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What Makes Tropicana’s New Toothpaste So Unique rblfmr/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 22, 2021 3:30 pm EST There are some things that just go well together. Peanut butter and jelly. Wine and cheese. Cookies and milk. But on the flip side, there are also things that are just repulsive when combined, and most people would probably agree that at the top of this list is toothpaste and orange juice. As anyone who has ever brushed their teeth in the morning right before drinking a glass of OJ can tell you, the minty fresh taste of most toothpaste brands clashes horribly with the tangy, citrusy flavor of the orange juice, creating an unpleasant experience....

What You Didn’t Know About Leeks Nataly Studio/Shutterstock By Mirtle Pena-Calderon AND Michael La Corte/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:53 am EST With its lengthy history, the humble leek has established itself as something of an unsung hero. From its incredible nutritional value to its superhero status among the people of Wales, the leek has a reputation for showing up to the vegetable party and getting things done. According to Britannica, the leek is thought to be native to eastern parts of the Mediterranean and the Middle East....

Why Chocolate Might Be The Only Valentine’s Day Gift That Won’t Cost You More This Year Arina P Habich/Shutterstock By Felix Behr/Feb. 2, 2022 4:52 pm EST It’s February, which means we’re building up to Valentine’s Day, which means buying treats and goodies for that special someone. So, predictions about how well companies will do thanks to the corporate holiday have been raining in. Valentine’s sainthood aside, some higher power seems to have smiled upon the business interests for this year’s occasion....

10 Best Substitutes For Chicken Broth Monica Schipper/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 10:04 am EST Chicken broth is a liquid (generally water) that has had meat cooked in it. Cooking site The Kitchn explains that the difference between broth and stock lies in the fact that broth is seasoned and does not gel when chilled. Broth can be used in the same manner as stock to make hearty and healthy soups, sauces, braises, and more....

Anne Burrell Reveals The Items She Never Leaves The Grocery Store Without Robin Marchant/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Sept. 29, 2021 3:30 pm EST Grocery shoppers know there is always that one item that you just cannot leave the store without. Even if you are not out of the product yet, you’d rather pick it up “just in case” so your pantry is well stocked. As it turns out, even celebrity chefs do this, and there are several things Anne Burrell has to grab every time she shops....

Bobby Flay Is Bringing Bobby’s Burgers To This New Location Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Sept. 12, 2021 4:20 pm EST Bobby Flay is bringing burgers to a new location and we’ve got the scoop. According to Eater, his restaurant Bobby’s Burgers filed permits for an estimated $413,393 build at Harrah’s, a resort in Las Vegas. This location is across the street from the original Bobby’s Burgers location inside the Forum Food Hall at Caesar’s Palace....

Christmas Fudge Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Dec. 22, 2021 10:24 am EST What comes to mind when you hear fudge? Butterscotch? Chocolate? Eggnog? Red velvet? Susan Olayinka, food photographer and recipe developer at The Flexible Fridge, has a sweet and simple recipe for toffee-flavored Christmas fudge with sprinkles. Share this tantalizing delight with your family this season and they’ll surely be begging for more. Given there’s no baking required, Olayinka’s method comes together in 30 minutes, with an extra few hours of wait time while the fudge sets....

Costco Fans Can’t Wait To Decorate These Giant Gingerbread Kits valeriya kozoriz/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 14, 2021 3:08 pm EST Along with sipping hot cocoa by the fire, decorating the Christmas tree (and maybe even chopping it down), and driving around at night to look at all the Christmas lights, decorating gingerbread is a popular holiday tradition that kids and adults alike look forward to every December. Whether it’s gingerbread houses or gingerbread men, the spicy-sweet dough serves as a blank canvas for your most imaginative designs....

Dunkin’ Wants To Feature Your Secret Menu Hack Facebook By Sophie Putka/Updated: Jan. 20, 2022 12:35 am EST If you grew up in the giant Dunkin’ drive-thru otherwise known as Boston — and probably even if you didn’t — you definitely have a go-to Dunkin’ order. But a “hack”? That is, combining multiple items on the menu to make one glorious, new ultra-item? That’s another story. And in a move very much in line with fast-food embraces The Youthz (see: the Travis Scott McDonald’s partnership and the infamous Chicken Wars), Dunkin’ is taking advantage of Dunkin’ customer’s very particular preferences when it comes to coffee, donuts, and breakfast sammies by holding a contest....

Easy Carrot Cake Recipe Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 6:42 pm EST Carrot cake is one of the rare desserts that combines a veggie with cake and still tastes amazing. Like zucchini bread, it’s always great to get a serving of vegetables mixed in with a sweet treat, and this carrot cake is no exception. According to Carrot Museum, the true beginning of carrot cake is not entirely known, so we’re not sure exactly who to address our thank you cards to....

Every 2021 Goose Island Bourbon County Stout Variant, Ranked From Worst To Best Sarah Gardner/Mashed By David Klein/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 3:09 pm EST It’s been nearly 30 years since Chicago brewery Goose Island wrote the playbook on aging beers in used spirits barrels when it debuted Bourbon County Stout (via The Chicago Tribune). While our fandom for the groundbreaking brew doesn’t quite date back that far, we’ve enjoyed our fair share of BCBS over the years....

Fast Food Chocolate Chip Cookies Ranked From Best To Worst Svetlana Monyakova/Shutterstock By Molly Delmore/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 7:40 pm EST When we hear the words “fast food,” images of hamburgers, fries, chicken nuggets, and other savory delicacies immediately come to mind. However, many of the dessert selections available at fast food joints are not to be overlooked — specifically, any and all cookies packed with chocolate chips. We’ve dug deep and channeled our sweet tooth to rank fast food restaurant chocolate chip cookies from best to worst....

Good News For Fans Of Aldi’s Raven’s Roast Coffee Aldi By Lauren Rothman/Oct. 18, 2021 8:09 pm EST Halloween is almost upon us and, if you’re anything like us, you’ve been paying attention to the fun seasonal treats offered by grocery stores and restaurants in anticipation of the spooky fall holiday. There’s Dunkin’s peanut butter cup-flavored iced macchiato, Papa John’s Jack-O-Lantern pizza featuring pepperoni slices in the design of a smiling pumpkin, and ketchup king Heinz is even temporarily rebranding its famous tomato condiment – long used as the “blood” aspect of gory Halloween costumes – as “Tomato Blood” to get into the spirit of the holiday....

Here’s What Happened To Atlas Monroe Vegan Fried Chicken After Shark Tank New Africa/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 1:16 pm EST The demand for plant-based meat has been skyrocketing as more people have adopted a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle over the years. As of 2019, there are nearly 10 million vegans in the United States, compared with only 290,000 in 2004, an Ipsos study found. And in recent years, food companies from Beyond Meat to Impossible Foods have released a slew of vegetarian proteins for plant-based customers and open-minded omnivores....

Homemade Pumpkin PopTarts Recipe Molly Allen/Mashed By Molly Allen/Oct. 15, 2021 1:12 pm EST It goes without saying that fall is certainly the season for all things pumpkin. Once Starbucks brings back the Pumpkin Spice Latte, all bets are off. Everything from breads to donuts to cookies revolves around the star of the season: pumpkin! Another great way to use pumpkin? As a filling for the ultimate breakfast treat, snack, or dessert....

How Dippin’ Dots Are Really Made TonelsonProductions/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 12:46 pm EST A colorful treat found from amusement park stands to ball park ice cream vendors (though not most grocery stores), Dippin’ Dots are a pretty cool twist on the same old scoop. These frozen little spheres, no bigger than the size of BBs, come in a wide variety of flavors ranging from birthday cake to brownie batter — classic flavors of ice cream without any of the dripping mess....

How Michael Cimarusti Really Feels About Gordon Ramsay - Exclusive Featureflash Photo Agency/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Sept. 15, 2021 10:49 am EST Michelin-starred chef and seafood expert Michael Cimarusti was a clear choice to join the season finale of “MasterChef” as a guest judge (via Michelin Guide). But this isn’t the first time that Cimarusti has participated in one of Gordon Ramsay’s television shows. Cimarusti recently sat down with Mashed to discuss the upcoming finale, and he explained just what a powerful impact Ramsay has had on the culinary industry and those just entering it....

How Walmart Wants To Help You Save Money On Thanksgiving Dinner Alexander Raths/Shutterstock By Aimee Lamoureux/Nov. 18, 2021 1:15 pm EST The holidays are just around the corner, but unfortunately for many people, this usually festive time of year is marred with a little more worry than usual. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing grocery shortages, prices have shot up in the past year. Many people are concerned about rising costs of everything from gas to groceries, and Thanksgiving dinner is no exception....

Instagram Is Loving Alex Guarnaschelli’s Nostalgic Throwback Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:17 pm EST Alex Guarnaschelli has emerged as one of the top cooking personalities in America. According to the chef’s website, Guarnaschelli now counts herself as an Iron Chef, has appeared on a variety of cooking shows, including “Chopped,” as a judge, and has led Michelin-ranked restaurants across the world. While the personality has risen to stardom, she hasn’t forgotten her roots and decided to show them off in a recent social media post....

Instant Pot Turkey Soup Recipe Haley MacLean/Mashed By Hayley MacLean AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 29, 2021 4:16 pm EST Fall is here! Are you craving a hearty soup that will fill the whole family? Recipe developer Hayley MacLean used her Instant Pot to perfect this hearty turkey soup recipe. We’re here to share it with you, so you can feed your family well this season. Did you know that soup is actually good for respiratory health during the fall and winter?...