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Brandied Cherries Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Jan. 19, 2022 10:42 am EST When you think of soaked cherries, it’s hard to not think about the famous, artificially bright, not so delicious Maraschino cherries. These brandy-soaked cherries are here to radically alter the reputation that Maraschino cherries have given cherries for years. Recipe developer and registered dietitian nutritionist Kristen Carli, MS, RD declares, “They’re tangy, sweet and go great with just about anything....

Chipotle’s New Team Menu Highlights These Well-Known Winter Athletes Bloomberg/Getty By Erich Barganier/Jan. 13, 2022 3:59 pm EST In recent months, Chipotle has made strides when it comes to working with athletes. According to Restaurant Business, the chain started signing college athletes as brand ambassadors back in 2021, prompting thousands of individuals to apply for affiliation with the restaurant. Chipotle hasn’t stop at collegiate athletes, however. Forbes reports that the chain gifted NFL player and chess fanatic Kyler Murray a Chipotle-themed chessboard in a marketing stunt....

Delicious Desserts That Take 5 Ingredients Or Less Shutterstock By DB Kelly/Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 7:14 pm EST We’ve all been there. It’s that moment when you realize you need to come up with a dessert for the neighbor’s party, a birthday party at school, or your cousin’s son’s graduation. There’s no time for a lot of shopping, prep time, and baking… so what do you do? You could pick up a box of something store-bought on the way, but there’s no reason for that when we have these amazing desserts you can make with just five ingredients or less....

Easy Air Fryer BBQ Cauliflower Wings Recipe Miriam Hahn/Mashed By Miriam Hahn AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 1, 2021 6:01 pm EST Chicken wings may be the king of savory snacks, but not everyone eats meat — and some people simply fancy a healthier option from time to time. For those folks, certified wellness coach Miriam Hahn of YouCare-SelfCare has you covered thanks to her air fryer BBQ cauliflower wings recipe. Best part?...

Fig Grilled Cheese Recipe Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert/Mashed By Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 15, 2021 9:59 am EST Are you in the mood for a fancy grilled cheese? While traditional grilled cheese sandwiches are great, sometimes we need a little more than a few slices of cheddar or American cheese to satisfy us. This recipe is like an adult grilled cheese, but the kiddos are sure to love it as well. It combines toasty sourdough bread with fig jam and Gruyere cheese, and it tastes just as amazing as it sounds....

Grocery Prices Just Broke A 13-Year Record Lightspring/Shutterstock By Lauren Cahn/Jan. 26, 2022 12:04 pm EST According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI), as presented by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation rose by a record-breaking 7% over 2021. This represents the steepest year-to-year inflationary increase since 1982. The CPI takes into account the prices paid over a period of time for all things U.S. consumers typically spend money on — food being just one and groceries being an even more circumscribed category within the larger category of “food....

Here’s What A Sober Bar Is And What To Expect If You Go To One Cindy Ord/Getty By Maria Scinto/Jan. 5, 2022 2:59 pm EST If you’re kicking off 2022 by doing Dry January, you may feel at a loss when Friday night rolls around. If you used to head straight to the bar for happy hour, how are you going to fill your time now? Sure, some people will tell you to go for a nice and healthy hike, but it’s January, it’s dark, and it’s cold, so, yeah, no....

Here’s What Lidia Bastianich’s Catch Phrase Really Means Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images By Gina LaVecchia Ragone/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 2:47 pm EST Celebrity chefs are often known for their catch phrases. Emeril Lagasse has “Bam!” Rachael Ray is known for “delish” and “YUM-O!” Guy Fieri often refers to “Flavortown,” and Martha Stewart is the bestower of all “good things.” Before all of these stars, however, was Lidia Bastianich, author of the new memoir, “My American Dream: A Life of Love, Family, and Food....

How Trader Joe’s Shoppers Like To Amp Up Their Chocolate Lava Cakes Instagram By Hannah Twietmeyer/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:42 pm EST If you frequent Trader Joe’s for your weekly grocery trip, you’ve more than likely seen boxes of the brand’s frozen desserts lining the frozen foods aisle. And if you’re a fan of chocolate, cakes, or both, you’ve probably tossed the Trader Joe’s Chocolate Lava Cakes into your cart on more than one occasion....

Keebler’s New Fudge Stripes Flavor Is The Sweetest Valentine’s Day Treat MSPhotographic/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:51 am EST It’s hard to open up a box of Keebler Fudge Stripes cookies and not indulge in at least a few. The classic treats are made with a shortbread base, per the brand’s website, then drizzled with just the right amount of chocolate to keep us all addicted. Keebler has been a staple in the cookie industry for decades, but it makes crackers, pie crusts, and ice cream cones, as well....

Krispy Kreme Fans Won’t Want To Miss This Super Bowl Weekend Deal TongRoRo/Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Feb. 12, 2022 10:11 am EST Super Bowl Sunday is finally here. This weekend’s NFL Championship game will decide the team that will add the Lombardi trophy to its storied history — the Los Angeles Rams or the Cincinnati Bengals. However, we don’t know about you, but we are feeling a little like Olympic gold medal winner Chloe Kim....

Krispy Kreme’s New Halloween Doughnuts Are So Cute It’s Scary Facebook/KrispyKreme By Erich Barganier/Updated: Oct. 11, 2021 1:49 pm EST Last year, Krispy Kreme wowed fans by releasing a line of monster-themed donuts. These creations featured signature treats like the Frank Monster Donut that came in the likeness of Frankenstein and was decorated with green icing, sprinkles, and pretzel pieces that resembled neck bolts. These creative takes on spooky classics raised the bar and many might have hoped for Krispy Kreme to bring back these perfect Halloween pastries....

Pulled Pork Recipe Stephanie Rapone/Mashed By Stephanie Rapone AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 9:25 am EST If the thought of noshing on a pulled pork sandwich has your belly rumbling and your taste buds salivating, then you absolutely have to try out this recipe from developer Stephanie Rapone. Prep time is a cinch at only 15 minutes and the hands-off cook time is two hours and 20 minutes. This recipe is so versatile you can use the pulled pork for virtually anything, from piled high on tender buns as a sandwich to the filling of a spicy fajita....

Read This Before Ordering Vietnamese Coffee In The U.S. michael bituin/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Sept. 24, 2021 12:26 am EST Vietnamese iced coffee is undeniably delicious. It’s the ideal beverage whether you need something cool and refreshing to sip on or are simply craving a little sweetness. According to Allrecipes, the drink is made using sweetened condensed milk and lots of ice, making it a real treat for the summer months. Even those who prefer black coffee won’t be let down by this creamy libation....

The Best Burger At TGI Fridays, According To Nearly 25% Of People Facebook By Maria Scinto/Jan. 24, 2022 11:57 pm EST The most surprising thing about TGI Fridays may be the fact that it still exists. Just the name alone makes it seem like a relic of the previous millennium, and when we think of the restaurant, we’re often tempted to crack, “The ’80s called – they want their casual dining concept back....

The Biggest Mistakes You’re Making When Steaming Milk For Coffee Atstock Productions/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Jan. 30, 2022 11:02 am EST If you’ve ever bought a shiny new coffee machine or been gifted one, you know that using the seemingly simple steaming wand to froth milk is easier said than done. A steaming wand is supposed to pump air and bubbles into your milk while gently warming it up at the same time to create foam (via The Spruce Eats)....

The Real Reason Charcuterie Boards Can Be So Expensive Maria Shipakina/Shutterstock By Amanda Tarlton/Oct. 8, 2021 12:26 pm EST No matter if you’re at a wedding, holiday get-together, or dinner party, chances are high that there’s plenty of delicious food to be had. Often, food is at the center of events and social gatherings, whether it’s the buttercream cake at a birthday celebration or the passed hors d’oeuvres at cocktail hour....

The Real Reason This MasterChef Finale Is So Historic Instagram By Ralph Schwartz/Sept. 15, 2021 7:21 pm EST Season 11 of the popular Fox cooking competition was dubbed “MasterChef: Legends” and lived up to its subtitle by trotting out legendary celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse in the season premiere (via Guilty Eats). Not everyone has agreed that this season, which concludes tonight (September 15), deserves the “legends” label (see Reddit), but Season 11 is undoubtedly historic....

The Untold Truth Of Nikki Steward, The Celebrity Weed Chef Instagram By Lucy Maddox/Oct. 14, 2021 12:09 pm EST If you’re a fan of food and marijuana, you have probably heard of celebrity chef Nikki Steward. Prior to becoming a world-renowned chef, the Ohio native earned a degree in pharmaceutical sciences and began her career in healthcare at a CVS pharmacy, she revealed in an interview with Thrillist. “I felt like I was just counting pills inside, all day every day, telling people what to take and what not to take, making elderly people upset because I’m not able to charge their insurance — I hated it....

These ‘Eggs’ Are Made From A Surprising Ingredient Bloomberg/Getty Images By Joe Nasta/Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 10:58 am EST A product marketed as plant-based eggs is made from a surprising ingredient. The product, called JUST eggs from the company Eat Just, is in the news as it has been evaluated and approved to be sold in the European Union. Bloomberg reports that the product has been available in Asian and U....