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What Makes Padma Lakshmi’s Fried Chicken So Unique Noam Galai/Getty Images By Justine Lee/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 11:18 am EST Padma Lakshmi has made a career out of championing and interviewing accomplished chefs, from her work judging Bravo’s “Top Chef” to interviewing restaurateurs in her Hulu docuseries, “Taste the Nation.” But Lakshmi is an incredible chef in her own right, having developed numerous recipes and published multiple cookbooks throughout her career....

What Makes Subway Singapore’s Plant-Based Chicken Sandwich Different Facebook By Katherine Mclaughlin/Dec. 2, 2021 11:46 am EST If there’s one thing you can expect with chain restaurants, it’s usually consistency — at least when it comes to what’s on the menu. Service can vary, neighborhoods lend their own flair, and you may even find one location of your favorite chain has an inexplicably better atmosphere than another. But, in general, the food is going the same....

Why Eating Chicken On New Year’s Is Considered Bad Luck Liliya Kandrashevich/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Dec. 29, 2021 5:32 pm EST It’s almost time for 2021 to be on its way out, leading the resolution-makers among us to start setting intentions for the new year, and the superstitious among us to plan what to eat on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day that might help set the tone for 2022. Did you know that there are a variety of foods traditionally served around the world for New Year’s that are considered lucky, dishes that are supposed to shepherd in good fortune as well as good flavor?...

Why Maine’s New ‘Right To Food’ Law Matters Krasula/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Nov. 5, 2021 1:58 pm EST In a legislative first, Maine recently passed an amendment to the state’s constitution that declared the residents of the state have the right to “grow, raise, produce and consume food of their own choosing as long as they do so within legal parameters,” per The Washington Post. The amendment, which was approved by 60% of voters as part of this past Tuesday’s elections, received bipartisan support....

Alton Brown Wants To End Pet Obesity And Gets Ready For One Last Good Eats - Exclusive Interview Paras Griffin/Getty Images By Alexandra Cass/Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 9:24 am EST It’s going to be a big year for Alton Brown. He’s in the midst of his farewell tour of “Beyond the Eats,” and his newest cookbook, “Good Eats: The Final Years,” is soon to hit bookshelves as the celebrity chef and TV host gears up to say goodbye to the series that skyrocketed him to culinary fame....

Costco, Walmart, And Kroger Are Giving Away Free N95 Masks JN 999/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Jan. 28, 2022 3:00 pm EST Despite the controversy surrounding mask wearing during the pandemic, one thing most of us can agree on is that “free” is always better than “paid for.” As part of ongoing efforts to curb the spread of the SARS-COV-2 virus, the CDC has announced an initiative to provide free N95 masks to as many people as possible....

Costco Shoppers Are Seriously Relating To This Banana Meme Tada Images/Shutterstock By Lisa Curran Matte/Sept. 10, 2021 5:38 pm EST Some things in life are inevitable. Like death and taxes. Or the knowledge that no matter how hard we try, we are never going to catch a banana at its perfect peak of ripeness. You know it’s true. You could stand guard over a banana for days on end. Blink once and — just like that —it morphs from green to brown....

Drinking A Pumpkin Spice Latte Does This To Your Brain P Maxwell Photography/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Sept. 29, 2021 3:39 pm EST Once the leaves on the trees start to turn yellow, orange, and red, many of us bring back our autumn habits. For some people, this might be wearing flannels or boots and visiting a cider mill. For others, fall means breaking out the candles and the blankets and watching scary movies....

For Cooking Ribs, One Dutch Oven Stands Above The Rest Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 3:46 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Sure, air fryers and Instant Pots are all the rage, but perhaps it’s time to go retro and try out a time-honored cooking appliance that cooks going back many generations have sworn by. Dutch ovens are basically big pots, but they’re made of cast iron, which means that they can handle going from the stovetop to the oven and back again, per Country Living....

Get Ready For Spooky Season With These October 2021 Aldi Finds Brookgardener/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Oct. 1, 2021 4:06 pm EST The temperatures outside are dropping, the leaves are changing colors to vibrant shades of red and orange, and store shelves are beginning to fill up with all kinds of fun seasonal items. Some consumers simply love fall flavors like apple or pumpkin so much, they will enjoy any new autumnal items all season long....

Gordon Ramsay Just Gave This NFL Team A Shoutout Sterling Munksgard/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Jan. 24, 2022 3:22 pm EST Gordon Ramsay is known for his love of “football” (aka soccer) in the U.K., but it appears he’s a fan of American football as well. Tweeting after Sunday night’s big playoff matchup, the celebrity chef said, “What a game! Congrats to the @Chiefs … I’m always a call away.” Ramsay is, of course, referring to the Kansas City Chiefs 42-36 win in overtime against the Buffalo Bills (via Chicago Tribune) in what the NFL is calling a record-setting game....

Green Ombre Cake Recipe Jennine Bryant/Tasting Table By Jennine Rye AND Mashed Staff/Feb. 18, 2022 6:04 pm EST What’s more fun than a plain old cake? An ombré cake, of course. If you love the color green, or if it’s your favorite team’s color, then we have the perfect recipe for you! This cake would also be a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with loved ones. You could also do this cake in pretty much any color by just swapping the shade of the food coloring....

Homemade Steakhouse Wedge Salad Recipe Maren Epstein/Mashed By Maren Epstein AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 14, 2021 8:16 am EST Creating a classic wedge salad that gives you major steak house vibes at home is easier than you may think. In fact, food blogger and professional chef Maren Epstein, who shares healthy diet tips at Eating Works, has developed a simple and approachable recipe inspired by the diner salad she enjoys ordering when eating out at a restaurant....

How An Art Installation Led To The Creation Of Shake Shack PL Gould/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Nov. 28, 2021 12:46 pm EST Fast food chain Shake Shack has grown into a global business with 275 locations both domestically and internationally (via Investopedia). You may not realize that in the beginning they didn’t even sell hamburgers, one of their signature menu items. The franchise started out as an unassuming hot dog cart in New York City’s Madison Square Park to raise funds for a public art project (via Shake Shack)....

How Long Do Frozen Burgers Really Last? Eviart/Shutterstock By Jen Peng/Nov. 12, 2021 10:57 am EST Whether you overestimated everyone’s appetite at your last barbecue, took advantage of a great sale at your local supermarket, or perhaps were gifted some fancy frozen burgers from a frozen meat delivery company like Omaha Steaks, chances are, you have a few frozen burger patties in your freezer right about now. You may have forgotten all about those burgers, especially if they’re buried behind all the other items that you’ve crammed in your freezer....

IKEA’s 2021 Advent Calendar Comes With 2 Unexpected Treats Mahony/Shutterstock By Alia Hoyt/Nov. 1, 2021 12:08 pm EST Not interested in yet another advent calendar with measly, off-brand chocolate squares behind each tiny door? If exotic, exciting, and affordable are what you’re after, look no further than IKEA starting November 1 to pick up its 2021 incarnation of this beloved holiday tradition. But maybe go quickly because these bad boys are likely to sell out....

Jamie Oliver Has Big Plans For His Hogwarts-Esque House George Pimentel/Getty Images By Maria Faller/Nov. 7, 2021 10:23 am EST Jamie Oliver, creator of the “Naked Chef” franchise, has a little beef with “Harry Potter.” While on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (as seen on YouTube), Oliver claims that the only books that have sold more than his in the U.K. are those in the “Harry Potter” series — and apparently this facet has motivated his latest venture....

Only 16% Of People Say This Starbucks Fall Drink Is Their Favorite Nixx Photography/Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Sept. 7, 2021 2:20 pm EST It’s no secret that the star of all fall-flavored drinks at Starbucks is the Pumpkin Spice Latte. From the prediction of the date when the coffee chain’s highly sought after item will arrive to the actual announcement of the drink’s arrival, pumpkin spice season is no joke at Starbucks....

Over 27% Think This Is The Best Holiday Drink At Starbucks Leena Robinson/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Updated: Dec. 18, 2021 11:22 am EST The two most joyous days of the year happen to be when Starbucks announces the return of its glorious pumpkin spice latte, and two, when the coffee chain deems it time to release its iconic red cups. Come rain or shine, Starbucks is never tardy with its festive menus — it’s their limited-edition menus that unofficially announces the start of a new season after all!...

Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas Recipe Hayley MacLean/Mashed By Hayley MacLean AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 14, 2021 10:44 am EST Fajitas are an incredibly popular dish around the world, but did you know that the term “fajita” originally only referred to beef? According to What’s Cooking America, “fajita” refers to a skirt cut of steak, since the word comes from the Spanish word “faja,” meaning “belt.” As fajitas became more and more popular, the term began to take on a broader meaning, and today, fajitas can be made with chicken, seafood, tofu — the list goes on and on!...