Columbus, OH

Whether it be for last-minute meals, quick and easy dinners, grocery shopping on a budget, or whenever cravings strike, most of us have meat or seafood stored away in the freezer for future use. While it’s both wise and useful to keep frozen proteins on hand, the real trick is remembering to thaw them properly and thoughtfully for when the time comes to cook. But what’s the best way to do this?

The Worst Ways to Thaw Meat and Seafood, According to a Chef

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Ballpark sausages and peppers at home? Yes, it’s possible.

How to Make Sausage & Peppers That Taste Like the Ones at the Ballpark

Tomato sauce is an invaluable ingredient in the kitchen. I don’t know what I would do without it. It's something I love to make rather than buy. I find the freshness of homemade tomato sauce too delicious to pass up. And because tomato sauce is so useful in the kitchen, it's important to know how to fix it when something goes wrong. For example, if your sauce turns out a little too runny.

3 Easy Ways to Thicken Tomato Sauce

Air fryers have emerged as one of the best small kitchen appliances in the last decade. They’re known for their fast cooking times and achieving a golden crispy coating on foods like Buffalo wings and mozzarella sticks without deep frying. While the air fryer excels at cooking frozen prepared food, it can also make from-scratch ingredients crisp in a way that often the oven simply cannot. But it’s not always as simple as dumping it all in the air fryer basket. Like when using the oven, some ingredients require an extra step for the best results.

This Extra Step Is the Trick for the Crispiest Potatoes in Your Air Fryer

Childhood summers in Tennessee were humid but delicious. We gorged ourselves on seasonal produce, knowing full well it would disappear just as quickly as it appeared. My grandfather tended a bit of farmland as a hobby, and successfully raising crops of vegetables was his great joy. Summertime was a time of abundance, and he would return from the farm sweaty, dirty, and loaded down with tomatoes, green beans, corn, cucumbers, and squash.

My Grandmother's 3-Ingredient Recipe Is My Favorite Way to Eat Summer Squash

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

During this summer heat wave, all we can think about is an ice-cold dessert to cool us down. When it’s this hot, no one wants to turn on the oven—in fact, we barely want to go to the grocery store, because that requires extra time spent outside transporting our rapidly-thawing groceries into the house.

Dairy Queen Is Giving Away Free Ice Cream This Weekend

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Indiana State

Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

If you’re looking for a dessert to take to a small gathering, Trader Joe’s latest bakery item might be what you’re looking for. Or, it might be something you choose to keep to yourself because it’s that good. The store is famous for its sweet offerings,...

Trader Joe’s New Bakery Item Is So Good, Fans Are Packing Purse Forks (Again)

Ready to revolutionize your salad game? Try this Doritos taco salad from Catherine’s Plates on YouTube. It’s a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings a playful twist to traditional taco salads. This recipe marries the zest of seasoned ground beef, the crisp freshness of mixed greens, and the creamy tang of a zesty dressing, all crowned with the irresistible crunch of Doritos.

Doritos Taco Salad Recipe

This simple dish is loaded with lots of meat, cheese, and Mexican flavors that will surely make your tastebuds dance. It’s a very easy and quick recipe idea that you can make for dinner, lunch, or even breakfast if you want!. You can also adjust the seasonings depending on...

Easy Homemade Beef Enchiladas Recipe

At Allrecipes, we’re big fans of entertaining guests, and Walmart has proved an exceptional one-stop shop for all our summer party needs. Between the Pioneer Woman’s Sweet Rose Stoneware Oval Serving Platter and the popular Dolly Parton Partyware collection, this mega-retailer knows what it’s doing. Now, Walmart...

Walmart Has a $5 Kitchen Find Our Editors Swear By

Louisiana State

Tina Howell

It is shrimp season here in Louisiana, which means it's time to get cooking in the kitchen. With an abundance of good seafood, there are tons of shrimp recipes to try and none better than shrimp etouffee. Etouffee, which means "to smother." is both a Cajun and Creole dish that is typically served with shellfish over rice. This recipe is Chef John's and from your first bite of this delicious dish, you will know why it is one of the popular dishes in the south.

Shrimp Etouffee: A Louisiana Delight

McDonald’s doesn’t need to give us a reason to keep coming back. Its signature burger and perfectly peppered McChicken tend to speak for themselves. But this year, the chain has gone above and beyond to give fans more of what they want. Recently, McDonald’s brought back two of our favorite menu items, debuted a surprising McFlurry flavor, and gave our wallets a much-appreciated break with the $5 meal deal, not to mention all the free fries.

McDonald's Just Brought Back This 'Amazing' Item Fans Loved Last Year

Heat a grill pan on the stove over medium-high heat. Place peaches on the hot griddle just long enough for peaches to get grill marks and begin to caramelize on the surface, about 3 minutes.. In a bowl or serving platter, place 2 balls of burrata cheese in the center...

Peach Burrata Caprese

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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Chef John's Bell Pepper Cutting Trick Will Save You Time (And Prevents a Seedy Mess)

Cutting a bell pepper, with all of its seedy ribs and stems, might seem like an intimidating task to the beginner cook. But fear not! The...

Chef John's Bell Pepper Cutting Trick Will Save You Time (And Prevents a Seedy Mess)

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