16 Simple Ways To Elevate Brie Cheese
Brie is a great cheese to use for entertaining. There are so many ways to elevate this cheese for guests, from using simple ingredients to cooking techniques.
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Stories By Carmen Varner
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Avoid These 15 Common Hash Brown Mistakes
When cooked properly, hash browns are a deliciously crisp breakfast dish. To achieve those desired results, avoid these 15 common hash brown mistakes.
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15 Ways To Make Store-Bought Apple Juice Even More Delicious
Apple juice is enjoyable from childhood through old age, but creative additions of varied ingredients will make this store-bought beverage taste even better.
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7 Vegan Dunkin' Menu Items, Ranked
Dunkin' may not offer vegan donuts, but the chain does have plant-based menu items. We tried and ranked them for vegan foodies seeking the best quick bite.
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8 Costco Frozen Seafood Dishes, Ranked From Worst To Best
We sampled prepared seafood items from Costco's frozen section - crab, halibut, lobster, salmon, scallops, tilapia, and shrimp. See which ones we liked best.
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12 Starbucks Coffee Creamers, Ranked Worst To Best
Starbucks has plenty of signature drinks, and it has plenty of flavored coffee creamers to match. Here's how Starbucks' coffee creamers stack up.
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The Best Cookware Sets Money Can Buy At Costco
If it's time for a kitchen upgrade, don't forget to swap your old, crusty pots and pans with one of the best cookware sets you can buy from Costco.
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Starbucks Vs Dunkin': Who Makes The Better Hot Chocolate?
This time of year, where you get your hot chocolate matters. That's why we compared the options at two of America's most popular coffee chains.
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7 Costco Kirkland Brand Frozen Meals, Ranked Worst To Best
Costco's Kirkland brand offers numerous frozen meal and appetizer options. We sampled several of these products and ranked them from worst to best.
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The Best Trader Joe's Products To Add To Your Morning Coffee
Whether you prefer your coffee black, sweet, with milk, hot, or iced, these Trader Joe's products will add a boost to your morning pick-me-up.
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10 Costco Candies You Haven't Tried Yet, Ranked
Costco offers bulk bags of your favorite sweets, but there are several underrated candies that should also be on your radar. We sampled and ranked some of them.
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16 Genius Pro Tips To Improve Fried Chicken And Waffles
Looking for some unique upgrades to classic chicken and waffles? From fruit to spices, we interviewed the co-founder of Bruxie to learn more.
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15 Clever Hacks To Elevate Frozen Dinner Rolls
It's time to stock up on some frozen dinner rolls because you're going to want them on hand to test out these clever hacks for elevating them.
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You Won't Believe Our Grocery Outlet Haul. Here Are The Highlights
Grocery Outlet touts great deals on quality goods. We visited a local store to see what was in stock and to find out which items were actually terrific buys.
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16 Fresh Ingredients To Add To Your Spicy Tuna Roll
Sushi lovers, it's time to try your hand at a homemade spicy tuna roll. And there are 16 different fresh ingredients to add to the dish to make it even better.
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Canned Foods That Will Seriously Level Up Your Queso Dip
When you're making a big batch of queso for your next game day or get-together, try adding these canned ingredients to really elevate the flavors.
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16 Clever Ways To Elevate Gas Station Coffee
Say goodbye to lackluster gas station coffee because we're going to teach you some smart hacks to elevate that cup of Joe utilizing ingredients in the store.
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16 Ways To Add Flavor To Frozen Chicken Nuggets
Frozen chicken nuggets are the epitome of simple, quick meals. But you can spruce those chicken pieces up with more flavor while still keeping it easy.
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18 Best Toppings To Elevate Frozen Waffles
Give your breakfast a boost by dressing up frozen waffles with any number of savory or sweet toppings. Better yet, mix and match ingredients for maximum flavor.
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16 Ingredients That Will Elevate Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seed puddings are one of the simplest dishes to make in the kitchen, but elevating them with additional ingredients doesn't require much effort either.
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Dunkin' Vs Starbucks: Who Makes The Better Peppermint Mocha?
Peppermint mocha is the beverage of the winter season. We sampled Starbucks' and Dunkin's versions to see which had the best taste, price, and overall value.
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12 Mistakes You're Making With Your Crumbl Cookie Order
Crumbl's menu is always rotating, but that doesn't mean your orders need ton constantly change. Use these tips to avoid big Crumbl mistakes.
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Avoid These 13 Mistakes When Using Canned Coconut Milk
If you're unsure how to incorporate it into meals or it overpowers the foods you pair it with, here's how to avoid mistakes when using canned coconut milk.
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14 Ingredients To Elevate Your Vodka Cranberry
A vodka cranberry is a simple drink that's both tart and refreshing. But simple doesn't have to mean boring - here's how you can spice up this classic.
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14 Bougie Toppings To Elevate Frozen Custard
Frozen custard may be an approachable dessert, but these unique, fancy toppings can elevate this store-bought treat into an extravagant restaurant-quality one.
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The 15 Best Substitutes For Bourbon In Barbecue Sauce
A bourbon-infused barbecue sauce offers a special flavor profile, but if you're in need of a substitute for this liquor, these are the best ingredients to use.
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15 Ingredients You Should Be Adding To Brown Butter
Brown butter can be a transformative ingredient for both your baking and home cooking, especially when you include these expert-recommended additions
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