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What Makes Giada De Laurentiis’ White Beans And Greens Soup Recipe So Easy s_bukley/Shutterstock By Lauren David/Jan. 28, 2022 12:46 am EST Sometimes, when it’s cold outside, all that will do is a piping hot bowl of soup that tastes like it simmered for hours — except we might not always feel like cooking it. Making soup can be a lengthy process, depending on the amount of chopping involved, hardiness of the ingredients, and desired depth of flavor....

What You Need To Know About TikTok’s Chia Seed Water Trend ValeriaLu from Pixabay By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:32 am EST There’s no shortage of flat-out dangerous TikTok ideas trending during any given week. The New York Post recently published a list of nearly two dozen crazes on the video-sharing platform that have caused their share of harm, such as landing users in the hospital. Among the alarming ideas was a challenge to take large quantities of Benadryl to induce hallucinations, while another entailed choking oneself to briefly pass out....

Whole Foods Has Banned These Ingredients From Their Store Forever Alastair Wallace/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Nov. 3, 2021 12:48 pm EST For years, Whole Foods has separated itself from traditional grocery stores by offering organic and all-natural products. For some customers, this is important not only with everyday non-perishables, but also when purchasing items such as produce and meat. The grocery chain’s website reads that it maintains “the strictest quality standards in the industry,” selling animal welfare rated meat, seafood that is sustainable and wild-caught, and plenty of certified organic produce....

Whoopie Pie Recipe Mark Beahm/Mashed By Mark Beahm AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 11:52 am EST Whoopie pies (not to be confused with MoonPies) are a pretty amazing and distinctly American treat. There’s nothing quite like sinking your teeth into this dessert with its soft and chewy cookie top and bottom, and creamy, sugary, light and airy vanilla filling. According to the Farmers Almanac, whoopie pies are believed to have originated in 1925 and first released in the same town as where the almanac is published, Lewiston, Maine....

Why You Should Use Less Liquid In A Slow Cooker, According To The Good Dish sherwood/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:21 pm EST For many home cooks, a slow cooker is a must-have kitchen appliance. Whether you don’t like to cook, don’t really know how to, or simply don’t have the time, a trusty Crock-Pot can put a homemade meal on the table with very little effort (or skill) required on your part....

You’ve Been Cooking Pasta All Wrong, According To Scott Conant - Exclusive John Lamparski/Getty Images By David Klein/Sept. 17, 2021 2:48 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re going to take pasta advice from anybody, celebrity chef Scott Conant is an ideal candidate. The James Beard Award winner and “Peace, Love, and Pasta” author is a true macaroni maestro. Take his iconic Pasta Pomodoro, which takes the seemingly basic spaghetti and tomato sauce combo to extraordinary heights (via Today)....

42% Agree This Is The Best Brand Of Packaged Stuffing For Thanksgiving Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:22 pm EST Come for the turkey, stay for the side dishes. That’s what many people find to be true on Thanksgiving, when you pull up to the dinner table only to realize that the mouthwatering spread of casseroles, veggies, breads, and assorted other complementary treats is more enticing than the turkey....

Aldi Shoppers Are Loving These Christmas-Themed Pastas Instagram By Khyati Dand/Dec. 11, 2021 1:05 am EST A trip to Aldi in December comes with holiday cheer. While the supermarket’s boozy advent calendars have been a highlight since November, Aldi has given all sorts of foods and drinks a Christmas makeover. Whether it’s Christmas tree- and star-shaped pizzas or giant cookies, mulled wines, and eggnogs, there are plenty of holly-jolly options for shoppers’ pantries and freezers....

Aldi Shoppers Have Mixed Feelings About These Caramel Apple-Scented Candles Instagram By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 5, 2021 6:33 pm EST It is now officially autumn, which means that (in some parts of the country) the air is cool, the leaves are crisp, and pumpkin spice is everywhere. If you want to enjoy the aromas of said pumpkin spice, Starbucks is far from the only place you can go. Classic fall flavors like pumpkin, apple, and even caramel tend to dominate menus this time of year, but they are not only popular in seasonal beverages and tasty desserts: They can also make for some pretty appetizing scents, which is why they’re the perfect selection for candles that imbue your home with a warm, cozy feeling....

Cold Stone Creamery Has Good News For Plant-Based Fans Facebook By Aimee Lamoureux/Jan. 4, 2022 2:00 pm EST Cold Stone Creamery may be known for their rich premium ice cream, but they now have great news for people who avoid dairy in their diet, but still have a sweet tooth. Now, even those who are vegan or dairy-free can still enjoy the sweet, creamy taste of a Cold Stone treat thanks to the brand’s newest flavor: Silk Chocolate Almondmilk Frozen Dessert....

Easy Apple Pie Smoothie Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 20, 2021 4:23 pm EST If you’ve ever had a craving for apple pie, but wanted something on the healthier side, then we have just the treat for you: our apple pie smoothie! According to recipe developer Susan Olayinka from The Flexible Fridge, “[This drink tastes] just like an apple pie, but in the smoothie form!” Made with fresh apples, porridge oats, yogurt, and a touch of cinnamon, this drink is sure to satisfy anyone you serve it to this fall and beyond....

Giada De Laurentiis’ Caramelized Onion Dip Has A Secret Ingredient Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Nov. 9, 2021 11:43 am EST It may seem unfathomable to eat anything other than the traditional fixings of your Thanksgiving meal on turkey day. However, if you’re waiting until the later hours of the holiday to sit down at the table, you’ll probably want to have a few appetizers on hand so your hunger pangs don’t get the best of you....

Here’s Why You Won’t See Bobby Flay On The Food Network Anymore DFree/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo AND Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:51 pm EST As the old adage goes, all good things must come to an end, and that appears to be the case with the relationship between celebrity chef Bobby Flay and the Food Network, the TV outfit that made him a star. While both have worked together for the last 27 years, Variety reports that contract negotiations between the parties have stalled, and that Food Network eventually made the decision to walk away from talks....

Holiday Wars Season 3: Release Date, Judges, And More - What We Know So Far Food Network US/YouTube By Lauren Cahn/Oct. 27, 2021 10:42 am EST For some people, the holiday season is synonymous with “holiday baking,” and for the holiday bakers among us, there is exciting news afoot. According to a press release sent to Mashed, the much-anticipated third season of Food Network’s “Holiday Wars” has not only been greenlit, but it’s coming soon....

Huge Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Tacos Foxys Forest Manufacture/Shutterstock By Anita Surewicz/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 3:09 pm EST The direct translation of taco means to plug, however, in Mexican Spanish it entails a light lunch — or a meal that fills a pit in your stomach (via South Florida Reporter). Served across the globe, tacos are a popular go-to snack and meal option. In fact, more than 4.5 billion tacos are sold in the U....

Instagram Is Impressed By More Than Just The View In Paul Hollywood’s Pic Clive Mason/Getty Images By Jen Peng/Oct. 14, 2021 9:37 pm EST Paul Hollywood has made a name for himself as a judge on the popular cooking competition “The Great British Baking Show.” The bestselling cookbook author and of the UK’s leading artisan bakers and authorities on bread (via the Great British Bakeoff’s website), Hollywood is also known for his dashing good looks and sex appeal (via Cosmopolitan), which often garner him just as much attention as his baking bona fides....

Instagram Is Raining Hearts On Paula Deen’s Birthday Tribute To Her Husband Aaron Davidson/Getty By Adrianna MacPherson/Dec. 13, 2021 3:16 pm EST While celebrities frequently use their social media accounts to promote their latest projects, from new cookbooks to new television shows, they also occasionally share content that’s a bit more personal with their fans. That’s precisely what the queen of Southern fare, Paula Deen, did in a recent Instagram post, much to the delight of her 433,000 Instagram followers....

Jack In The Box Is Bringing Back This Halloween Fan Favorite For A Limited Time YouTube By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 4, 2021 11:26 am EST Halloween is right around the corner, and that means people around the world will soon be asking one important question: trick or treat? And one popular chain already has the answer. Jack in the Box has a great treat in store for fans of its tacos. The fast food chain has just announced that its wildly popular Monster Tacos will be returning to locations nationwide for the 2021 Halloween season....

Jack In The Box Now Owns This Fan-Favorite Taco Restaurant Atsushi Hirao/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Dec. 6, 2021 2:43 pm EST A few years ago, fast food chain Jack in the Box looked like it had hit serious financial trouble. According to Nation’s Restaurant News, the company took itself off the market back in 2019 and had to restructure in order to stay profitable. The brand’s strength comes from its diversified menu, which boasts egg rolls, burritos, burgers, bacon cheddar potato wedges, and mozzarella sticks, as well as its eclecticism (via Mental Itch)....

Lazy Pierogi Recipe Petar Marshall/Mashed By Petar Marshall AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Oct. 12, 2021 10:36 am EST When it comes to comfort food, recipes including potatoes and cheese are often second to none. There’s just something so soothing about digging a fork into warm mashed potatoes dressed up with cheese. Or, better yet, digging your fork into a tender dumpling packed with cheesy potato filling. Typically, pierogis are made by filling a homemade dough with potatoes, cheese, onions, and other filling ingredients....