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This Is What Sharing A Meal Means To Lidia Bastianich Ben Gabbe/Getty By Nancy Mock/Dec. 17, 2021 11:08 am EST Whether dinner, breakfast, or lunch, meals are something that happen every day of our lives, and often without a second thought! Some meals certainly stand out in our memory, like dinner on a first date, a birthday celebration, or an overstuffed Thanksgiving. But have you ever thought about what sharing a meal with others actually means to you?...

What TikTok users saying about these mixing bowls You’ll find rave reviews on the mixing bowl set in the comment section of this TikTok, which has already garnered an astounding 3.3 million views. One person said “I got these as a wedding gift and LOVE THEM” and another shared, “I have these in red and love them.” Some of the platform’s users are planning on giving these as gifts. One person shared “Okay, these bowls with the attachments are a cooks dream....

Why Chipotle Employees Say You Should Always Double Check Your Burrito Bowls Bloomberg/Getty Images By Aimee Lamoureux/Oct. 21, 2021 1:00 pm EST When most people order a big burrito bowl from Chipotle they are probably just looking forward to digging into the delicious blend of rice, beans, protein, and tasty toppings as soon as they can. But however much you might just want to start enjoying that warm, hearty bowl right when you get it, some Chipotle employees say it is a good idea to take an extra minute or two to check your order before you drive off with it....

59 Dutch Oven Recipes You’ll Want To Make Every Week Shutterstock By Maria Scinto/Sept. 27, 2021 3:36 pm EST Whether its one of those trendy, colorful, Instagram-worthy ones or your traditional cast-iron version, a Dutch oven is one article of kitchenware that every cook should have in their arsenal. They’re sturdy, sizable, and very versatile, as they can be used not only for soups and stews but also for pasta dishes, roast meats, sauces, and even bread!...

Best Chicken Adobo Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Jan. 4, 2022 1:11 pm EST Adobo — is it a sauce, a spice, or a dish? Recipe developer Susan Olayinka from The Flexible Fridge gives us the historical scoop and a delicious way to DIY. Simply put, the term is all-encompassing but it also depends on where you are in the world. Adobo comes from the Spanish term adobar which means to marinate, according to The Culture Trip....

Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Sept. 27, 2021 8:25 am EST Unless you steer clear of all things coffee, chances are you’ve heard about Starbucks’ pumpkin spice latte. The drink has what can only be described as a cult following, although just as many people are quick to turn their noses up at the autumnal beverage. Nevertheless, with over 400 million pumpkin spice lattes sold worldwide, according to Vox, the drink is undeniably popular....

Dutch Baby Recipe Nathaniel Lee/Mashed By Nathaniel Lee AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 17, 2021 9:28 am EST Your first question here almost assuredly has nothing to do with how to prep the tasty brunch (or any time) treat Dutch baby, but is something along the lines of this: “Okay … why is this called a Dutch baby?” Chef and Nathaniel Lee of Beginner Food will tell you that there’s really no great an answer to that absolutely fair question....

Instagram Is Loving Trader Joe’s Holiday Gnome Planters Instagram/traderjoeslist By Emily Weaver/Dec. 13, 2021 7:32 pm EST ‘Tis the season to shop (’til you drop) at Trader Joe’s! The grocery chain, whose fans consider it to be the holy grail of holiday-themed snacks and treats, is constantly reinventing the wheel when it comes to unique offerings that boast traditional holiday flavors like peppermint, white mocha, clove, cranberry, butternut squash, and ginger....

Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe Kristen Carli/Mashed By Kristen Carli AND Mashed Staff/Updated: Sept. 20, 2021 11:56 am EST Everyone is always looking for new and exciting breakfast options. This is especially true for mornings when there is extra time to lounge around without having to guzzle down a cup of coffee and run out the door, or when you have weekend guests. For these times, it’s great to have some delicious breakfast or brunch casserole recipes on hand that can be pre-assembled the day before....

Smothered Cheesy Beef Enchiladas Recipe By Jennifer En/Updated: Sept. 21, 2021 9:40 am EST If you’re a fan of Mexican cuisine, you’ve no doubt spent an unseemly number of hours scouring the Internet for recipes of enchiladas only to realize there are way too many to get through. Of course, this Mexican food staple has many variations. While you might find it hard to go too wrong with super cheesy beef-filled tortillas, you should know that not all enchiladas are created equal....

Takis Vs. Flamin’ Hot Cheetos: What’s The Difference? Facebook By Robin Miller/Updated: Jan. 25, 2022 8:59 pm EST If you like a slow fiery burn on your palate, you’re clearly no stranger to spicy snacks. When the craving for something blazing-hot strikes, there are plenty of options to quell your desire. Yet, as you stand there contemplating Takis versus Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, it’s nearly impossible to choose without knowing more about each snack’s persona....

The Big Problem Some Wendy’s Customers Have With Its New Fries Deutschlandreform/Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Updated: Oct. 12, 2021 11:31 am EST Do you love fast food? We know that from time to time, we definitely heed the craving for a stacked cheeseburger, an icy cold milkshake, or golden batch of crispy, salty fries. If you love french fries like we do, the fast food chains have got you. There’s Shake Shack’s crinkle-cut fries, Popeyes’ Cajun-seasoned fries, McDonald’s classic skinny-cut fries, Wendy’s peppery fries, and many more (via Insider)....

The Good Dish Has The Ultimate Hack For Hard-Shell Tacos Yuriy Golub/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Jan. 20, 2022 1:06 pm EST Americanized tacos are a popular weeknight-at-home meal in the U.S. because of their simplicity to put together. The ingredients are largely store-bought, and the DIY assembly allows for customization, so every member of the household is happy; people can add as much or as little taco-seasoned ground beef, shredded cheese, iceberg lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and more to their choice of tortilla....

The Heroic Way A McDonald’s Employee Might Have Saved A Customer’s Life Gargantiopa/Shutterstock By Katie Lenhardt/Dec. 21, 2021 1:48 pm EST Sydney Raley is used to thinking fast when filling orders during the lunch rush at McDonald’s in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The 15-year-old fast-food worker can multitask between taking orders, mixing drinks, and working the drive-thru window, but she never thought she’d be moving quickly to save a customer’s life....

The Midwestern Breakfast Food You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Shutterstock By Karen Hart/Updated: Oct. 18, 2021 10:22 am EST Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Whether that’s just a good marketing slogan or a real health truth, most of us have probably heard that statement and bought into it. And who doesn’t love breakfast foods? Pancakes, bacon, waffles, scrambled eggs, and cereal! Breakfast is at least one of the most delicious parts of the day, if not actually the most important....

The Real Reason Raw Eggs Are Generally Safe To Eat In Japan MaryShutterstock/Shutterstock By Julia Mullaney/Jan. 24, 2022 1:16 pm EST You’ve probably heard that consuming raw or undercooked eggs poses a potentially serious danger to your health. That’s because some eggs contain salmonella, and the only way to avoid its negative effects is to thoroughly cook the egg. A salmonella infection is a bacterial infection that can wreak havoc on the body....

TikTok Is Furious About This Low Applebee’s Tip George Sheldon/Shutterstock By Molly Clark/Dec. 25, 2021 11:51 am EST When you go out to dinner at a restaurant, it’s always good practice to leave a tip for the server. Whether you generally tip 10%, 15%, 18%, or even 20% or more, the gratuity is often considered an extra thank you for their service. The debate about how much is appropriate to tip is ongoing; however, according to Ryan Sutton, chief critic for Eater, you should always tip 20% before tax as a bare minimum....

Gagh just might make you gag YouTube Although “gagh” is really pronounced as “gawk,” you might be tempted to say the word as if it was spelled g-a-g. While Klingon cuisine involves a number of dubious-sounding specialties – including pipius claw, bok-rat liver, and targ heart (via Vice) – the grossest dish of all is the gag-worthy gagh, which the Star Trek Database says is made from serpent worms. The worms can be boiled; however, the Klingon preference is to serve them still writhing....

What The Cheesecake Factory Doesn’t Want You To Know By DB Kelly/Updated: Feb. 9, 2022 2:08 pm EST The Cheesecake Factory is one of the country’s most famous restaurants, and for a good reason. At a time when many restaurants are trying to keep their menus small, this one went in the complete opposite direction with 250 regular menu items and at least 50 different types of cheesecake. It’s a little on the pricey side, though, the sort of place most people probably only go for a special occasion or a well-deserved treat....

Why Bartenders Hate When You Ask For A ‘Strong’ Drink Maeching Chaiwongwatthana/Shutterstock By Elise DeVoe/Jan. 7, 2022 2:01 pm EST At the end of a long day, there’s nothing wrong with wanting a little extra sauce in your drink. Drinks like the Manhattan were designed for this very task because the components of the drink are all liquor with a dash of bitters. Even with strong-by-design cocktails like the Manhattan, some people still want a bit more kick in their drink....