Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipe

Chili, with all its savory flavors of meat, beans, and tomatoes, is more of an autumn or winter meal, something hot and rich that's best reserved for cold nights than scorching summer days. But that doesn't mean that a big bowl of meaty chili can't have a place during summer, right? After all, what better way to liven up those freshly grilled hot dogs with a slather of chili? And it's always a welcome sight to see a crockpot full of chili at your relatives' Fourth of July barbecue.

McDonald's is well known for many things: its burgers, its above par fast food french fries, and, for dessert-lovers, its McFlurry. The McFlurry lives endlessly in the minds of fast food fans who are looking for a quick and inexpensive soft-serve treat. And it is not merely a consolation snack. Fans of the McFlurry truly love it for a number of reasons, including its soft serve-like quality and its subtly sweet natural flavor, not to mention the variety of mix-ins and constant rotation of flavors.

Hot Pockets have long been a lunch hack for those who are challenged in the culinary department. After all, preparing one takes little more than unwrapping it, putting it into its nifty Hot Pockets sleeve, cooking it in the microwave, and letting it cool off for a couple minutes before chowing down. What could be easier than that?

What's not to love about garlic? Setting aside the amazing health benefits and its ability to repeal vampires, it gives many foods a unique flavor. While garlic is an essential cooking ingredient, the actual process of peeling garlic cloves can become tedious. After all, it might take a while before you actually get to the part of the bulb you want. Even then, accidentally ruining the bulb in an effort to get to the cloves can be common.

The Cinderella search is over, everyone. When Gordon Ramsay issued an edict to the TikTok kingdom on May 10 in search of a vegan recipe that the famed carnivore might fall in love with, tensions were high and expectations were low. TikTokkers scoured the land, eager to impress the chef with a meatless, plant-based recipe that might win over the man who, as reported by Metro, once said his "biggest nightmare" would be finding out one of his children decided to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle. Ramsay has made great strides in the eyes of vegans since those dark days. In March 2021, he even went so far as to make a vegan "steak" entirely out of eggplant; the creation took the TikTok world by storm, according to Insider, and Ramsay announced that he was officially "going vegan."

Whether you are at the airport at midnight, or on a cross-country road trip in an unfamiliar state, fast food is never too far away. Unlike many other restaurants, fast food joints are often open twenty four hours a day and there are also top-notch regional fast food chains in every state. To top that off, there is a fast food joint out there for every occasion, whether you are craving pizza and tacos or burgers and milkshakes (or all of the above). Most people have enjoyed a fast food meal at some time in their lives, and are likely to do so again — here are the fast food items you need to eat before you die.

Bobby Flay is so busy being a celebrity chef that his family is in on his business endeavors. Flay hosts a podcast and authored a cookbook with daughter Sophie, and his four-legged children haven't been excused from duties, either. Flay's orange Maine coon cat, Nacho, is the "founder" of Made by Nacho, a line of "cat-crafted cat food" made with "premium, flavorful ingredients." While we're sure Nacho probably had some help from his dad and other cat food professionals when collaborating on his cat food line, one thing's for sure: Nacho is the face of the company.

It's safe to assume that all fans of cooking shows share an interest in food, but many of them also turn to their favorite gastronomic streaming platforms to satisfy their craving for a cut-throat duel. If you were to filter out wholesome how-to shows like "Barefoot Contessa," "Valerie's Home Cooking," and "Nadiya's Time to Eat," what's left is a slew of programs that leave you decidedly more anxious than you'd be after watching Ina Garten roast a chicken.

The last week of May is approaching, which for some families can only mean one thing: graduation season is here. Whether you are finally done with high school or college, graduation is an incredible milestone that's worth commemorating. Exams are done, and the only thing left to do is enjoy yourself and have fun!

Cutting the cheese is no joke — and picking the right knife for the job is essential to preserving the flavors and textures cheesemakers work so hard to achieve. Chances are, you're probably using the wrong knife for a variety of kitchen tasks, and cheese is no different. To...

Retro kitchens are making a huge comeback — particularly funky appliances that harken memories of your grandmother. And why not? Adorned in fun colors, these chunky toasters, round kettles, and stubby fridges are very cool. And, unlike today's sleek and modern offerings, these have character. Why are appliances that...

With the weather getting warmer, it's time to switch your usual hot coffee order to iced coffee. For people who like making their coffee at home, there are secrets you should know to make the perfect iced coffee, like using coffee ice cubes to ensure your drink doesn't get watered down. But if you just want to keep things easier for yourself and prefer to pick up your iced coffee to go, then you can always head over to a chain like Dunkin'.

With June only a couple weeks away, it's finally starting to feel (and taste) like summer. People have said goodbye to rich soups and heavy stews, and welcomed light and refreshing dishes with open arms. From hamburgers and veggies on the grill to ice cream and sliced watermelon for dessert, there are so many crowd-pleasing seasonal foods that we look forward to eating all year long. The best way to take your summer meal up a notch? Pair it with a tasty cocktail.

If you're a foodie and scrolling through social media, you're sure to find plenty of restaurant recommendations, perfectly laid out plates, and lots of recipe ideas. For the past couple of years, creators on TikTok have been trying out all sorts of food trends. In 2020, you may have seen videos of whipped coffee on your For Your Page, and some TikTok hacks might change the way you've made food your whole life, like this hack for making mashed potatoes.

Although the keto diet has seemed to be the talk of the town only in recent years, the diet has been around since the 1920s and was originally designed as a treatment for epilepsy (via Men's Health). Since it can be tough to remember the requirements for each diet, as a reminder, the keto diet is a low-carb, high-fat diet. And when we say low carb, we mean super low, like less than eating a single plain bagel (50g of carbs) low (via Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health). This diet is backed by science because when your body doesn't have any carbs to use for fuel, it burns stored fat, which can lead to weight loss.

Buffalo Wild Wings is arguably most well-known for the spicy flavors on its menu, as well as its exclusive Mountain Dew Legend, which was created to deliver some simmer to patrons' taste buds. This April, the chain released its limited-edition Doritos Flamin' Hot Nacho Sauce, which is described as both hot and citrusy (via Inspire Stories). But a food item that provides a similar lime taste to the zest that is in the sauce is Mountain Dew.

Greek yogurt isn't just delicious — it's big business. Of the $7 billion in yogurt sold in 2020, 44% of it was Greek yogurt (via Statista), which is different from regular yogurt in that Greek yogurt is strained more times and is often higher in protein. And two of...

Eighteen years ago, the documentary Super Size Me explored what regular fast food consumption at massive levels could do to a human body. The results, needless to say, were not great, and preceded McDonald’s removing its “super size” menu options. But what about regularly eating fast food at a more measured pace? What would it be like to, say, eat a Big Mac once a day for 50 years?

Trader Joe's shoppers were in for a surprise earlier this year when the grocery chain introduced a new item to its popular Ube-flavored product lineup: Ube-Covered Pretzels. Word of the new snack quickly got around the TJ's fandom after it was released in late April, and, at a number of stores, shelves that were formerly stocked to the brim with bags of the crave-worthy treats were barren within a matter of days. "I got them last Saturday. [There] were plenty to choose from. I went back to get some today (Saturday) and I couldn't find them," one Redditor shared of their experience trying to track down the coveted treat shortly after its debut.

Amish life brings to mind images of country backroads, horses and buggies, plainly dressed men, women and children, well-tended farms, and roadside stands brimming with seasonal fruits and vegetables, jams and jellies, and a smorgasbord of baked goods. The Amish are an intensely private people, but glimpses into their culinary...