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Doritos Just Dropped A Hotter Version Of This Popular Chip Flavor ZikG/Shutterstock By Katie Lenhardt/Dec. 21, 2021 5:45 pm EST Known for taking snacks to the extreme, Doritos just announced a new chip flavor that promises to heat up your palate while simultaneously cooling it down. To pick the perfect combination, Frito-Lay took a look at its boldest and most popular chips. As you likely know, Cool Ranch is one of the most beloved Doritos flavors — and the go-to among many lovers of the triangular tortilla chips; Mashed conducted a survey and found that nearly half of respondents love Cool Ranch the best....

Easy Chicken Schnitzel Recipe Susan Olayinka/Mashed By Susan Olayinka AND Mashed Staff/Oct. 27, 2021 1:24 pm EST Even though Oktoberfest in Munich is typically held in September, chances are decent that we’re not all in Munich right now, so we don’t need to be sticklers for details. September, October, or really any month is a great time to celebrate the occasion — or any occasion, really — with a delicious and super-easy German-style dish like chicken schnitzel....

Everything We Know About Valerie Bertinelli’s New Food Network Deal Dominik Bindl/Getty Images By Felix Behr/Dec. 7, 2021 1:45 pm EST Valerie Bertinelli has renewed her contract with the Food Network and Discovery+,the streaming service of which it is a part. “Throughout my life food has always been a central part of some of my happiest memories and becoming a part of the Food Network family has continued to be a rewarding dream come true,” she said in a statement shared with Deadline....

How Animal Feed Led To The Creation Of Cheese Puffs studiojaskrawo/Shutterstock By Colin McCandless/Dec. 22, 2021 12:33 pm EST Cheese puffs, cheese doodles, cheese curls — whatever you prefer to call them, these now-ubiquitous junk food snacks were actually discovered by accident. The corn puffs join a long line of food products that were invented by chance, including Wheaties cereal, which was the inadvertent result of bran gruel spilled over a hot stove flaking into a crisp....

How Chlorophyll Can Affect The Flavor Of Olive Oil Electron009/Shutterstock By Michael La Corte/Dec. 16, 2021 8:09 am EST Perhaps the most ubiquitous cooking oil at present, olive oil — in all its iterations and complexities — is a fixture in millions upon millions of kitchens as we speak. Distinctive and celebrated within the Mediterranean diet and worldwide, olive oil is a prized ingredient for everyone from established chefs to novice home cooks....

Martha Stewart’s Dark Twist On Caramel Apples Is Perfect For Halloween Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images By Amanda Tarlton/Oct. 24, 2021 11:03 am EST There’s a lot to love about fall: Gorgeous leaves, crisp weather, pumpkin spice lattes and, of course, Halloween. While dressing up for trick-or-treating, costume contests, and office parties is one of the highlights of the holiday, the spooky season is also famous for its food. More specifically, for its sweet treats....

Pet Owners Need To Know About This Secret Dunkin’ Treat smrm1977/Shutterstock By Anthony Mastroianni/Oct. 14, 2021 1:35 pm EST America may run on Dunkin’, but that doesn’t only apply to humans. Pets can get in on the fun, too. Like Starbucks Puppuccino, Dunkin’ offers the Cup For Pup (also sometimes called the Puppy Latte), a four-ounce cup of pure whipped cream that’s the perfect size for dogs to get their snouts comfortably inside — and hey, cats too, if they’re into it....

Publix Just Limited The Sale Of These 6 Grocery Items Joni Hanebutt/Shutterstock By Adrianna MacPherson/Dec. 10, 2021 11:17 am EST Consumers have grown accustomed to being able to scoop up as many of their favorite products as they want while out grocery shopping. Sure, you can’t exactly take mass quantities of perishable goods if you won’t be able to eat them before they go bad, but why not keep your pantry well stocked with some of your go-to staples?...

Reddit Is Sharing Which Trader Joe’s Items Make The Best Holiday Gifts Trader Joe’s By Aimee Lamoureux/Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 9:38 pm EST The holiday season is in full swing, and while it hopefully brings with it lots of celebrations and tidings of good cheer, it can also bring some additional stress. As the end of the year approaches, it seems our to-do lists get longer and longer, and one major item on that list that can be difficult to cross off is Christmas shopping for those who celebrate the holiday....

The 11 Best Paul Hollywood Handshake Moments, Ranked Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images By Lindsay Parrill/Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 10:37 am EST If you’re a fan of the “Great British Baking Show,” you’re well acquainted with Paul Hollywood’s famous handshake. Whether you love the steely eyed judge and all of his devilishly smooth charms, or hate him for his haughty arrogance and overly inflated ego, this Master of Bread certainly plays a big part in the show’s wild success....

The Concerning Response Chick-Fil-A Employees Gave To This Reddit Question jmac23/Shutterstock By Boshika Gupta/Jan. 19, 2022 8:52 am EST According to Chick-fil-A, being a staff member at the restaurant isn’t simply a job but “an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment.” As described on the company’s website, Chick-fil-A workers are generally paid salaries that are more than minimum wage and are offered certain benefits by location....

The Hidden Message You Didn’t Realize Was In The Twix Logo Bayhu 19/Shutterstock By Kate Hagan Gallup/Updated: Jan. 11, 2022 12:03 pm EST Logo design is a fine art, and Twix has taken their branding to another level. The closer you look, the more you’ll notice. Printed atop a shiny gold wrapper, the current Twix logo features a 3D rendering of the letters that spell Twix in red and white, with a brown shadow said to represent the chocolate and cookie treat contained inside (via 100 Logos)....

The Most Awkward Moments On Hell’s Kitchen Facebook By Ryan Unger/Updated: Sept. 22, 2021 11:44 am EST Let’s imagine that you’re a chef hoping to make it big. Suddenly, the opportunity comes up to audition for Hell’s Kitchen, the popular reality show that pits you against other passionate culinary professionals for a chance to work with the world-renowned — and frighteningly intense — Michelin starred chef Gordon Ramsay. You make it through rounds of auditions and finally get word that the television network would, in fact, like you as a contestant on the upcoming season....

The Real Reason A Chicken Tender Shortage May Be Coming aperturesound/Shutterstock By Justina Huddleston/Dec. 3, 2021 3:42 pm EST If you’re a picky eater, have kids, or just like pub grub, then chances are you buy and eat a fair amount of chicken tenders on a weekly basis. They’re mild in flavor, versatile enough to be added to a variety of recipes, and don’t require a ton of trimming and prep work at home before cooking....

The Real Reason You Don’t Hear From Emeril Lagasse Anymore John Lamparski/Getty Images By Mashed Staff/Updated: Feb. 7, 2022 7:46 am EST Nowadays, celebrity chefs are a dime a dozen. But not too long ago, Emeril Lagasse was the celebrity chef. Between his television shows, restaurants, product lines, and signature “Bam!” catchphrase, Lagasse became a household name and was arguably the most famous chef in the country for a time....

The Untold Truth Of Smirnoff Icing Steve Cukrov/Shutterstock By Crawford Smith/Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 2:17 pm EST It might be hard to remember this now, when fruity, sparkling alcoholic beverages like spiked seltzers rule the booze landscape, but for a long time, sweet beer alternatives were viewed with scorn and derision. Before it became socially acceptable for people (especially men) to drink something like a White Claw in public, the sight of a malternative like Zima in a bro’s hand could be an excuse for (hyper-gendered, often misogynistic and/or homophobic) mockery....

This Gross-Out Rice Krispies TikTok Recipe Is Perfect For Halloween New Africa/Shutterstock By Lucia Capretti/Oct. 29, 2021 4:48 pm EST Something about the Halloween season brings out plenty of creativity. Whether you’re designing an impressive costume to wow your friends or are decorating your home to increase the spook factor in the neighborhood, there are lots of ways to get on board with the overall feeling of this time of year....

This Is Alex Guarnaschelli’s Favorite Midnight Snack Bryan Bedder/Getty Images By Naomi Kennedy/Oct. 13, 2021 11:40 am EST After a long day at work, there’s nothing better than throwing on some cozy clothes and settling into the couch for a nice, relaxing evening with a great TV show up on the screen. Maybe you’ll restart an old favorite for the fifth time, or perhaps you’re ready to check out Netflix’s hit drama series “Squid Game” so you can finally understand the significance of the dalgona cookies you’ve been seeing all over social media....

This Is The Secret To Winning Chocolate Meltdown, According To Maneet Chauhan By Amanda Tarlton/Sept. 29, 2021 12:56 pm EST If you have a sweet tooth, you know the only way to satisfy your craving for all things sugary is your favorite treat, whether it’s an indulgent slice of red velvet cake, a creamy Reese’s cup or a handful of Sour Patch Kids. However, a close second to actually eating something sweet is watching top chefs create over-the-top desserts on TV....

This Is Valerie Bertinelli’s Most Requested Dish Manny Hernandez/Getty Images By Boshika Gupta/Oct. 25, 2021 2:48 pm EST Actress and chef Valerie Bertinelli has been a source of inspiration for many. According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, she decided to turn her love of cooking into her own show on the Food Network, “Valerie’s Home Cooking,” later in life, and also wrote cookbooks filled with delicious recipes. She was pretty self-aware about the entire process....