Matthew Spina

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Oreo Introduces Its First Sweet And Salty Flavor

1 day ago | tastingtable.com | Matthew Spina

Oreo Introduces Its First Sweet And Salty Flavor Kevin Carter/Getty Images It's hard to imagine a flavor that Oreo hasn't done at this point, so hearing that Oreo is doing it's first of anything should grab your attention. Oreo is already America's favorite cookie, but it's not content to rest on its laurels: The company has gifted (or subjected) the nations to an endless stream of special release flavors over the years.
Does Jimmy Dean Use Real Cheese On Their Breakfast Sandwiches?

1 day ago | tastingtable.com | Matthew Spina

Does Jimmy Dean Use Real Cheese On Their Breakfast Sandwiches? Kristi Blokhin/Shutterstock Nobody expects their store-bought frozen breakfast sandwiches to be made with the purest artisan ingredients, but when you grab a case of Jimmy Dean eats, you at least hope that the label reading "made with real cheese" is telling the truth.
Does Jimmy Dean Use Real Cheese On Their Breakfast Sandwiches?

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Matthew Spina

Nobody expects their store-bought frozen breakfast sandwiches to be made with the purest artisan ingredients, but when you grab a case of Jimmy Dean eats, you at least hope that the label reading "made with real cheese" is telling the truth. Restaurants can throw fancy cheeses and aioli on breakfast sandwiches all they want, but sometimes things are better the less refined they are.
Why Frank's RedHot Is The Standard For Buffalo Sauce

2 days ago | tastingtable.com | Matthew Spina

Why Frank's RedHot Is The Standard For Buffalo Sauce Frank's RedHot/Facebook There are a lot of flavors that are considered especially American, like a classic Southern barbecue or ranch dressing, but few condiments have stolen the country's heart quite like Buffalo wing sauce. Given its ubiquity on restaurant menus, it's hard to believe that Buffalo sauce wasn't that common of a flavor before the last few decades.
Can You Use Your Food Processor To Mix Cake Batter? Here's What You Need To Know

2 days ago | tastingtable.com | Matthew Spina

Can You Use Your Food Processor To Mix Cake Batter? Here's What You Need To Know H_Ko/Shutterstock A food processor isn't a tool you see recommended in many cake recipes, but when you want to whip up cake batter quickly it can start looking like a pretty good option. Because cake batter doesn't need as much work as bread and is more liquid than cookies, the go-to method is to simply mix it by hand.
You'll Have To Go To Texas To Find The Most Family-Friendly Restaurant In The US

2 days ago | tastingtable.com | Matthew Spina

You'll Have To Go To Texas To Find The Most Family-Friendly Restaurant In The US Thomas Barwick/Getty Images Picking where you want to go out to dinner on any given weekend can already be a tough proposition, but if you throw in the need to find a restaurant that's family-friendly, it can seem almost impossible.
What Sets Costco Pesto Apart From Other Store-Bought Brands - Tasting Table

5 days ago | tastingtable.com | Matthew Spina

What Sets Costco Pesto Apart From Other Store-Bought Brands ZikG/Shutterstock If you want true Italian pesto you don't need to catch a flight or even make it yourself. It turns out you can just buy your pesto at Costco. As the store's devotees know, a huge part of the chain's appeal is the surprising quality of Costco's Kirkland Signature in-house brand, which often matches or exceeds many name-brand products.
Here's Exactly How Thin Schnitzel Should Be For Maximum Crispiness

5 days ago | tastingtable.com | Matthew Spina

Here's Exactly How Thin Schnitzel Should Be For Maximum Crispiness Anna Mardo/Getty Images The crispy breaded cutlet of meat has become a comfort food staple across the world, from Latin American milanesa to Japanese katsu, and few styles are more revered than a traditional schnitzel.
The 'Essential' Pan Alton Brown Insists On For Frying Eggs - Tasting Table

6 days ago | tastingtable.com | Matthew Spina

The 'Essential' Pan Alton Brown Insists On For Frying Eggs Jude Domski/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When Alton Brown tells you something is essential, you listen, even if it's for something as simple as what pan to use when frying an egg. Through his many cookbooks and seasons as host of "Good Eats," Brown has tackled the science of cooking and tested the best ways to do almost every imaginable kitchen task.
Is Wendy's Coming For Popeye's With Its New Chicken Sandwich?

6 days ago | tastingtable.com | Matthew Spina

Is Wendy's Coming For Popeye's With Its New Chicken Sandwich? Peach13615/Shutterstock Until Popeye's came along and ate its lunch, Wendy's classic offering was considered the top-tier of fast food spicy chicken sandwiches. Now, the old queen may be coming back looking for her crown.