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Traditional Yorkshire Pudding Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 27, 2021 11:37 am EST Yorkshire puddings are from, you guessed it, Yorkshire, England. And while there seems to be no official date on when this dish was first created, it goes back at least to the 1700s where a recipe for one first appeared in a cookbook, according to Historic UK. The word was first used in a recipe for a batter pudding that was relatively light compared to practically all of the other puddings at the time....

We Tried Reese’s Stuff Your Cup Experience Carly Caramanna/Mashed By Carly Caramanna/Updated: Jan. 11, 2022 11:17 am EST The great state of Pennsylvania has enriched our lives with a cornucopia of remarkable things, many notable in the culinary department. The birthplace of democracy has delighted our taste buds with a wonderful bounty of fresh meats and dairy products, courtesy of the Dutch Amish. Without a doubt, however, the most impactful contribution is chocolate....

You’ve Been Eating Hot Dogs Wrong This Whole Time WS-Studio/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 9:56 am EST Ranking right up there with cereal, hot dogs are probably the easiest food to assemble and eat. Place into bun and shove into mouth, right? Wrong. Well, at least, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, which is apparently a thing that even has its own acronym — NHDSC....

10 Best Substitutes For Rice Flour Maryna Osadcha/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Oct. 14, 2021 6:02 pm EST As its name suggests, rice flour is made from finely ground rice, which produces a powder that can be used for baking of all kinds. But here’s why it’s so great: It’s one of the few incredibly versatile and cheap gluten-free flours for anybody with gluten intolerance or celiac disease (via Kitchenville). In fact, the use of rice flour is quite common in Asian cuisine, treasured for its ability to add lightness while still giving the dish a chewy mouthfeel — as opposed to other flours that can’t offer the same, says MasterClass....

13 Things You Should Never Order From A Seafood Restaurant Tim Graham/Getty Images By Holly Riddle/Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 9:39 pm EST Whether it’s Red Lobster or your favorite local seafood shack, or even a high-end, fine-dining restaurant, when it comes to ordering seafood out, there’s a little bit of risk involved. Sure, you could order seafood out for years and never have an issue, but talk to most seafood connoisseurs and you’ll soon realize that many have at least one horror story under their belt — the far-from-fresh scallops that ruined their weekend, the sushi that was most definitely not the type of fish it was advertised as....

31% Said This Was The Worst Appetizer At TGI Fridays JeniFoto/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 3, 2021 1:07 pm EST When it comes to classic American restaurant chains, TGI Fridays sits at the top of the list among other nostalgic dining establishments like Applebee’s, Red Robin, and Chili’s. Since it first opened its doors in 1965, TGI Fridays has expanded to more than 900 locations across the United States and around the world, per its website....

38% Agree This Is The Best Brand Of Dinner Rolls For Thanksgiving Chaechaebyv/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton AND Erich Barganier/Updated: Nov. 22, 2021 12:05 pm EST Thanksgiving is a holiday that 85% of Americans celebrate every year to give thanks and ring in the holiday season, according to YouGov. No matter where or how you celebrate, everyone’s Thanksgiving dinner looks a little bit different. Maybe you have the traditional roast turkey or maybe you opt for a trendy turkey alternative, like salmon, duck, or even tofurkey....

Aldi Is Expanding Its Stores In A Big Way - Here’s What To Know Eric Glenn/Shutterstock By Amy Hamblen/Feb. 10, 2022 1:01 pm EST Tired of getting excited about really cool (and affordable) food items you see in your Instagram feed only to learn the grocery chain that sells them doesn’t have a location within 50 miles of your home? We feel your pain! Well, if any of those desirous food finds are from Aldi, that might not be the case much longer for some lucky shoppers....

An Early Perkins Menu Featured This Unlikely Combo Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Dec. 10, 2021 12:36 pm EST Have you ever eaten in a Perkins Restaurant & Bakery? The popular breakfast chain has nearly 400 locations across 32 states (via ScrapeHero) and falls into the same category as Waffle House, IHOP, and Denny’s. According to Funding Universe, the restaurant was established in 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Back in the day, early Perkins restaurants were particularly well known for their pancakes, offering up to two dozen varieties ranging from standard buttermilk to banana to a Swedish variety....

Chef’s Table Season 7: Info We Know So Far Netflix By Sophia Lo/Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 3:22 pm EST There are so many great cooking shows out there, from “Chopped” to “Top Chef.” If competitions aren’t your speed, there are still plenty of great shows out there that explore food. If you love travel shows and Anthony Bourdain’s shows, then “Chef’s Table” might be a show to add to your watch list, if you haven’t checked it out already....

Cracker Barrel Offers A Little-Known Perk For People Living The #Vanlife Nolichuckyjake/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Feb. 13, 2022 6:49 pm EST It’s not uncommon to see an RV or motor home parked in a Walmart parking lot amongst the many mini-vans, semi-truck cabs, and abandoned shopping carts that dot the asphalt landscape. While not all stores allow a policy of overnight parking, a majority of locations will allow you to pull up in your RV or van and spend the night there....

Giada De Laurentiis Enjoyed This Sunday Dinner With Her ‘Girl’ Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Nov. 16, 2021 10:55 am EST Chef and television personality Giada De Laurentiis has been showing her fans how to whip up all kinds of Italian staples for nearly two decades now. De Laurentiis first started popping up on television screens across the country back in 2003 when her Food Network show “Everyday Italian” began airing (via IMDb)....

Hank Aaron Was A Franchisee For These 4 Fast Food Chains Tim Bradbury/Getty Images By Ceara Milligan/Dec. 3, 2021 11:06 am EST When it comes to baseball legends, a few star athletes come to mind. Henry “Hammerin’ Hank” Aaron is considered one of the greatest professional baseball players of all time. From 1954 through 1976, the iconic right fielder played 21 seasons with the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves and two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers....

Heinz’s New Gadget Will Change The Way You Use Ketchup Heinz/YouTube By Nancy Mock/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:43 pm EST There’s a new condiment tool hitting the streets today, and Heinz is certain that it’s a game-changer. Ketchup packets have long been a part of our drive-thru and fast food lives, and while they’ve never been perfect (does the ketchup ever not get all over your fingers?) it’s easier to grab a handful of these instead of keeping a bottle of ketchup in your purse....

Here’s What Actually Happens When You Eat An Apple Before Bed MS555/Shutterstock By Melissa Campana/Nov. 9, 2021 5:06 pm EST If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, does an apple before bed go straight to your head? Taste better with bread? Leave you feeling like lead? These are the kind of questions we need answers to now, before we go one more apple-free night, or worse: miss a new food trend opportunity....

How Overfilling Your Freezer Can Affect The Food Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/Oct. 9, 2021 4:57 pm EST Can you have too much of a good thing? If it’s something that keeps well in a freezer, such as Jeni’s ice cream or grass-fed Angus, then you’d be tempted to say an emphatic, “Heck no!” Never mind what Gordon Ramsay says on “Kitchen Nightmares”; it is okay to freeze fish. It can even be better than fresh (via The Spruce Eats)....

Instagram Can’t Get Enough Of Martha Stewart Hanging With Drake lev radin/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Feb. 16, 2022 8:53 am EST Over the weekend of the Super Bowl, Martha Stewart reminded fans she remains of the most aspirational celebrities alive. From hopping on her private jet to attend the Super Bowl in style to attending elaborate events with NFL big whigs and entertainers, the 80-year-old business mogul was living her best life on the West Coast....

Iron Chef Cat Cora Shares Her Top Holiday Cooking Tips - Exclusive Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/Dec. 22, 2021 9:05 am EST If there’s anyone who can stand up to the pressure in the kitchen, it’s Cat Cora. She’s the first female Iron Chef and first woman admitted to the Culinary Hall of Fame, and she’s built a renowned culinary career in an industry once thoroughly dominated by men. You’ve seen her on TV, and there’s a good chance you’ve eaten in one of her restaurants....

Pringles Just Got A Spooky New Look For Halloween 8th.creator/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Sept. 1, 2021 12:36 pm EST Who doesn’t love snacking on a can of Pringles? Known for their iconic saddle-shape and the famous mustachioed man on the can, Pringles reign supreme in the potato chip category. Ironically, while Pringles are commonly considered potato chips, these delicious savory snacks only have 42% potato content, the remainder being wheat starch and flours combined with vegetable oils, an emulsifier, salt, and seasoning....

Reddit Allegedly Caught A Restaurant Serving Costco Red Velvet Cake Lazhko Svetlana/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Feb. 14, 2022 9:43 am EST There’s no denying that Costco has an impressive range of snacks, drinks, ready-to-eat meals, and desserts. Come Valentine’s season, that collection becomes even more luxe with the likes of heart-shaped cheese ravioli and raspberry macarons, as well as chocolate-covered strawberries and mini red velvet cakes (via Instagram). And while these items might be a steal at the buy-in-bulk chain, it can be quite awkward when you find the same Costco favorites disguised as gourmet meals in a fancy restaurant....