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4 days ago | 
thetakeout.com | Creshonda Smith
Ceviche is one of those dishes that's an acquired taste, and not everyone really rocks with the raw fish. It gets tons of love as a summer dish (depending on your audience), and it feels kind of fancy, to be honest. It packs a cool bite, it's citrusy and full of fresh ingredients, and you don't even need a stove to prepare it. Again, perfect for the summer. But we come back to the same issue ... what about the folks who don't like the idea or taste of raw fish? What if you have an allergy?
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4 days ago | 
yahoo.com | Creshonda Smith
Ceviche is one of those dishes that's an acquired taste, and not everyone really rocks with the raw fish. It gets tons of love as a summer dish (depending on your audience), and it feels kind of fancy, to be honest. It packs a cool bite, it's citrusy and full of fresh ingredients, and you don't even need a stove to prepare it. Again, perfect for the summer. But we come back to the same issue ... what about the folks who don't like the idea or taste of raw fish? What if you have an allergy?
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5 days ago | 
thetakeout.com | Creshonda Smith
If you've made one too many quesadillas lately, it might be time to switch things up without straying too far from what you love. An Arizona cheese crisp is the perfect middle ground. It's got the melty cheese, the toasty tortilla, and the comforting feel of a hearty quesadilla, but the preparation and presentation are just different enough to make it feel fresh.
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6 days ago | 
themanual.com | Creshonda Smith
Storage tips, shelf life, and spoilage signs By Creshonda Smith Published June 22, 2025 3:00 AM Atlas / Adobe Stock The bottle of barbecue sauce in my fridge had been there since last summer’s cookout, and as I twisted the cap open, I couldn’t help but wonder: does barbecue sauce go bad? It smelled okay, but the color had darkened, and the texture seemed a little… off. We all have that one condiment lurking in the fridge door, but unlike ketchup or mustard, barbecue sauce doesn’t get the same...
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6 days ago | 
yardbarker.com | Creshonda Smith
No one on the Indiana Pacers has gone full superhero mode in the NBA Finals, and they've still pushed the series to a Game 7. The Pacers are toe-to-toe with one of the most electric young teams in the league: the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tyrese Haliburton has been the Pacers’ primary playmaker, averaging approximately 14.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game in the Finals.
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1 week ago | 
thetakeout.com | Creshonda Smith
The cookout was everything you could've hoped for — good vibes, great food — but you got a little carried away with the burger patties. If you're anything like me, you wanted to make sure that you had enough food for everyone at the cookout, and mission accomplished, BUT when you go overboard, you have to make sure you're not being wasteful. I've been in this situation before, and eventually reached the point where I refused to let another patty make it to the trash bin.
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1 week ago | 
thetakeout.com | Creshonda Smith
Bagged ice might seem like a safe bet on a hot day because it's clean, packaged, and ready to dump into a cooler or cocktail ... but is it? Just because it looks clear doesn't mean it's free from contamination, which is what a lot of people fall victim to when it comes to ice or clear water in general. Though we assume store-bought ice is made from filtered water and handled with care, studies say otherwise.
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1 week ago | 
thetakeout.com | Creshonda Smith
Smoking a brisket the correct way yields top tier results, but a lot of that has to do with the type of wood you choose. Wood will infuse the meat with distinct notes which vary depending on what species you use. You could buy the perfect cut of brisket, trim it like a pro, and season it with your favorite secret rub, but none of that will matter if you pick the wrong wood. Not saying all is lost, but brisket is a pricey cut of meat, so do you really not want to go all the way when smoking it?
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1 week ago | 
yahoo.com | Creshonda Smith
Smoking a brisket the correct way yields top tier results, but a lot of that has to do with the type of wood you choose. Wood will infuse the meat with distinct notes which vary depending on what species you use. You could buy the perfect cut of brisket, trim it like a pro, and season it with your favorite secret rub, but none of that will matter if you pick the wrong wood. Not saying all is lost, but brisket is a pricey cut of meat, so do you really not want to go all the way when smoking it?
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1 week ago | 
thetakeout.com | Creshonda Smith
So you're halfway through telling the person manning the Wendy's drive-thru your order — an Apple Pecan Salad and an iconic chocolate Frosty – when you have a stroke of genius. What if your salad (remember when Wendy's had a salad bar?) held the secret to making your Frosty better? Well, lo and behold, it's the pecans, y'all. Wendy's roasted pecans, the ones meant for your greens, just might be the ingredient your Frosty has been missing.
