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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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The Foodie Fix

Lasagna is a beloved Italian dish that has found its way into kitchens around the world. Known for its layers of pasta, rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese, lasagna is the epitome of comfort food.

Classic Homemade Lasagna: Comforting Layers of Meat, Cheese, and Pasta

Food Fusion Frenzy

Combine the best of both worlds with Pizza Pasta, a dish that merges the comforting heartiness of pasta with the bold, savory flavors of pizza. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, this casserole is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.

Pizza Pasta Casserole: A Perfect Fusion of Bold Flavors in a Cheesy Delight

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That Recipe

Strawberry Margarita Ice Cream Sandwiches are a deliciously easy homemade ice cream sandwich made with a combination of strawberry ice cream and grilled pound cake. Use strawberry margarita mix with or without alcohol.

Strawberry Margarita Ice Cream Sandwiches: A Refreshing Twist!

When you think of Italian food, pasta or pizza are probably the first things that come to mind, but Italy has plenty of other food options that are worth some praise. Italian-inspired sandwiches can make a great meal, for lunch or dinner, with their fresh bread, savory variety of meats, and delicious assortment of cheeses.

12 Classic Italian Sandwich Recipes To Make

Jeans are the ideal item for any wardrobe. However, as a 5-foot-tall woman, I dread buying them. Trying on jeans has always made me feel like a kid putting on her mom’s clothes: They’re normally too long or baggy enough to swallow me. Plus, finding petite jeans in a range of sizes is even more difficult.

The best jeans for petite women, according to stylists and editors

Overlooked and underappreciated, middle children like Jan Brady ("The Brady Bunch"), Andre Johnson Jr. ("Black-ish") and Stephanie Tanner ("Full House") make their mark with their sibling jealousy and attention-seeking behavior. That's why Bruce Hopman, middle child and founder of the International Middle Child Union, is on a mission to make...

What is middle child syndrome — and is it possible to prevent it?

I love Sicilian cooking for one big reason. It makes something purely and completely delicious out of simple but high-quality ingredients. A perfect example is pasta alla norma. With a short ingredient list of crushed tomatoes, eggplant, basil, garlic, and cheese, it’s more than the sum of its parts.

The Easy Sicilian Pasta I Can’t Stop Making

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Skip the drive-thru and make this Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza right at home! Crunchy, full of flavor, and a quick dinner the whole family will enjoy!. Have you heard the news? Taco Bell had officially removed their Mexican Pizzas from the menu but decided to bring them back. Now, maybe you aren’t a Taco Bell fan and yes, I know it’s not the best quality food…. but it sure is a tasty occasional treat!

Homemade Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza: Quick, Flavorful, and Family-Friendly

Cooking With Maryann

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Ashley Graham and Emma Grede join TODAY to talk about the new season of “Side Hustlers” on the Roku Channel where they help aspiring female entrepreneurs hoping to turn side hustles into empires. Graham and Grede share the progress of their investments from the first season and reveal their favorite thing about each other as friends.

Ashley Graham, Emma Grede talk ‘Side Hustlers’ Season 2

Minnesota State

If you’re like the rest of us, you may have seen a few Minnesota hotdish posts in your feed lately. Why the sudden interest in a baked entree in the peak heat of summer? A resurfaced recipe from Minnesota governor and newly tapped vice presidential candidate Tim Walz has brought the regional dish into the national limelight.

What is hotdish? How the casserole became a Minnesota specialty

Pizza is easily one of the reigning champs of leftovers since forever; easy to grab the next day and enjoy cold straight out of the fridge (as some may prefer), or popped in the microwave to get warmed back up. But for those who argue that warm is better and routinely gravitate toward the microwave as their method of choice, there's a better way — and it's sitting right on your countertop.

Reheat Pizza In The Air Fryer With This Simple Tip For Crispier Crust

Without fail, I end up with a pile of tomatoes on my kitchen counter right before my family heads out for a big summer trip. (This year we went to Ireland. I did enjoy a pint of Guinness and all the cheese under the Irish sun, but I'll never forget the chocolate cake at Hazel Mountain Chocolate, a bean-to-bar chocolate factory at the foothills of Burren Mountains—it's the best thing I ate on the trip.) The night before we left for the airport, a giant pile of tomatoes stared right back at me.

Marcella Hazan’s Famous Tomato Sauce Is the Only One I’ll Ever Make

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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This article was written with the assistance of AI. For many, the aroma of fresh blueberry muffins spreading through the kitchen signifies a perfect lazy morning. This recipe is for both beginner bakers and experts to consistently create perfect blueberry muffins.

Perfect Blueberry Muffins: Moist, Tasty, and Irresistible

Mashed

Chili is a hearty dish that makes for a satiating meal. Here are the ingredients chefs recommend adding to your next batch for a delicious twist.

11 Chef-Recommended Ingredients To Try In Your Next Bowl Of Chili

Wisconsin State

But hidden in this vibrant city is a culinary gem that transports your taste buds straight to Italy. Egg & Flour Pasta Bar is not just another spot on the map—it’s a destination where fresh pasta reigns supreme, and every bite feels like an artisanal masterpiece. Whether you’re...

The Fresh Pasta At This Wisconsin Restaurant Is So Good, You’ll Feel Like You’re In Italy

Soul Screwed Series

Introducing Mozzarella Onion Rings: a unique take on a beloved American classic dish that brings a delightful twist to the table. Whether served as a standout side or a savory main course, this innovative culinary creation promises to elevate any dining experience.

Mozzarella Onion Rings: A Twist on a Classic

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How to snack, Italian-style: Pizza pockets and affogato mug cake

It's been a long, sweltering summer and the last thing anyone wants to do is spend time in a hot kitchen. Recipe developer, culinary influencer and...

How to snack, Italian-style: Pizza pockets and affogato mug cake

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