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  • Baked potato

    Turn Baked Potatoes Into Adorable Bite-Sized Appetizers By Using This Tiny Variety

    Transform your next batch of baked potatoes into a more group-friendly snack by baking mini spuds. Here's how to do it and how to get the best results.

    By Jenna Rapsis 3 hours ago Read More
  • chicken pot pie inside a white baking dish

    Not Chicken, Not Beef: Pot Pie Gets A Flavor Upgrade With This Savory Meat

    A good pot pie is the kind of stick-to-your-bones meal you need when comfort is required, but beef and chicken get dull after awhile. Next time, use this meat.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 5 hours ago Read More
  • Older man biting into a burger, squeezing toppings out

    Burger Toppings Get Sloppy — Grab A Mason Jar For A Mess-Free Trick

    If you like a lot of toppings on your burger but don't want them to keep falling out of the bun, this ingenious Mason jar cooking trick is just what you need.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson 6 hours ago Read More
  • 7 Kraft Barbecue Sauce bottles on cutting board next to red and white striped napkin

    7 Kraft BBQ Sauces, Ranked From Worst To Best

    We tasted a variety of Kraft barbecue sauces to find out which ones deliver the best balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. This is our favorite one.

    By Liz Jaros 7 hours ago Read More
  • A group of people eating hard shell tacos together off of a cutting board at a table during an at-home taco night.

    The Greek-Style Upgrade That Transforms Taco Night With Bold Mediterranean Flavor

    This upgrade blends the structure of a taco with the punchy flavors of a classic Greek dish. There are many ways to get creative and customize this trick.

    By Brianna Gunter 8 hours ago Read More
  • Baked potatoes on wooden dish

    For Better Baked Potatoes, Make Them Cajun-Style

    Turn a basic baked potato into a more flavorful dish with Cajun-style toppings. You can keep things simple or make a more elaborate and filling baked potato.

    By Julia Mullaney 9 hours ago Read More
  • Sautéed spinach in a bowl

    Fix Up Flavorless Sauteed Spinach In A Pinch — Just Add This Jarred Pasta Sauce

    Suateed spinach doesn't have to be a bland. This jarred pasta sauce quickly gives the vegetable a creamy, cheesy richness and transforms it into a tastier side.

    By Julia Mullaney 10 hours ago Read More
  • Plate of vegetable fried rice with chopsticks

    20-Minute Shortcut Fried Rice Starts With Mixed Canned Vegetables

    Canned vegetables makes fried rice so much quicker and easier, and it leaves very little cleanup after. You can even mix and match different canned veggies.

    By Julia Mullaney 10 hours ago Read More
  • Chicken parmesan on a plate.

    Give Chicken Parm A Southern-Style Makeover With One Bold Ingredient Swap

    This swap is simple to make, and the steps to prepare the dish are more or less the same. Read these tips to give your chicken parm a Southern-inspired twist.

    By Abbe Lewis 11 hours ago Read More
  • A hand holding a cone with three scoops of vanilla ice cream

    Make Ice Cream 10x More Interesting With This Deep-Fried Twist

    This trick gives the cold creaminess of ice cream a crisp outer coating. Read these tips to give ice cream a deep-fried twist without it melting.

    By Mahalia Cooks 12 hours ago Read More
  • A pan of scrambled eggs on top of a cutting board.

    Add This Deli Meat To Scrambled Eggs For Triple The Flavor

    Scrambled eggs need a little help to take them from bland to bold, and this deli meat does exactly that. Here's the best way to use it.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 12 hours ago Read More
  • A gyoza dumpling held with a chopstick and dipped into a sauce

    The Frozen Trader Joe's Japanese Appetizer That Doubles As A Delectable Dinner

    The frozen aisle at Trader Joe's is full of incredible finds, including this delectable appetizer that you should definitely turn into a full dinner.

    By Robert Bruce 13 hours ago Read More
  • restaurant burger on black plate with onion rings and ranch

    How 3 Simple Italian Toppings Make Burgers Taste Like A $20 Restaurant Meal

    To make your homemade burger taste like it came from a restaurant, all you need are these three toppings. Here's how you can give your burger an Italian twist.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 13 hours ago Read More
  • Pot roast in Dutch oven with seasonings

    Pot Roast Gets Extra Saucy Flavor When You Throw In This Canned Vegetable With A Kick

    Pot roast is the perfect set-and-forget slow cooker meal, but it can be a bit plain. Next time, give it some extra flavor by tossing in this canned vegetable.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 13 hours ago Read More
  • Baked potatoes on wooden board

    How One Canned Fish Transforms Baked Potatoes Into A Filling, High-Protein Meal

    Baked potatoes are a perfect platform for all manner of stuffings, including this canned fish. Add a few more items and you have a killer high-protein meal.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 14 hours ago Read More
  • Fruit-topped mini pies on a blue table

    Forget Ice Cream: These 4-Ingredient Mini-Pies Are What Your Freezer Is Missing

    Ice cream is great and all, but it's expected. Shock your guests, and your taste buds, with these delicious four-ingredient mini-pies.

    By Amanda Berkey 14 hours ago Read More
  • Bacon-wrapped filet mignons cooked to medium-rare in a pan.

    For Tender, Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon, Never Skip This Step

    Bacon-wrapped filet mignon is an incredible delight, but the bacon can be hard to get right. Next time, don't skip this step for perfect bacon.

    By Abbe Lewis 14 hours ago Read More
  • Boxes of Bisquick on a shelf at a grocery store

    'Impossible Burger' Meant Something Totally Different In The '80s — And It Involved A Box Of Bisquick

    Impossible burgers today involve zero meat, but back in the 1980s, the phrase involved Bisquick, plenty of meat, and a little bit of "magic."

    By Amanda Berkey 15 hours ago Read More
  • A photo of mashed potatoes in a bowl

    Mashed Potatoes Go From Flat To Fancy When You Add This Fibrous Canned Vegetable

    Bored of plain ol' mashed potatoes? Try stirring this canned veggie into the mix. It adds more flavor, texture, and fiber to the classic side.

    By Jennifer M. McNeill 16 hours ago Read More
  • Meatballs in creamy sauce

    Simmer Frozen Meatballs With This Canned Soup For A Cozy 20-Minute Comfort Meal

    Combining meatballs and this soup into one filling meal couldn't be any easier. You could even build on the dish further, adding more ingredients for a twist.

    By Julia Mullaney 17 hours ago Read More
  • Grilled cheese sandwich with tomatoes and spinach

    Amplify Your Grilled Cheese Sandwich With These 14 Canned Ingredients

    Grilled cheese sandwiches are a blank canvas, with the cheese and bread working as perfect accompaniments for a variety of other yummy ingredients, like these.

    By Emily M Alexander 18 hours ago Read More
  • Person eating rice and meat off of a dish with a fork and spoon

    Rice Gets 10 Times The Flavor With This Savory Pantry Staple

    Plain rice doesn't have to be boring. With the help of one savory pantry staple, you can transform an ordinary pot of rice into a flavorful side dish.

    By Amanda Berkey 18 hours ago Read More
  • A spoon stirs baked beans in a skillet.

    Make Canned Baked Beans Taste Homemade With A Splash Of This Classic Sauce

    Adding just a touch of this classic sauce to store-bought baked beans is one way to enhance them without having to make a batch from scratch.

    By Craig Mattson 19 hours ago Read More
  • A dish of crisp bacon sits on a cutting board.

    Bacon Is 10x More Flavorful When Paired With This Seasoning

    Bacon is already one of the most flavorful breakfast staples, but adding a few shakes of this seasoning can take its savory, smoky flavor to a whole new level.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 21 hours ago Read More
  • Country music legend Dolly Parton at an event

    If You Have Chicken, Ritz Crackers, And Cream Of Chicken Soup, You Have The Start Of Dolly Parton's 5-Ingredient Casserole

    Some chicken, Ritz crackers, and cream of chicken soup are the basis for Dolly Parton's easy, comforting, five-ingredient casserole. Here's how to make it.

    By Abbe Lewis 22 hours ago Read More
  • Hands stirring red pasta sauce on a stovetop with a wooden spoon.

    The Canned Vegetable That Belongs In Pasta Sauce For A Filling, Flavorful Fiber Boost

    This vegetable can be a pain to break down and cook on its own, but the canned version makes it an easy way to get extra nutrients and texture in your sauce.

    By Nicole M. LaMarco 1 day ago Read More
  • bananas inside a rectangular bamboo basket

    You Only Need One Ingredient To Turn Bananas Into A Delicious 5-Minute Breakfast

    You don't need a lots of ingredients to make a yummy breakfast. With a banana and one other kitchen staple, you can whip up something satisfying in minutes.

    By Megan Shoop-Volz 1 day ago Read More
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