’s “The Pioneer Woman” got comfy with her clan on Christmas Day in matching snowman pajamas — and fans are loving the adorable family photo....

Five Guys’ Surprising Shaquille O’Neal Connection lev radin/Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Sept. 30, 2021 3:36 pm EST If you thought your love for Five Guys was unmatched, Shaquille O’Neal might have you beat. The basketball legend is such a big fan of the fast-food chain that he reportedly bought not one, not two, but a whopping 155 Five Guys franchises (via 2 paragraphs). That’s equivalent to roughly 10% of all Five Guys across the U....

Fudge Might Have Been Invented In Baltimore Katheryn Moran/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Dec. 3, 2021 9:09 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Oh, fudge! The creamy, chewy treat has been a staple of candy stores, ice cream parlors, and dessert tables for the past century. Fudge comes in a wide variety of flavors, including peanut butter, vanilla, butter pecan, strawberry, and of course, traditional chocolate. The recipe contains just a few ingredients and is incredibly easy for just about anyone to master....

Giada De Laurentiis Says This Is The Most Delicious Way To Eat More Vegetables Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 8:08 am EST Celebrity chef and TV personality Giada De Laurentiis wrote in her book, “Eat Better, Feel Better” that she prefers eating at least four cups of veggies such as arugula, spinach, kale, and dandelion greens on a regular basis for the sake of her health (via Eat This, Not That)....

How To Serve Champagne The Right Way On New Year’s Eve elina.nova/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Dec. 28, 2021 8:17 am EST Have you figured out how you’re going to ring in 2022? New Year’s Eve is only a couple of weeks away, and whether your plans include sitting at home watching the ball drop on television, gathering with friends for a cocktail party, or splurging on a fancy restaurant meal, chances are — if you imbibe — that one special holiday beverage will be fizzing away in your hand all night long: Champagne, of course....

Instagram Is Loving Bobby Flay’s Cats Watching Their ‘Dad’ On Today DFree/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Jan. 13, 2022 4:46 pm EST If you were to describe Bobby Flay to someone that had never seen him on TV, you might say he’s a hyper-competitive chef that is always battling against the best culinary stars in the world, and it’s low-key annoying how many times he wins. This description is pretty accurate, but it leaves out a large part of Bobby Flay’s identity — that is, of him being a cat dad....

Lidia Bastianich Shares How An Urban Garden Changed Lives Ben Gabbe/Getty Images By Nancy Mock/Updated: Dec. 15, 2021 11:50 am EST In Lidia Bastianich’s new special “Lidia Celebrates America: Overcoming The Odds,” viewers meet several incredible people and hear their inspiring stories of perseverance. One of these people is Tony Hillery from Harlem, New York, who after experiencing personal hardship found himself on a mission that changed not only his life, but the future of his entire community....

Taco Bell Fans Won’t Want To Miss The New Chipotle Cheddar Chalupa Taco Bell By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 21, 2021 3:14 pm EST Taco Bell has news for its fans: according to Thrillist, the restaurant is planning to introduce its customers to a new version of its popular dish, the Chalupa. Taco Bell fans will be able to confirm that this is one item that the brand has experimented with on multiple occasions....

The 17 Best Charcuterie Board Accounts On Instagram Katheryn Moran/Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Updated: Feb. 13, 2022 7:12 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ten years ago, you would’ve been hard-pressed to come across a charcuterie board on most restaurant menus, let alone find anyone who knew how to spell and pronounce “charcuterie.” But today, plenty of people are putting together trays of meats, cheeses, and other snackable treats for game nights, holidays, picnics, and simply posting on social media....

The Best Trader Joe’s Frozen Meal, According To A Dietitian TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Oct. 22, 2021 1:42 pm EST Some nights, you just don’t want to cook. Maybe it’s been a long work day and you realize you’re out of groceries, or maybe you’re just feeling decadent. Either way, you’re faced with a choice: frozen food or takeout. Talking to Mashed, Kristen Carli, MD, RD, a registered dietician nutritionist who owns Camelback Nutrition & Wellness, puts her professional weight towards frozen food: “With a frozen meal, you can see what ingredients are used to make the meal....

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Has Good News For Fans Of Its Cookie Butter Latte Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf By Taylor Huang/Updated: Nov. 4, 2021 4:07 pm EST Starbucks isn’t the only coffee chain with holiday exclusives. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has quite the list of festive beverages to get any Grinch excited about the month of December. At the forefront of its seasonal offerings is its popular Cookie Butter Latte, which actually is becoming a permanent menu item....

The Milkshake Order Mistake Chick-Fil-A Employees Wish You Would Stop Making jmac23/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: March 2, 2022 2:17 pm EST Chick-fil-A takes pride in offering creamy milkshakes to its patrons and claims the frozen treats are “hand-spun the old-fashioned way each time” (via Chick-fil-A’s website). The company’s regular milkshake flavors include cookies and cream, vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. According to QSR, the chicken chain added hand-spun milkshakes to its menu back in May 2006 after years of customer requests....

The Only Time Anthony Bourdain Got Seriously Ill From Food Poisoning Michael Loccisano/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Nov. 3, 2021 12:23 pm EST As the rougher edge of the constellation of culinary celebrities, Anthony Bourdain made a career of touring places that the average American would consider — well — parts unknown and eating the food there without reservation. Surely, a lot of viewers thought while watching Bourdain dive into dishes that approximated edibility, he must have been sick at some point or another....