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Foods From The 1950s That Are Weirdly Making A Comeback Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 2:47 pm EST The 1950s were a novel time for American recipes. Fresh out of World War II, American housewives were embracing not only a newfound bounty of once-rationed sugar, butter, and meat, but also a host of convenience foods like powdered gelatin and canned condensed soups. Many of these foods evolved out of wartime need for soldiers, for whom the most important characteristic of any ration was transportability....

Great British Bake Off’s Jane Beedle Dishes On The Show - Exclusive Interview Jeff Spicer/Getty Images By Steven John/Sept. 30, 2021 1:18 pm EST It’s no surprise that Jane Beedle is today a celebrated baker, even something of a celebrity in her U.K. homeland, as well as overseas thanks to her long run on Season 7 of “The Great British Bake Off” (yes, it’s aka “The Great British Baking Show,” if you were scratching your head)....

Homemade Coconut Macaroons Recipe Catherine Brookes/Mashed By Catherine Brookes AND Mashed Staff/Nov. 11, 2021 1:34 pm EST Unless you’re well-versed in the art of pastry, you could be forgiven for thinking that “macaroons” and “macarons” are one and the same. While the two desserts are presently very different, Food Network says both cookies, along with Italy’s almond amaretti, would have been identical until ingredient substitutions started happening. Today, macaroons are made with shredded or desiccated coconut, macarons are made with ground almonds, while amaretti cookies continue to be made with almond paste, thus staying true to the original recipe....

How Popeyes Really Feels About Restaurant NFTs Elliott Cowand Jr/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Feb. 3, 2022 8:03 pm EST It sure seems like everyone is jumping on the NFT (or non-fungible token) bandwagon these days. You’ve probably heard of NFTs by now, but may not know exactly what they are. As the BBC explains, an NFT is a unique digital asset with no tangible form that conveys “ownership for virtual or physical assets....

Instagram Can’t Believe How Much Buddy Valastro’s Son Looks Like Him Paul Archuleta/Getty Images By Erica Buehler/Sept. 20, 2021 4:40 pm EST There are a few things we know for sure when it comes to celebrity chefs. One is that the public can’t get enough of every glimpse into the kitchens, homes, and everyday lives of the world’s most talented chefs and TV personalities. From Marcela Valladolid and her charming children to the Pioneer Woman’s romantic vacations, social media loves to get regular sneak peeks into the lives of celebrities....

Maneet Chauhan Reveals How She Won Tournament Of Champions - Exclusive Amanda Edwards/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/Sept. 28, 2021 3:04 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Food Network chef Maneet Chauhan is undoubtedly known as the spice queen among her fellow “Chopped” judges and other co-stars across the Food Network. The Indian-born chef has built a culinary reputation for creating bold flavors and unique creations, and often out cooking everyone who goes up against her in the kitchen....

Mini-Frittatas Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 11:29 am EST Home cooks, you are going to love this versatile, diet-conscious recipe brought to Mashed by professional chef Maren Epstein, who blogs at Eating Works. Introducing mini frittatas, made with broccoli and Pecorino cheese, which can be prepared at any time of day and for a variety of occasions. “I love making these frittatas when I’m hosting a big brunch,” Epstein told us, adding, “They’re the perfect bite-sized portion for a crowd, and you can make tons of them at a time easily....

Must-Have Items For Your Christmas Charcuterie Board Katheryn Moran/Shutterstock By Jen Wheeler/Dec. 2, 2021 11:29 am EST Are you hosting a holiday party, looking for an easy but impressive way to feed your family after an epic cookie baking session, or craving a festive snack for your Christmas movie marathon? A Christmas charcuterie board is the perfect centerpiece in every case. Putting it together is less complicated than it looks, and any excuse to feast on assorted meats and cheeses with all the accompaniments is a good one....

Neapolitan Pizza Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 10:40 am EST When you think of a pizza, chances are good that the first ingredient that comes to mind is the cheese, likely followed by toppings. But in fact, it’s a great dough that makes a great pizza, and likewise, an inferior dough no cheese or topping can ever fully compensate for. Thus it should be little surprise, really, that making this Neapolitan Pizza a success is all about getting the dough right....

One-Pot Pizza Rigatoni Recipe Molly Allen/Mashed By Molly Allen/Updated: Sept. 16, 2021 8:08 am EST For many people, pizza is the perfect option for any meal. Delivery on a Thursday night? Absolutely. Leftovers for breakfast before starting a meeting? You bet. But you can’t honestly order pizza for every meal, right? That’s where this one-pot pizza rigatoni recipe comes in. Pizza rigatoni is the answer to every pizza craving. And the beauty of this dish is that it comes together in 30 minutes, allowing you to get dinner on the table in no time....

Padma Lakshmi’s Pomegranate Toast ‘Lifestyle’ Has Fans Inspired Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Oct. 30, 2021 6:18 am EST Padma Lakshmi has been a fan of the pomegranate for a long time. The co-host of Bravo’s hit series “Top Chef” shared with Women’s Health that she largely follows a plant based diet and favors the sweet taste of tangerines and pomegranates for her dessert. Lakshmi said, “I think the best rule of thumb is to eat foods as close to nature as possible....

Panera Employee Exposes Bagged Soup In Viral TikTok Bloomberg/Getty Images By Ralph Schwartz/Aug. 31, 2021 11:07 pm EST We’ve been down this road before with Panera, frozen food, and an employee with a TikTok account and an urge to expose their employer. In 2019, a Panera worker ended up regretting her decision to post a TikTok video that went viral. It gave a behind-the-scenes look at how Panera’s macaroni and cheese goes from frozen to hot on the customer’s plate in a matter of minutes (via USA Today)....

Reddit Is Divided Over This Potsticker Sandwich Press Hack Koarakko/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Sept. 23, 2021 6:25 pm EST Reddit can be an amazing source for time-saving hacks when it comes to food prep. But one of the latest cooking tips shared on the social platform has seriously divided commenters. The original poster on a controversial thread shared two photos showing frozen potstickers being cooked in a panini press. The caption said, “I used my sandwich press for insane potstickers in no time and with amazing taste,” and the post was up-voted about 1,600 times....

Reddit Sadly Isn’t Surprised By This Starbucks Employee’s Horror Story Brenda Rocha - Blossom/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: Oct. 11, 2021 2:30 pm EST A Starbucks worker shared a harrowing story on Reddit, and it sounded all too familiar to fellow industry workers. In a detailed account, the worker, who goes by u/aripley1 on Reddit, said that a regular Starbucks customer sat around for many hours a day and often made inappropriate requests of female staff....

Reddit Thinks These Uncooked Tortillas At Costco Are ‘The Absolute Best’ SoloEfrain/Shutterstock By Cristine Struble/Dec. 6, 2021 1:19 pm EST Roaming the Costco warehouse aisles can offer a taste of food adventure. As seen on Reddit, Costco’s refrigerated section has a gift that is waiting to be found. According to many people, the Tortilla Fresca uncooked tortillas are the “absolute best” find. According to the brand, the uncooked, organic tortillas have no preservatives, cholesterol, or saturated fat....

The 15 Most Overrated Items At Trader Joe’s David Livingston/Getty Images By Amie Watson/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 6:53 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you’re having a love affair with your local Trader Joe’s or not, you would probably agree that there are some items that are pretty overrated. And for some reason –- usually because hordes of fans are contradicting the haters on social media, and with their wallets to boot-– they’ve stuck around longer than they should have....

The Real Reason Crab Can Be So Expensive Huizeng/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Nov. 11, 2021 12:19 pm EST Picture this: You’re out to eat and ready to indulge in a delicious seafood dinner. But upon seeing the price, you can’t help but question: Why is it so expensive? Those crab cakes suddenly seem much less appealing. Seafood is generally pricier than casual fare, such as a burger and fries. To some, it’s viewed as more of a fine dining option....

The Reason São Jorge Cheese Is So Rare Ana Flasker/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Dec. 20, 2021 3:59 pm EST You’ve probably never heard of São Jorge, a 95 square mile volcanic island situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean where the cows outnumber human inhabitants. Part of what is known as the central group of the islands that make up the Portuguese archipelago called the Azores, São Jorge is known for producing its namesake cheese, which Business Insider describes as “one of the richest and most elaborate cheeses on earth....

The Surprising Connection Lidia Bastianich Has To Christopher Walken Tinseltown & Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Sept. 27, 2021 3:03 pm EST Talk about a sweet bond. You might think that Lidia Bastianich, renowned celebrity chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author, has little in common with Oscar Award-winning actor and famed portrayer of often-disturbed characters Christopher Walken (via IMDb). But think again: The pair has a connection that goes all the way back to their early years....

The Surprising Way Nick Riewoldt Elevates Dippy Eggs Dylan Burns/afl Photos/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Nov. 11, 2021 10:38 am EST You may know Nick Riewoldt as the former captain of the St Kilda Football Club, a team in the Australian Football League, but lately he has been making headlines for how he is scoring with his cooking skills. Riewoldt is part of the cast of “Celebrity MasterChef,” a cooking show competition that pits celebrities against each other in the kitchen, per IMDb....