Authentic Ropa Vieja Recipe Carlos Leo/Mashed By Carlos Leo AND Mashed Staff/Dec. 6, 2021 2:11 pm EST Ropa vieja is a dish with a rather unappetizing name, at least if you know the Spanish translation: “old clothes,” according to Revolución de Cuba. There’s actually a rather charming legend behind the name, though. According to an old story, a poor man had no food to feed his family, so he boiled up his old clothes in a cauldron....
Bobby Flay’s Easy Recipe Makes Rice In A Snap Ethan Miller/Getty By Molly Clark/Jan. 18, 2022 5:00 pm EST It’s no secret that Bobby Flay has a close relationship with his daughter, Sophie, who frequently posts about their adventures on Instagram. The two also host a podcast called “Always Hungry” in which they chat about all things food — and Bobby even teaches Sophie a thing or two in the kitchen....
Did The Taco Bell Logo Contain A Hidden Image? Quality HD/Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/Aug. 30, 2021 6:32 pm EST “Fourth meal” is your favorite meal. You think Crunchwrap Supremes should be their own food group. Your friends are baffled by the fact that every kitchen cabinet and drawer in your home contains at least a handful of Fire Sauce packets. If these sound relatable, you might be a Taco Bell superfan....
Earl Of Sandwich Just Added This Classic Item To Its Menu Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 2:47 pm EST The Earl of Sandwich has a new classic staple on its menu and it sounds absolutely delicious. The sandwich shop chain has 31 locations across the United States where you can grab it while it’s still around, as the sandwich will only be on the menu for a limited time, per the brand....
Guy Fieri’s Heartfelt Birthday Post For His Dad Has Fans Cheering Steve Jennings/Getty By Katie Lenhardt/Nov. 19, 2021 4:39 pm EST Guy Fieri proves that behind his booming personality and underneath that spiky hair, there is a big bottle-blonde boy who just loves his dad. In a post shared on Instagram and Twitter, the feisty Food Network host said, “Happy 79th to my dad, Jim. My hero and the man who inspired me to go big!...
Here’s What’s Really In The Blue Milk At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Bloomberg/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 10:46 am EST In 2019, Disney got wind of all the “Star Wars” fans who seethed with envy over how Potterheads can guzzle Butterbeer at Universal Studios. So, naturally, Disney invested in its own properties to bring out Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with a themed menu that features blue milk....
Instagram Can’t Stop Joking About Nigella Lawson’s ‘Risque’ Quail Post Joe Seer/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Aug. 29, 2021 8:21 pm EST Nigella Lawson exudes self-confidence. She kind of takes it all in stride and isn’t afraid to be herself, and we love the domestic goddess for these very reasons. Lawson has a healthy relationship with food and laughs it off when social media compares her ruby red noodles to something from a sci-fi show....
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 5, 2021 4:17 pm EST Is there anything better than a side of some good old, creamy mashed potatoes? We don’t think so. Mashed potatoes are great for any occasion, but they are commonly served at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or as a side at any big holiday get-together. The great part about mashed potatoes is that they are creamy, filling, and will leave you wanting more....
Instant Pot Poached Eggs Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:47 am EST Everyone loves a hack that helps get a meal on the table faster and with less fuss. Susan Olayinka, who blogs at The Flexible Fridge, developed an easy way to make poached eggs in an Instant Pot that will forever change your breakfast game. “This hack is absolutely amazing,” she told Mashed....
Peanut Butter Cup Spider Cookies Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 28, 2021 12:01 pm EST What is your favorite type of Halloween candy? Year after year, Reese’s peanut butter cups are the top choice for many trick-or-treaters. Recipe developer Kristen Carli is a registered dietitian who is usually all about healthy eating, but at this time of year even she finds herself craving these slightly salty and sweet treats....
Royal Ice Cream Company Just Recalled Several Flavors Due To Possible Listeria Contamination ggw/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Feb. 9, 2022 9:58 am EST Ice cream shoppers in Massachusetts beware: That indulgent pint you picked up against your New Year’s resolution’s best intentions may be harboring a not-so-pleasant addition called listeria. According to the U.S. government’s Food Safety website, this bacteria “can cause fever and diarrhea” and, if it spreads outside of the gut, “stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions in addition to fever and muscle aches....
Simple Pasta Carbonara Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 10:11 am EST Just about everyone loves a bowl of pasta alla carbonara. The dish originated in Rome in the mid-20th-century, and it’s still one of the most popular pasta dishes in Italy and the United States. Registered dietician Kristen Carli is also a food writer and recipe developer, and she shared her easy recipe for pasta carbonara with Mashed....
The 25 Best Sprinkle Accounts On Instagram Ruth Black/Shutterstock By Cassie Thompson/Dec. 8, 2021 5:51 pm EST Whether baking with sprinkles or selling them as the final product, there are many Instagram accounts that will show you sprinkles in their best light. The origin of sprinkles remains something of a mystery today, though they began popping up in the early 1900’s, according to My Recipes. These edible confections have evolved over the years to take on new shapes and colors....
The Christmas Cookies Kourtney Kardashian Makes Every Year DFree/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 3:10 pm EST Desserts are a hallmark of the holiday season. While you can indulge in cakes, pies, fudge, or pastries, there’s probably no treat as festive as Christmas cookies. Whether you bake them using Grandma’s favorite recipe or try a new idea from coworkers or friends, homemade cookies are one of the highlights of coming together at Christmastime....
The Heartwarming Reason This Taco Bell Employee Is A Local Celebrity Joe Raedle/Getty Images By Justina Huddleston/Dec. 31, 2021 1:26 pm EST The employees at local fast food joints can become legends in no time, if only because we see them so often. Most of us have a favorite barista, or a friendly drive-thru worker who always brightens our day — but some really go above and beyond. That’s the case with Erik Poleate, an employee of the Taco Bell in Sycamore, Georgia, who is better known by his nicknames: Taco Bell Guy, Fun Erik, and Nanny Erik (via Daily Chronicle)....
The Problem With TikTok’s Hack For Getting Free Five Guys Cheeseburgers Irati Ventoso Cenzano/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 12:15 pm EST Our favorite fast food restaurants may offer two-for-one deals from time to time, but there’s nothing like the feeling of gaming the system and getting access to a freebie. Particularly, when it involves a chain like Five Guys, whose products aren’t cheap and doesn’t offer meal combos (via Insider)....
The Simple Hack You Need To Get The Most Out Of Dried Spices Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 2:38 pm EST Contrary to what we might think, there’s enough room on our kitchen shelves for both fresh and dried spices, simply because they accomplish different tasks. As The Spruce Eats points out, because dried herbs can impart a “dusty” flavor, you need fresh herbs to do the work in raw dishes like salads, which demand crisp, clean, fresh flavors....
The Tragic Reason José Andrés Rushed To Kentucky Samuel De Roman/Getty Images By Kate Hagan Gallup/Dec. 13, 2021 5:09 am EST In a natural disaster of proportions that FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell called “unprecedented” for this time of year, tornadoes flattened homes and businesses late Friday, December 10th, and early the next day, impacting at least six states (via CNN). The destruction is catastrophic. Among the hard-hit places is Kentucky, where governor Andy Beshear said the tornadoes wrought “devastation like none of us have ever seen before....
The Truth About Juan Gutierrez From School Of Chocolate Netflix By Cristine Struble/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 9:19 am EST As viewers watched “School of Chocolate” on Netflix, the fantasy chocolate sculptures of Amaury Guichon wowed without question. Juan Guitierrez, one of the eight pastry chefs competing for the title, sought to impress the world-renowned chocolatier. Through a series of difficult challenges, Gutierrez put all of his pastry and chocolate knowledge to the test....
The Worst Chicken Dish At PF Chang’s, According To 19% Of People Facebook By Felix Behr/Oct. 11, 2021 3:38 pm EST When Jennifer 8. Lee explained the fundamental difference between Chinese food and its American adaptation to First We Feast, she said, “Generally [food at American Chinese restaurants] is more sweet. Sweet, fried, and chicken.” And looking at a Chinese takeout menu, sweet fried chicken dominates. So, Mashed decided to ask its American audience which of P....
