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As the end of the growing season comes around, your garden is probably bursting with colorful and flavorful gems like tomatoes and basil. Don't let your haul go to waste! Make the most of your late summer produce with these gorgeous and fresh-tasting tomato and basil recipes, from soups and pastas to simple salads and appetizers.

20 Tomato and Basil Recipes to Use Up Your Late Summer Haul

Several years ago, I went to a friend’s house for dinner and she was in the middle of toasting bread cubes in a skillet when I arrived. She excitedly told me about a recipe she had found for panzanella by none other than the entertaining queen herself, Ina Garten (fondly known as the Barefoot Contessa).

Ina Garten’s Panzanella Is My Go-To Summer Salad—and It’s Packed with Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients

As it goes with many herbs and spices, there is nothing exactly like sumac. But as with all cooking, sometimes you need to improvise. If you don’t have sumac in the kitchen, the recipe won’t be exactly the same, but you can make it similar in all the right ways. Sumac can generally be found in the international section of a grocery store, but if you can’t seem to locate any, here’s what to do.

Here Are the Best Substitutes for Sumac

"I cooked this blackberry pork tenderloin for a date, and he told me it was the best meal anyone besides his momma had ever cooked for him! That's a terrific compliment, being from southern Louisiana." —Leeann3800. Blackberry Cobbler. "This blackberry cobbler has a light and fluffy cake-like topping instead...

Our 15 Best Blackberry Recipes of All Time

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This creamy tomato and spinach pasta dish comes together in about 20 minutes and is easy to make, not to mention budget friendly. Just boil the pasta of your choice as you prepare the sauce in a separate pan. While the recipe is carb heavy (pasta is my weakness) it's full of healthy Mediterranean ingredients: tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, baby spinach, onions, Parmesan cheese and a smattering of dried herbs.

Creamy Tomato & Spinach Pasta is Flavorful, Easy and Budget-Friendly

I wrote an entire cookbook about pizza. That means I’ve spent some quality time with the ingredients required to make it. And while my favorite pizza sauce is the one I make, sometimes, on busy weeknights, making it feels like an extra time-consuming step. That’s when I enlist the help of a store-bought shortcut.

The Best Store-Bought Pizza Sauce, According to Someone Who Wrote an Entire Book on Pizza

Let’s start by agreeing on one thing: Some foods should be kept as they are. It can be tempting to fix what isn’t broken, but fine tuning something that's already delicious can result in disappointment. Currently, there is one food in particular I am afraid we're messing too...

The ‘Life-Changing’ Pancake Hack You Will Be Shocked You Didn’t Think of Sooner

Even if you don’t know the brand name, that red bag of buttery, seasoned pretzels is immediately recognizable as one of the best savory snacks on the market. It’s clear that the OG flavor of Dot’s Pretzels have a rather big following. Need proof? Just bring your club store-sized bag of Dot’s Pretzels to any gathering, and you'll be the most beloved person in the room.

Dot’s Pretzels’ Newest Flavor Might Be the Best Thing I’ve Ever Eaten

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

As a recent college grad, I can safely say I am a ramen connoisseur and expert. I’ve tried my fair share of brands—from the more expensive Momofuku to the $1 packs of Maruchan. And while you can eat the ramen as it comes in the package, I always got creative with my ramen dinners. A little shredded chicken, a boiled egg or two, and some hot sauce always helped elevate the package contents and made me feel like I was getting more for my money.

Aldi Has My All-Time Favorite Ramen Brand This Week Only

The garbage disposal is one kitchen appliance that’s all too easy to overlook in terms of routine cleaning. Unlike your oven or your dishwasher, it’s not a device you necessarily use or even notice on a daily basis, so in many homes, the disposal doesn’t command attention until there’s a problem with it. Or a problematic odor coming from within it.

It’s Probably Time to Clean Your Garbage Disposal—Here’s How

Whether whipping up a sandwich like Julia Child or transforming it into a party-worthy appetizer, tuna is a must-have in any pantry. Few proteins are as easily accessible as canned tuna because it doesn't need to be heated before eating, and when properly stored, it can last for years. The mild-tasting fish is also a favorite for budget-friendly meal planning. Whether shopping for pouches or cans, many brands offer portions for only a couple of dollars. While the price of the tinned fish is typically low, recently, two companies were accused of conspiring to raise tuna prices across multiple retailers, placing a bigger burden on consumers' wallets.

2 Major Tuna Brands Just Settled a $3.9 Million Class Action Lawsuit—See If You Qualify for a Claim

Listen, I’m a huge fan of everything pumpkin. When fall rolls around, I get giddy at the thought of consuming everything and anything pumpkin-spiced. Coffee, desserts, candy, and even the scented stuff I can’t eat (but desperately want to). But it's time to come to terms that there are other fall flavors that sometimes get overshadowed by the kingpin that is pumpkin—and maybe it's about time we give them their time to shine.

Cracker Barrel Just Debuted Its New Limited-Time Fall Menu

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Cookware and kitchen tools are often pricey by nature, however, it’s not exactly economical to splurge on a Le Creuset Dutch Oven or Caraway pan every time you’re feeling inspired at the stove. That’s why I turn to Walmart to snag high-quality knives, pasta bowls, and pots at unbeatable prices.

10 Walmart Kitchen Deals So Deeply Discounted, We Did a Double Take—Up to 80% Off

If there’s one thing McDonald’s knows how to do, it’s keep us coming back for more—and make utterly delicious food, of course. Typically, we’re taking return trips to the Golden Arches because we can’t get enough of its McFlurrys or burgers—and, more recently, its $5 meal deal. However, sometimes, the one thing many customers flock to the fast food restaurant for isn’t a Big Mac, but rather, its collectibles.

McDonald’s Is Adding a Brand-New Meal to Menus

Whether you're packing them for lunch or serving them up at a picnic, there's no snack as versatile as potato chips. They make the perfect side for a loaded BLT or juicy hamburger but can also take center stage when you need a tasty movie snack or a simple road trip munchie.

Trader Joe’s Just Brought Back the Snack That 'Won’t Last 24 Hours in Your House'

The Yeti team takes its new color drops just as seriously as it takes the quality of its coolers and tumblers. There’s a shade for every mood and season, and the latest launches are no different. While Key Lime brings some neon green sunshine that’s perfect for summer, Wild Vine leans into the richer hues of autumn.

Yeti Just Dropped Brand-New Colors for Fall, and Fans Already Have Opinions

Choosing your morning breakfast can be a tricky—and, oftentimes, mundane—task. Do you opt for convenience over something that you’ll actually enjoy? And then there’s the hardest choice of all: Do you want sweet or savory?. Rarely do your breakfast options allow you to choose all of...

Thomas’ Just Released Its Sweetest Bread Yet

We trust Starbucks not just for that morning cup of coffee (or a sweet caffeinated drink throughout the day) but also for its pre-made breakfast goods (from muffins to egg sandwiches and everything in between) that get us up and on our way. However, Starbucks isn’t cheap, especially if you...

Trader Joe's Now Has This Starbucks Favorite for a Fraction of the Price

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Our #1 Tomato Recipe Is So Good, Reviewers Say It ‘Deserves 15 Stars’

Tomato season is always much-anticipated, but disappointingly fleeting. That’s why it’s important to strike while the iron’s hot: A haul of garden-fresh tomatoes is a terrible...

Our #1 Tomato Recipe Is So Good, Reviewers Say It ‘Deserves 15 Stars’

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