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  • Mother and daughter eating pasta at home kitchen

    Use This Secret Addition To Turn Pasta Sauce Into A Nutritional Powerhouse

    It's easier to enhance the nutritional profile of your pasta sauce than you might think. Here's how to give this kitchen staple a veggie upgrade.

    By Nicole M. LaMarco 13 min ago Read More
  • A bowl of egg fried rice laid over a table cloth

    For More Flavorful Fried Rice, Make It Hawaiian Style With 2 Canned Ingredients

    These two canned pantry staples add a sweet-salty dimension to plain fried rice. You can pair them with clever additions for even deeper flavor.

    By JC Gonzalez 10 hours ago Read More
  • Dolly Parton in a purple dress holding a microphone and singing.

    Dolly Parton Was 'Famous' For This Comfort Meal She'd Make On Set For Co-Stars

    Dolly Parton regularly cooked up a treasured dish from her family history when working on film sets, and even shared the recipe with her fans.

    By Tim Forster 12 hours ago Read More
  • Grilled cheese sandwich on a white plate on a gray table

    The Classic Store-Bought Dip That Takes Grilled Cheese From Dull To Drool-Worthy

    You don't have to venture beyond the dip aisle to get inspiration for your next grilled cheese sandwich. Here's the store-bought spread worth buying.

    By Amanda Berkey 12 hours ago Read More
  • A plate of baked potatoes photographed from above.

    Turn Baked Potatoes Into The Ultimate Comfort Meal With This Shepherd's Pie Twist

    Baked potatoes are often loaded with meat, and shepherd's pies are topped with mashed potatoes, so it only makes sense to combine them into one comforting dish.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 16 hours ago Read More
  • Grilled flank steak on a grill sitting next to a bowl of green sauce

    The Flavorful Green Marinade One Top Chef Recommends For Cooking Steaks

    To take your steak to the next level, follow in this Top Chef's footsteps and use this flavor-packed green seasoning popular in Caribbean cooking as a marinade.

    By Tim Forster 17 hours ago Read More
  • Pot roast in a blue pot with carrots, potatoes, and rosemary

    For A More Affordable Pot Roast-Style Dinner, Try This Underrated And Delicious Swap

    Pot roast isn't normally considered an expensive dish to make, but with beef prices rising like they have been it's good to know there's an affordable version.

    By Mahalia Cooks 18 hours ago Read More
  • hands holding muffin tin

    Breakfast Sandwich Prep Just Got So Much Easier With This Muffin Pan Trick

    Want an easy breakfast that'll last for days? You just need a few ingredients and a muffin pan. Here's how to prep these grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches.

    By Amy Andrews 19 hours ago Read More
  • A plate of fluffy, yellow scrambled eggs.

    Scrambled Eggs Are 10x More Flavorful When You Add This Spicy Italian Ingredient

    Unless you zhuzh them up, scrambled eggs can be kind of plain. Luckily, there's one unexpected Italian ingredient that makes them far more flavorful.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 19 hours ago Read More
  • Double cheeseburger with lettuce and red onion on a sesame seed bun

    For Ultra-Juicy Burgers, Add A Tablespoon Of This Staple To Your Ground Beef Mixture

    If you're looking to make some burgers that are incredibly juicy, there's an easy technique you can use, and it only requires this dairy staple.

    By Amanda Berkey 20 hours ago Read More
  • Pork chops in a skillet

    The Old-School Pantry Staple Your Pork Chops Are Missing For Richer, Sweeter Flavor

    Pork chops are making a comeback, and so is this old-school pantry staple that gives your pork chops a sweet upgrade as part of a glaze, sauce, or marinade.

    By Hilary Wheelan Remley 21 hours ago Read More
  • Person ladling soup from orange ceramic pot

    For A Filling Soup Ready In Minutes, Grab These 5 Affordable Canned Ingredients

    This combination of cheap canned foods makes a hearty homemade soup that's ready in a matter of minutes. Here are the five tinned ingredients you need.

    By Nicole M. LaMarco 22 hours ago Read More
  • Thai coconut curry pho

    A Flavorful Thai-Inspired Dinner Takes Way Less Effort With This Heat-And-Eat Addition

    Thai food is incredibly flavorful, but it can take some serious effort to pull off. Skip all that strain and take advantage of this heat-and-eat solution.

    By Julia Mullaney 23 hours ago Read More
  • Red Dutch oven pot of beef stew on a dark gray wooden table with herbs, salt and pepper shakers, and a ladle on a cloth napkin

    Not Rice Or Noodles — For More Filling Beef Stew, Use This Ancient Grain

    Rice and noodles aren't your only options for bulking up a pot of beef stew. This ancient grain adds satisfying texture and makes every bowl more filling.

    By Amanda Berkey 1 day ago Read More
  • Boxed cornbreads for sale.

    Turn A Whole Box Of Cornbread Mix Into A Decadent Breakfast Casserole With A Few Ingredients

    Making boxed cornbread is easy and satisfying, but with a few extra ingredients, this humble staple can transform into a decadent morning casserole.

    By Amy Andrews 1 day ago Read More
  • A chicken pot pie in a white dish

    Give Chicken Pot Pie A Fall Twist By Adding This Popular Vegetable

    Chicken pot pie is already a cozy meal. If you want to make your next batch even more autumnal, try adding this one root vegetable.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 1 day ago Read More
  • Fresh chopped cabbage on a wooden cutting board with a knife

    Forget Bacon: Cook Cabbage With This Affordable Meat For 10x The Flavor

    Bacon can give cabbage a salty, umami element. However, swapping it with this meat also gives it a spicy edge. Here's how to add it to your cabbage.

    By Eugenia Lazaris 1 day ago Read More
  • Top-down view of French vanilla ice cream in a gray bowl

    This Sweet Sandwich Condiment Instantly Transforms Basic Vanilla Ice Cream

    When you want to upgrade your standard, reliable vanilla ice cream, just reach for this pantry staple that is a popular ingredient in peanut butter sandwiches.

    By Amanda Berkey 1 day ago Read More
  • A hot baked potato with bacon bits and chopped scallions.

    Not Butter, Not Oil — Rub Baked Potatoes In This For The Most Flavorful, Crispy Skin

    Baked potatoes with a crispy skin always taste great, but here's how to infuse the skin with extra flavor before you load them up with toppings.

    By Abbe Lewis 2 days ago Read More
  • A grilled cheese sandwich on a wooden board with a side of ketchup.

    Give Grilled Cheese The French Toast Treatment With This Canned Soup

    This trick takes a winning flavor combination and gives it a fun twist. Here's how to make French toast-style grilled cheese, plus some tips to keep in mind.

    By Abbe Lewis 2 days ago Read More
  • Person serving scrambled eggs from a pan

    Turn Scrambled Eggs Into A Heartier Breakfast By Adding This Fiber-Rich Canned Vegetable

    On their own, eggs have zero dietary fiber, but there's an easy, delicious way to give them a boost of soluble fiber thanks to this canned veggie.

    By Robert Haynes-Peterson 2 days ago Read More
  • fried chicken, mac and cheese, pasta, and ketchup with red Xs

    13 Foods You Should Avoid Adding Ketchup To At All Costs

    Ketchup is a wonderful condiment that goes perfectly with a wide array of foods. However, not all meals are best suited for the tomato-based addition.

    By Sarah Moore 2 days ago Read More
  • Fried chicken drumsticks held by a pair of hands

    Forget Shake 'N Bake: Use This Pantry Staple For The Ultimate Pan-Fried Chicken Comfort Meal

    If you want pan-fried chicken that exceeds all expectations, you're going to need to reach for one comforting pantry staple. Here's what to know.

    By Alan Bradley 2 days ago Read More
  • A baked potato topped with sour cream and chives

    Not Sour Cream Or Greek Yogurt — Baked Potatoes Are Miles More Delicious Filled With This Savory Dip

    It's no secret that baked potatoes benefit from a dollop of something creamy, but instead of using sour cream or Greek yogurt try adding this flavorful dip.

    By Amy Andrews 2 days ago Read More
  • A few slices of cooked bacon on a wood bard with tomatoes on the vine next to them.

    The Ziploc Hack That Makes Bacon 10x Crispier

    Bacon that has a crispy snap to it is hard to beat, but you don't have to overcook it to get there. This Ziploc hack works great and is easy to do.

    By Mahalia Cooks 2 days ago Read More
  • Celebrity chef Bobby Flay poses at a movie premiere.

    Forget Morton Salt — Make Your Steak Like Bobby Flay With This Unique Variety

    Want to give your steak a Bobby Flay-inspired upgrade? Skip the everyday table salt and try this other variety to add an extra layer of flavor and texture.

    By Amber Sutherland-Namako 2 days ago Read More
  • Frozen blueberries in a wooden bowl

    Transform Blueberries Into A 5-Minute Dessert By Mixing In 2 Common Ingredients

    Blueberries are plenty delicious on their own, but you can turn this simple fruit into a tasty dessert by adding just two more common ingredients together.

    By Macy Sandel 2 days ago Read More
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