If you're anything like most foodies, pasta likely has a regular spot in your weeknight at-home dinner rotation. From mac and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs, to lasagna, there's nothing more crowd pleasing and comforting than whipping up a meal by boiling some boxed noodles and popping open a jarred sauce, plus adding some variety of cheese and veggies on top. While easy pasta dinners will always be a staple, we all know there's a big difference between the usual at-home meal you're making from store-bought ingredients and the most elevated, memorable, restaurant-made pasta sauces you've enjoyed.

Make Store-Bought Pasta Sauce Taste Homemade With This Chef Pro-Tip

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

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The Foodie Fix

Stuffed peppers are a versatile and delicious dish, perfect for a comforting family meal or an impressive dinner party. 4 large bell peppers (any color) 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (drained)

Delicious Stuffed Peppers: A Versatile Family Favorite

These delicious salads are perfect if you’re looking for inspiration to use some fresh summer produce. Since they are made with anti-inflammatory ingredients like chickpeas, dark leafy greens and whole grains, these salads could help relieve uncomfortable symptoms of inflammation, like stiff joints, digestive issues and high blood pressure. Recipes like our Cucumber, Tomato & Arugula Salad with Hummus or Massaged Kale Salad with Grapes & Cheddar are packed with flavor to nourish your body and keep you satisfied.

20 Summer Salads Packed with Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients

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

While corn might be sweet and green peppers crisp, tomatoes still reign as the king of all summer produce. There's nothing like slicing into this vibrant fruit in the height of the summertime. Fresh, juicy, and flavorful, just one bite is enough to keep the memory of the scorching summer heat outside at bay.

A Simple Rule For Buying The Best Tomatoes Out Of Season

Sandwiches. Deviled eggs. Potato salad. Regular salad. There's no disputing that the culinary world would be worse off without creamy condiments. Mayonnaise is perhaps the most popular, but both it and its main ingredients serve as the base for a couple of other delicious dressings: ranch and salad cream. Each...

Salad Cream Vs Ranch Vs Mayo: The Flavor Differences Explained

Giangi's Kitchen

Lobster ravioli with marinara sauce, the Italian way marinara sauce. It is a very versatile sauce that takes about 15 minutes to prepare. It is a tasty sauce that goes well with fried fish like calamari or pasta. It adds flavor and enhances any dish.

Lobster Ravioli with Marinara Sauce - Simple & Delicious

Some like it smothered in a robust Bolognese or tossed with a simple fresh tomato sauce. Others like it swirled in a creamy spinach sauce or mixed with pungent garlic and anchovies. However you like it best, there’s no denying that pasta is one of the most popular dinner choices. And for good reason. It’s fast, simple and delicious and just about everyone loves it. But have you ever noticed that pasta at a restaurant just tastes better than homemade? Well, there’s a reason for that, and it’s not necessarily that chefs are adding more salt or fat. In fact, there are simple techniques (and a little culinary know-how) that can help you replicate restaurant-quality pasta at home.

Why Pasta Tastes Better at Restaurants, According to a Former Line Cook

Pizza is one of life's most simple and delicious pleasures. That effortless combination of milky cheese, soft dough, and savory, sweet tomato sauce is classic for a reason: It's just so darn good. While making a quality homemade version of this pie can come with a bit of a learning curve, the process still doesn't have to be too hard. All you really need are a few staple ingredients to make pizza dough at home. For example, you can turn Greek yogurt into pizza dough with just one extra ingredient: Self-rising flour. (And if you only have all-purpose, simply combine with salt and baking powder to make your own.) Yes, really. That's seriously all it takes.

Turn Yogurt Into Pizza Dough With One Extra Ingredient

Denver, CO

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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

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Plus, the best ingredients to use for the richest taste, per the former president

Jimmy Carter’s Favorite Recipe Was a Bowl of Southern, Creamy Cheese Grits: Get the Recipe

The process of making honey is nothing short of impressive. It begins as nectar, a sugary liquid that is produced by flowers. Then, bees play an integral role in its formation by collecting that nectar, bringing it to their hives, and breaking it down into simple sugars. This process occurs both in the bees' stomachs and through the mouth-to-mouth passing of the honey before it is deposited into the honeycomb. Using their wings, the bees reduce the water content within the broken-down sugars even further and the result is delicious honey.

The Reason Honey Solidifies And How To De-Crystallize It

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Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine is known for its rich, hearty flavors and comfort food staples. Among these treasured dishes, the Dutch-style macaroni salad stands out as a beloved classic. This salad is more than just a side dish; it's a taste of tradition, carrying the warmth and simplicity of Pennsylvania Dutch cooking.

Experience Pennsylvania's Heritage with This Dutch-Style Macaroni Salad Recipe

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

Meatball and Mozzarella Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish that combines juicy meatballs, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Get Full Recipe: Meatball and Mozzarella Casserole.

Meatball Mozzarella Casserole: Juicy, Cheesy Comfort

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Fairfax County, VA

Washington, DC

The Bunny Man is an ever-evolving urban legend. The story originated from two documented incidents in 1970 in Fairfax County, Virginia, where a man in a rabbit suit attacked people in different locations. In both situations, he yelled that his victims were trespassing.

The Bunny Man legend was based on real events and continues to evolve over the decades

Be it a classic Big Mac or a hearty Quarter Pounder, the core ingredient that these McDonald's burgers can't do without are the ground beef patties. Some of you fast food fans out there might have wondered how McDonald's patties came to be while chomping down on that burger. Well, there aren't dedicated burger-shapers pressing fresh patties from a bucket of ground beef working behind the counter at each McDonald's. To streamline the operation, McDonald's buys all of its ingredients — from the beef patties in the burgers to the coffee it brews — from external vendors.

Who Makes McDonald's Beef Patties?

Dallas, TX

An Amish woman quite expertly recreated one of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders’ dance moves, and is going viral online. The Cowboys’ dancers have been front and center lately since they are featured in a new Netflix series. The show has seen several cheerleaders trend online since, with the...

VIDEO: Amish Woman Has Everyone Losing Their Minds After Pulling Off The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Routine In Very Impressive Fashion

Pre-shredded cheese is a major boon when you don't feel like whipping out a hunk of cheese — just pour it straight from the bag and go. However, this convenient ingredient is notorious for one trait that might make a huge difference to your dish: It doesn't melt, at least not to the uniform ooey-gooey consistency of standard block melting cheeses. This may not be such a deal-breaker if you're topping a baked potato or mixing some into a green salad, but using pre-shredded cheese is one of the most common mistakes when making cheese sauce, fondue, pizza, or other dishes that require meltiness. Instead of yielding photogenic cheese pulls, the dairy product ends up still separated and only partially melted — an unappetizing sight with a lumpy mouthfeel.

Why Your Pre-Shredded Cheese Won't Melt

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Air Fryer 'Sun-Dried' Tomatoes Will Bring The Taste Of Italy To Your Kitchen

Sun-dried tomatoes may be small – they're about 90% or so lighter than the fresh form – but boy do they hit above their weight flavor-wise....

Air Fryer 'Sun-Dried' Tomatoes Will Bring The Taste Of Italy To Your Kitchen

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