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Slow Cooker Pork Green Chili Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 16, 2021 8:19 am EST What can you get done in just five minutes flat? Lots, really. You can change a lightbulb, brush your teeth and wash and moisturize your face, send a quick and thoughtful note to a friend or relative, make your bed and straighten the room, prepare a truly sumptuous slow cooker pork green chili dish that will tantalize any who taste it, or get in a quick set of crunches, pushups, and jumping jacks to help keep yourself limber and trim....

The Inventor Of The McDonald’s Happy Meal Has Died Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:23 pm EST It’s a sad day in the fast-food world, as Newsweek reports the inventor of the McDonald’s Happy Meal has passed away. Yolanda Fernández de Cofiño died at the age of 87 on September 6, 2021. She brought her iconic Happy Meal idea to life in the 1970s with the goal of helping parents feed their hungry children....

The Real Reason PC Soda Just Recalled Its Lemon And Ginger Flavor Facebook By Ashley Steinberg/Feb. 8, 2022 2:30 pm EST PC soda is certainly not the most popular brand on the market, especially when competing with Coca Cola, Pepsi, and even the Soda Stream. The Canadian-made President’s Choice (PC) brand began around 1984 when they released their first products and they now have a variety of soda flavors outside of the norm, including Peach Ginger and Blood Orange....

The Surprising Food Jean-Christophe Novelli Can’t Stand Photoshot/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 11, 2022 10:33 am EST Famous French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli is known for a lot of things — his cooking talent, his good looks, and his unique persona. According to a Guardian profile, Novelli was born in a French town and found himself being drawn to cooking when he started a gig at a local bakery when he was 14 years old....

The Tater Tot Eating Contest You Didn’t Know Bar Louie Once Hosted Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 9:08 am EST Gluttonous feats of competitive eating are nothing new. Most people are aware of the annual Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest held every July 4th in Coney Island, New York, in which modern food gladiators compete to see how many buns and dogs they can force down in 10 minutes while vying for the coveted Mustard Belt....

The Untold Truth Of Anchor Bar Bloomberg/Getty Images By Matt Meltzer/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 2:18 pm EST Buffalo wings, in case you were a little confused, do not actually come from buffaloes. They are not some miniscule, tiny part of the bison, hidden under thick coats of fur and harvested just before football season. They are, in fact, from chicken — and the name refers to their origins in the bar food hotbed of Buffalo, New York....

The Untold Truth Of Lay’s TY Lim/Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 12:41 pm EST Everyone knows Lay’s. That bright yellow bag with its simple red circle is a vital piece of Americana. Even without the name emblazoned across the front along with the sliced potatoes and chips scattered around the packaging, you could recognize this shape and color combo anywhere. Lay’s has become a staple snack for children and adults alike, served at parties or alongside sandwiches, the perfect bite when you’re craving something salty....

These 2 Foods Are Miracles, According To Ted Allen Sam Aronov/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Jan. 10, 2022 12:01 pm EST The world of food is full of miracles, from transcendent dishes that transport you when you taste them to ingredients that support your health. For example, a delicious homemade sauce will change your opinion on pasta miraculously, and eating more zucchini can provide you with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients your body needs (via Food Revolution)....

This Advice Changed Everything For Rachael Ray Debby Wong/Shutterstock By Lauren David/Oct. 26, 2021 4:02 pm EST Iconic television personality Rachael Ray, who was made famous by her friendly and approachable demeanor on her self-titled TV show, has been an important part of Food Network’s lineup with shows, including “Rachael Ray’s Kids Cook-Off” and “Rachael Ray’s Week in a Day” (Food Network). In recent years, Ray has focused on making healthy meals in a short amount of time with a mantra that anyone can cook....

This Is Geoffrey Zakarian’s Ultimate Secret Ingredient Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 11:55 am EST Celebrity chef, restaurateur, television host, and cookbook author Geoffrey Zakarian is nothing short of an icon in the celebrity food world. And it’s not just because of the snazzy suits he wears in the kitchen. A student of classic French cuisine (he worked under the famous Alain Sailhac at Le Cirque in New York City), Zakarian is admired by fans and fellow chefs for his refined palette and expertise (via Montage Magazine)....

What Chef Brandon Jew Wants More People To Understand About Chinese Cooking - Exclusive Instagram By Steven John/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 11:48 am EST While there were some Chinese immigrants living in America before the middle of the 19th century, it was, according to PBS, not until the 1850 that immigration from China began in large numbers. Although eager to work hard and create better lives for themselves and their families, many of these newly minted Americans were hardly welcomed into the fold....

What Your State Would Be If It Were Chocolate, According To Phillip Ashley Rix Shutterstock By Courtney Iseman/Updated: Dec. 13, 2021 8:24 am EST You’ve probably heard of this famous line from the 1994 film “Forrest Gump”: “Life is like a box of chocolates.” Well, one very talented chocolatier is making the case that America is like a box of chocolates. Phillip Ashley Rix, as Forbes refers to the self-taught chocolatier, is a “real-life Willy Wonka....

Why There’s Going To Be A Strawberry Shortage In 2022 Bloomberg/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 22, 2021 2:02 pm EST Strawberries may become increasingly hard to find during Christmas and into the new year, especially if you live Down Under, according to a recent report by NZ Herald. This hiccup is being attributed to bad weather conditions that have destroyed many crops in New Zealand’s Auckland and Waikato regions. These places experienced an immense amount of rainfall that has led to unexpected problems as growers are estimating that they’ve lost “more than half” of their crops, an especially frustrating experience considering that this is a popular time of the year for the fruit (via News Hub)....

10 Best Substitutes For Coconut Milk Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 9:36 pm EST Coconut milk is rising in popularity as a dairy-free substitute, with Dunkin’ just recently releasing it as an option on its menu in April 2021, according to the popular chain’s website. And this choice was not made without good reason — the beverage has many attractive benefits including containing the lowest carbs of the non-dairy milks, being only one-third the calories of cow’s milk, and acting as a good source of healthy fats, according to Healthline....

25% Agree This Is The Worst Appetizer At Red Lobster symbiot/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Jan. 17, 2022 1:08 pm EST While Red Lobster may not be everyone’s favorite among the U.S.’s many national seafood chains, it certainly remains a popular destination for its countless shrimp dishes, over-the-top cocktails and desserts, and famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Though generously portioned fish and shellfish main courses may be the star of the show at the casual chain, plenty of customers like to begin their meals with an appetite-boosting starter....

Did Aaron Sanchez Really Offer MasterChef Contestant Gabriel Lewis A Job? Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Oct. 6, 2021 3:39 pm EST “MasterChef” is a TV show that is so popular that it has inspired several editions around the world. According to The Things, the show attempts to find the most skilled home chef by putting its participants through tricky cooking challenges. The person who manages to survive the show gets the coveted “MasterChef” title and prize money....

Donatos New Ultra Cheesy Pizza Is Inspired By This Comfort Food JOKE_PHATRAPONG/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 16, 2021 11:32 am EST Pizza can be the perfect food item to rely on when you want to ensure that you won’t be let down by your meal. It helps when you have trustworthy restaurants to turn to whenever a craving strikes. Donatos is one of those family owned companies that has been around for a long time — since 1963, to be exact....

Gingerbread Waffles Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Dec. 22, 2021 4:19 pm EST Imagine your favorite winter cookie … for breakfast. Now we know that gingerbread men are a Christmas tradition, but why not combine them with waffles smothered in butter? Better yet, top them with ice cream! Is that even allowed for breakfast? Why, yes … yes it is. Recipe developer and food photographer Susan Olayinka from The Flexible Fridge has a new take on gingerbread....

Grinch Cookies Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Dec. 22, 2021 4:20 pm EST You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch. You really are a heel. On the bright side, however, you and your heart that’s two sizes too small have inspired these delicious green cookies, which are sure to add a pop of color and cheer to any holiday spread. The base of this quick and simple recipe by Kristen Carli MS RD, recipe developer and registered dietitian nutritionist, is a super yummy sugar cookie that does not require any chilling or rolling!...

Here’s What Happened To The Real Slow Cooker After This Is Us’ Final Season DFree/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Jan. 4, 2022 9:33 pm EST It didn’t take long for America to fall in love with the Pearson family after “This Is Us” first aired in 2016. While the death of the patriarch, Jack Pearson, was teased throughout the first season, it wasn’t until Season 2 that fans learned about the events that led to his death....