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We Tasted And Ranked The Internet's Favorite Five Guys Milkshake Mix-In Combos

3 days ago | tastingtable.com | Melissa Gaman

We Tasted And Ranked The Internet's Favorite Five Guys Milkshake Mix-In Combos Melissa Gaman/Tasting Table When Five Guys opened in 1986, all you could get were burgers and fries featuring freshly shaped patties and hand-cut fries cooked in peanut oil. Today, the menu is still centered around burgers and fries, but there are other options, including hot dogs, sandwiches, and milkshakes, which were a major addition launched in 2014.
I Tried 4 Boxed Carrot Cake Mixes Just in Time for Easter

6 days ago | parade.com | Melissa Gaman

My mom was an excellent baker and often whipped up fantastic cakes from scratch. She also kept boxed cake mix on hand because there were times when convenience ruled. Luckily, we weren’t just bound to basic chocolate or vanilla cake because there were and still are so many different varieties of cake mix to satisfy any craving, including carrot cake. Carrot cake has become a popular Easter dessert recipe, though I firmly believe it should be enjoyed year-round.
I Tried 4 Boxed Carrot Cake Mixes to Find One Worthy of Your Easter Table

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Melissa Gaman

My mom was an excellent baker and often whipped up fantastic cakes from scratch. She also kept boxed cake mix on hand because there were times when convenience ruled. Luckily, we weren’t just bound to basic chocolate or vanilla cake because there were and still are so many different varieties of cake mix to satisfy any craving, including carrot cake. Carrot cake has become a popular Easter dessert recipe, though I firmly believe it should be enjoyed year-round.
The Beurre Monté Sauce I Drizzle on Everything

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Melissa Gaman

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. After culinary school in New York City, I worked as a line-cook in a swanky SoHo restaurant adjacent to a trendy hotel. The location and vibe meant we had VIP tables nightly including well-known actors and musicians. The menu was a mix of global flavors and seasonal ingredients, but it was all rooted in classic French technique.
The “Magical” 2-Ingredient French Sauce I Use to Make Veggies Taste Incredible

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Melissa Gaman

10 hours ago‘Worse Than 1971’—U.S. Dollar Price ‘Collapse’ Predicted To Ignite $22 Trillion Bitcoin Challenge To Gold04/12 update below. This post was originally published on April 11 Bitcoin has swung wildly over the last week as traders ride U.S. president Donald Trump’s tariff rollercoaster (with Michael Saylor’s Strategy issuing a shock warning).
The "Magical" 2-Ingredient French Sauce I Use to Make Veggies Taste Incredible

1 week ago | thekitchn.com | Melissa Gaman

SkillsDish TypesSauces & MarinadesWhenever you see the heart icon, just tap it to save the story you’re reading to your account!facebookpinterestemailcommentsWe independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman | Food Stylist: Cyd McDowellAfter culinary school in New York City, I worked as a line-cook in a swanky SoHo restaurant adjacent to a trendy hotel.
Disco Fries

2 weeks ago | tasteofhome.com | Melissa Gaman |Art Culinaire |Jersey City

New Jersey has beautiful beaches, a rest stop named after Jon Bon Jovi, the most confusing highway signs in the country (in my opinion), and a serious and passionate diner culture. With more diners than any other state in America, New Jersey folks are always in the mood for a diner meal—and, luckily, many are open 24/7. Though you can stick to things like hamburgers, milkshakes or a slice of fresh cherry pie, you also have to order disco fries in a New Jersey diner.
Recipe: 5-Ingredient Gnocchi Carbonara

3 weeks ago | seniorsguide.com | Brian Marsh |Melissa Gaman

Recipes Melissa Gaman | April 2, 2025 For a delicious, easy dinner that will satisfy your cravings for pasta and potatoes both, treat yourself to Gnocchi Carbonara, with a delightful cheesy sauce that clings to the outside of the gnocchi to create extra-creamy pasta nuggets. I’m not really a pasta person. I totally appreciate a quick pasta dinner when I’m hungry and short on time (as I know it will be satisfying), but it’s seldom what I crave.
Dirty Potato Chips: What Are They And Where To Find Them

3 weeks ago | tastingtable.com | Melissa Gaman

Dirty Potato Chips: What Are They And Where To Find Them The Image Party/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You don't often see the word dirty in the snack food aisle. After all, nobody wants to think of their food as unclean, but Dirty Kettle Style Potato Chips decided to embrace the word as an homage to where potatoes begin and made it the name of its brand.
Dirty Potato Chips: What Are They And Where To Find Them

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Melissa Gaman

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You don't often see the word dirty in the snack food aisle. After all, nobody wants to think of their food as unclean, but Dirty Kettle Style Potato Chips decided to embrace the word as an homage to where potatoes begin and made it the name of its brand. What makes these chips dirty is also what makes them unique.