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Easy Chicken Taco Recipe Laura Sampson/Mashed By Laura Sampson AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 11:13 am EST There’s a reason pretty much everyone loves chicken tacos: A taco can be customized in so many ways that just about anyone can create a handheld piece of culinary perfection. The key to making a family taco dinner a success, says chef and food writer Laura Sampson of Little House Big Alaska, is to “set up your taco toppings using whatever your family prefers....

Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges Recipe Hayley MacLean/Mashed By Hayley MacLean AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 17, 2021 10:05 am EST The grill can be used to make a myriad of recipes, but few things are better than grilled sweet potatoes. Recipe developer Hayley MacLean came up with this fantastic recipe which is a perfect main course or side dish for vegans and vegetarians, and also a great accompaniment to protein-heavy entrees, such as steak, burgers, and chicken....

Has Eating At Heart Attack Grill Ever Actually Caused A Heart Attack? BestStockFoto/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Oct. 7, 2021 4:27 pm EST The name Heart Attack Grill reflects one very obvious thing: The food is cartoonishly bad for you. As The Talk To explained, that was the point. Jon Basso, the grill’s founder, switched from being a personal trainer after becoming disillusioned with the weight-loss industry and being frustrated over people cheating on their diets....

Here’s Why You Might Want To Think Twice About Eating Veggie Burgers Shutterstock By Tracy Morin/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 8:32 am EST They’ve infiltrated fast food. They’ve inspired countless “Are they actually healthier?” debates. They’ve made brands like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat into household names. Controversy and successes aside, one thing’s for sure: Veggie burgers have come a long way since their inception. Yes, they were once ostracized as “hippie food … with the flavor somewhere between sawdust and dog kibble,” according to The Christian Science Monitor....

How Scott Conant Ended Up On Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations - Exclusive Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By David Klein/Sept. 21, 2021 11:09 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Anthony Bourdain’s landmark series “No Reservations” took the late great culinary ambassador on plenty of memorable globe-trotting adventures. But for the instructional “Techniques” episode, which aired in 2010 during the show’s sixth season (per Travel Channel), Bourdain opted for a different approach, enlisting fellow chefs to share kitchen tips....

Instagram Is Loving Geoffrey Zakarian’s Bean Salad Recipe Leonard Zhukovsky/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Jan. 12, 2022 4:27 am EST When you’re thinking about what a celebrity chef likes to eat and what they might keep in their own kitchen, canned food probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But with chef Geoffrey Zakarian, this isn’t the case. In an exclusive interview, Zakarian revealed that he thought canned beans are an underrated food, and he showed off what you can do with a staple like beans on Instagram....

Instagram Is Swooning Over Hershey’s New Vanilla Frosting Easter Kisses The Hershey Company By Olivia Bria/Jan. 17, 2022 1:58 pm EST Calling all chocolate lovers: New products from the Hershey Company are overwhelming the internet. In a recent press release, the confections brand announced the return of several Valentine’s Day goodies, from lava cake Kisses to heart-shaped Reese’s cups. Although February 14 has not yet passed, Hershey’s is also preparing for Easter with some springtime treats....

Jamie Oliver’s Fried Rice Recipe Went Viral For All The Wrong Reasons George Pimentel/Getty Images By Kalea Martin/Nov. 4, 2021 12:50 pm EST Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver may be known for his expertise in making traditional British recipes, and he’s great at cooking up healthy versions of American comfort food too, but when it comes to Asian cuisine … well, let’s just say it isn’t exactly his cup of tea. On one episode of his show “Quick and Easy Food,” that has since gone viral on social media after it was posted to YouTube, Jamie Oliver demonstrated, step-by-step, how he makes Asian-style fried rice with only five ingredients....

Pumpkin Spice Has Been Around Way Longer Than You Think Oksana Mizina/Shutterstock By Sophia Lo/Sept. 27, 2021 2:05 pm EST The leaves are changing color, and the weather’s getting cooler. But the most important sign that the fall season is finally starting? The return of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte. This year, the coffeehouse chain brought back its popular drink in August alongside the other new fall drinks making their debut. But Starbucks isn’t the only company that’s been releasing pumpkin spice items each fall....

Reddit Is Loving This Dog Trio Sporting Aldi Christmas Pajamas smrm1977/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Dec. 21, 2021 5:59 pm EST There are all kinds of fun and festive traditions that help people get into the holiday spirit. That can mean baking Christmas cookies, putting up twinkle lights and festive decor, and, of course, donning your best holiday attire, from cozy hats and ugly sweaters to cheerful, holiday-themed pajama sets. And that last bit doesn’t only apply to humans: Aldi is now selling the perfect pajama set to ensure that everyone in the family, no matter how many legs they have, can get in on these fun Christmas morning outfits....

Simple Caprese Salad Recipe Nathaniel Lee/Mashed By Nathaniel Lee AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 11:43 am EST There’s nothing more comforting than a homemade Italian dish. Who could refuse the layers of cheese and sauce in a heartwarming tray of lasagna? Not us. While the American version of Italian cuisine is typically fat laden and heavy, true Italian food is light while relying on fresh and seasonal ingredients. Italian chefs lay their hearts and souls on their plates with regional specialties, dishes passed down generation to generation, and fresh homemade pasta....

Taco Bell Has Good News For Fans Of Its Flatbread Tacos Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Updated: Jan. 9, 2022 4:08 pm EST If you needed a sign to become a Taco Bell Rewards Member — look no further, because here it is. From July 19 through July 21, 2021, Taco Bell will be giving exclusive access to its soon-to-be released flatbread tacos. These tacos come in two varieties: Loaded Chicken and Beefy Potato, according to a Chew Boom article....

The Internet Can’t Get Over Marcus Samuelsson’s Met Gala Suit Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Lisa Curran Matte/Sept. 14, 2021 5:58 pm EST Marcus Samuelsson has never been shy about showing off his fashionista vibe. He once told Men’s Journal, “I think being stylish as a man means you don’t have to have any rules.” So it should have come as no surprise when he showed up at this year’s Met Gala decked to the nines in a bold black-and-white suit with a geometric waistcloth, black-and-white Oxfords, and a red-brimmed hat....

The Real Reason Stuffing Shouldn’t Go Inside Of A Turkey Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Oct. 18, 2021 12:12 pm EST As stuffing has been around since the Middle Ages, you would think that humankind has gotten its preparation down to a science. This is mostly true; we have used cornbread, fruit, sausage, oysters, and other foods to create different stuffings. We have experimented with seasoning and aromatics. However, even with hundreds of years of stuffing under our belts, we are still making some pretty big mistakes....

This Taco Bell First Date Horror Story Has TikTok Cracking Up Ken Wolter/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Updated: Oct. 12, 2021 4:59 pm EST While many young daters encounter mild horror stories in their pursuit of love, one TikTok user may have taken the cake — or, rather, the taco — when it comes to bad first date stories. In a nearly three-minute video posted to the social media platform, TikToker Elyse Myers shared a twisting tale about a first date gone hilariously wrong....

What Swicy Sauce Really Means Ratov Maxim/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 12:38 pm EST The culinary world and the words we use to describe it are constantly evolving to be au courant and fit the food trends of the day. As Texas News Today explains, French cooking terms used to dominate gastronomic discussions, but as our tastes have become more global in nature, so have the words we use to characterize and explain what our taste buds are craving....

Why Taco Bell Got Rid Of Its Mexican Pizza Joshua Blanchard/Getty Images By Naveena Vijayan/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 2:40 pm EST If asked to describe Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza, we would probably use the same phrase that the fast-food chain used to describe it back in 1988: “It’s like pizza, but it’s different” (via YouTube). Those who know, know. But for those who don’t: It’s two tortilla shells holding a flavorsome mix of ground beef and beans between them, covered with toppings that include tomatoes, onions, salsa, and lots of cheese....

Why You May Not See Some Of Your Favorite Drinks This Holiday Season Colleen Michaels/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Dec. 13, 2021 12:46 pm EST Has it really been more than a year since we were lamenting the foods that basically disappeared from grocery store shelves during the first year of the pandemic? Indeed it has, but the supply chain issues that are in large part responsible for the missing items are still here, and they’re showing no signs of abating any time soon....

Why You Shouldn’t Fast Before Thanksgiving j.chizhe/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 22, 2021 4:18 am EST For as much as Thanksgiving is about gathering with friends and family, it’s also about the food. Between the roast turkey, stuffing, fluffy mashed potatoes, buttered rolls, green bean casserole, and creamy pumpkin pie, calling it all a feast would be an understatement for many of our holiday meals on Turkey Day. According to a 2018 piece by Consumer Reports, the average American consumes between 3,000 and 4,500 calories during Thanksgiving dinner alone....

30% Agree This Is The Worst Starbucks Breakfast Sandwich Sorbis/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 8, 2021 12:59 pm EST Life tip: Go to Starbucks for the coffee, stay for the food. Whether you’re in search of a quick breakfast, an afternoon snack, or an on-the-go lunch, the popular coffee chain has an impressive menu of eats. If you’re in the mood for something sweet, you can indulge in an oversized chocolate chip cookie, a fluffy slice of banana nut loaf, or the ever popular cake pops....