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The Untold Truth Of Dulce De Leche Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 8:06 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Have you ever tried dulce de leche? If you were a kid in the ’90s, your first brush with this type of soft Latin American caramel probably came in the form of a cone of Häagen-Dazs Dulce de Leche ice cream, which debuted in 1998 and brought the flavor to the attention — and palates — of a whole new audience....

The Untold Truth Of KISS Drink It Up Jay Fog/Shutterstock By John Moffatt/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 11:46 am EST It’s difficult to think of a product onto which KISS hasn’t slapped their name over the years. Their reign as a shock megaband in the mid-’70s — one that thrilled rebellious teens while alarming and confusing parents — gave rise to a slew of associated merchandise. Kids from that era surely remember with fondness their KISS lunch boxes, action figures, bed sheets, and the like....

The Untold Truth Of Kitchen Crash John Lamparski/Getty Images By Lindsay Parrill/Jan. 25, 2022 6:17 pm EST In case you’re unfamiliar with one of the Food Network’s more recent and wildly addicting competition shows, meet “Kitchen Crash.” Hosted by “Food Network Star” Season 7 winner Jeff Mauro, the basic premise of the show, which debuted in January 2021 and has aired for a single season, is that three chefs are unleashed in a usually quaint “all American” type neighborhood....

TikTok Is Shocked To Learn How Domino’s Makes Its Thin Crust Pizza ChameleonsEye/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 1:13 pm EST When we order take-out pizza from a chain restaurant, it’s usually because we’re too lazy to make it from scratch (or just know we don’t have the skill set to make great pizza at home), or because we don’t have a frozen pizza in the freezer already. But there is a mystery as to how our take-out pizzas get made, and a lot of people were shocked when they saw a since-deleted TikTok video that allegedly showed how Domino’s prepares the crust for its thin crust pizzas....

What People Get Wrong About Culinary School, According To Bobby Flay s_bukley/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Oct. 26, 2021 1:36 pm EST According to Eater, there are a variety of reasons you should consider going to culinary school. While students might pay upwards of $100,000 for a degree in the field, this type of training teaches chefs fundamental skills without taking any shortcuts. Plus, these institutes allow students to learn in a lower-stress environment, unlike a professional kitchen that comes with more shouting and higher pressure to perform....

What’s Really Inside Jennifer Aniston’s Favorite Smoothie Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Kirstie Bingham/Sept. 12, 2021 10:36 pm EST Jennifer Aniston’s commitment to her health is well known. Whether it’s her diet or the care of her skin and hair, she’s talked openly for years about the various routines she employs to keep herself in tip-top condition. One thing, in particular, she has noted that has made a huge difference in her well-being is the use of collagen, both on her skin and hair, and in her diet as well (via Forbes)....

What You Need To Know Before You Eat Another Bite Of Shrimp Shutterstock By Malcolm Bedell/Updated: Feb. 15, 2022 10:07 pm EST Did you ever stop to wonder how we all got so shrimp-crazed in the United States? After all, the curvy crustacean is the most widely consumed seafood in the country, with an annual consumption level of 4.4 pounds per person. But who was the first person to decide to break the head and tail off of a shrimp, scrape out its pooper, boil it, peel off its shell, and dip the chilled, butchered carcass into ketchup and horseradish?...

Why Not Everyone Is Happy With Trader Joe’s Hot Cocoa Ornaments Anna Puzatykh/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 11:12 am EST The holiday season is upon us once again, and Trader Joe’s has decked its halls aisles with a number of seasonal products to help get customers in the festive mood. Candy cane-flavored cookies and chocolate oranges are only a few of the grocer’s limited-edition snacks that you can munch on while watching your favorite Christmas movie, and if you prefer to drink your holiday spirit, the chain’s got you covered as well....

Why This Viral TikTok Is So Dangerous For Fast Food Workers 8th.creator/Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 10:23 pm EST There’s no shortage of viral hacks on the video-sharing platform TikTok. While some of the ideas are great ways to save time and be more efficient, other so-called hacks are downright dangerous. It’s one thing to try out one of the numerous tricks at home, but when people start testing them out in the workplace it can get extra messy....

15-Minute Tomato Soup Recipe Sher Castellano/Mashed By Sher Castellano AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 19, 2021 3:30 pm EST Tomato soup is one of those foods that feels so nostalgic and timeless every time you eat it — and apparently, it really is an old classic. According to Campbell’s Soup Company, tomato soup was popularized in the late 1800s with the invention of the technique of “condensing soup,” which allowed the soup to be sold in a smaller container (cans) all while making it more affordable....

Aldi Shoppers Are Raving About These Dessert Hummus Holiday Flavors Instagram By Boshika Gupta/Dec. 20, 2021 2:14 pm EST Aldi has a bunch of hummus options available for those who like a variety of dips. And what better time to serve dip than a holiday party? But Aldi being Aldi, this is not your run of the mill, savory roasted red pepper or garlic hummus. No, this is a unique twist on the scoop-able snack: Dessert Hummus — a blend of sweet and savory flavors that can be slathered on everything from graham crackers to pretzels....

Easy Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe Hayley MacLean/Mashed By Hayley MacLean AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 15, 2021 2:10 pm EST Making your own barbecue sauce might seem like an intimidating and time-consuming process, but thanks to this super simple and quick homemade barbecue sauce recipe from registered dietitian and recipe developer Hayley MacLean, you can have an alternative to store-bought sauce in under 20 minutes. “What I like about this recipe is [how] simple and delicious it is,” MacLean says....

Every Flavor Of SkinnyPop, Ranked Worst To Best ZikG/Shutterstock By Sophia Hart/Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 4:29 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether it’s in a classic red and white box at your local movie theater, or hot and fresh from a microwavable bag, popcorn is a well-loved snack that’s great to munch on as you watch your favorite movies and shows. These perfectly-popped corn kernels are delicious on their own, but they also come in all sorts of flavors and seasonings, from salt and butter to sweet chocolate and caramel....

Gingerbread Cookie Recipe Carina Finn/Mashed By Carina Finn/Updated: Sept. 16, 2021 9:15 am EST Few things evoke the holiday season like gingerbread cookies, but this classic treat doesn’t often get the credit it really deserves. Most people think of gingerbread purely for aesthetic purposes — as a construction material for gingerbread houses, from the simplest four-sided outfits to palatial villas, or as a vehicle for gumdrops and frosting in the form of gingerbread people....

Mince pies have changed quite a bit over the years Moving Moment/Shutterstock As BBC Future tells it, a recipe for mince pies first appeared in “print” back before the days of print, as it was featured on a 1390 scroll. (Gutenberg didn’t come up with his history-changing invention until the following century). They weren’t yet called mince pies, however, but instead went by the appetizing moniker “tartes of flesh.” The recipe called for pork, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs mixed with sugar, spices, and saffron, a combination that actually sounds quite a bit tastier than modern-day mincemeat....

Oven Baked Hamburger Sliders Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Jan. 31, 2022 11:10 am EST When it comes to burgers, there are plenty of ways to serve them. If you’re looking for something to feed a crowd, we have to say that sliders are the best way to do it. These bite-sized burgers are the perfect handheld food, and they’ll fill you up without making you feel like you’ve overeaten....

People Can’t Agree On The Name For The End Of A Loaf Of Bread Adchechine/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Nov. 8, 2021 5:01 pm EST Say you’re in the mood for a sandwich, and any sandwich will do. Whether it’s ham and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, egg salad — it doesn’t matter. You’re just in the mood for something quick, easy, and filling enough to hold you over until dinner. You pull out your loaf of bread and there are only two more slices left; what luck!...

Shake Shack’s New Game Day Menu Items Are Hotter Than Ever Jeenah Moon/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/Jan. 25, 2022 2:01 pm EST Super Bowl LVI and its star-studded halftime show are set to take place on Sunday, February 13, which, depending on your level of enthusiasm for football, you may or may not have already known. Sports fans across the nation are patiently (or maybe impatiently) waiting for the AFC and NFC Championships this weekend to see who will end up competing in the big game (via Fox News)....

Simple Collard Wrap Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 10:26 am EST Some appetizers are light and satisfying, while others are on the heavier side and are so indulgent you can only have a few (or a few bites). And then there are the appetizers that are the perfect mix of a light dish that’s just filling enough and has the ideal balance of savory, herbaceous, and acidic flavors....

Sourdough Panzanella Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 25, 2021 10:05 am EST You know that famous old saying “you are what you eat”? Well, apparently if you look in the dictionary under the word “salad,” recipe developer Susan Olayinka jokingly tells us you just might see her photo. Because Olayinka is a salad enthusiast, to say the least. “I absolutely love salad and love that there can be so many layers to it,” Olayinka says....