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Here’s The Simple Secret To Ina Garten’s Vinaigrette Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Nov. 9, 2021 2:26 pm EST Mustard. Who knew? Ina Garten, of “The Barefoot Contessa,” recently divulged the secret mustard combo that, when paired together, turn a “meh” vinaigrette into the perfect sauce or dressing. According to She Knows, the secret pairing starts with Maille Wholegrain Mustard, which is a tangy blend of mustard seed, white wine and vinegar, and is finished off with Garten’s go-to mustard, Grey Poupon, a time-honored classic made from premium mustard seeds and white wine that dates back to the 1700s (according to The Kitchen Project)....

How To Tell If Strawberries Have Gone Bad Anna Kraynova/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Dec. 8, 2021 4:02 pm EST Strawberries are super popular among the young. Just ask those who are between the ages of seven and nine. Per the University of Illinois Extension, 53% of this demographic said strawberries are their favorite fruit. But if the kiddos don’t make you a believer in the power of these red berries, then consider the fact that 94% of homes in the United States eat strawberries....

Instagram Is Divided Over This Apple Pie Tip Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Nov. 19, 2021 3:03 pm EST The holiday season is upon us, and for many that means the next two months will be filled with lots and lots of baking. After all, ’tis the season to indulge in a variety of festive sweets and desserts, and few things are better than enjoying a homemade pie after a holiday feast. However, even the most talented home baker is bound to run into a snag or two over the course of the season....

Marcela Valladolid Melts Hearts With Instagram Family Reunion Photo Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 10:32 am EST Marcela Valladolid really gave new life to Mexican cooking with her show “Mexican Made Easy.” Her voice and approach are so passionate that it’s no wonder she was a favorite on “The Kitchen” as well as “Best Baker in America.” Not to mention, this Californian’s fiery Mexican food sounds pretty tasty....

Melissa d’Arabian’s Ultimate Secret Ingredient David Livingston/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Oct. 17, 2021 11:52 pm EST Melissa d’Arabian, the Season 5 winner of the hit reality competition show “Food Network Star,” knows a lot about cooking on a budget. Per her website, d’Arabian specializes in “affordability” when it comes to food and cooking. After winning over the judges, d’Arabian was given her own show, “Ten Dollar Dinners,” which came with a “$10 promise — four people, ten bucks, infinite possibilities....

Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Wraps Anna Pustynnikova/Shutterstock By Suzanne S. Wiley/Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 5:53 pm EST Wraps are tasty, convenient, and flexible; you can put just about anything on soft flatbread, roll it up, and eat it without getting the filling all over your hands. Filling wrapped in something carby shows up in just about every cuisine, from burritos to kati rolls, and the “wrap,” that rolled-up sandwich relative that is often eaten cold, has become a mainstay in U....

Overnight Breakfast Casserole With Bacon Recipe Christina Musgrave/Mashed By Christina Musgrave AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 26, 2021 3:13 pm EST Are you familiar with strata? Perhaps you may know it better as overnight breakfast (or brunch) casserole. Basically, this is a savory version of bread pudding where thick slices of bread are soaked in an egg and milk mixture for several hours or overnight and then baked once all of the liquid has been absorbed....

Produce Might Be Even More Expensive In 2022. Here’s Why Stockcreations/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Dec. 22, 2021 6:08 am EST If you thought food was expensive in 2021, buckle up and start counting your pennies. If reports are to be believed, it is going to be a wild ride at your favorite grocery store, and your grocery bill is going to be even more expensive in 2022. Your favorite health-conscious produce – your salad makings, veggies, and fruits – are about to come with a heftier price tag....

Reddit Can’t Get Enough Of This Aldi Olive-Filled Cheese Spread Aldi By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 4:47 pm EST Oh, Aldi, how we love you. We love your low prices, your wide selection of grocery items, and your convenience. With more than 2,000 stores in 38 states according to ScrapeHero, it’s becoming easier and easier to stroll its aisles and stuff our faces. Aldi, much like Trader Joe’s, frequently adds new items to its shelves, refrigerators, and freezer cases, and when it does, its legions of fans take notice....

Stanley Tucci’s Go-To Italian Restaurant Order magicinfoto/Shutterstock By Kalea Martin/Sept. 28, 2021 11:21 am EST As much as Stanley Tucci is an actor, he’s also quite the foodie. Most recently he’s taken audiences on a culinary adventure through Italy with his popular cooking and travel show on CNN, “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.” He’s also the author of “Taste: My Life Through Food,” the follow-up to the bestselling cookbooks “The Tucci Table” and “The Tucci Cookbook,” all of which cover Italian-American culture and cuisine from his own perspective....

The Best Sous Chef Confrontation On Hell’s Kitchen, According To Fans worldswildlifewonders/Shutterstock By Kimberley Laws/Feb. 17, 2022 10:13 am EST No one watches “Hell’s Kitchen” to learn culinary techniques or admire the food — although, on the rare occasion that it’s cooked properly, it does look delicious. But really, fans tune in to this Fox hit for the conflict. Whether it’s one of Gordon Ramsay’s many bollocks-infused tirades, a disenchanted contestant sparking a physical kerfuffle in the dorms, or — heaven forbid — the fallout from yet another raw chicken being plated in the dining room, viewers can’t get enough of the bleeped-out expletives, red-faced rants, and constant back-stabbing....

The Cameos You Probably Didn’t Know The Benihana Founder Made Bruce Glikas/Getty Images By Elaina Friedman/Feb. 16, 2022 3:32 pm EST Most celebrity restaurateurs got their start in the food world. Momofuku progenitor David Chang studied at the French Culinary Institute while working part-time at NYC’s Mercer Kitchen, Nancy Silverton of Pizzeria Mozza first worked at Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant Spago, and Bay Area legend Guy Fieri started a pretzel business in grade school....

The One Food Michael Symon Can’t Stand Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 11:10 am EST When you are a celebrity chef like Michael Symon, you have to have an adventurous palate. Symon told Philadelphia Magazine he doesn’t limit himself when trying foods. He said, “I’ve eaten everything at some point in my life. I’ve eaten balut, which is gross and horrible. Testicles. Ants. Bugs. That snake urine thing....

The Surprising Twix Product You Can Find At Sam’s Club Ekaterina_Minaeva/Shutterstock By Naomi Kennedy/Aug. 28, 2021 3:23 pm EST If you’re someone that can’t resist Twix’s tasty combination of crunchy cookie, smooth caramel, and creamy chocolate, you may want to plan on making a trip to your nearest Sam’s Club soon. According to Foodbeast, the wholesale retailer is now carrying a surprising product that is sure to appeal to lovers of both the left and right sides of the candy bar: Twix Shakers Seasoning Blend, which is made by B&G Foods – a....

The Untold Truth Of Which Wich tarheel1776/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Sept. 13, 2021 10:01 am EST Which Wich Superior Sandwiches made waves in the franchise restaurant industry. The company, which has hundreds of stores across the country and around the world, serves its signature sandwiches to masses of hungry customers every year (via Which Wich). The first restaurant location opened in 2003 in Dallas, Texas and soon after, D Magazine was already singing the restaurant’s praises, naming their egg salad sandwich the best in the Dallas and Fort Worth area....

This Is The World’s Cheapest Michelin-Starred Meal Bloomberg/Getty Images By Lucia Capretti/Updated: Jan. 7, 2022 9:30 pm EST Mention Michelin stars and you might already feel your wallet getting lighter. While many Michelin-starred restaurants are recognized as fine dining institutions serving lengthy tasting menus brimming with creativity, not all fit into this description. The best example that defies this image of luxury is a food stall in Singapore’s Chinatown Complex Market & Food Center called Hawker Chan (previously Liao Fan Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle)....

This Zesty Doritos Flavor Is Back By Popular Demand TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Oct. 21, 2021 9:34 am EST Hold the Halloween candy, because we have another seasonal treat for you this year. Doritos is officially bringing back its Twisted Lime flavor just in time for your Halloween parties, and we’ve never been more excited. According to a press release sent to Mashed, these chips have a sour-spicy tang that is so good, “it’s scary....

Viral TikTok Creator Robert Lucas Reveals How He Makes His Elaborate Cakes - Exclusive Interview Robert Lucas/Facebook By Jorie Mark/Feb. 8, 2022 9:55 am EST If you’ve caught Robert Lucas on TikTok, maybe you’ve assumed that the creator of cakes that look like Michael Jordan shoes and erupting tsunamis was trained professionally at one of the world’s best culinary schools … or, at least, any culinary school. In fact, the self-professed “IT guy” by day, viral content creator by night, has no formal training, and he had never even made a basic boxed cake before he took to TikTok two years ago....

What Andrew Zimmern Has To Say About Padma Lakshmi’s UN Honor Cindy Ord/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/Dec. 9, 2021 11:59 am EST Padma Lakshmi is a writer, cooking competition judge, and since 2019, a UN Goodwill Ambassador. The latter title is given to “distinguished individuals” who “have agreed to help focus worldwide attention on the work of the United Nations” (via the United Nations). In her capacity as UN Goodwill Ambassador, Lakshmi has stated her intention to combat “inequality, discrimination,” and to aid in “empowering the disenfranchised....

What Is Cumin And Is It Spicy? AALA IMAGES/Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Updated: Nov. 10, 2021 12:22 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cumin is a spice you may be familiar with if you’ve ever made chili. And if you’ve done much Mexican or Middle Eastern cooking or whipped up a South Asian-style curry, you’ve also probably used cumin alone or as part of a spice blend such as garam masala....