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Spoon of caviar being placed onto an ice cream cone with caviar at the top

Caviar is everywhere. Soon, it'll be on your dessert.

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Does your cereal even lift, bro?

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I tried the chocolate cake that Ina Garten said 'makes grown men weep.' It's super easy to make and doesn't require any eggs.

Ina Garten's mocha chocolate icebox cake has 10 layers and looks impressive despite being quick and easy to make. Plus, it doesn't need eggs.

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A hand holding a box of a close-up image of vegetable bird's nests on a green plate with a bowl of sauce in the background

I'm a busy mom who swears by Trader Joe's frozen section. Here are 10 of my favorite items to stock up on.

As a busy mom, I think some of the best Trader Joe's frozen foods are the sweet-potato gnocchi, Thai vegetable gyoza, and butternut-squash lasagna.

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Stacks of confetti pancakes next to colorful waffles and skillets at the Bacchanal Buffet

I got brunch at the largest buffet in Las Vegas for $65. I wouldn't go back, but I would recommend it.

Inside Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Bacchanal Buffet has over 250 menu items. I went for brunch and wouldn't go back even though I enjoyed it.

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applebees and buffalo wild wings cheeseburger

I compared cheeseburgers from Applebee's and Buffalo Wild Wings. The chicken chain completely surpassed my expectations.

I tried classic cheeseburgers from Buffalo Wild Wings and Applebee's to determine a winner based on taste and value.

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produce, juice, and other groceries in a bright fridge

18 ways you're improperly storing groceries that are cutting down their shelf life

Having a full fridge and pantry is satisfying, but there are ways to make food last even longer. Follow these storage tips to keep groceries fresh.

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10 tips for making the perfect Indian fried chicken at home

Chef Dipesh Shinde of Kanyakumari, one of New York City's top Indian restaurants, shared his steps for making the crunchiest fried chicken at home.

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Steak on a plate with veggies and mashed potatoes with glass of wine at a restaurant and plate of fish, asparagus, and potatoes across from it

Steakhouse owner shares the 4 dishes worth splurging on at a high-end steakhouse — and 4 you should skip

A steakhouse owner shared the best dishes to get at a steakhouse, such as seafood towers, plus things you should never order, such as filet mignon.

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My family loves my fool-proof waffle recipe. One ingredient really makes all the difference.

I do most of the cooking for my family of four, and waffles are one of my go-to breakfast dishes. My simple recipe comes together quickly.

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My dad's classic Greek roasted potatoes are the perfect side dish — and so easy to make

Greek roasted potatoes add a delicious twist to a classic dish and pair perfectly with roast chicken. Here's how to make the easy side dish.

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I use my air fryer on a daily basis. Here are 6 of my favorite easy recipes.

I love my air fryer so much that I use it pretty much every day. I've found easy recipes for all kinds of meals and snacks.

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11 individual steak knives from a variety of brands on a wooden cutting board.

The best steak knives we tested for the smoothest cut

The best steak knife sets are essential to your flatware collection. We tested 11 sets to find the ones that cut smoothly and feel great to hold.

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Restaurant table with check holder open with a carton of eggs on the check

Restaurants are adding egg surcharges — and it's partly my fault

How restaurants and grocery stores are using media coverage about egg prices to charge you more for an omelet.

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Bucket of KFC chicken next to two fries on tray

I got a $31 'Bargain Bucket' from KFC. With a bit of creativity, I turned it into multiple meals for my family of 4.

I realized I could make Kentucky Fried Chicken's $30 "Bargain Bucket" of chicken into multiple easy dinners, lunches, and breakfasts for four people.

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I tried 5 flavors of wings from Wingstop and ranked them from worst to best

We tried five flavors of wings from Wingstop and the best one surprised us.

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I tried boneless wings from 5 major chain restaurants, and Chili's offered the best value for Super Bowl Sunday

We ranked boneless wings from Applebee's, Chili's, Buffalo Wild Wings, TGI Fridays, and Wingstop based on taste and value.

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I tried Buffalo wings from 5 major chains and Wingstop had the sauciest, spiciest chicken wings

We tried Buffalo chicken wings from five well-known chain restaurants to determine a winner for football season.

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A white rectangular plate filled with golden brown vegetable spring rolls cut in half

Chefs share the 10 best appetizers to make in an air fryer

According to professional chefs, nachos, bacon-wrapped dates, spring rolls, and garlic bread are some of the best appetizers to make in an air fryer.

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I dined at billionaire Rick Caruso's 5-star hotel. The restaurant was so good I think it deserves a second Michelin star.

Michelin-starred Caruso's is located in billionaire Rick Caruso's five-star Rosewood Miramar Beach resort in ritzy Montecito, California.

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Eggs hatch more bad news: They're expensive, hard to find — and their shells are going to start chipping more, too.

Egg prices are going up and grocery store shelves are increasingly bare. You already knew that. Did you know we're in for chippier eggshells? Yep.

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I made Guy Fieri's legendary Trash Can Nachos, and they're perfect for a crowd

I followed a recipe for chef Guy Fieri'sTrash Can Nachos, which are covered in meat and "Super Melty Cheese. Here's how to make the dish, with photos.

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The writer, wearing a red shirt, smiles and holds a tortilla chip with 7-layer dip on it. A casserole dip garnished with tomatoes, olives, and guacamole sits in front of her

I made Rachael Ray's 7-layer dip. It called for 19 ingredients but was surprisingly easy to make.

I tried Rachael Ray's seven-layer dip, a party appetizer made with beans, homemade guacamole, and salsa. It was perfect for the Super Bowl.

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I tried classic cheeseburgers from 4 major chains. Only one stood out as the ideal choice for Super Bowl Sunday.

We tried cheeseburgers from Applebee's, Chili's, Buffalo Wild Wings, and TGI Fridays to determine a winner for football season.

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I tried 'Depression cake,' a vintage recipe from the Great Depression with no eggs or dairy, and it's my new favorite dessert

As egg prices soar, this vintage Depression-era cake recipe with no eggs or dairy lets penny-pinchers have their cake and eat it too.

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Hands show the inside half of a Rueben sandwich with cutouts of Harry Kersh and Joe Avella reacting in the lower right corner and text above them that reads "Brit vs American"

A British tourist and an American find the best sandwich in Los Angeles

"Food Wars" hosts Harry Kersh and Joe Avella travel across Los Angeles to find the best sandwich in the city.

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I swapped my protein powder for protein water. If not for the steep price, it'd be a regular part of my routine.

I switched my regular protein shake for a pre-packaged clear protein drink from Clean Simple Eats for three weeks. Here's what it was like.

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The writer, wearing a green hoodie and a black baseball cap, sits behind a table full of Trader Joe's appetizers and outstretches his arms

I ate every frozen appetizer I could find at Trader Joe's. Here's what is and isn't worth buying for a party.

I tried to find the best Trader Joe's appetizers. I had pastry pups, beef tacos, and mozzarella sticks, to see which are tastiest for a large party.

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Two football helmets crashing into each other with chicken tenders in the center of them

I tried chicken tenders from 5 major chain restaurants, and one emerged as a clear winner

We tried chicken tenders from five well-known chain restaurants to determine a winner for football season.

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Three different small air fryers on a blue graphic background.

The 5 best small air fryers for tight kitchens and cooking for one

The best small air fryers aced our cooking tests and won't clutter your countertop. We tested compact models from Dreo, Instant Pot, and more.

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ree drummond buffalo chicken dip and joanna gaines buffalo chicken dip

I made Ree Drummond's and Joanna Gaines' Buffalo chicken dips, and only one was good enough for the Super Bowl

I tried two Buffalo chicken dip recipes by celebrity chefs and thought the Pioneer Woman's recipe was the better choice for Super Bowl Sunday.

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Straight-on shot of a cutting board with three bowls and plates of Buffalo-chicken dips. One bowl has a dip with crumbled blue cheese on top, one bowl has a dip with melted yellow cheese, and one dip is topped with crumbled blue cheese and scallions

I made Buffalo chicken dip with recipes from 3 popular chefs. The best uses Costco's $5 rotisserie chicken.

I made Buffalo-chicken dip using recipes from three celebrity chefs. The best version uses five ingredients, including Costco rotisserie chicken.

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10 easy Super Bowl appetizers you can make in an air fryer

For this weekend's game day, level up your snacking game with bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers, crispy chicken wings, or loaded tater tots.

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I made chicken wings using 3 recipes from famous chefs, and the best even beat Ina Garten's

I tried recipes for chicken wings from chefs Ina Garten, Guy Fieri, and Sunny Anderson. The best wings were from Anderson, but Garten had a great dip.

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A variety of frozen appetizers laid out on a wooden table.

I tried every frozen appetizer I could find at Aldi. Almost all of them would be worth buying for a party.

I tried to find the best Aldi frozen appetizers for party. My favorites included the Fremont shrimp queso bites and Appetitos cheese-stuffed pretzels.

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A Michelin-starred hotel chef says the layout of a resort can completely change how room service works

At luxury vertical hotels, you'll get beautiful dishes on expensive china. Sprawling resorts are different because room service comes via golf carts.

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Three coffee makers on a yellow gradient background.

The 10 best coffee makers in 2025 for easy brewing

We tested the best coffee makers to find reliable drip coffee makers, cold brew set-ups, and more. Here are the top-rated machines for every budget.

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Chicken wings with barbecue sauce next to bowl of barbecue sauce

How to make crispy, delicious chicken wings in an air fryer

Cook time and temp for these crispy air fryer chicken wings varies by size: between 25-30 minutes at 380 or 400 degrees. Baking powder adds crunch.

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I made chicken wings using 3 celebrity chefs' recipes, and the best were super crispy

I tried three chef's best wing recipes. Between Ina Garten, Guy Fieri, and Sunny Anderson, I found a winner for the best take on a classic appetizer.

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Two brown cups with Coach Cofee House branding holding a matcha latte and a s'mores latte next to a hand holding a brown paper bag with branding on the front

I visited a new coffee shop by Coach. It wasn't at all what I expected from the luxury fashion house.

I was mostly disappointed when I visited the coffee shop by Coach in New Jersey, the first one the luxury fashion label opened in the US.

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11 game-day foods you can make in a slow cooker

From dips and brisket to spicy homemade queso, these snacks can be made in a slow cooker in time for Super Bowl Sunday.

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Veggies Made Great double chocolate muffin boxes at Costco

I'm a dietitian and mom of a picky toddler. Here are 12 items I love getting at Costco for my family of 3.

I'm a registered dietitian who gets groceries for my family of three. My favorite things to get at Costco include frozen muffins and premade dinners.

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Six bags of tater tots from brands including Sonic, Signature Select, Ore-Ida, Alexia, McCain, and Cascadian Farm on a brown table

I ranked 6 brands of frozen tater tots. Only one had the flavor and texture I was looking for.

I tried six brands of store-bought tater tots from Sonic, Ore-Ida, Cascadian Farm, McCain, Signature Select, and Alexia Foods to find the best ones.

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The writer Emily Krivograd wearing a tan and white sweater holding a burger with a white and red wrapper than says "In-N-Out" on it

I ordered the same meal at In-N-Out and Culver's. I couldn't believe the chain I'd spent years raving about let me down.

I ordered the same meal at In-N-Out and Culver's, including a burger, fries, and a chocolate shake. The Midwest chain let me down.

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fried chicken baking in the oven on a sheet pan

I made Ina Garten's 11-hour fried chicken. It was shockingly mess-free, and my family loved it.

I love fried chicken, but I avoid making it because I don't want to deal with the mess. Ina Garten has an oven-fried version that's easy to make.

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pf changs chef's feast meal deal dishes on table

I tried P.F. Chang's 'chef's feast' for just $23 a person. It was a legitimately good meal deal with multiple courses.

P.F. Chang's "chef's feast" meal deal is only $23 a person for three courses of genuinely good food at a chain restaurant.

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The writer Chelsea Davis stands next to a stove and holds a black pot of a chili and puts her arm around two other pots of chili

I tried 3 chili recipes from Ina Garten, Ree Drummond, and Giada De Laurentiis. One didn't even have beef or beans in it.

I followed chili recipes from Ina Garten, Ree Drummond, and Giada De Laurentiis to see which chef had the best version. My favorite had white beans.

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