We Found The Best Cake In Costco's Bakery So You Don't Have To
This one particular cake from the Costco bakery section is full of complex flavors, layers, and textures, and we're not the only ones who absolutely love it.
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Stories By Julia Holland
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The Worst Frozen Shrimp Brand Comes From This Grocery Chain
Frozen shrimp can be high enough quality to practically rival the fresh thing, but all frozen shrimp brands deliver on that level of quality.
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You've Probably Made This Mildly Infuriating Mistake With Angel Food Cake
There's one step in baking that's almost second nature, but it's best to leave it out when making light-as-air angel food cake, or you could head for collapse.
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The Underrated Red Wine That Makes The Absolute Best Pan Sauce
While you may usually grab the nearest bottle of red when it comes to deglazing a pan to make a sauce, our expert recommends something slightly unusual instead.
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Canned croissants are shockingly versatile. One of their many uses dips into the world of pizza by easily becoming a decadent and flaky crust.
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The Spiked Iced Tea Brand That You Should Avoid At All Costs
Iced tea's herby flavor profile makes it the perfect canvas for spiking with booze. Of the many hard teas available, steer clear of this one.
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There Is Actually A Downside To Costco's Kirkland Signature Brand Olive Oil
While we, and others, rate Costco's Kirkland Signature extra virgin olive oil highly, there is one problem associated with it that you should know about.
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The Kirkland Coffee Blend That Reddit Loathes (And What To Buy Instead)
Costco's house brand, Kirkland Signature, is beloved for its high quality products. That being said, this coffee blend has been met with scorn.
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Aldi's Worst Salty Snack Is A Major Disappointment For Cheese Lovers
When you reach for a salty bite to enjoy as a snack, it's disappointing to find that it doesn't live up to what the name suggests, like this Aldi product.
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The Absolute Best Chocolate Liqueur Comes From A Beloved Brand
There's one chocolate liqueur that stands well above the rest, according to our taste testers, and it's particularly delicious for a couple of reasons.
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The Disappointing Pasta Brand Gluten-Free Foodies Should Avoid
Gluten-free pasta comes in many forms, with various ingredients stepping into the place of wheat with mixed results, and there's one brand that you should skip.
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Give Pizza A Boujee Upgrade With This Canned Fruit
These canned fruits are the bougie ingredient that can produce something like you'd see in a high-end pizzeria, and open the door for fun combos.
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The Worst Enchilada Sauce Brand, According To Customer Reviews
Before you head to the store, be sure to take this one brand of enchilada sauce off your grocery list. For many, it's the worst brand by far.
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The Worst Rao's Frozen Entree, According To Our Taste Test
Rao's usually delivers with its line of frozen entrees, but this particular item placed last on our rankings and consistently gets poor reviews from customers.
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The Worst Jarred Alfredo Sauce: One Brand To Avoid At The Store
Sometimes a jarred Alfredo sauce is the convenient solution for a quick midweek meal that we can all get behind. But just be sure to avoid this one sauce.
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Roast This Fruit In Your Pizza Oven For A Elevated Dessert
Your pizza oven might have one hyper specific purpose, but that doesn't mean that it can't be used to make other tasty dishes, both savory and sweet.
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Try This Super Simple Technique Next Time You Have To Melt Cream Cheese Quickly
There's a super simple technique to melt cream cheese as quickly as possible without removing it from its plastic tub.
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How To Dice An Onion Like Gordon Ramsay
Gordon Ramsay's method for dicing an onion is quick and simple and will leave you with perfect tiny dice and a lot fewer tears than many other methods.
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The Simplest Method To 'Bake' Cookies Without An Oven
Yes, it's possible to make cookies without actually using an oven. And as this expert advises, this is the easiest alternative to the traditional method.
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The Worst Ruffles Chip Flavor To Snack On According To Our Taste Test
Ruffles have been a favorite snack staple since the mid-20th century. That's why we tasted and ranked popular flavors to find the best options (and the worst).
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When You Should Add Seasonings To Seared Steak For Maximum Flavor
Proper seasoning can bring a meal from good to great, but it's not enough to know which seasonings to use, you must also know when to use them.
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Give Pasta Sauce A Protein Boost With One Canned Ingredient
There's a kind of canned food that's not only meat-free but is also a protein boost for many easy-to-prep pasta sauces, upping the nutrition in one easy move.
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The Underrated Deli Meat You Should Roast Over An Open Flame
Outdoor cooking over an open flame is a great summer pleasure. This year, head to the deli for an unusual ingredient to add to your grill or firepit menu.
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Before Plant-Based Was Trendy, There Was Depression-Era Mock Chicken
Plant-based meals are all the rage nowadays, but decades before this trend, mock chicken was a popular meat alternative during the Great Depression.
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The Worst Fast Food Fish Sandwich Belongs Back In The Water
Fast food fish sandwiches can be a delicious non-burger option or a travesty best left in the ocean. This one falls into the latter category.
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The Unique Seasoning Blend Wingstop Uses For Its Voodoo Fries
Wingstop's Voodoo Fries have been a hit with customers since their introduction in 2023. But what kind of seasoning blend goes into the fries?
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