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I was pleased to run across this orzo salad at my local Coscto last month. It is such a fresh and flavorful salad. We used it for a side, but you could add some rotisserie chicken and make it a meal. I was surprised how easy that this was to recreate also. Here's all you need to make it:

Fresh Mediterranean Orzo Salad

You might not think much of a cucumber, but the humble fruit is having its time in the limelight right now. That’s in so small part down to TikToker Logan Moffitt, a cucumber megafan whose recipes have taken off on the platform recently. He has amassed millions of views for his videos, which showcase new ways to incorporate cucumber into dishes – from kimchi to potato salad and sushi. But one recipe in particular has been getting attention lately: the cucumber salad.

How To Make The Trending Cucumber Salad

Growing up, I’ll admit, I was tuna-salad-averse. The tuna salad of my childhood was heavy on the mayo, full of unexpected chunks of celery, and light on salt. As an adult, however (with a seemingly endless need to incorporate protein into my diet), I found myself returning to that once-feared, now-beloved canned fish.

My 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Tuna Salad (It's Already in Your Fridge)

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Deviled Egg Salad is a delightful twist on the classic deviled eggs, transforming the beloved appetizer into a creamy and flavorful salad. 1 tablespoon cider vinegar (or white wine vinegar)

Egg Salad with a Twist: Creamy & Flavorful!

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Broiling is a cooking method that uses intense, direct heat from the oven's top element to sear and brown food quickly. It's particularly effective for creating a crispy finish on top of casseroles (think a nice, crunchy macaroni and cheese crust) or even quickly cooking a perfect steak. This high-heat process, however, can easily lead to overcooked or burnt dishes if not closely monitored. One effective way to prevent this is by leaving the oven door slightly ajar while broiling.

Why You Should Keep Your Oven Door Open While Broiling

Costco's rotisserie chicken has built up something of a cult following among shoppers who appreciate its value, taste, and freshness. In fact it's often ranked among the best rotisserie chickens you can find at the grocery store. For just $4.99, you can get a plump, juicy whole rotisserie chicken ready to be enjoyed or shredded into soups, salads, sandwiches, or wraps (there are some pretty genius ways to use leftover rotisserie chicken). And with such a low price tag, why not stock up and get ahead on meal prep? Here's the best way to freeze a Costco rotisserie chicken if you find yourself with a surplus.

The Best Way To Freeze A Costco Rotisserie Chicken

Baby carrots are convenient. Whether you're trying to get kids to eat their veggies, using the carrot trick to fix acidic tomato sauce, or just seeking a quick and easy side dish after a long day, baby carrots are always there to save the day. Although baby carrots are an unfit swap for normal carrots, it is still handy to keep baby carrots in the fridge.

Why Do Baby Carrots Get Slimy And Are They Safe To Eat?

There are very few meals that can't be improved by the addition of some sort of potato. Potatoes are fundamental to your post-work fast food run and an anticipated guest at dressed-up holiday dinners. They're comforting and customizable. You've likely also heard countless tips for improving your potatoes: make your fries crispier, your au gratins more tender, and your mashed potatoes creamier, fluffier, and more gourmet. It seems like the humble spud is relentlessly on a self-improvement journey.

Why You Should Always Cut Baked Potatoes Right Out Of The Oven

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So the big holiday weekend is here and the weather forecast is fantastic. If you haven’t already decided what you’re going to do, there’s plenty to choose from. Of course, there are some big events that we look forward to all year, but if huge crowds aren’t your thing, there are smaller happenings all over the region.

Big Events and Other Things To Do for Labor Day Weekend

Trader Joe's is known for its delicious, unique-flavored snacks, and its potato chips are no exception. While there are tried-and-true crispy options, specialty selections like white truffle and Carolina Gold barbecue stand out from the pack. There are also a few different texture varieties, including multiple ridge cut styles and even a super crispy lattice cut chip. They're budget-friendly, too, so even when I'm looking for the best value, there are always a couple of options to add to my cart. My snack strategy includes a classic chip that I know I'll like, such as ridges or salty favorites, as well as a new flavor or texture variety to spice things up — and I wanted to know which ones should be added to my rotation.

10 Trader Joe's Potato Chips, Ranked

James-Beard-Award-winning chef and restaurateur Alexander Smalls grew up enjoying Lowcountry foods, and this dish, adapted from his cookbook, Meals, Music, and Muses: Recipes from My African American Kitchen, is inspired by those memories. Rice grits (also called middlins) are grains of rice that have broken during the hulling process. The small, broken pieces have a nutty taste and cook more quickly than regular long-grain rice. As rice grits cook, they become thick and porridgelike. Smalls tops the creamy rice with a rich brown seafood gravy that’s enhanced and flavored with lump crabmeat and shrimp. The roux-based pan gravy must be stirred constantly for a little while — 20 to 25 minutes — to develop a complex flavor and coax the sauce to its rich brown color. Make sure to stir continuously and watch the heat to ensure the gravy doesn’t develop any scorched bits.

Smothered Shrimp and Crabmeat Gravy with Rice Grits

Cucumbers are pretty much synonymous with cool, and they're terrific in slaws, noodle dishes, and drinks—we even like them in cooked dishes. But the very best way to use these ubiquitous vegetables might just be in a cucumber salad recipe, whether they're the star ingredient or combined with other fresh produce. For one, their mild and lightly sweet flavor is easy to match with a range of ingredients, from spicy red onion to bright and light herbs such as dill and mint. Perhaps even better, though, is that a cucumber salad is just as good at complementing classic summer mains, such as burgers or grilled meats or fish, as it is supporting spicy entrée since cukes do a great job tempering heat.

9 Cool, Crunchy Cucumber Salad Recipes to Make Right Now

If you're a pesto lover, then you already know how much it pumps up the volume on your favorite pasta salad recipes. And if you're an ardent foodie, then you might also be aware that when added to your fried eggs pesto does as much or maybe even more for your chicken seeds than it does for your noodles. Two crucial ingredients in this green pasta sauce make this possible: Olive oil and fresh basil. The olive oil part is probably obvious. Unless you own an industrial-strength non-stick skillet, you're going to need something to grease the pan to prevent the dreaded fried egg stickage. Plenty of people fry their eggs in butter, but it's not unheard of to fry eggs in olive oil. Pesto recipes usually contain anywhere from a half a cup of olive oil to a full cup. Thus, pesto provides your pan with plenty of non-stick power.

The Oil Swap You Need To Try For Crispy, Flavor Bomb Fried Eggs

"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Grilling lobster tails is a great way to get some seafood cooking on the grill during the summer months (though you can really have them anytime). These tails have a luxurious taste that pairs well with many side dishes and drinks. When buying lobster tails for grilling, there are two major options: fresh or frozen.

How To Prep Fresh Vs Frozen Lobster Tails For The Grill

There are many benefits to homemade hamburgers. You don't have to leave your house, you can make enough for leftovers, and they're delicious when done right. But the downside to homemade burgers is the mess, since mixing and molding the burger patties is a job best left for your two hands. Indeed, forming ground beef patties into tender burgers generally requires touching a lot of raw meat, but not if you follow this clever hack.

The Clever Way To Make Burger Patties Without Ever Touching Raw Meat

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

Part of the allure of a glass stove top is the sleek, clean look it brings to any kitchen. In many ways, the glass tops that are common on electric and induction stoves are easier to clean than grate tops. The smooth surface makes it easy to brush away crumbs and then wipe down. The downside, though, is that glass tops are prone to scratches and can easily be ruined if not cleaned correctly.

How To Clean A Glass Stove Top (Without Leaving A Single Scratch)

Canned soup is a major time saver when you want a quick and comforting meal. Just open the can, heat it up, and you have yourself a homey lunch or dinner in just minutes. Plus, there are tons of foods that can be upgraded with canned soup, from potatoes to chicken, and mac and cheese. With so many canned soups on the market, how do you choose the best possible soups to stock your pantry with?

The Best And Worst Canned Soups To Buy At The Grocery Store

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The Smartest Way To Store Cobb Salad So It Stays Fresh

There is a scene in the 2009 biographical comedy \"Julie and Julia\" — about home baker Julie Powell who is inspired by French chef Julia Child's...

There is a scene in the 2009 biographical comedy "Julie and Julia" — about home baker Julie Powell who is inspired by French chef Julia Child's...

The Smartest Way To Store Cobb Salad So It Stays Fresh

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