Julia Child may be best known for her rich French cooking — she famously said "If you're afraid of butter, use cream" — but when it came to lunch, she was decidedly more down home. And while she had no qualms about complicated recipes, she also had a knack for kitchen shortcuts. Many of her cooking tips and tricks are simple additions that give dishes a big boost in flavor and texture without a lot of added work. For instance, Julie Child's smart way to dress potato salad is using a bit of the water you cook the potatoes in to help bind the dressing — and she has a few helpful ideas for tuna salad sandwiches as well.

How Julia Child Elevated Her Tuna Salad Sandwiches

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Thriving Home

Craving a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love? Look no further than these Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches. Made with a savory ground beef filling and melted cheese that is nestled between two slices of perfectly toasted sourdough bread, these sandwiches are a delightful twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak.

Satisfying and Simple Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

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The Foodie Fix

Italian Beef is a classic Chicago-style sandwich with tender, thinly sliced beef cooked in a flavorful broth, served on a crusty roll, and often topped with spicy giardiniera or sweet peppers.

Classic Chicago-Style Italian Beef: Tender, Flavorful, and Delicious!

Soul Screwed Series

Fried Cabbage with Shrimp, Sausage & Bacon Recipe: Differing opinions may arise on the health factor of this dish, leaving the judgment to individual perspectives. Yet, its undeniable deliciousness stands as a universal truth.

Delicious Fried Cabbage with Shrimp, Sausage & Bacon: A Universal Truth

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Ash Jurberg

Among Illinois' culinary treasures, the Italian Beef Sandwich stands out as a true Chicago original. This drippy, savory sandwich has been a staple of the city's street food scene for nearly a century, embodying the hearty, no-frills spirit of the Windy City.

Illinois in Every Bite: The Ultimate Italian Beef Recipe

There are certain things I look forward to in the summer: hammock naps, beach days, chilled white wine, and pasta salad. Combine them into one day and I could die of sheer contentment. I strive to have pasta salad in my fridge at all times throughout the summer. It’s easy...

The 5-Ingredient Italian Pasta Salad I Can’t Stop Making

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

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

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza Casserole is a delicious and hearty dish that combines all the flavors of your favorite pizza in a convenient casserole form. Get Full Recipe: Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza Casserole.

Pizza Casserole: All the Flavors of Your Favorite Pizza in One Dish

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

New Jersey State

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Burlington County, NJ

Morristown Minute

Officials Celebrate Success and Expansion of Meal Initiatives for Children. Morristown, NJ — State and local officials, including New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn, gathered July 18, 2024, at Pemberton Early Childhood Learning Center in Burlington County to spotlight the achievements of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the innovative Summer EBT initiative, which provides substantial support to low-income families during the summer months.

NJ's $120 Summer EBT Feeds Child Nutrition

Food Fusion Frenzy

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta is a delightful combination of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch sauce all tossed with pasta. 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or your favorite type)

Delightful Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Recipe

Hickory Ridge, AR

Gin Lee

A broccoli and cheese casserole dish is a brilliant way to tempt even the pickiest of eaters to try their green vegetables. Here's my full recipe. 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs (optional)

A Delicious Broccoli and Cheese Casserole Recipe

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

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

Beef and Cheese Enchilada Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines the bold flavors of seasoned beef, and rich enchilada sauce. Get Full Recipe: Beef and Cheese Enchilada Casserole.

Hearty Beef & Cheese Enchilada Casserole: Bold flavors, easy recipe

As the designated cook of the family, I am always on the lookout for easy but delicious recipes that will surely please the crowd and leave them with a full stomach. I almost always opt for dishes that are very quick to prepare and require little to no effort at all such as crockpot recipes, especially when I have no time or energy to cook.

Grandma’s Philly Cheesesteak Casserole Recipe

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

Homemade chocolate fudge may be one of life's most nostalgic foods. For me, it brings to mind the "individually-wrapped in cellophane" fudge squares that a classmate's mom some times brought to my elementary school classroom to share with all of us for a Halloween or Christmas party. The flavor was about as appetizing as the sentence describing it. And, it was rock hard.

Old-Fashioned Creamy Fudge

Cooking With Maryann

If you crave those perfect soft chocolate chip cookies like I do, this recipe is for you! I'll be honest, I'll eat the storebought version from time to time, as long as I don't look at the ingredient list! These are so fresh and delicious, you will be happy to save yourself from all those pacakaged preservatives. Here's what you'll need:

Soft Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies!

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Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches

Provided by Becky Walker for the February 2024 issue of EnnisNOW Magazine. 1 .7-oz. pkg. dry Italian-style salad dressing mix. Place the roast in a Crock-Pot....

Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches

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