Ilene Smith

New York

Journalist at The Daily Meal

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Articles

Bobby Flay's Go-To Comfort Food Is A Total Classic

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Ilene Smith

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When Food Network star Bobby Flay told Today that his go-to comfort food is a cheeseburger, the chef's die-hard fans probably weren't surprised. After all, he's cooked them countless times on his many cooking shows. One of the crown jewels in his current culinary empire is Bobby's Burgers, a chain of fast-casual restaurants that not only carries his name but also realizes his vision for the perfect cheeseburger.
Which Starbucks Drinks Have The Lowest Amounts Of Sugar?

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Ilene Smith

If you -- like two-thirds of Americans –- are trying to cut back on sugar, one great place to start is with your Starbucks order. According to a scientific review of national research survey data published in the Nutrients journal, 42% of our added sugar intake comes from sugar-sweetened beverages. While an afternoon Starbucks run may seem like you're just getting coffee, it can also be the source of a whole lot of added sugar.
Craving A Great Wine On A Budget? Here's What To Look For On The Label

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ilene Smith

You're looking for a delicious wine. You walk into the store and head straight for the sections for countries that you know will have a terrific selection. You're hoping to find something on sale. Is that the right way to find a bottle on a budget? To a certain extent, yes, says Helena Nicklin, drinks writer, broadcaster, and founder of HelenaSips Wine Academy. But another tactic is to look for wines from countries less well known for their wines.
How Much Burger King's Whopper Cost In 1957 Vs Today

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ilene Smith

When Burger King introduced the Whopper in 1957, it was pretty novel for a fast food hamburger. Its flame-grilled patty was made with a quarter-pound of beef, large compared to other burgers available at the time. Plus it was fully garnished, featuring tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, white onions, and a sesame seed bun. But, at 37 cents, the Whopper stirred up some controversy since it was more than double the price of a then-15-cent McDonald's hamburger.
How Much Burger King's Whopper Cost In 1957 Vs Today

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ilene Smith

When Burger King introduced the Whopper in 1957, it was pretty novel for a fast food hamburger. Its flame-grilled patty was made with a quarter-pound of beef, large compared to other burgers available at the time. Plus it was fully garnished, featuring tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, white onions, and a sesame seed bun. But, at 37 cents, the Whopper stirred up some controversy since it was more than double the price of a then-15-cent McDonald's hamburger.
The Popular Type Of Kitchen Appliances The Property Brothers Avoid (And What They Buy Instead)

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ilene Smith

It's a well-worn phrase that, according to the Cambridge Dictionary, we use when we're making good progress or doing something well. But, these days, if you're literally "cooking with gas," you're actually not making progress at all. At least, that's the take of Jonathan and Drew Scott, the HGTV stars known as the Property Brothers. The twins may argue about a few things here and there, but they whole-heartedly agree it's time to trade in your gas stove for an induction cooktop.
The Marinade Mistake You Don't Want To Make When Cooking Lobster

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ilene Smith

No matter how you cook lobster, once you put it on the plate, it looks pretty impressive. Whether it's still encased in its bright crimson shell or its meat delicately placed atop fresh greens, it's a dish that's sure to impress. But even with a food that is as elegant as this -- it's hard to believe lobster was once a meal served to prisoners -- sometimes you want to elevate it, giving it just a bit more than the traditional butter sauce.
The Clever Way To Repurpose Tea Bags For Your Garden

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ilene Smith

Avid home gardeners can be as passionate about giving their gardens all the nutrition they need as they are about feeding their family healthy foods. Chemical fertilizers may be inexpensive, but they also cause water contamination, overgrowth, climate issues, and plant damage. So, it's no surprise that some of the leftovers from family meals and morning brews are making their way into flower beds and vegetable patches.
The Ingenious Way College Kids Are Cooking 5-Star Dorm Room Meals

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ilene Smith

Ramen noodles. Blue box mac 'n cheese. Instant soups. Raise your hand if that's what qualified as a home-cooked meal while you were living in a college dorm. Not so any more. Kids living in cramped spaces are learning to use an array of nearly toy-sized appliances to come up with Michelin star-worthy meals from the surface of their desks and on top of their beds that would put your microwaved frozen lasagna to shame.
The Old-School Salad Dressing With A Recipe That's Nearly Impossible To Pin Down

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ilene Smith

Retired pastry chef Helen Fletcher says she and her husband used to buy the dressing by the pint. One woman craved it so much during her pregnancy that she made her husband take her to the hotel that made it once a week for dinner. A local blogger fondly recalls her mother and her "gourmet group" making trips into the city to stock up. Why have people gone to such great lengths to hoard Mayfair salad dressing? It turns out the full recipe for the Caesar-like blend has been somewhat elusive.