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32 Meals To Make When You Need To Feed A Crowd On A Budget

staff@chowhound.com (Sara Klimek) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000

What are you supposed to do when it seems like the prices of everything are rising? You can consult this list of affordable, scalable, flavorful recipes.

Boomers Love These 12 Retro Fall Dishes

staff@chowhound.com (Emily M Alexander) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Discover nostalgic fall dishes boomers grew up loving, from comforting main dishes and hearty soups to classic sides and sweet desserts still loved today.

11 Unconventional Ways To Give Classic Pasta Sauces A Flavor Upgrade

staff@chowhound.com (Hilary Wheelan Remley) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:35:00 +0000

There are plenty of simple ways to upgrade a pasta sauce. But if you're looking for that wow factor, try adding in one of these offbeat ingredients. Here's how.

5 Ordering Tips For The Best Wendy's Baked Potatoes

staff@chowhound.com (JC Gonzalez) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 03:25:00 +0000

If you're a fan of Wendy's baked potatoes, try out one or more of these five ordering tips. They'll take your spud's flavor and texture to the next level.

20 2026 Aldi Fall Foods That Aren't Pumpkin Spice Flavored

staff@chowhound.com (Amanda Berkey) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:35:00 +0000

Pumpkin is normally the name of the game in the fall, but Aldi has you covered if you need a flavor break. Check out these 20 delicious fall foods.

24 Best Meals To Make When You Only Have 30 Minutes To Cook

staff@chowhound.com (Elaine Todd) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

It's easy to fall back on the same staple recipes, but there are plenty of weeknight meals and date night dinners that can be cooked in less than 30 minutes.

13 Spooky And Scrumptious Aldi 2026 Halloween Treats Under $10

staff@chowhound.com (Robert Haynes-Peterson) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0000

On the hunt for Halloween treats that are perfect for parties and trick-or-treating? These picks from Aldi are spooky, but not because of their prices.

7 Things To Order At Moe's Southwest Grill, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@chowhound.com (Megan Lim) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

From handhelds to bowls, we set out to determine which Moe's Southwest Grill menu items are worth ordering. One, in particular, really stood out.

What's New At Trader Joe's In October 2026? Here's What To Buy

staff@chowhound.com (Hilary Wheelan Remley) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:05:00 +0000

The shelves at Trader Joe's are full of new treats, side dishes, snacks, and more in October 2026. Here are some hot products to look out for.

9 Items Trader Joe's Discontinued In 2026 (So Far)

staff@chowhound.com (Robert Bruce) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:05:00 +0000

To make room for new products, Trader Joe's has discontinued quite a few items this year. Here are the items you should grab before they're completely gone.

7 Disadvantages Of Using Single-Serve Coffee Makers

staff@chowhound.com (Jon Dempsey) — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:15:00 +0000

While a single-serve coffee maker can be a convenient appliance, our resident coffee expert explains why you might want to reconsider purchasing one.

5 Aldi Beers, Ranked

staff@chowhound.com (Robyn Blocker) — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

We tasted our way through a selection of Aldi's beers to find the best ones, so you can spend your money on those that are actually worth buying.

8 Best New Protein Snacks Of 2026 So Far

staff@chowhound.com (Julia Mullaney) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Protein really is everywhere, even in your snacks, and these are the best products released in 2026 that put the macronutrient front and center.

13 Desserts Commonly Enjoyed During The Medieval Era

staff@chowhound.com (Jane Godiner) — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Explore the history of medieval desserts and discover how people in the Middle Ages enjoyed sweet foods, flavors, and treats as part of their feasts.

12 Kitchen Items You Should Never Buy From Thrift Stores

staff@chowhound.com (Sara Klimek) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000

Thrifting can be such a gratifying activity, but you should definitely avoid buying these kitchen items in order to avoid potential illness and more.

8 Fried Chicken Chains Boomers Loved That Are Slowly Being Forgotten

staff@chowhound.com (Karin Aldea) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

From West Coast favorite Pioneer Chicken to All-Pro Chicken, we take a trip down memory lane to explore some beloved but forgotten chicken chains.

12 Lesser-Known Benefits Of Having A Costco Membership

staff@chowhound.com (Sophia Beams) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0000

A Costco membership offers more than bulk shopping, with lesser-known perks and benefits that can make it far more useful than you might expect.

25 Meals To Make When You Only Have Basic Ingredients On Hand

staff@chowhound.com (Sara Klimek) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:15:00 +0000

If you only have a handful of ingredients and don't want to make another trip to the grocery store, these recipes will make meal planning a breeze.

15 Trader Joe's Dips, Ranked

staff@chowhound.com (Jane Godiner) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 22:15:00 +0000

Trader Joe's has plenty of pre-made dips for every occasion, so we decided to find out which ones live up the hype and those you can leave on the shelf.

11 Best New Dunkin' Drinks Of 2026 (So Far)

staff@chowhound.com (Amanda Berkey) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:35:00 +0000

Dunkin' has kept the new drinks coming throughout 2026, but some stood out from the pack. These are the new beverages we couldn't get enough of this year.