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Easy Ways To Make Store-Bought Cookie Dough Taste Homemade

Kitchen

Easy Ways To Make Store-Bought Cookie Dough Taste Homemade

Jessica Fleming-Montoya

For the home baker's benefit, Daily Meal spoke with a cookbook author and recipe expert who provided easy ways to make store-bought cookie dough taste homemade.

Grocery

Why It's Worth Hitting Up Costco After A Big Holiday

Karen Hart

Costco cardholders know a membership has its perks. After the turkey is gone and the holiday stockings are put away, it's worth hitting up Costco.

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Facts

The Amy's Frozen Dinner That's One Of The Unhealthiest You Can Buy

Julianna Marie

Finding a gluten-free, vegetarian meal that's hearty and filling seems like a dream come true. This option may taste good but there's one big problem.

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Culture

The One Thing You Should Never Do With Your Bone-In Meat At Steakhouses

Jordan C. Woika

Bone-in steaks look dramatic and impressive at the table, but you don't want to be the laughing stock of the steakhouse by making this big mistake.

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Grocery

Costco's Bulgogi Bake Is An International Fave, But What Is It?

Jordan C. Woika

One of the best parts of being a Costco member who loves to travel is going in any store worldwide to try the food court items, like the bulgogi bake.

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Kitchen

The Unexpected Cheese You Need To Avoid For Homemade Mozzarella Sticks

Jordan C. Woika

Homemade mozzarella sticks aren't so hard to make, you don't even need a deep-fryer to pull them off. Just make sure never to use this cheese.

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Entertainment

The Frozen Vegetable Bobby Flay Swears By

Karen Hart

When celebrity chef Bobby Flay talks, we listen. When it comes to vegetables, there's one frozen variety the beloved TV personality swears by.

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Restaurants

The Only Michelin-Starred Ice Cream In The World Is Predictably Fancy

Garrett Palm

When it comes to ice cream, we'd all scream if our experience was enjoying the only Michelin-starred ice cream in the world, which is predictably fancy.

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Kitchen

12 Canned Foods That Will Take Your Pasta To The Next Level

Jenn Carnevale

Canned foods can be a real game-changer for pasta dishes, adding flavor, texture, and nutritional content. From corn to olives to seafood, here are some to try.

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Restaurants

The Brand Behind McDonald's McNuggets Is Already In Your Freezer

Karen Hart

Then chickens used to create chicken McNuggets are born from a plump chicken breed that was aptly dubbed the "Mr. McDonald." And yes, it is indeed real chicken.

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Holidays

What's Actually In Trader Joe's Beloved Jingle Jangle Tins?

Nikki Munoz

Many fans of Trader Joe's count down the days until tins of Jingle Jangle are back on the shelves. But what actually goes into these festive tins?

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Kitchen

Upgrade A Classic Party Appetizer With Bacon

Julianna Marie

Making foods taste better with bacon is an age-old trick, but this particular appetizer could use a new twist. The salter, smokier version is crave-worthy.

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Kitchen

Are You Using The Right Pan For Your Pumpkin Pie? Here's Why It Matters

Karen Hart

If you've been baking your go-to pumpkin pie recipe and not getting the desired results, it might not be your fault. It could be your pie pan.

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Restaurants

Can You Buy McDonald's Happy Meal Toys On Their Own?

Jordan C. Woika

The nostalgia people have towards McDonald's Happy Meals and the included surprise toy is real. But can you purchase these iconic toys without the meal?

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Kitchen

You've Been Overlooking One Of The Best Ways To Eat Leftover Salmon

Jordan C. Woika

Salmon is too nutritious and delicious to go to waste, especially when you could turn the leftovers into this simple meal great for any time of the day.

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Kitchen

You're Just 2 Ingredients Away From Peanut Butter Frosting In A Pinch

Nikki Munoz

If you've whipped up a chocolate cake but aren't sure about which frosting to use, we've got you covered with this incredibly simple solution.

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Grocery

The Costco Cheesecake We Wish Was Easier To Find

Jordan C. Woika

Seemingly located only in Hawaii (though it's also been supposedly spotted it in Miami), this particular Costco cheesecake looks so delicious.

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Exclusives

Turn These 2 Classic Drinks Into Decadent Dessert Cocktails

Nikki Munoz

Once you combine dessert and cocktails, you'll never turn back. Sweet riffs on these classics are an especially delicious way to end an evening.

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Kitchen

The Frozen Meat Red Flag You Should Never Ignore

Jordan C. Woika

Cooking with frozen meat comes with its own challenges compared to using it fresh. Watch out for this one red flag and learn how to avoid it altogether.

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Kitchen

The Best Canada Dry Ginger Ale Flavor Is Number One For A Reason

Jessica Fleming-Montoya

With so many flavored ginger ale options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to make a decision. Daily Meal tried them all and found one clear winner.

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Kitchen

How To Tell When Your Nutritional Yeast Has Expired

Garrett Palm

Keeping nutritional yeast in the refrigerator, while helpful, isn't necessary. How you bought it, and how you store it, will help it from going bad.

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Entertainment

Prue Leith's 2-Ingredient Hack Makes Store-Bought Stock Taste Homemade

Nikki Munoz

We're all familiar with using store-bought stock, but sometimes the flavor falls short. Prue Leith has got you covered with a super simple trick.

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Culture

The Citrusy Dish That's One Of The Unhealthiest You Can Order At Chinese Restaurants

Amrita Ray

Even if you weren't expecting your favorite Chinese takeout foods to be that healthy, the amount of sodium and sugar in this one will surprise you.

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Grocery

11 Major Hot Dog Recalls Everyone Should Know About

Jay Wilson

Although there are some wild hot dog myths out there, you can usually rely on them to not make you sick. However, that's not always the case.

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Grocery

The Type Of Meat You Should Probably Skip At Costco

Jordan C. Woika

There's no doubt you can save a lot of money buying meat at Costco. But unfortunately not every package of meat lives up to customers' expectations.

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Kitchen

Here's Why Your Popcorn Is So Chewy (And What You Can Do About It)

Karen Hart

Is your popcorn turning out chewy instead of crunchy? Learn the surprising reason behind this snack mishap and how to fix it for perfect kernels every time!

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Grocery

The Fancy Candy Trader Joe's Shoppers Should Never Skip

Nikki Munoz

It's a great idea to always have fancy candies on hand in case company stops by, or you need something for dessert in a pinch. These definitely fit the bill.

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Kitchen

The Bold Ingredient Twist You Need For Better Green Beans

Karen Hart

Green beans are a popular side dish that can easily go untouched on the table. Take these green veggies to the next level with this simple upgrade.

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