Food & Drink
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Regional Seafood Chains the Rest of the Country Needs
Not all chains deserve a bad rap, and that’s especially true when it comes to seafood restaurants. If a spot cuts corners on the fish it serves, customers are going to know it, and it probably won’t stay in business…
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40 Breakfast Foods Ranked by Their Calorie Count
With our increasingly busy lives, breakfast is one meal that we often don’t give much thought to as we’re rushing to get out the door. And while nutritionists continue to debate whether the first meal of the day is the…
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30 Celebrity Chefs’ Favorite Burger Recipes
It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love a good burger — even among vegetarians who opt for the meatless kind — and celebrity chefs are no exception. Even if they often cook fancy, multi-step dishes on television, chances are…
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This Beloved Arby’s Menu Item Is Making a Comeback
While it could be argued that any season is the right one for a tangy, vanilla-infused, Creamsicle-type flavor in your shake, Arby’s has previously declared that the Orange Cream Shake that’s been on their menu in the past is strictly…
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20 Splurge-Worthy Tequilas for Celebrating Cinco de Mayo at Home
The uniquely aromatic spirit of tequila is on a major uptick in the United States, up 158% in sales since 2002, the Distilled Spirits Council says. That includes pricier craft and high-end tequilas aged like fine scotch or bourbons, most…
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20 Super Simple Twists on Boxed Mac and Cheese
Boxed mac and cheese is a standby favorite, but after a few meals it could use a little sprucing up. Simple additions of canned food or frozen goods you have on hand can transform the dish with minimal effort, and…
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37 Easy and Indulgent Instant Pot Desserts for a Cozy Night at Home
How did we survive before the Instant Pot? Ah, the mysteries of life … Savvy home cooks, though, have long known that they can rely on the pressure cooker for…
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Chain Restaurants That Are Closing Locations — and Which Ones Could Be Next
The pandemic has touched off another sad chapter in the retail apocalypse, with big-name stores filing for bankruptcy at an unprecedented clip. Chain restaurants and cafes, though generally in better…
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Best Hole-in-the-Wall Indian Restaurant in Every State
Sometimes the most unassuming joints hold the biggest secrets, and it’s a given that if a restaurant has been around for decades, there’s a good reason. We looked to recommendations…
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Copycat McDonald’s Recipes You Can Make at Home
Many of us got to hone our cooking skills over the course of the pandemic. The next level: attempting to replicate our favorite restaurant meals. If you’re a fan of…
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The Most Popular Southern Comfort Foods
Do your cravings match up with prevailing food hankerings in your region? E-conolight, an indoor/outdoor lighting company, apparently pondered the same question and decided to look into it. To do…
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30 Simple Recipes for a Memorable Easter Brunch
Due to the pandemic, most of us won’t be able to gather family and friends together (indoors, at least) for a traditional Easter dinner this year. Brunch might be a…
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The Most Expensive Item at Every Fast Food Chain
We think of fast food as cheap as well as fast, but chain prices have risen over the years with everything else. Some items now top $10, steep for something…
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First Tastes: Favorite Foods of 21 U.S. Presidents
What people eat often says something about the experiences and values that shaped them, and how they find strength, energy, and solace. So it should come as no surprise there’s…
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Freezer-Friendly Meals That Will Always Taste Fresh
Some days you just want to open the freezer and find a delicious homemade dish ready to heat and eat. If you plan ahead, that can happen more often than…
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15 Spices and Spice Blends That Will Make Almost Any Meal Better
It’s easy to fall into a rhythm of cooking favorite and familiar dishes, but this doesn’t mean you can’t take them to new and exciting places. Spices and spice mixes…
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11 Cheap and Healthy Breakfast Combinations
“Clean eating,” the trend of consuming minimally processed foods, doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult, especially first thing in the morning. With the proper pairings, it’s possible to enjoy…
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The Best and Worst Menu Items of 2020
COVID-19 changed much about 2020, including how we ate. Restaurants adjusted, giving us plenty of comfort food and even wine to-go. Here are the best and worst menu items of…
