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The Show Ree Drummond Watches To Relax Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/Jan. 5, 2022 2:18 pm EST In Ree Drummond’s world, downtime doesn’t always exist. As a mother of four, wife, cookbook author, TV personality, entrepreneur, and more, Drummond doesn’t have the luxury of plopping herself on the couch and taking a whole day off with no distractions. In a candid interview with US Weekly, the celebrity chef explained that most days she’s up by 5 a....

The Untold Truth Of Noodles And Company Andriy Blokhin/Shutterstock By Korey Denton/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:02 pm EST If you’re looking for something quick and easy to eat but don’t want to feel the greasy after-effects of actual fast food, then the solution very well may be a fast casual chain restaurant. Places like Chipotle, Fazoli’s, Panera Bread, and Noodles and Company are a step above your typical fast food chain and usually offer a wide selection of food you don’t necessarily have to feel regretful about eating....

This Is One Of Michael Symon’s Biggest Cooking Inspirations Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images By Molly Clark/Oct. 11, 2021 3:53 pm EST Celebrity chef Michael Symon may be a Cleveland native, but his culinary roots lie in his Mediterranean heritage. In addition to owning several restaurants in Cleveland and beyond, including Lola, Mabel’s BBQ, Bar Symon, Angeline, and B Spot Burgers, Symon also has a career as a booming television personality, appearing on shows such as “Iron Chef,” “Burgers, Brew & ‘Que,” and “The Chew....

What Is Francesinha And What Does It Taste Like? Shutterstock By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 8:44 am EST If you’ve had the privilege of traveling to the northern Portuguese city of Porto, known for its prodigious port wine production, its grand bridges, and enchanting cobblestone streets (via International Traveller), you’ve likely heard of francesinha, and hopefully, you’ve tried this city’s signature sandwich. Almost every restaurant in Northern Portugal offers this sandwich....

What We Know About The USDA’s New GMO Food Labels Kaspars Grinvalds/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Jan. 4, 2022 4:16 pm EST According to the USDA, a food item is considered genetically modified when it contains detectable amounts of genetic material that has been modified through science in a way that would not be possible through breeding or cultivation. When foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) were first introduced in the 90s, they were considered no different from non-genetically modified foods for purposes of safety and nutrition, according to Purdue University’s College of Agriculture....

Why White Chocolate May Be Disappearing From Dunkin' Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 7, 2021 12:59 pm EST As much as people love Dunkin’ donuts — from the popular strawberry frosted with sprinkles to the classic glazed — many customers love its coffee beverages even more. In fact, Taste of Home reports that the national fast food chain sells a cup of coffee every 60 seconds each day in the United States....

Classic Banana Nut Bread Recipe Mark Beahm/Mashed By Mark Beahm AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 20, 2021 8:13 am EST From the school bake sale booth to the holiday dinner table to the display counter at your favorite coffee shop, banana nut bread is one of those treats that’s a classic, all-time favorite. As a matter of fact, not only is it a dessert, but it’s a great treat to enjoy for breakfast with a cup of tea as well....

Gordon Ramsay’s Ultimate Trick To Keep Your Veggies From Browning Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Rachel Pasche/Sept. 9, 2021 11:16 am EST Gordon Ramsay is a genius in the kitchen, that’s no secret, even though his techniques might be a little abrasive at times, he’s still a master. The only thing hotter than his temper might be his passion for cooking, he creates some delicious recipes and has developed a ton of genius tricks throughout the years for preparing, preserving, and presenting food....

Here’s How Much Aarón Sánchez Is Worth DFree/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Nov. 4, 2021 4:55 pm EST Chef Aarón Sánchez is widely respected for his expertise and extensive experience in the food world, from writing cookbooks to judging and hosting cooking shows. According to his website, Sánchez got his love for cooking from his family. He was lucky enough to get a closer look at the restaurant industry as a child, as he often helped out in the kitchen and explored his passion for food as he was growing up....

Instagram Is Loving Andrew Zimmern’s ‘Desert Island’ Food Choice Robin Marchant/Getty Images By Emily Weaver/Jan. 18, 2022 1:10 pm EST Have you ever played a round of “desert island?” The icebreaker game challenges participants to choose from, or come up with, a very small list of items they would want to have on their person if they were ever to get stranded on a deserted island. According to Session Lab, the original game includes a premeditated list of items and, from there, players must choose and explain how those things would help them survive....

Is Gluten Actually Bad For You If You Don’t Have Celiac Disease? Daisy Daisy/Shutterstock By Holly Riddle/Sept. 13, 2021 2:34 pm EST Gluten-free options are seemingly popping everywhere these days. Walk into most sit-down restaurants and you have the option of a gluten-free hamburger bun or bread, and if the restaurant doesn’t offer specifically gluten-free items, they likely won’t bat an eye if you request your menu item sans gluten-filled ingredients....

Marie Callender’s Fans Are Loving Its Playful Reference To This Absurd Review Anna_Pustynnikova/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Dec. 21, 2021 11:18 pm EST Let’s be honest: Preparing a massive meal for a crowd can be stressful, especially when the menu involves several dishes that require different ingredients and oven settings. Just ask Sharon Weiss, who simply wanted to impress her family with a delicious Marie Callender’s pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving of this year....

Promising Chefs Who Met Tragic Fates Shutterstock By Chris Heasman/Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 11:00 pm EST Being a chef is no easy way of life — it’s stressful, the hours are long and, unless you really hit it big, it’s pretty much a thankless job. That doesn’t mean, however, that it’s not often incredibly rewarding, and to go far in the culinary field is to go very, very far indeed. Where many young and fledgling chefs go on to great things, however, some — for whatever dreadful reason — never quite make it....

Reddit Is Loving This Colorful Lineup From A Dunkin’ In Austria Nixx Photography/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 1:57 pm EST As a company providing coffee, donuts, and other snacks, Dunkin’ has definitely stood out among its contemporaries in the market. The chain can be found in more than 30 countries outside America, including China, Bulgaria, and The Bahamas. The company, which claims to cater to over five million customers across the world each day, goes all the way back to 1950 when Dunkin’ founder Bill Rosenburg launched the first store in Quincy, Massachusetts....

Reese’s Massive New Pie Is Perfect For Thanksgiving Dessert Reese’s By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Nov. 17, 2021 11:25 am EST With Thanksgiving Day just around the corner, those of us hosting the big event or attending a potluck have likely been bookmarking recipes for some time. Whether you’re in charge of an appetizer, a side dish, or a dessert, we’re willing to bet you’ve been scouring your cookbooks — or the web — for the best dips, stuffings, and pies....

Roasted Potatoes Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 11:54 am EST If you are looking for a wonderfully easy recipe that yields a delicious side dish with all of ten minutes of hands-on work, then you are looking in the exact right place. “These potatoes are super easy,” says chef and recipe developer Miriam Hahn. And the recipe is not only a snap, but it’s versatile, too....

Starbucks Is Having A Major Staffing Shortage Again Moomusician/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Jan. 19, 2022 9:28 pm EST The Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to disrupt life throughout the country, and its effect on the restaurant industry has been felt particularly hard. Even major players in the food and beverage space, like Starbucks, are susceptible to staffing shortages as employees get sick or exposed to the virus and have to take time off....

Tasty Monkey Bread Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 11:56 am EST Monkey bread — sounds fun, right? But what exactly is this viral sensation you have probably seen on social media? As recipe creator Stephanie Rapone, who blogs at Pantry to Plate, explained to Mashed, this sweet and sticky bread is a great alternative to cinnamon rolls. “Monkey bread is a weekend thing when we want a sweet treat,” she said about her family, adding, “So, it gets served for breakfast or brunch with bacon and fruit salad....

The 3 Things Anne Burrell Can’t Cook In Her Kitchen Without Daniel Zuchnik/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Oct. 7, 2021 12:02 pm EST Celebrity chef Anne Burrell is just like the rest of us: She started somewhere and got better at cooking with more practice. She told Popsugar that she found herself in the kitchen as a child, working on new recipes and learning from the mistakes she made. She even gave examples, and said, “not reading recipes; just getting really excited reading down the list of ingredients and dumping everything in all together, then [realizing] oh, I wasn’t supposed to do that....

The Biggest Challenges Robert Irvine Predicts Restaurant Owners Will Face Post-COVID Gary Gershoff/Getty Images By Hope Ngo/Updated: Nov. 18, 2021 10:56 am EST As a chef, entrepreneur, and host of Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible”, Robert Irvine has an inside track on what it would take to turn a failing business around and give it the oomph it needs to have another chance at success. That knowledge will come in especially handy as vaccinations and a dramatic drop in coronavirus cases means that restaurants — which were frozen in their tracks because of the pandemic — are now finally able to come back to life....