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Easy Firecracker Shrimp Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Feb. 8, 2022 4:40 pm EST Shrimp is one of the most popular types of seafood out there because it’s relatively affordable, fresh, and tasty. When it comes to making it, there are dozens of ways, but this recipe for easy firecracker shrimp has a special spot in our hearts. As the title suggests, this recipe is really easy to make, and it takes just 10 minutes to prep and 10 minutes to cook....

Geoffrey Zakarian Has A Very Specific Tip For The Perfect Fruit Salad Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Adrianna MacPherson/Jan. 18, 2022 11:56 am EST Fruit salad is one of those dishes that have a wide variety of recipes and versions and is more of a flexible template of a dish than a prescriptive collection of ingredients and techniques. Some people keep things simple, and others incorporate more exotic fruits. Some allow the fruit to speak for itself, while others drizzle on some honey or even craft a vinaigrette to elevate the dish....

Hidden Valley Wants You To Think Outside The Box For Halloween Treats Hidden Valley By Molly Harris/Updated: Jan. 10, 2022 1:51 pm EST Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s high time you started thinking about the spooky season. Everyone knows there’s always one person who hands out something that just isn’t as good as candy. Whether it’s apples, toothbrushes, or carrots, there tends to always be something unexpected floating in the treat bag at the end of Halloween night....

How MOD Pizza’s New Cola-Flavored Item Could Impact Employees Eric Glenn/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Oct. 11, 2021 1:20 am EST MOD Pizza’s motto is “purpose-led, people-first” and the quick service pizza restaurant doesn’t disappoint. The Seattle-based company must be doing something right because, according to the Nation’s Restaurant News, in 2019, it beat out 200 other fast food restaurants to be crowned the “fastest-growing restaurant chain in America.” This title is based on U....

Redditors rave about this authentic Spanish ham Reddit One Reddit user, Blasterion, recently made a post titled “I bought the 100 dollar ham. I’ll let y’all know how it goes” to announce their purchase of Costco’s speciality Serrano Ham. Based on other users’ responses, they are in for a treat. “Enjoy. They’re really good. Read up on proper stewardship of jamón and it will be a better time,” replied u/ItsaV4. “The ham is amazing....

League Of Legends Fans Won’t Want To Miss This Fancy New Chocolate Compartés By Owen Duff/Updated: Nov. 3, 2021 9:58 am EST Just in time for the premiere of “Arcane,” a forthcoming Netflix show based on the “League of Legends” video game, luxury chocolate brand Compartés has teamed up with Riot Games for a set of limited-edition “League of Legends”-themed chocolate bars, according to an announcement sent to Mashed. Video game fan service just hit a sugar high....

Reddit Is Loving This Budget ‘Dunkaroo’ Hack Reddit By Lisa Curran Matte/Sept. 10, 2021 3:57 pm EST It’s not often a work-around substitute for a beloved snack food gets better reviews than the original, but that’s what’s happening on Reddit, thanks to one user’s post about the price of Dunkaroos. Redditor VanGoghsSeveredEar posted a photo of Nabisco Mini Nilla Wafers next to a tub of Pillsbury Funfetti Vanilla Frosting along with the caption, “When they start charging 3$ a unit for dunkaroos....

Steakhouses That Are Going To Be Everywhere In 2022 Andrei Iakhniuk/Shutterstock By Trevor Carlson/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 12:44 pm EST There’s nothing quite like biting into a perfectly cooked steak. From the soft and buttery filet mignon to the marbled and succulent ribeye and all the different cuts in between, treating yourself to a great steak always feels celebratory. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when you’re choosing a steakhouse to spend some of your hard-earned money on: What cut are you looking for and which sides do you prefer?...

Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe Petar Marshall/Mashed By Petar Marshall AND Mashed Staff/Feb. 21, 2022 9:57 am EST It goes without saying that weeknights can be hectic. After a long day, the last thing you want to do is spend hours cooking. If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, this dish is sure to fit the bill. Not only are these teriyaki meatballs simple to prepare from scratch, but they’re jam-packed with flavor....

The Best Beer To Pair With Your Thanksgiving Dinner VDB Photos/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Nov. 17, 2021 6:44 pm EST When family and friends gather round the table for a festive meal –- the Thanksgiving one being the gold standard here –- we typically think of wine as being the preferred beverage to accompany such celebrations. Either that, or sparkling cider if it is a gathering of those who prefer to abstain from alcohol....

The Best Turkey Prep Tips From An Expert - Exclusive Butterball By Steven John/Nov. 18, 2021 3:00 pm EST According to Insider, in years past, about 219 million turkeys have been consumed in America, with about 46 million of the birds consumed on Thanksgiving alone. That means that, this holiday, tens of millions of Americans are going to prepare a food they make only once a year. And, as turkeys can take days to thaw, hours to cook, skills to carve, and creativity when it comes to the inevitable (and welcome) leftovers, it’s a food that many of us still find downright daunting....

The Bobby Flay Dish You Are Based On Your Zodiac Sign Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images By Korey Denton/Feb. 9, 2022 11:35 am EST If there is one chef from the Food Network that pretty much everyone knows, it’s Bobby Flay. Flay is known for starring and appearing in many Food Network shows, such as “Beat Bobby Flay,” “Chopped,” “Worst Cooks in America,” and so many more. Flay has a pretty unique cooking style, and quite a charming personality as well, making it pretty obvious why he’s so popular....

The Classic British Meal Adele Makes Every Sunday Christopher Polk/Getty By Ralph Schwartz/Oct. 19, 2021 5:54 pm EST Adele is back. Be prepared to be in your feelings again, when the British recording artist’s new album “30” comes out next month (via The Wall Street Journal). It’s Adele’s first album in six years, and fans are taking the opportunity to get to know her all over again as they prepare for the lovely heartache induced by the singer’s one-of-a-kind voice....

The Croffle Will Be Your 2022 Breakfast TikTok Obsession tyasindayanti/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 14, 2021 4:41 pm EST Thanks to the rise of social media, quirky food options have amused, inspired, confused, and entertained people on the internet. Many people attempt to recreate these food trends at home, hoping against hope that their results will be nothing less than awe-inspiring. Dalgona coffee was a huge trend during the pandemic, for example, and motivated many TikTokers to post their homemade versions of the recipe, which is a simple combination of instant coffee powder, milk, water, and sugar....

The First Pizza Delivery In History Was To This Royal Address smspsy/Shutterstock By Catie Wegman/Updated: Dec. 16, 2021 2:00 pm EST In the wise words of Michael Scott, pizza is “the great equalizer” (via YouTube). After that declaration, the fictional boss from “The Office” went on to claim that the dish is loved by all regardless of such differences as socioeconomic status. Who knew Michael Scott would actually get something right?...

The Massive Amount Of Tea Padma Lakshmi Drinks Every Day Rich Fury/Getty By Taylor Huang/Dec. 17, 2021 12:09 pm EST In an interview with Harper’s BAZAAR, “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi revealed the approximate amount of tea she drinks on a daily basis. Spoiler alert: It’s over the 11.5 cups of water most women are recommended to drink per day (via Mayo Clinic). Lakshmi is constantly on the move between being a mom and filming for her show, and drinking tea is an important part of her routine....

The Real Reason McDonald’s UK Took The Chicken Big Mac Off The Menu Facebook By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 2:07 pm EST McDonald’s — one of the world’s most valuable brands, according to Forbes — offers varying menu items in its locations around the globe. These dishes are often developed based on each country’s traditional cuisine, local consumers’ tastes, and available ingredients. For example, if you ever find yourself in Japan, you can order a Gracoro Burger, which contains a deep-fried croquette filled with shrimp and macaroni, per Delish....

The Real Reason Your Pumpkin Pie Is Cracking Kasumi Loffler from Pexels By Julia Mullaney/Oct. 25, 2021 7:13 pm EST Every fall, pumpkin pie reemerges from its hibernation to become one of the season’s most popular sweet treats. According to Cision PR Newswire, the spiced dish is the most sought-after Thanksgiving dessert, with 36% of American adults preferring the orange-hued autumnal staple over any other pie, including pecan and apple. That’s a landslide win — and an understandable one, given the heavenly scent that inevitably takes over the kitchen when there’s a pumpkin pie in the oven....

The Untold Truth Of Marshmallow Fluff Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock By Jen Wheeler/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 8:00 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smooth, sweet, and oh-so-sticky, snowy-white Marshmallow Fluff is a New England sensation that’s lighter than air but surprisingly heavy on history. While perhaps most acclaimed as one half of the famous fluffernutter sandwich, this gooey jar of dessert-ready delight can stand on its own merits....

This Is Anne Burrell’s Favorite Christmas Movie Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Caitlin Albers/Dec. 12, 2021 9:21 pm EST When most fans think of Anne Burrell, they usually look to find out what her favorites are in the realm of food. For instance, we’ve learned her favorite comfort food is pasta bolognese because she has a personal connection to the dish, and her favorite drink is one she invented herself called the “Chef Anne Sparkler....