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The Vegas Pizza Joint You Probably Didn’t Know Buddy Valastro Opened Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Nov. 11, 2021 4:05 pm EST Buddy Valastro has built his reputation as the Cake Boss. The baked goods genius has created some incredible masterpieces at his New Jersey-based Carlo’s Bakery, with his impressive tribute to Sesame Street being among his best cakes. But the sweet dessert is not this Hoboken baker’s only love. Valastro is also a fan of pizza....

These Foods Are Always Present At A Chrisley Family Holiday - Exclusive Terry Wyatt/Getty Images By Steven John/Nov. 29, 2021 3:06 pm EST There are a few foods that we here in America can simply take for granted when putting together a traditional holiday feast. For example, Americans eat about 46 million turkeys on Thanksgiving Day, according to Insider. And 22 million more are eaten on Christmas, via the University of Illinois....

This Massive Pot Brownie Just Broke A World Record Mary Doggett/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Dec. 9, 2021 9:24 pm EST How delicious are brownies? Whether you like ’em cakey or fudgy, whether you prefer the crispy edge pieces or the gooey center pieces, this classic American dessert (via U.S. History Scene) is an enduring favorite, with Americans indulging in more than a billion of the chocolate treats each year (via South Florida Reporter)....

Twitter Is Loving This Waffle House Truth Bloomberg/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Sept. 28, 2021 11:59 am EST Waffle House has come to define certain portions of America and has made its mark thanks to the signature meals and ability to withstand whatever nature can throw at it. The chain even helped inspire the Waffle House Index, an informal meteorological measurement that determines the severity of storms based on if the restaurant chain has to close its locations in preparation for the threat of heavy storms....

Tyler Florence Wows Instagram With Perfectly Deboned Dover Sole Rich Fury/Getty By Katie Lenhardt/Dec. 10, 2021 2:30 pm EST A few key skills separate the chefs from the cooks. For example, a talented chef can effectively manage themselves and others, has an elevated understanding of both baking and cooking methods, and is knowledgeable about various cuisines, per hosco. And perhaps most importantly, a chef must have great knife skills. Chef Tyler Florence evidently knows this, having showcased his knife aptitude with an Instagram photo of his perfectly deboned Dover sole — done tableside, no less — that has his followers in awe....

What Are Cacao Nibs And Are They Nutritious? Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 2:34 am EST Anything that is related to chocolate deserves plenty of attention, and cacao nibs are no different. Think of them as a precursor to a chocolate bar — less processed and therefore packed with nutritious qualities. Nuts.com even describes them as “nature’s chocolate chips” as they are much more “in the raw” than their popular counterparts....

Which Is Better: Cheetos Or The Aldi Brand? Jenny Kellerhals/Mashed By Jenny Kellerhals/Oct. 20, 2021 1:11 pm EST There are two kinds of people in the world: The kind that adores that neon orange cheddar-flavored dust that coats their fingers from eating a bag of Cheetos … and the kind that doesn’t. (Fun fact: That cheddar dust has a name, and it’s called “cheetle.”) It’s no wonder so many people adore them — Cheetos are scientifically proven to be an incredibly pleasurable snack....

Why It Seems Like There Are More Restaurant Hosts Than There Used To Be Bloomberg/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Dec. 24, 2021 12:35 pm EST As the pandemic continues to spread, fewer people are eating inside, even as many restaurants have increased space between tables to allow for social distancing. Still, on-premise dining is well below pre-pandemic levels, notes NPD Group, and restaurants are still hurting for staff as many servers were a part of “The Great Resignation” phenomenon of 2020-2021....

11 Best Substitutes For Vermouth siamionau pavel/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Dec. 15, 2021 8:34 am EST Vermouth, known as an “aromatized wine,” is infused with a mixture of botanicals including herbs, spices, barks, and dried berries and fruits. The botanicals will vary depending on where the vermouth was made and by whom, whether it’s meant to be dry or sweet, and any specific flavor profile that the maker might be going for, such as earthy or fruity....

14 Frozen Hamburgers, Ranked Worst To Best VasiliyBudarin/Shutterstock By Anita Surewicz/Jan. 5, 2022 9:46 am EST When it comes to feeding the hungry hordes, frozen hamburgers are a definite crowd-pleaser. In fact, Americans eat more than 50 billion burgers per year, that’s 800,000 miles of burgers if placed side by side — enough to circle the globe 32 times (via Vinepair). The country even has a national hamburger day, with the next one scheduled for May 28th....

Baskin-Robbins’ New Flavor Is Modeled After A Very Specific Dessert Baskin Robbins By Ashley Steinberg/Jan. 4, 2022 12:43 pm EST The new year is usually a time for self reflection. We make resolutions and hope that changes will be made in the next 365 days. But inevitably, something always kicks us off our game when it comes to those half-hearted promises to ourselves. But what if instead of trying to find the “improvements” we need to make in our everyday lives, we learned to worry less and enjoy more?...

Chloe Coscarelli Reveals The Items She Never Leaves The Grocery Store Without Ron Adar/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Oct. 16, 2021 9:41 am EST Chef Chloe Coscarelli has been helping to put vegan dishes and baked goods on the map since she was crowned queen of her “Cupcake Wars” competition. Per Vegan News, Coscarelli tickled the judges’ taste buds with four yummy, vegan-inspired cupcakes, which included Ginger Nutmeg Spice with Date Caramel Drizzle, Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake, Crème-filled Chocolate Orange with Candied Orange Peel, and Raspberry Tiramisu....

Doja Cat’s Fiery Tweet Grabbed Taco Bell’s Attention Ethan Miller/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 22, 2021 9:24 am EST Rapper Doja Cat is just like the rest of us and enjoys grabbing a treat from Taco Bell every now and then. She’s super passionate about it, too. Back in May this year, she wrote about one of her favorite discontinued items from Taco Bell: the Mexican Pizza. Her tweet was straightforward and made her intentions clear....

Fans Of Dunkin’s Hazelnut Swirl Might Want To Brace Themselves pancha.me/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Jan. 30, 2022 10:44 pm EST Customers didn’t want it. Dunkin’ appears to be doing it anyway. It appears that the chain is slated to discontinue the coffee flavoring, Hazelnut Swirl. As the Dunkin’ website explains, “Flavor swirls are sweet, creamy, and indulgent.” But if a recent social media post is to be believed, fans of the Hazelnut Swirl won’t be indulging for much longer....

Great British Bake Off’s Jane Beedle Explains How She Almost Wasn’t On The Show - Exclusive Jeff Spicer/Getty Images By Steven John/Oct. 12, 2021 9:49 am EST Jane Beedle does not take for granted how much her life has changed since her appearance on Season 7 of “The Great British Bake Off” and her subsequent win on “The Great Christmas Bake Off.” During an exclusive interview with Mashed, Beedle expressed her amazement at the lasting effects, saying if not for “Bake Off” then, “I wouldn’t be doing things like this [interview] … I’ve had back-to-back interviews on the radio....

Hellmann’s Mayonnaise: 16 Facts You Need To Know Bloomberg/Getty Images By Mashed Staff/Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 2:23 pm EST Some brand names are so iconic, so recognizable, that they are used interchangeably with the generic product name. There’s Kleenex for tissues, ChapStick for lip balm, Popsicles for ice pops, and the list goes on, per Business Insider. And then there’s Hellmann’s. Whether you refer to the creamy condiment as mayonnaise, mayo, the holy emulsion, or Hellmann’s itself, you can name the team behind the blue-ribbon jar....

How Reddit Helped Finish This Costco Shopper’s Quest For Bowls Walmart By Aimee Lamoureux/Jan. 28, 2022 9:17 am EST Often times you are loyal to a specific brand and may not even realize it. For example, you might never stray from the same dish soap, have a favorite spatula, or even prefer an appliance brand above the rest. While for many of us this is simply a preference, there are others, like those on the autistic spectrum, who may rely on specific items for comfort....

How To Pickle Onions Ksenia Prints/Mashed By Ksenia Prints/Sept. 20, 2021 12:25 pm EST Pickled onions can feel like a cook’s little secret, says food blogger & photographer Ksenia Prints of At the Immigrant’s Table. Their beautiful pink color can instantly bring a smile to one’s face and bright contrast to the plate. Their sharp, acidic flavor also helps to lift a dish up, adding a pleasant burst of lip-puckering acidity to anything it touches....

Maya Rudolph And Andy Samberg Reveal Their Favorite Things About The Judges Of Baking It - Exclusive Donato Sardella/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Dec. 15, 2021 10:39 am EST In the latest addition to Peacock’s holiday lineup, “Baking It,” Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg host eight teams of two bakers to compete by making some of their favorite holiday treats. But what might be the most unexpected and best parts of the show is that the panel of judges is actually made up of grandmothers with their own grandkids and culinary backgrounds....

Mistakes Everyone Makes With Frozen Waffles Bloomberg/Getty Images By Samantha Maxwell/Jan. 4, 2022 1:11 pm EST Sometimes, you wake up on a Sunday with plenty of energy, decide to visit the farmers’ market to get some fresh eggs and produce, and whip up a healthy breakfast as the birds sing outside your window. If you can manage that kind of breakfast more than once a week, we envy you — because for most of us, breakfast is just another task to complete in our mad dash from our beds to the office, no more eventful than flossing or making sure the cat is fed....