The SoCal Burger Chain That's Unfairly Overshadowed By In-N-Out
While everyone knows In-N-Out, there's another Southern California burger chain that deserves some love according to a Los Angeles native.
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Deb Kavis
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Stories By Deb Kavis
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Forget Potatoes — Use Onions To Make Snacking Chips With Way More Flavor
Potato chips are great and all, but onion chips may be the answer if you're looking for a bit more flavor. Give this recipe a try.
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The Whopper Topping Burger King Customers Are At Odds Over
While the composition is relatively basic, customers remain divided over the lack of this ingredient on Burger King's Whopper.
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This Is Easily The Best Whole Wheat Bread In Stores (& It's Probably In Your Pantry Already)
A familiar brand name known for crackers, cookies, pastries, and more, it shouldn't come as a surprise that this brand was deemed the best whole wheat bread.
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McDonald's Fans Are Convinced The McNuggets Are Shrinking
Multiple customers have taken to social media to report on the ever diminishing size of their McNuggets, and that's not all that they think is wrong with them.
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Give Burgers Refined Flavor With A Simple 3-Ingredient Combination
Whether you're planning a backyard barbecue or preparing patties in a pan on the stovetop, you can make a refined batch of burgers using only a few ingredients.
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The Best Store-Bought Jalapeño Poppers Add A Flavorful Dipping Sauce In The Box
For some devoted fans, the dipping sauce included in a box of these tasty jalapeño poppers might just be better than the appetizer itself!
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This Old-School Dish From The '60s Gives Burgers A Boxed Mix Twist
Looking like massive meatballs and filled with satisfying, savory tastes, burger bundles are a vintage ground beef dish worth bringing back in 2026 and beyond.
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Why Costco's Food Court Cookie Can Taste So Different From The Kirkland Bakery Version
Whether you're in the bakery or grabbing a sweet from the food court, one of the best desserts at Costco is the chocolate chip cookie. What's the difference?
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Rachael Ray And Frank Sinatra Are Both Known For Loving This Kind Of Martini
Beyond heritage and an obvious love of food, one cocktail for which both Rachael Ray and Frank Sinatra have a fondness is this kind of martini.
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Olive Garden Reinvented The Cheese Pull With One Appetizer We Wish Would Come Back
Long before the trend dominated social media, Olive Garden fans were creating epic cheese pulls with this smoked mozzarella-based appetizer.
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This Unique Iced Coffee Is One Of The Best Things At Peet's
Knowing which iced coffee to choose from your neighborhood coffee chain can be tricky, but this layered option from Peet's is one of our absolute favorites.
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Costco's May 2026 Products: Best Items To Buy This Month
From kitchen counter essentials to pantry staples, mouthwatering desserts, grills, and more, the Costco aisles are bounding with great finds this May.
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The Buc-Ee's Snack Box Fans Buy When They Can't Make The Trip
Visiting a Buc-ee's is an experience in its own right, but you can get some of its most iconic snacks in a convenient variety pack from this grocery giant.
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The Best Sliced Bread At Trader Joe's Completely Won Us Over After A Single Bite
Tasting Table set out to rank Trader Joe's breads, and this option captured the top spot.
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The Best Type Of Vinegar For Making Pickled Onions
Making pickled onions at home isn't terribly difficult, but it does require the right ingredients — especially the right kind of vinegar.
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You Only Need 2 Ingredients For This Frozen Banana Dessert With No Added Sugar
All you need are frozen bananas and this ingredient to make a mouthwatering ice cream confection.
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When Your Garlic Plant Shoots Up A Flower Stalk, Don't Toss It — Cook With It Instead
You may think that the stalky part of a garlic plant isn't good for much of anything, but here's why you ought to give them a try.
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The Carl's Jr. Menu Item We Would Never Order Again
In Tasting Table's rankings of Carl's Jr. menu items, this sandwich placed last of the bunch.
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Turn Your Sangria Tropical For Your Next Pitcher
There are so many ways in which you can switch up your sangria to give it a more tropical vibe. From the fruits to the spirits and mixers, here are some ideas.
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Give Ribeye An Extra Hit Of Flavor With This Quick Seasoning Trick
If you want to give your ribeye a significant punch of flavor, consider seasoning the steak at these two times in the cooking process.
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This Funfetti Boxed Cake Mix Is Easily The Best On Store Shelves
With so many brands offering their own take on Funfetti cake, Tasting Table set out to determine which one truly reigns supreme.
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The Simple Filling Mistake That Keeps Ruining Your Beef Enchiladas
A tray of enchiladas can make for a hearty, satisfying meal. However, if you choose beef for the filling, you'll want to avoid this one mistake.
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Take One Extra Step To Turn Canned Cinnamon Rolls Into Dreamy Pancakes
A greased-up griddle and a little bit of metaphoric elbow grease can take your canned cinnamon rolls straight to the breakfast table.
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The Classic Boomer Dinner You Can Make With Just 4 Ingredients
With so many iconic boomer dinner recipes that are still loved today, you can easily prepare a meal that will taste like a time warp to another era.
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The Best Culver's Side Dish Is The Embodiment Of True Wisconsin Flavors
While the burgers and shakes are the most sought-after items, Tasting Table endeavored to rank Culver's sides from worst to best, and the top choice was clear.
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Why Longtime Arby's Fans Swear The Roast Beef Sandwich Tastes Different Than During Its Original Glory Days
Arby's slogan might be "we got the beef," but the fast food chain's Classic Roast Beef sandwich has customers questioning if there's any truth to that anymore.
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