Lauren Corona

4 days ago | mashed.com | Lauren Corona

By Lauren Corona May 12, 2025 2:30 pm EST Gecko Studio/Shutterstock Salt might not be the first thing you think to add to your drink — unless it's rimming a margarita glass. But a pinch of salt in the right place can transform a cocktail or even a neat pour of spirits. It doesn't make your drink taste salty (unless you overdo it), but it does make it taste better. Salt brings out sweetness, rounds off bitterness, and smooths harsh edges.

5 days ago | mashed.com | Lauren Corona

By Lauren Corona May 11, 2025 10:30 am EST Tatiana Sviridova/Getty Images You might be used to drinking tequila out of a shot glass, accompanied by lime and salt. Or perhaps the only time you encounter tequila in a mixed drink is when you order a frozen margarita. But, there are all kinds of mixers you can pair with tequila. Some you might expect, whereas others come out of left-field. The best tequila mixer for you will depend on what you want from your drink.

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Lauren Corona

You might be used to drinking tequila out of a shot glass, accompanied by lime and salt. Or perhaps the only time you encounter tequila in a mixed drink is when you order a frozen margarita. But, there are all kinds of mixers you can pair with tequila. Some you might expect, whereas others come out of left-field. The best tequila mixer for you will depend on what you want from your drink. Do you like a crisp, refreshing pour, or do you like your bevvies to come with a sugar rush?

1 week ago | mashed.com | Lauren Corona

By Lauren Corona May 9, 2025 8:30 am EST Metamore Studio/Shutterstock While heading to a restaurant doesn't guarantee amazing enchiladas, there are some eateries where everything comes together perfectly. The tortillas are soft but not falling apart, the sauce is rich and complex, the fillings flavorful, and the cheese rounds things out with creaminess and a tang. This can leave you wondering why restaurant enchiladas are so superior.

1 week ago | mashed.com | Lauren Corona

By Lauren CoronaMay 5, 2025 12:30 pm EST Asparagus can be delicious prepared simply, either steamed or sauteed and served with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. However, this delicate veggie can get old after a while, especially when it's out of season and not at its most flavorful. Conversely, you might want to take asparagus to the next level when it is in season and you have a glut to use up, so you find yourself eating it frequently.