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Vegan Frosting Is More Common Than You Might Think TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Nancy Mock/Oct. 19, 2021 2:34 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Finding food products that truly qualify as vegan can be a challenge. Some ingredients to avoid are obvious, like milk, eggs, and honey. But some are less apparent, especially for those just starting their vegan journey. Per Healthline, gelatin, Omega-3 fatty acids, casein, whey, and isinglass are all derived from animals or animal products....

We Tried Oreo’s Limited Edition Gingerbread Cookies: Here’s What You Need To Know Jenny Kellerhals/Mashed By Jenny Kellerhals/Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 8:40 am EST The Limited Edition Gingerbread Oreo cookies are back on the shelves, and we were lucky enough to grab a pack of them. You may have missed them last year because they’re only available during the holidays, or maybe just because we didn’t get out much in 2020, but now is your big chance to try this seasonal twist on the classic sandwich cookie....

Whiskey Glazed Ham Recipe Petar Marshall/Mashed By Petar Marshall AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 27, 2021 8:21 am EST It goes without saying that a ham makes for a lovely dinner, whether you’re preparing it for a special occasion, Easter, the holidays, or just a typical Tuesday night. There’s so much you can pair with a succulent ham, from mashed or scalloped potatoes to rice and vegetables. And the leftovers are great for sandwiches, pizza toppings, and more....

Why We Should Be Pairing Wine With Mexican Food, According To Rick Martinez - Exclusive Campo Viejo By Steven John/Updated: Nov. 2, 2021 4:53 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Close your eyes and think of the first few Mexican foods that come to mind. They are probably tacos, burritos, or fajitas, right? Well, chef Rick Martinez would rather you thought of moles or fresh fish....

Carl’s Jr. And Hardee’s Are Testing Out A New Kind Of Chicken Tender Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Nov. 18, 2021 8:12 pm EST What could be better than chowing down on a flavorful fried chicken tender? Perhaps nothing, unless that tasty piece of meat also happens to come in a fun, bite-sized format. And now, fans of the popular Hand-Breaded Chicken available at Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s can now do just that with the debut of their newest bite-sized options....

Chewy Matcha White Chocolate Cookies Recipe Eric Ngo/Mashed By Eric Ngo AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Dec. 3, 2021 1:02 pm EST Looking for a cookie that’s a bit more interesting than your classic sugar cookie or chocolate chip? Then you’re looking in the right place with this chewy matcha white chocolate cookie that comes care of chef and recipe developer Eric Ngo of Frenchie the Toast. With their unique green hue and their hard-to-beat flavor, thanks to the twinned ingredients in the title (yes, that’s referring to the matcha and the white chocolate), they are sweet and tasty and decidedly out of the ordinary....

Chick-Fil-A’s CEO Dan Cathy Is Resigning. Here’s Who Will Take Over Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Katherine Mclaughlin/Sept. 16, 2021 3:10 pm EST September 16, Chick-Fil-A announced a big change in their corporate offices: CEO Dan Cathy (pictured) would be stepping down from the role he’s held since 2013. “The most successful CEO transitions are made when the next leader is ready to lead,” Dan said in a statement provided by the company, posted at The Chickenwire....

Copycat Olive Garden Dressing Recipe By Jake Vigliotti/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 11:15 am EST We’re not going to dance around it; it’s very cool to hate on Olive Garden. Outside of a sanguine review from the Grand Forks Herald, the only thing anyone not in Grand Forks will say positively about Olive Garden is the salad. We’re not here to judge, nor dwell on the negative, but rather give credit where credit is due; Olive Garden’s Signature Italian dressing is great....

Costco Employees Have Reddit Shook With This Rotisserie Chicken Truth Susan Schmitz/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Oct. 20, 2021 6:18 pm EST Trust us, this story is something to ba-gawk at. While you might know and love Costco for its bargain $4.99 rotisserie chickens, complete with crispy skin and juicy breasts, it’s the secret deets behind how these chickens are prepared that may leave you clucking your tongue. Eat This, Not That reported that Costco hasn’t raised the price of its rotisserie chickens since 2009, which may help explain the bird’s wild popularity among shoppers....

Costco Fans Can’t Wait To Get Their Hands On This Gooey Cinnamon Treat TalyaAL/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 6, 2021 6:15 pm EST If you’ve never heard of breakfast dessert, it’s a thing. Whether it’s a fluffy glazed donut, a hefty slice of melt-in-your-mouth coffee cake, or a plate of waffles covered in powdered sugar and whipped cream, sometimes you just need a sweet treat to start off your morning. While there are plenty of sugary delights to choose from when you’re planning your breakfast or brunch menu, one of the most popular breakfast breads of late has been cinnamon rolls, according to Statista....

Homemade Potato Chip Recipe Cindy Chou/Mashed By Cindy Chou AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 7:57 am EST Crispy potato chips are an all-time favorite snack and lunch side. “If you love eating potato chips and have a sudden craving at home, you may want to give these oven-baked chips a try,” says chef and recipe developer Cindy Chou of Healthy Feels. With this recipe for easy-to-make chips at the ready, you’ll have a tasty snack to enjoy without even having to prepare a fryer....

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cooking Scallops Filippo Carlot/Shutterstock By Samantha Maxwell/Oct. 5, 2021 1:10 pm EST If you’ve ever eaten scallops at a top-notch seafood restaurant, then you know just how delicious they can be. They have a light, delicate flavor to them that’s somehow both fishy and not fishy at the same time. Their texture is smooth and silky, even more so than the flesh of their other bivalve cousins....

Ree Drummond’s College Major May Surprise You David Livingston/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 28, 2021 5:03 pm EST Food Network personality and blogger Ree Drummond is a household name thanks to her relatable content. She told CBS News that being someone who’s not formally trained as a chef allows her to strike a chord with her fans. “I’m not a trained chef, and so I have a level of accessibility,” she explained....

Ruby Tuesday’s Menu Is About To Get A Lot Bigger — And More Affordable LisaCarter/Shutterstock By Nick Desimone/Feb. 18, 2022 4:53 pm EST Founded in 1972 in Knoxville, Tennessee, Ruby Tuesday has been a mainstay of the American bar and grill chain restaurant scene for years. The restaurant chain is a popular fast-casual spot that many families know and love but what people may not know is the restaurant was actually named after the Rolling Stones song of the same name and was suggested to the owner, Sandy Beall, by none other than Bob Hope (via New York Times....

Selena Gomez Was Spotted Carrying A Designer Bag Filled With This Candy Tinseltown/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Nov. 1, 2021 4:38 pm EST Even celebs like to get in on the action during Halloween. Jennifer Garner dressed up as Fred from children’s book Fred and Ted to trick-or-treat with her child, Christina Aguilera donned a skeleton outfit to hit the town with her family, and Charlize Theron was seen walking around with her little ones while dressed as Snow White (via First For Women)....

Simple Smoothie Bowl Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 11:17 am EST Never heard of a smoothie bowl? Professional chef and healthy eating advocate Maren Epstein, who shares tips at Eating Works, is here to educate us! “A smoothie bowl is a smoothie that is thick enough to be eaten with a spoon. It has the consistency of ice cream,” she told Mashed. And yes, you can make this tasty snack, treat, or meal at home....

Snickers’ New Cinnamon Bun Candy Bar Is Only Available At One Place Mars Wrigley By Erich Barganier/Oct. 4, 2021 12:31 pm EST When you want a quick treat or just have a sudden chocolate craving, nothing can beat a Snickers bar. Since the candy hit the market, parent company Mars Wrigley has since come out with a variety of flavors and styles of the confection, like Snickers Almond, Snickers & Hazelnut, and even Snickers Ice Cream Bars (via Chocolate Brands List)....

The Jacques Pepin Foundation’s New Video Recipe Book Will Feature These Celeb Chefs Kris Connor/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 8:51 am EST There’s nothing like pulling a physical cookbook out of the cupboards and leafing through the pages, before landing on the recipe you want to create for dinner. And what’s even more gratifying is when you have a celebrity chef’s cookbook. For one night, it’s almost like you have the culinary prowess of someone like Jamie Oliver....

The One Ingredient Chef Cat Cora Says She Couldn’t Live Without - Exclusive Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/Dec. 27, 2021 11:56 am EST Whether you consider yourself a foodie or not, having to choose just one ingredient you couldn’t live without is undoubtedly a difficult endeavor. Some would say it’s impossible. How does one decide among the versatility of olive oil, the necessary flavors that one can only get from spices, and the pure pleasure of cheese, just to name a few?...

The Problem Aldi Shoppers Have With Their Plant-Based Cheese Wedges Instagram By Amanda Tarlton/Nov. 14, 2021 11:54 am EST Whether you’re a vegan or someone who eats dairy-free — because of an intolerance or because you’re just trying to eat healthier — one of the hardest things to give up is cheese. Parmesan, cheddar, gouda, brie … saying goodbye to the creamy, salty deliciousness can be tough. Fortunately, more and more dairy-free cheese alternatives are popping up all over the place....