There are certain classic dishes that defy alteration. Just try making banana pudding without vanilla wafer cookies or nachos without melty cheese, then see if you’re invited back to the table. Other dishes might seem set in stone—until a secret ingredient comes along to completely change the game. That was the case with this Amazing Crusted Chicken and the Best Potatoes You’ll Ever Taste (you’ll never guess what the secret ingredients are!). But what about a dish as simple as spaghetti and tomato sauce? Is there really anything we don’t know about this dish?

This Genius Secret Ingredient Will Take Your Spaghetti Sauce Up a Notch

My summer schedule is booked and busy, which means I’m always looking for easy, low-ingredient snacks and appetizers to bring to a party. Because there are two things my mom taught me: never show up empty-handed and dishes don’t have to be extravagant to be crowd-pleasers. Earlier this...

This 3-Ingredient No-Cook Dip Is Coming With Me to Every Summer Potluck

Nothing beats a nice cold dip in the summertime to go alongside a platter of fresh fruit, pretzels, graham crackers and whatever else you like to dip. So while you're prepping your dip menu, let us introduce you to the tastiest summertime fruit dips on our site. Choose from classic marshmallow and cream cheese, strawberry dip, lemon-poppyseed-flavored dip, or go bold with a coffee-flavored fruit dip. Whichever one you choose, you're going to want to make them all summer long.

10 Tasty Fruit Dip Recipes to Enjoy All Summer Long

Not so long ago, there was a time when food delivery seemed relegated to pizza and perhaps the occasional order from a local Chinese restaurant. Now, many restaurants rely heavily on third-party delivery services to get their food into the hands of hungry customers. Services such as DoorDash, UberEats, and...

McDonald's Is Giving Away Free Big Macs This Week

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Hollywood, FL - In a shocking and outrageous turn of events, the State Attorney’s Office has dropped charges against Anastasiya Motalva, the mother who was arrested for leaving her child in a hot car while shopping at a Walmart in Hollywood, Florida.

FL. Outraged: State Attorney Drops Charges Of Mother Who Left Child In Hot Car While Shopping

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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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Here's a major update from the retail world that's sure to catch your attention. An essential retailer is closing 400 stores as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, signaling a significant shift in the retail landscape. The company, which has been struggling to keep up with the changing nature of shopping, is facing some serious hurdles.

Retail Shake-Up: Essential Chain Closes 400 Stores Amid Chapter 11 Filing

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Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

If you’ve spent any time on the internet in the past year, you’ve likely come across the stainless steel tumbler frenzy. In all sincerity, there’s a lot to appreciate about these tall, durable drinking vessels and their hefty handles. Not only do they keep drinks incredibly cold for hours (sometimes days), but they can hold a substantial amount of water to achieve daily intake goals.

Shoppers Swapped Stanley Cups for This $20 Alternative That Keeps Drinks Cold for 40+ Hours

Virginia State

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Nicole Walker (Ari Zucker) has less than a week to leave Salem once her final Days of Our Lives scene airs. A promo for next week shows EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerrigel) asking Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) if Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) knows her stepdad killed her bio dad Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian).

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: EJ possibly blackmails Nicole into leaving Salem

Fond Du Lac, WI

In a recent move that’s bound to shake things up, Mercury Marine has announced a series of partial layoffs affecting about 1,700 employees at their Fond du Lac headquarters. The company, grappling with a decline in sales, is implementing these layoffs throughout the rest of the year.

An engine manufacturer is laying off 1,700 workers due to drop in sales

When you’re craving a satisfying meal to fill you up without weighing you down in the summer heat, a sandwich is a brilliant way to go. Whether between two pieces of bread, a roll, or a tortilla, a sandwich stuffed to the gills with meat and cheese or summery veggies satisfies your hunger and does it quickly, especially when someone else makes it—like Jimmy John's.

Jimmy John's Just Added 3 New Items to the Menu

Boston, MA

The Scituate Animal Shelter of Massachusetts recently introduced two special poodles, Delia and Elle, who were found as strays in Boston just two days apart. Despite their initial separation, these poodles were reunited at the animal shelter, and it was immediately clear that they knew each other well. The shelter shared their heartwarming story, stating:

Meet Delia & Elle: The Stray Dogs Who Found Each Other Against All Odds

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A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

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Someone in New Jersey is ordering a lot of green tea ice cream through Instacart, and I want to know who it is. As a Jersey native, I was surprised when Instacart’s map of the most uniquely popular ice cream flavors in the U.S. and Canada indicated that the Garden State joins Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, and our Ontario neighbors to the north in ordering a bunch of green tea ice cream for home delivery.

The Most Popular Ice Cream Flavors in Your Region, According to Instacart

There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it: Reese’s shapes are a superior candy. Every Reese’s fan knows the chocolate-peanut butter ratio of a seasonal Reese’s shape beats the regular ol' cup any day of the week. The only disappointing thing about the shapes is that...

A Fan-Favorite Reese’s Shape Is Back Earlier Than Ever

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced Tanker, a 5 1/2-month-old lab mix who is searching for his forever home, and he might just be the perfect addition to your family.

Meet The Sweet Puppy Who Loves To Snuggle Now Looking For Love

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My Great-Aunt’s 4-Ingredient Dessert Is Our Fourth of July Go-To

One might argue that if the primary ingredient of a salad is sugar, it no longer counts as a salad. I beg to differ. Candy salads...

My Great-Aunt’s 4-Ingredient Dessert Is Our Fourth of July Go-To

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