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What Is Chorizo And How Is It Made? Shutterstock By Heather Clark AND Jen Peng/Updated: Jan. 8, 2022 2:54 am EST Maybe you noticed the word on a brunch or dinner menu, came across it listed in a recipe, or spotted it while browsing the aisles of your favorite grocery store. But what exactly is chorizo and how is it made? At first glance, chorizo is pretty obviously sausage. Macayo’s Mexican Food explains that the term chorizo simply refers to spiced pork sausage....

Whataburger Just Released The Only Ugly Christmas Sweater You’ll Want Whataburger By Maria Scinto/Updated: Jan. 10, 2022 11:10 am EST Are you all done with your holiday shopping already? Come on, hop to it, it’s half-past November! Don’t worry if you haven’t, though, since we’re about to solve all your gifting needs, not to mention give you something perfect to wear for all those Zoom holiday parties in your near future....

Why TikTok’s Squid Game Honeycomb Challenge Is So Concerning Nina Firsova/Shutterstock By Hope Ngo/Nov. 1, 2021 11:46 am EST As far as candy recipes go, this one is probably as easy as it gets — so easy it is regularly made on the streets of South Korea. There, vendors melt sugar until it is a golden, amber color and then add baking soda so that the mixture lifts and becomes light, becoming a crisp, sweet treat....

10 Best Substitutes For Honey Shutterstock By Molly Harris/Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 2:42 pm EST Honey is an excellent all-natural sweetener that can be used for many things, ranging from baked goods to a cup of tea. Not to mention, its golden hue can make a dish even more visually appealing. But if you find your honey bear is empty, you might need to figure out another alternative to use until you can restock....

Aarón Sánchez Dreads Seeing These 2 Ingredients On Chopped DFree/Shutterstock By Hannah Beach/Oct. 5, 2021 3:13 pm EST Imagine you’re making a nice strawberry shortcake for a summer get-together, and then someone walks in and tells you to include anchovies. Although something like this is unlikely to happen in our day-to-day lives, chefs are constantly subjected to these horrors on cooking shows like “Chopped” and “Guy’s Grocery Games.” “Chopped” is especially infamous for its mystery baskets....

Alex Guarnaschelli Doesn’t Get Why Chefs Bother Making This Condiment Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images By Molly Harris/Updated: Jan. 24, 2022 9:51 pm EST There’s one condiment that so many chefs make from scratch that just doesn’t seem worth the effort. The topic came up in conversation on Twitter recently as cooking pro King Kvetcher Tweeted, “I’ve cooked professionally since the age of 16, and I still don’t understand why chefs insist on making their own ketchup....

Big Mistakes Everyone Makes With Frozen Steaks Igors Homenko/Shutterstock By Emily Monaco/Jan. 20, 2022 12:22 pm EST One of the best ways to ensure that you have great-quality meat on-hand at any given time is to rely not on fresh, but on frozen steaks. Carter Country Meats, a purveyor specializing in frozen meat, notes that freezing its dry-aged steaks makes for improved flavor and texture, not to mention a longer shelf life....

Copycat Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana Recipe Lindsay D. Mattison/Mashed.com By Lindsay D. Mattison/Updated: Sept. 15, 2021 10:14 am EST It’s been said that Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana is one of the most popular soups on the menu, and we can’t agree more. It’s creamy and rich, with the perfect combination of spicy Italian sausage and bold garlic flavors that make it stand out. This creamy soup has a velvety smooth texture, but it’s light enough that you don’t feel weighed down after eating it....

Costco Shoppers Are Having This Big Problem With Its Organic Chicken ARTYOORAN/Shutterstock By Savanna Swain-Wilson/Nov. 30, 2021 8:09 pm EST Most people who are lucky enough to own a Costco card will tell you that the appeal of shopping at the warehouse giant is being able to buy items you love in bulk quantities. And if you’re a meat-eater, it’s a great place to stock up on all things beef, lamb, fish, and poultry at a great price....

Gather your ingredients for this roasted cauliflower Ashley Schuering/Mashed The ingredients for this roasted cauliflower are few and basic, provided you get your hands on some Johnny’s Garlic Spread & Seasoning and don’t need to make the stuff from scratch. We’ll assume so (and know you can handle it if not), so here’s what you’ll need: two pounds of cauliflower florets (which is roughly one large head), two tablespoons of olive oil, two to three tablespoons of Johnny’s Garlic Spread & Seasoning, divided, three tablespoons of butter, melted, and salt and pepper to taste....

Here’s Why Santa Claus Melon Has Such A Festive Name parasolia/Shutterstock By Khyati Dand/Dec. 18, 2021 9:45 am EST Each season brings with it a burst of colorful fruits and veggies freshly plucked from farms and ready for market. Bright red strawberries, raspberries, and watermelons flood farmer’s markets every summer; while pumpkins, squashes, and pears come through in the fall; and grapefruits and oranges make an appearance in winter (via USDA)....

How The Biden Administration Plans To Break Up The US Meat Monopoly Local Exposure/Shutterstock By Kathryn Shelton/Jan. 4, 2022 4:10 pm EST Have you ever played Monopoly and faced traveling down the final row towards “Go” when all the green and blue properties in that row are owned by one person (usually your meanie sibling)? That’s usually the end of the game. When control of something, (in the case of the iconic board game, it’s property; in real life, it’s often the means of production), falls into the hands of a single entity, it’s pretty much game over....

Keebler’s New Cookie Puts A Festive Spin On Its Classic Fudge Stripes Keebler By Lauren Rothman/Nov. 3, 2021 3:43 pm EST Ah, the wide, wonderful world of grocery store cookies. As much as we love a fresh cookie that’s still warm out of the oven, there’s just something irresistible about tearing into a bag of Oreos, Tate’s, or Milano cookies. And if you, like us, love grocery store cookies, you’ve most likely enjoyed a Keebler Fudge Stripe in your day....

Rachael Ray’s Husband Wins Over Michelle Obama With Drink Recipes Hunter Crenian/Shutterstock By Ralph Schwartz/Nov. 13, 2021 1:52 pm EST Two powerful women in America met virtually recently, to discuss loss, gratitude, and new hobbies picked up during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a recent guest on the “Rachael Ray Show,” former first lady Michelle Obama talked about her newfound love of knitting and heaped praise on Ray’s big quarantine accomplishment, the new book “This Must Be the Place” (via Instagram)....

Simple Christmas Pizza Recipe Jennine Rye/Mashed By Jennine Rye AND Mashed Staff/Dec. 20, 2021 9:18 am EST Pizza is one of the most universally loved foods out there, and now it’s getting the holiday treatment. Thanks to recipe developer Jennine Rye’s Christmas pizza recipe, you can enjoy pizza with a festive touch. Not only is this adorable pizza shaped like a holiday wreath, but it’s also decorated with Christmas-colored toppings, making it as joyful to look at as it is to eat....

The Easiest Way To Prep Avocados For A Party RONEDYA/Shutterstock By Melissa Richter/Nov. 10, 2021 4:27 pm EST It goes without saying that avocados, or Persea americana as they are scientifically known, are one of the most popular fruits on the market (via Healthline). Often beloved for its great taste, versatility, and well-documented nutrients, no self-respecting party is complete until this delectable fruit takes its place center stage. Whether dicing, slicing, or serving them up in crowd-pleasing guacamole, this delicate produce requires a bit of pre-planning to ensure that it is handled with care and served at the peak of its freshness....

The Untold Story Of Biscuitville Facebook By Allison Smith/Sept. 7, 2021 1:36 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You’ve probably heard of KFC, Church’s, and Popeyes. These players in the fast food industry are known for their mouthwatering fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits. But there’s another breakfast staple dishing out buttery Southern-style biscuits, and that’s Biscuitville. While the Southern belle may not have the name recognition of its biggest competitors, the Biscuitville’s freshly made biscuits are unparalleled; in fact, they’re featured prominently in most of its menu items, whether you order the brand’s signature bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit or one of its less traditional offerings, such as the spicy chicken and honey biscuit....

This Is Why Pizza Always Looks So Good In Cartoons Disney/YouTube By Ceara Milligan/Aug. 29, 2021 10:02 pm EST Pizza is the best food ever… even when it’s not real. Let’s be honest, ’80s and ’90s kids: We all felt outrageously jealous of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles whenever they munched on a piping hot pizza pie, their favorite grub. How about the ooey gooey slice the puppies fight over in “All Dogs Go to Heaven” during Charlie’s song about sharing?...

This State Has The Most Expensive Big Mac In The U.S. McDonald’s By Aimee Lamoureux/Nov. 11, 2021 3:41 pm EST While we all know fast food isn’t exactly the healthiest food choice, it is a popular option in some cases because it is both convenient and, typically, fairly cost effective — and, surprisingly, not as unhealthy as you might think. While eating dinner at a restaurant can run up a hefty tab, you can usually get a pretty filling meal, complete with entrée, side, and drink, at most fast food places for less than $10....

TikTok Is Obsessed With This Gross Chocolate Milk Timelapse New Africa/Shutterstock By Erich Barganier/Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 3:47 pm EST Everyone has heard that you shouldn’t leave your milk unrefrigerated for too long. By the time your milk reaches 40 degrees Fahrenheit, bacteria have started to multiply in the drink and can cause anyone to get sick, per Allrecipes. If your milk sits out for two hours, the FDA recommends throwing it away, while the Dairy Council of California stresses the importance of immediately driving home to put away your dairy products after a grocery run....