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The Sweet Way El Pollo Loco Is Celebrating Día De Los Muertos Fer Gregory/Shutterstock By Joe Nasta/Oct. 29, 2021 11:48 am EST It’s almost Día de los Muertos, and El Pollo Loco has plenty of celebrations planned for the annual holiday. The restaurant chain has been serving authentic Mexican dishes and chicken since Pancho Ochoa opened the first location in Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico in 1975 (via the official website). The restaurant’s delicious family recipes were incredibly popular, and the first U....

The Truth About Adina Schaefer From Halloween Baking Championship Season 7 Instagram By Maria Faller/Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 8:36 am EST Heading into its seventh season, Food Network’s “Halloween Baking Championship” follows 10 talented bakers creating spooky sweets for their survival and a grand prize of $25,000 at Camp Devil’s Food Lake (via Food Network). In a behind-the-scenes video from Season 7, judges Zac Young and Stephanie Boswell show off all the decadent ingredients, tools, and treats the new season will have to offer the contestants....

The Wendy’s Chocolate Frosty Ingredient You Might Not Expect Facebook By Kalea Martin/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:39 pm EST If you’re the kind of person who prefers milk chocolate over dark chocolate, chances are you’re probably a big fan of the chocolate Frosty at Wendy’s. The fast food chain’s milkshake-softserve hybrid isn’t known for being super chocolatey, but it sure does pair well with a burger and fries. As Wendy’s explains on their Square Deal blog, this was no accident....

These Are The 19 Best Pizza Shops In New York MariaKovaleva/Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/Updated: Dec. 8, 2021 2:40 pm EST Lump it in with bagels, Italian ices, and diner coffee: pizza is a New York City staple. But where to go for the best is a matter of much contention, not just because there are so many places to choose from, but because NYC boasts loads of different pizza styles....

This Is Why Spinach Shrinks When You Cook It Denio109/Shutterstock By Taylor Huang/Nov. 8, 2021 12:11 pm EST Have you ever thrown a handful of spinach onto the stove, only to see it compress into what seems to look like two leaves? This is a universal experience that we’ve all faced before, and the reason for this shrinkage can be explained by science. Spinach leaves contain lots of moisture, which explains why the bag you purchase at the grocery store is so puffy and full....

Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s Holiday Menu Features An Unexpected Flavor Facebook By Amanda Tarlton/Dec. 9, 2021 2:12 pm EST If you’re looking to incorporate more fruits — and even veggies — into your daily diet, a smoothie can be a good place to start. Smoothies can easily pack in several servings of fruits and vegetables, boosting your fiber intake and aiding with digestion. While you can always whip up your own smoothie at home using the ingredients of your choosing, you can also buy one on the fly at any number of restaurants, chains, or convenience shops....

Tuna Casserole Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 11:12 am EST What’s the better kind of homemade meal: one that’s quick and easy, or one that’s delicious and visually pleasing and guaranteed to be eaten even by picky eaters? Okay, you saw the trick question setup, right? Because of course, the best meal you can make is one that’s quick and easy but also a guaranteed hit....

Why You Should Think Twice About Getting Wawa’s Italian Sub Facebook By Chase Shustack/Feb. 14, 2022 12:57 pm EST Pennsylvania is associated with many things. From “Rocky” to “The Office,” to scrapple and Tastykakes, the Keystone State overflows with cultural and historical touchstones. But we’re not here to take you on a tour of Pennsylvania, no, we’re here to talk about one of the state’s most beloved institutions: Wawa. This convenience store chain juggernaut stretches from Pennsylvania down to Florida (via Wawa), where its offerings of freshly-made hoagies (which we will discuss in a moment) and house-brewed coffee have earned it an almost cult-like legion of fans....

Zesty Instant Pot Pozole Recipe Jessica Formicola/Mashed By Jessica Formicola AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 11:53 am EST If you’ve never eaten Mexican pozole, this easy recipe by Jessica Formicola of Savory Experiments is the one to try. Pozole (pronounced “poh-ZO-lay”) is one of the most popular and beloved dishes in Mexican cuisine, and there are three versions — blanco (white), rojo (red), and verde (green) — of this zesty, hearty soup....

Alton Brown’s ‘Beat Up’ Watch Leaves Instagram With Questions Jason Merritt/term/Getty Images By Karen Hart/Oct. 31, 2021 11:15 pm EST Everyone has their obsessions and fetishes — even celebrity chefs. Just ask Andrew Zimmern, who likes to collect mustard, of all things. And then there’s Rachael Ray, who revealed to Delish that a pitbull — and we are not talking about the singer — is her “kryptonite.” Ray called this dog “the kindest, most sensitive member of our family....

Andrew Zimmern Marked Magnolia Network’s Launch In A Delicious Way Andrew Zimmern/Facebook By Kathryn Shelton/Jan. 5, 2022 4:25 pm EST The much-awaited launch of Magnolia Network is finally here. At 9:00 p.m. EST, when “Fixer Upper: Welcome Home” airs, the station formerly known as the DIY Network will officially be rebranded as Magnolia Network (via People). That’s right — after suffering some pandemic-related setbacks, the brainchild of Chip and Joanna Gaines will finally be up and running....

Bobby Flay Is Already Coming Back To The Food Network Jamie Mccarthy/Getty By Katherine Mclaughlin/Nov. 22, 2021 1:04 pm EST You may remember in October when it was reported that Bobby Flay was leaving the Food Network at the end of 2021 after 27 years of a continued partnership. At the time, People Magazine explained that the reason for the departure mainly had to do with money. It appeared the network and Flay couldn’t come to a mutually beneficial agreement when it came to compensation....

Chick-Fil-A Fans Are Arguing Over The Price Of This Spicy Chicken Sandwich rblfmr/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Nov. 24, 2021 8:23 pm EST The worst inflation in the U.S. in more than 30 years is upon us, according to the Associated Press, and Americans are feeling it everywhere from the gas pump to the fast food drive-thru. Gasoline prices have seen a staggering 50% price increase over the past year, while the breakfast staples eggs and bacon have gone up in price 12% and 20% respectively....

Dunkin’ Donuts Employee Just Shared ‘Delicious’ Upcoming Coffee Flavor Nixx Photography/Shutterstock By Ashley Steinberg/Dec. 29, 2021 4:41 am EST It has certainly been a banner year for Dunkin’. Their spring menu, leaked on Reddit, boasted new items like a new cold foam topping option for cold drinks and an Irish Creme Swirl to rival the Irish Cream Cold Brew at Starbucks. Their newer merch also garnered enough attention and buzz to get Instagram in a tizzy to find even the smallest of items like their iced coffee keychain....

For Pancakes, This Griddle Stands Above The Rest Shutterstock By Emily Weaver/Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 4:06 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Customers are calling Dash’s Everyday Nonstick Deluxe Electric Griddle their new ‘go-to griddle’ One happy buyer noted he was able to cook both eggs and bacon at the same time, and it was “10x faster than using [his] skillet.” Another chimed in saying they use their griddle to make pancakes for the family every weekend, and they “love that [they] only have one thing to clean afterwards....

German Chocolate Cake Recipe Tara Rylie/Mashed By Tara Rylie/Updated: Sept. 13, 2021 11:14 am EST The history of German chocolate cake is a bit surprising because it’s not actually German at all! In 1957, The Dallas Morning News printed a recipe for this cake, which quickly became a hit. It was named after Sam German, who created the Baker’s chocolate you see in stores today. While it might not actually be from Germany, this is still a cake recipe that you absolutely have to try....

Gordon Ramsay’s Daughter Tilly Roasted Her Dad And TikTok Is Loving It David M. Benett/Getty Images By Ashley Steinberg/Jan. 5, 2022 7:23 am EST Gordon Ramsay and his children are pretty prominent on social media. The family has posted many a cute video with one another, some together and others more roast-like in nature. His insults of other people’s food creations are legendary and lauded amongst fans who follow his social media....

How Dave & Buster’s Gamers Can Make The Equivalent Of $50 An Hour Jeff Bukowski/Shutterstock By Chase Shustack/Dec. 20, 2021 6:49 am EST For those who don’t know what Dave & Buster’s is: Imagine a Chuck E. Cheese’s, but take out the robotic rat and replace the flock of sugar-crazed children with pizza-stained faces with tipsy forty-somethings with wing sauce on their faces screaming at the Dallas Cowboys on TV. The brainchild of David Corriveau’s love of game parlors and James “Buster” Corley’s bar and restaurant (via The Daily Meal), this adult-friendly restaurant, sports bar, and arcade has been catering to everyone from hardcore football fans to the young-at-heart since 1982....

Martha Stewart’s New Shades From Snoop Dogg Are ‘Fit For Rappers’ C Flanigan/Getty Images By Taylor Huang/Jan. 11, 2022 1:05 pm EST Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg’s iconic friendship makes an appearance again in the celebrity chef’s recent Instagram photo (which appears to have been deleted), per People. The two friends are wearing contrasting jerseys — hers in a bright orange with “Coach Martha” printed on the front and his in a slightly muted blue color with “Coach Snoop” text down the middle....

Perdue’s New Thanksdippings Sauces Are Inspired By These Holiday Foods Oksana Mezina/Shutterstock By Lucy Maddox/Nov. 3, 2021 12:52 pm EST Now that Halloween has come and gone, everyone is gearing up for the next big holiday of the season: Thanksgiving. To put it simply, Thanksgiving has all the elements of the perfect holiday — With the football, parades, and midday naps, what more could you want? The fourth Thursday of every November is all about family, friends, inclusiveness, feeling grateful, and not to mention the mountains and mountains of fantastic food....