Columbus, OH

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K.D. Lewis

Picture this: a lazy summer evening, the sun setting, and the grill fired up. You reach for an ice-cold root beer, but instead of drinking it, you decide to pour it into a marinade for pork chops.

Root Beer Pork Chops: A Sweet and Savory Delight

1Heat the shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce in a large skillet until hot and bubbling, about 10 minutes. 2Spread half of the tortilla chips in the bottom of a large disposable aluminum baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the chicken mixture, 1 cup shredded cheddar and ¼ cup pickled jalapeños. Repeat with the remaining chips, chicken, cheese, and jalapeños.

Grilled BBQ Chicken Nachos

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The Foodie Fix

This hearty Crockpot Beef Stew is a perfect comfort food for a chilly day. It's easy to throw together and lets the slow cooker do most of the work!. ==>Get the Recipe Details Here: Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe.

Hearty Crockpot Beef Stew: Easy & Delicious.

Taste Of Home

Most hearty comfort foods take all day to cook, so we love that this boneless beef short ribs recipe takes just a couple of hours in the oven. It’s nourishing, filling and packed with bold flavor from ingredients like mustard, brown sugar, garlic and vinegar. While most recipes for beef short ribs require multiple hours braising on the stovetop, this simple and streamlined dish needs just two-plus hours in the oven to become totally fork-tender.

Boneless Beef Short Ribs

Gwen Wren

These fried pork chops are so simple and have great flavor. We love them with my husbands famous mashed potatoes and a steamed vegetable. If there are ever any left-overs, they would be great to use in a stir-fry.

Simple Pan-Fried Pork Chops

Blanco, TX

Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Keeping your drink of choice cool during the summer is a priority during parties (ice-cold probiotic sodas, anyone?). However, in my opinion, the best stress test for a cooler is a multi-day camping excursion. For folks like me who enjoy trekking into the backwoods with little more than a cooler, a tent and a select few essentials, it’s imperative that any perishables stay chilly for days on end. I can say from personal experience that there’s nothing more disappointing than opening up your pricey cooler on day three of a trip only to find a few pieces of ice floating in a pool of lukewarm water. Enter: the Orca cooler.

Orca Cooler Review: The Cooler That Keeps Ice Intact for Days (And Days)

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Thomas Smith

Spotting a few bugs in the house is typically a nuisance, but there's one in particular that should ring alarm bells for homeowners. If you come across the bug in the photo above, it's time to call in a professional.

Study This Photo--If You Find This Bug In Your House, You Need To Call in a Pro

North Carolina State

Ash Jurberg

Master North Carolina's Legendary Barbecue at Home. North Carolina barbecue is more than just a dish; it's a cultural institution that has been simmering in the state's culinary landscape for centuries. This iconic style of barbecue, characterized by its vinegar-based sauce and slow-cooked pork, has roots tracing back to the colonial era when settlers learned smoking techniques from Native Americans and adapted them to preserve pork.

Try This Authentic North Carolina Barbecue Recipe for Home Cooks

Denver, CO

David Heitz

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

Claudia Lamascolo

If you are a huge fan of Southern-style fried chicken, this recipe for Southern fried chicken is going to be a home run winner for you. It's extra crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, and truly the best fried chicken recipe.

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Carnitas Empanadas is a delectable blend of savory pork carnitas and tender pastry, making for a perfect appetizer or main dish. 2 packages (14 oz each) refrigerated pie crusts or homemade empanada dough.

Carnitas Empanadas: Savory Pork Pastry Delight

Cooking With Maryann

There's nothing better on a super hot day than a nice, fresh and cool summer salad! One of our favorite flavor combos is bacon, lettuce and tomato. (Okay, so really, it's anything with bacon in it... don't judge. :D)

BLT Pasta Salad

Oregon State

Saint Augustine, FL

Lisa S. Gerard

Brittany Tavar, 45, disappeared from her home in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 6, 2010. She was part of a large family scattered on the other side of the country. Brittany's friends in the area described her as generous and caring. Not only was she regarded as a kind person, she was known to help others in need.

Florida Woman Befriends Homeless Man in 2010; Both Tragically Vanish

Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines savory ground beef, tender rice, and a creamy cheese sauce. 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Savory Cheesy Beef Rice Casserole: Comforting & Delicious

Quesadillas are one of our favorite go-to meals, when we want great food fast! A time saving tip is to cook up a bunch of the fajita filling and freeze it in portioned amounts.

Fajita Chicken Quesadillas

Hamilton Township, NJ

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Rainbow Shops, a popular clothier known for its youth clothing, is preparing to shut down its location at the Hamilton Mall in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. The store is currently offering a hefty 40% discount on all items as part of its liquidation sale.

Popular Clothing Store Offers Offers Deep Discounts, Closing 950 Locations in Struggling Mall

Louisiana State

All Things NC

In the heart of the Bayou, where culture meets cuisine, there's a dish that epitomizes the essence of Louisiana cooking: Fried Catfish. This Southern favorite, with its golden, crispy exterior and tender, flaky interior, is a culinary masterpiece that brings a piece of Louisiana to your plate. The cornmeal-breaded catfish, deep-fried to perfection, is more than just a meal; it's a celebration of the rich heritage and vibrant flavors of Louisiana.

Cajun Delight on a Plate: Cornmeal-Breaded Fried Catfish, Louisiana Style

Wyoming State

WyoFile

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

Preheat air fryer to 350°. Beat 1 egg and pour into a greased 8x4-in. disposable foil tray; place in air-fryer. Cook until set, 3-4 minutes. Carefully remove egg from tray. Cut in half; fold each portion in half. Combine butter, onion and mustard. Drizzle cut side of each roll...

Cubano Egg Sandwich

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Grilled Beef Ribs

There’s no need to make a trip all the way down to the south for a pristine rack of grilled beef ribs. Sure, that would be...

Grilled Beef Ribs

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