Growing up, I’ll admit, I was tuna-salad-averse. The tuna salad of my childhood was heavy on the mayo, full of unexpected chunks of celery, and light on salt. As an adult, however (with a seemingly endless need to incorporate protein into my diet), I found myself returning to that once-feared, now-beloved canned fish.

My 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Tuna Salad (It's Already in Your Fridge)

What is it about hush puppies that make them so charming? Is it their name? Their lumpy, endearing shape? Perhaps it’s their versatility, which makes the bite-sized snacks at home alongside everything from a chicken fried steak to a shrimp po’ boy to, of course, a crab feast.

This Crispy Hush Puppy Recipe Is the Perfect Southern Side Dish

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Chickpea Tuna Salad is a nutritious and flavorful dish that combines the protein-packed goodness of tuna with the hearty texture of chickpeas. 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Protein-Packed Chickpea Tuna Salad: Nutritious & Flavorful

Hamburger Helper Lasagna is a quick and easy one-pot meal that brings the comforting flavors of lasagna to your table without the fuss. Pasta: 8 ounces (mafaldine or any short pasta)

Easy Hamburger Helper Lasagna: A Quick One-Pot Meal

Deviled Egg Salad is a delightful twist on the classic deviled eggs, transforming the beloved appetizer into a creamy and flavorful salad. 1 tablespoon cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)

Egg Salad with a Twist: Creamy & Flavorful!

Full disclosure: I have no idea where this recipe came from. I might’ve thrown it together spontaneously using ingredients that were on sale at Kroger, but it’s entirely possible I was inspired by an Instagram influencer or something I pinned on Pinterest. More than likely, it was a combination of the two. What I know for a fact, however, is that it is my most-made dinner recipe of all time. I’ve made it at least once a week since I was a junior in college—and I’m almost 30.

The 5-Ingredient Sheet Pan Dinner I Make At Least Once a Week

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Cooking With Maryann

I love macaroni salads, and this is truly a special one. It's got something for all of the tastebuds and textures. Soft, crunchy, chewy, sweet, savory, tart, creamy, and oh so fresh! Here's what you'll need to make 8-10 side servings:

Amish Macaroni Salad

Maryland State

There’s always a bit of an eye roll when out-of-staters reduce Marylanders to crabs, Old Bay, and our perhaps inordinate love of the state’s flag. The thing is, they’re not wrong. Picking crabs is a coveted tradition where I come from, one that every family big or small, acquired or chosen, looks forward to when summer rolls around. As for the flag — in a sea of state seals-on-blue, can you blame us?

Old Bay Belongs on Everything

One of my all-time favorite summer lunches is a classic Greek salad. It’s fresh, light, easy to put together, and extremely versatile. So when I first came across a recipe for another easy Greek salad—maroulosalata—on TikTok, I knew I had to give it a try. The result...

I Can't Stop (Won't Stop) Making This Easy Greek Salad Dressing

The Salty Cooker

Craving a delicious and satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes? Look no further than Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry! This classic stir-fry recipe is a weeknight lifesaver, packed with flavor and customizable to your preferences. Tender cuts of beef are stir-fried with crisp broccoli florets and vibrant red peppers, all bathed in a savory and slightly sweet sauce.

Quick and Easy Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

Lasagna is a beloved Italian dish that has found its way into kitchens around the world. Known for its layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese, lasagna is the epitome of comfort food.

Classic Homemade Lasagna: Comforting Layers of Meat, Cheese, and Pasta

Los Angeles, CA

I envy people who have access to fresh crab pretty much year round. In Los Angeles, we’re too far south to be able to fish Dungeness crab, so the crab that’s available is wildly expensive and has traveled great lengths. It’s not like Seattle, which is overflowing with crustaceans, or the Chesapeake Bay with its abundance of blue crab. Or Bangkok, where I spent my childhood summers feasting on salty mud crabs.

What Should You Make With Canned Crab?

Austin, TX

Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. An American-based Japanese barbecue restaurant chain will be opening its first Austin location next year. Chubby Cattle will be opening its all-you-can-eat wagyu restaurant inside of the Barton Creek Square Mall at 2901 Capital of Texas Highway sometime in 2025.

A Japanese All-You-Can-Eat Wagyu Barbecue Restaurant’s Coming to an Austin Mall

Desiree Haros

This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a classic favorite perfect for any day. With tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich flavors, it's sure to become a go-to recipe in your kitchen. Let's get cooking!

Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe

Broccoli Pasta is a quick and nutritious dish that combines the wholesome goodness of broccoli with the comforting taste of pasta. 12 oz pasta (such as penne or fusilli) Red pepper flakes (optional)

Delightful Broccoli Pasta: Quick, Nutritious, and Flavorful!

Parmesan-crusted potatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that adds a crispy, cheesy twist to your meal. Get the Recipe Details: Parmesan Crusted Potatoes Recipe. Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Crispy Parmesan Potatoes: A Delicious Twist

Washington State

Long Beach, WA

I came to know the Long Beach peninsula as a child when my dad would haul our fishing boat south from Port Angeles to go crabbing. A thin strip of beaches that stretch from Astoria, Oregon, towards the Quinault Reservation on the southern edge of the state, this little region is remote, sparsely populated, and overwhelming beautiful. The memories I have of Long Beach and Ilwaco are of driftwood carving artists, small museums, and quiet beaches. It has remained the same over the several decades I’ve known it, a charming getaway for those who crave peaceful solitude. There’s room to breathe, stretch, and appreciate the natural wonders of the place where the edge of the continent meets the earth’s largest ocean. Perhaps its best-kept secret is that it has a food scene as strong as any in the Puget Sound harbor towns.

Where to Eat on Washington’s Misty Southern Coastline

I love a good cheesy and creamy squash casserole as much as the next person, but more often than not, I’m craving something that highlights the seasonal produce a bit more. With fewer ingredients and a little less dairy, this lightened-up take on a squash casserole is the dish I keep coming back to all summer long. It’s simple, easy, and comes together in just your cast-iron skillet.

Summer Squash Skillet Exactly How Mama Likes It

Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor of Eater LA. He has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los Angeles since 2008. He's the host of K-Town, a YouTube series covering Korean food in America, and has been featured in Netflix's Street Food show. Working in restaurants can be...

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This Shirazi Salad Recipe Goes With Every Meal

“If there ever was a national Iranian salad, it would be the Shirazi salad,” writes Leila Heller in her cookbook, Persian Feasts, which comes out in...

This Shirazi Salad Recipe Goes With Every Meal

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