I'm Italian and a chef, so most days, I'm down to do things the long way, like simmer pasta sauce all day or make my own bread. It's partially how I was raised and partially what has been hammered into me working for nearly a decade in professional kitchens. So when I go to the grocery store, I tend to stay away from things like jarred sauces or "shortcut" items.

I’m an Italian Chef and the Only Jarred Pasta Sauce I Buy Comes From Trader Joe's

Do you ever struggle to figure out what to do with all that Costco rotisserie chicken you bought? Let’s talk about four recipes that make easy work for your bird. Using up a whole chicken to make four recipes does take planning, but the best part is if you only want to make one recipe from your leftover chicky, throw the remaining chicken and bones in a pot with some cold water and just make some stock.

Four Recipes & One Rotisserie Chicken. Let’s Make Lunch!

“A butterfly rests with its wings open, and a moth rests with its wings closed. Can we make more monkey bread? I love you, umma!” I have an eight-year-old who doesn't breathe between sentences and uses mind-bending to get what he wants. He is referring to the monkey bread...

Make This 30-Minute Trader Joe's Recipe If You're Craving Fall

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

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Time Out

The bar you're most comfortable at may be the best bar in America, and USA Today is helping curate community establishments for visiting and local imbibers alike. The nationwide paper just debuted its list of the best bars in America for 2024, naming 27 spots that may not appear on other lists. That is, these spots aren't pretentious and necessarily vying for accolades and awards; they're neighborhood haunts that do what they do best across America: Serve drinks in a space guests want to spend time in.

These are the best bars in the U.S., according to USA Today

Southwest has offered a one-of-a-kind, open seating policy for more than 50 years. This week, the airline announced it’s ending open seating in favor of assigned seats and premium seats with more legroom. The longstanding policy has irked many customers who complain of “seat-savers,” sneaky strategies for getting a...

It’s all over for open seating on Southwest

I was working the soups and sauces station at a popular restaurant in the late '80s when the chef handed me a recipe to make as the special of the day. The chef, who was also the owner, had lived in France and taught me to make several authentic French dishes. This one, called a pan bagnat, opened my eyes to a whole different way to sandwich.

My 3-Ingredient Tuna Salad Takes 2 Minutes To Make

As a mayo-phobe, I’ve been making chicken salad with Greek yogurt for years, which, though tasty, is not exactly traditional or unique. Recently, I came across Elise Bauer’s recipe for Avocado Chicken Salad and without being too dramatic, all I can say is, where has this been all my life?

The 1-Ingredient Upgrade for the Best Chicken Salad

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Henrico, Va. — The reality TV world and fans are mourning the sudden loss of Autumn (Oxley) Crittendon, a former cast member of MTV’s “16 and Pregnant.” Crittendon, who captivated audiences with her journey on the show’s fifth season, passed away on Saturday at the age of 27.

Tragic Loss: '16 and Pregnant' Star Autumn Crittendon Passes Away at 27

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

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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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Here is a cookie from my childhood that Mom always had in the cookie jar. Peanut butter cookies were an easy favorite, and we just loved helping her make them they were super easy.

4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Summer is peak entertaining season and whether you’re hosting or attending, you’ll be working up a sweat. To help take the heat out of the kitchen—literally—and the pressure off of cooking a full spread, we love leaning on shortcuts and staples from Trader Joe’s that will make every shindig easier and more delicious. Whether it’s picnic picks, BBQ beverages, dips before taking a dip in the pool, or trying to put dinner on the table when it’s pushing 100 degrees, these warm-weather favorites, all under $5, are here to save the day.

The 14 Best Summer Staples From Trader Joe’s Under $5

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

I am a professional recipe developer who trained as a pastry chef, so when a recipe gets rave reviews and simplifies an otherwise tricky dessert, it catches my attention. That’s how I became obsessed with a lemon chiffon pie recipe. Lemon chiffon pie sounds like the kind of dessert...

I Tried the Duncan Hines Dessert Reddit Is Obsessed With—It’s Delicious

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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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Dunkin' has teamed up with celebrity chef Nick DiGiovanni to debut 4 new iced coffee beverages, available nationwide starting July 31.

Dunkin' debuts new iced coffee drinks in collaboration with celebrity chef Nick DiGiovanni

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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

Where do you stand (or rather sit) on window versus aisle? Do you choose a seat near the front of the plane or the rear? A new study by Upgraded Points reveals the airplane seats that Americans scramble to secure. The study reveals not only the most sought-after seats on a plane, but the reasons behind the choices, offering some insight when you book your next flight.

Revealed: the most sought-after airplane seats

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How fun are those cinnamon rolls that come in a tube? Developer Patterson Watkins says, "Popping that cinnamon roll tube gets me every time — it's like a tasty pastry jack-in-the-box." Not only does whacking the can have entertainment value, but the contents are pretty versatile — you can use canned cinnamon rolls to make monkey bread, bake them in a waffle maker, or upgrade them with add-ons, as Watkins does here with the canned pie filling. She describes these peach cobbler cinnamon rolls as having "the fun pops of peaches, the textural crunch of the granola, that rich, buttery roll, and (my favorite part) that glaze-soaked, gooey cinnamon roll center."

3-Ingredient Peach Cobbler Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Panera debuts new Millennial Meal—and giving away free avocado toast

Panera is leaning into millennial cravings for their latest meal deal. The most educated and most child-free generation is getting a treat, a Millennial Meal pairing...

Panera debuts new Millennial Meal—and giving away free avocado toast

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