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For The Best Mayo-Free Tuna Salad Reach For This Creamy Ingredient Instead
Americans have long considered tuna salad a healthy meal, thanks in part to tuna's important nutrients like protein and calcium. Canned tuna also means it's easy to make. But tuna salad's reputation as a simple diet food can be undermined by one common ingredient: mayonnaise. Whether for health reasons or personal preference, Greek yogurt makes a great substitute in tuna salad. Greek yogurt is significantly lower in sodium, calories, fat, and cholesterol than mayonnaise, which contains at least 65% vegetable oil per FDA regulations. Greek yogurt's similarly creamy texture will help hold the salad together, and although it doesn't taste like mayo, the tart tanginess of Greek yogurt is also great for letting tuna and other ingredients shine. Greek yogurt is also a particularly nutritious addition. It contains vitamin B12, which boosts nervous system function, as well as selenium and zinc, two elements that are important for a healthy immune system. It's also notably high in protein, further boosting the already protein-rich nature of this food. Read more: 14 Condiments That Don't Need To Be Refrigerated It's possible to freeze tuna salad for up to two months if you use full-fat Greek yogurt. Mayonnaise and low-fat Greek yogurt are both prone to separating when frozen, which can ruin the texture. Full-fat is thicker, which helps maintain creaminess when thawed. And though it's high in fat, they are healthy fats associated with a lower risk of diabetes and higher HDL cholesterol (the good kind). A tip for a better-tasting tuna salad is to drain canned tuna first, whether it is eaten fresh or frozen. Removing excess oil or brine from the tuna will help the Greek yogurt stick better, creating improved consistency. When freezing the tuna salad, that excess liquid could lead to the formation of ice crystals and freezer burn, so it's best to leave it out. Like full-fat Greek yogurt, many unexpected tuna salad ingredient additions freeze well when stored correctly in an airtight container, including chickpeas and jalapeños. But other potential components may soften after freezing, including conventional ones like celery and tomatoes, as well as unconventional choices like kimchi and apples. Hungry for more? Sign up for the free Daily Meal newsletter for delicious recipes, cooking tips, kitchen hacks, and more, delivered straight to your inbox. Read the original article on The Daily Meal.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Business
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The Restaurant Chain That Just Dropped A Quarter Pounder Copycat With More Beef
Chili's has been in the fast casual restaurant game for decades, and as food prices keep climbing, the chain's had to provide affordable menu options for hungry customers. Thankfully, Chili's just added a new burger to it's frugal 3 for Me lineup, offering a beverage, starter, and entree for $10.99 — and this new burger is taking a shot at McDonald's. In an email to Daily Meal, Chili's writes, "The Big QP delivers all the craveable flavors of your favorite classics, with two slices of American cheese, mustard, ketchup, pickles, dice onions, and 85% more beef than a Quarter Pounder® with Cheese." With nearly half a pound of beef in one patty, Chili's Big QP certainly earns its name. On April 16 and 17, Chili's fans in New York City can enjoy this burger at Fast Food Financing, a pop-up mock payday lender that "loans" visitors a coupon card to cover the price of the expensive burgers at the joint next door, which happens to be a McDonald's. However, attentive guests may notice a speakeasy-style setup inside, slinging the Big QP. Read more: The Ultimate Ranking Of Mexican Restaurant Chains Chili's has seen its ups and downs over the years but is now resurgent, and this innovative marketing campaign suggests that the chain is betting big on the Big QP's success. While this almost half-pound Quarter Pounder copycat might be another one of the big changes coming to Chili's in 2025 along with upgraded kitchen equipment, this burger is not the restaurant chain's first stab at a McDonald's-inspired sandwich. In 2024, Chili's released the Big Smasher, a version of its existing smash burger, dressed with diced red onions, lettuce, pickles, American cheese, and Thousand Island dressing. Although it lacks a sesame seed bun this structure is quite similar (and drew direct comparisons) to McDonald's Big Mac and its Thousand Island-like Big Mac sauce. The Big Smasher debuted on Chili's 3 for Me menu deal, and it seems to be a success, as it's still on the menu and now available alongside its copycat sibling, the Big QP. Hungry for more? Sign up for the free Daily Meal newsletter for delicious recipes, cooking tips, kitchen hacks, and more, delivered straight to your inbox. Read the original article on The Daily Meal.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- General
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You Only Need These 3 Cheap Ingredients For Restaurant-Worthy Stir Fry Sauce
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With just a few humble ingredients, you can craft a restaurant-grade sauce to class up almost any stir fry. Isabel Chung, executive chef at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia, exclusively told Daily Meal her three go-to ingredients for the best stir fry sauce: ginger, chili crisp, and soy sauce. "I love how ginger brings freshness and a bit of zip to any dish I add it to," she shared. "A bit of that je ne sais quoi." Chili crisp, Chung said, "is so versatile, and it makes things that might otherwise be a bit bland or boring just a little more lively." The texture of the crisp is also important, Chung said, noting that simple dishes like stir fries often miss a satisfying crunch. Finally, "soy sauce and its variants—tamari and shoyu—are the basis of so many dishes in Chinese cooking," Chung explained. Tamari is a thicker, often gluten-free soy sauce alternative with a stronger umami taste. Shoyu is a salty Japanese-style soy sauce with which you may be familiar. Kikkoman is often found on restaurant tables and in grocery stores; it is also available in bulk. Read more: 7 Ways To Use Canned Refried Beans You Probably Never Thought Of Ginger, chili crisp, and soy sauce "are probably my three must-haves for Chinese cooking in my home kitchen," Isabel Chung told Daily Meal. "This trio will work with all proteins," she added, suggesting different proportions depending on taste. Extra chili crisp can add heat and texture for those looking for both, like an extra-spicy version of an easy chicken stir-fry recipe. Fresh ginger brings a delightful zest to any of the best stir-frying vegetables. "It is distinctly different in its fresh form, and I think of it much as I do lemon zest in other dishes," Chung said. "I love ginger, so if on my own, I will add a good amount of fresh ginger." And when it comes to soy sauce, it's a salty, flavorful base that Chung says is best used season to taste. One final ingredient ties everything together. "As in all Chinese home kitchens ... cornstarch is a staple in my pantry," Chung revealed. I use this to thicken the sauce to coat the items in the stir-fry." And for the best flavors, don't forget to cook your stir-fry in the right order — for cornstarch, this means at the end as an equal-parts slurry with cold broth or water. Hungry for more? Sign up for the free Daily Meal newsletter for delicious recipes, cooking tips, kitchen hacks, and more, delivered straight to your inbox. Read the original article on The Daily Meal.
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31-03-2025
- Health
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Trader Joe's Is Recalling This Dressing Due To Undeclared Allergens
Trader Joe's customers might want to check their pantries for a popular item that's just been recalled. The grocery chain recently announced a voluntary recall of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing produced by a Fresh Creative Foods regional facility, due to the possibility of undeclared allergens -- specifically peanut, sesame, soy, and wheat. Trader Joe's says the labeling error affects bottles with the SKU 80152 and a use-by date of 05/27/2025. According to the company, the affected bottles were only sold in the following states: Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Undeclared allergens might not make for as incendiary a headline as the time Trader Joe's soda bottles were exploding in-store, but it is still a potentially dangerous situation. Anyone who bought an affected bottle of the Hot Honey Mustard Dressing should dispose of it immediately or return it to their local store for a full refund. Customers with questions are instructed to contact Trader Joe's Customer Relations at 626-599-3817 or Fresh Creative Foods at 888-223-2127. Read more: The BBQ Sauce Brand That's Won Some Seriously Prestigious Awards The recall of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing is significant, given the number of potentially undeclared allergens present and the severity of reactions that could result. Food recalls were deadlier than ever in 2024, with undeclared allergens being the top culprit for recalled food. All food allergies can potentially be life-threatening, but peanut allergies are some of the most common and severe food allergies. Accidental ingestion of peanuts is the most common cause of food-related anaphylaxis, a potentially fatal reaction that can include constricted airways and shock. Trader Joe's did not reveal any reported illnesses due to its recalled Hot Honey Mustard Dressing, but if the voluntary recall is not enough to stem the danger from its undeclared allergens, the FDA could get involved. The risk severity of potential peanut exposure could prompt a Class I recall, the most serious designation. Hungry for more? Sign up for the free Daily Meal newsletter for delicious recipes, cooking tips, kitchen hacks, and more, delivered straight to your inbox. Read the original article on The Daily Meal.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Health
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More Than 10,000 Cans Of Coca-Cola Have Been Recalled Due To Contamination
Food recalls are scary because consumers expect the products they buy to be safe to eat or drink. Even with safety measures in place, though, contaminants can get into products during the manufacturing process, which is why the recall system exists. And, unfortunately, more than 10,000 cans of Coca-Cola have been recalled for the presence of plastic. According to an enforcement report from the FDA, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling, LLC, voluntarily initiated the recall on March 6, 2025, and the FDA classified it as Class II on March 24, 2025. A Class II recall means that the beverages were exposed to and contain a violative product that may cause reversible effects to health and possibly serious adverse health consequences. It's a step down from the meaning of an FDA Class I recall, for which there's a reasonable chance that exposure to the violative product will cause serious health effects and possibly death. Read more: What You Need To Know Before You Drink Your Next Diet Coke While Coca-Cola has a slew of flavors, which Daily Meal has ranked, the only flavor affected by the Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling recall is Coca-Cola Original Taste. Specifically, there are 864, 12-count packs of 12-ounce sodas affected. According to the FDA report, the packages are identifiable with UPC 0 49000-02890 4, while the individual cans can be identified with UPC 0 49000-00634 6. In a statement to Newsweek, a spokesperson for Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling said, "The cases are being withdrawn because they did not meet our high-quality standards. We are taking this voluntary action because nothing is more important to us than providing high-quality products to the people who drink our beverages." Even though thousands of cans are contaminated because of foreign plastic, this batch of soda was only distributed through the bottling company's location in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Therefore, it's limited to the sale of Coca-Cola products in that state as well as Illinois. This recall may not be as huge as other soda recalls that were too big to forget -- like when Coca-Cola HBC Austria issued a recall in late 2024 that affected millions of plastic bottles -- but it's still concerning. Those who find they are in the possession of the affected products should not consume them, but either discard or return for a refund at the place of purchase instead. Hungry for more? Sign up for the free Daily Meal newsletter for delicious recipes, cooking tips, kitchen hacks, and more, delivered straight to your inbox. Read the original article on The Daily Meal.
