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Read This Before Purchasing Cod Mironov Vladimir/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Oct. 4, 2021 1:53 pm EST Cod has easily earned its reputation as an amazing fish. Thought Co. reports that indigenous peoples throughout North America relied on this type of seafood for generations, and Atlantic cod helped provide a food source for the first pilgrims. As fishing technology improved, new methods came into vogue, and by the 1950s, fishermen used gillnets and draggers to drastically increase their haul....

Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 11:21 am EST If you are looking for the perfect side for your upcoming holiday meal, registered dietician Kristen Carli has your back. Meet her sweet potato casserole, an inventive and delicious treat your family will ask for every year — or maybe more. As she told Mashed, “This sweet potato casserole is perfect for holidays like Easter and Thanksgiving....

The Real Reason KFC China Is Being Boycotted S3studio/Getty By Maria Scinto/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:57 am EST While fried chicken might be one of the most quintessentially American foods, and KFC — the chain that once had an American state in its name — is a fast food franchise that is practically synonymous with the U.S., it’s still been extremely successful with its overseas expansion. Despite Japan’s having its own amazingly delicious fried chicken (hello, katsu and karaage), KFC has become a holiday tradition in the country....

The Real Reason Your Biryani Is Soggy hussein farar/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Feb. 16, 2022 2:04 pm EST Biryani is essentially a rice dish that’s full of spices and offers a variety of flavors in every bite. According to The Spruce Eats, the basic recipe is prepared using long-grained rice and includes a combination of vegetables or meat (such as chicken, lamb, or fish), plus gravy and occasionally, nuts. It’s a hearty meal that’s time-consuming to prepare, but ideal for a celebration....

The Simple Trick That Prevents Sandwiches From Getting Soggy Bartosz Luczak/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Sept. 24, 2021 1:12 pm EST There’s truly nothing worse than finally getting to sit down during your lunch break and enjoy the tasty sandwich that’s been occupying your mind all morning, only to pull it out of the bag and find that the bread encasing your delicious combination of meats, cheeses, and veggies has gone from fresh and fluffy to gross and mushy....

The Strangest Food Combo Requests Uber Eats Received In 2021 Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Nov. 3, 2021 12:32 pm EST Diners have discovered a ton of weird food pairings that somehow go great together. Olive oil and ice cream, bananas and bacon, and blueberries and steak all compliment each other and result in some iconic flavor hybrids, per Eat This, Not That!. While these items have some credibility, adventurous diners have gone above and beyond recently on Uber Eats in the search of new flavor combos — and the platform just had to share them with us....

There Probably Isn’t Castoreum In Your Vanilla. Here’s Why Aquarius Studio/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Nov. 16, 2021 4:28 pm EST If you know of castoreum and are worried about it being in your vanilla, you probably know about it as one thing: beaver butt juice. That’s how it is introduced with headlines like Vice’s “A History of Flavoring Food with Beaver Butt Juice,” All Recipes’ “Is There Beaver Goo in Your Artificial Vanilla Extract?...

This Adorable Santa Sushi Is Making Instagram Merry And Bright Instagram By Hannah Beach/Dec. 18, 2021 5:47 pm EST We have once again reached that time of year when making and eating festive treats is a near-daily occurrence. There are plenty of holiday standards to enjoy, like kheer (rice pudding) for Diwali, Greek saganaki, apple cake for Rosh Hashanah, French yule log cake, and, well, about a thousand others (via All About Cuisines)....

This Freezer Hack Is A Christmas Hot Chocolate Game-Changer Fattyplace/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Dec. 6, 2021 4:24 pm EST Depending on where you live, you know there are many not-so-kind moments that come with winter’s dropping temperatures and thick dustings of snow. Not only does it become unbelievably difficult to get out of bed in the morning, but ice-covered cars and porches need to be scraped off, and then there’s the layers and layers of clothes you need to put on before stepping out for even a quick five-minute chore....

This Is What Makes Publix’s Italian Sub So Delicious Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Lauren David/Jan. 12, 2022 11:21 am EST If you grew up in Florida or the neighboring southern states, or have ever visited this region, you’re probably familiar with the grocery store chain Publix. Although the chain began in Florida and has grown to have approximately 850 supermarkets in this state alone, you’ll now find another 350 grocery stores throughout Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia (per Publix)....

This Minty McDonald’s Holiday Drink Is Back For 2021 McDonald’s By Erich Barganier/Dec. 3, 2021 2:19 pm EST It’s back! McDonald’s McCafé Peppermint Mocha is returning to menus again, just in time for the holiday season. And there’s no shortage of love for the drink. According to PopSugar, who calls it “holiday perfection,” the drink has the right balance of minty and sugary flavors and calls to mind the combination of an Andes mint mixed with coffee....

What TikTok Is Saying About This Monopoly Hack For Getting Free McDonald’s Food Tim Boyle/Getty Images By Joe Nasta/Sept. 27, 2021 10:47 am EST There’s only one thing better than enjoying McDonald’s crave-worthy burgers and fries, and that’s enjoying them for free. For customers across the U.K., New Zealand, Australia, and other participating areas, free McDonald’s items received as a reward for playing this year’s game of McDonald’s Monopoly are satisfying cravings and bringing smiles to faces....

33% Think This Is Red Robin’s Worst Dessert Jon Kraft/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Jan. 23, 2022 2:31 pm EST Red Robin is, shall we say, somewhat of a temple to excess, although we mean that in the nicest possible way. Burgers, after all, are best if they’re on the sizable side and piled high with all manner of toppings. We’re not even sure why the chain bothers with those bottomless fries, though, since only the Joey Chestnuts of this world could actually manage to do justice to that particular freebie once they’ve made a dent in their burger....

46% Think This Brand Has The Best Olive Oil katrin.plvd/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Jan. 12, 2022 4:18 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Of all the things to keep in your pantry, a quality bottle of olive oil is arguably one of the most versatile. You can use it for almost anything and everything you’re cooking. Spritz it on a pan before sautéing veggies to prevent them from sticking....

Aldi Shoppers Can’t Wait To Grab This Chobani Peppermint Mocha Creamer etorres/Shutterstock By Gillie Houston/Dec. 8, 2021 6:22 pm EST When it comes to adding some seasonal flair to your morning cup of joe, the popular discount grocer Aldi typically has customers covered. In the past, the retailer has offered a variety of seasonal creamers, from winter-approved Peppermint Bark and Danish Butter Cookie creamers, to fall-friendly Pumpkin Almond and Pumpkin Spice creamers....

Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Flavors You Can’t Find In The US Helen89/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Oct. 11, 2021 2:42 pm EST For those who shop at indoor or outdoor malls or even those walking through the concourse of some airports, the visit just isn’t complete without a sweet or savory treat. While the decision to get a Cinnabon cinnamon roll or a soft pretzel from Auntie Anne’s might be one of the most controversial snack decisions to be made in the locations, both are absolutely delicious....

Best Individual Lasagna Cups Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 8, 2021 1:13 pm EST When it comes to pasta dishes, lasagna is one of the most popular ones out there, and for good reason. The classic Italian dish traditionally comes with layers of noodles, cheese, and meat — and it doesn’t get much better than that! Of course, it’s pretty easy to customize lasagna, so you can get creative with what kinds of cheese you throw in, or you could even sub vegetables instead of meat....

Can You Get Drunk From Eating Alcohol-Infused Chocolates? Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Ceara Milligan/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:41 pm EST Every once in a while, we all have those days in which we do very little more than wolfing down a box of chocolates. And quite honestly, a lot of us also experience days where all we want is a cocktail or a giant glass of wine (or two) to unwind. Well, folks, if you fall into either — or better yet, both — of these categories, you’re in luck, because spirituous chocolate is a real thing....

Can You Really Eat Oikos’ New Yogurt With A Fork? Oikos By Sara Cagle/Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 8:52 pm EST Finally, a yogurt has been developed for people who tend to dribble their breakfast down their shirtfronts instead of into their mouths: Oikos’ new “forkable” blended Greek yogurt, which is so thick that you can eat it with a fork, according to a press release by the brand. Though the high-protein product contains 0 percent milk fat, it gets an ultra-thick texture from creamy, farm-fresh milk and 50 percent more real fruit chunks than previous Oikos yogurts — so it should stick to your utensil rather than slide off of it....

Easy Portobello Mushroom Burger Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 6, 2021 8:58 am EST There are a variety of different burgers out there. Believe it or not, your basic cheeseburger may be the most traditional way to enjoy the American favorite, but there are plenty of other items to put between two buns. If you are looking for a way to spice up your average burger but you don’t eat meat and are kinda over the Impossible Burger at the moment, then we have just the recipe for you....