Taco Bell Secret Aardvark Nacho Fries Review: Does The Serrabanero Ranch Sauce Pack A Punch?
Taco Bell's Nacho Fries are back, and this time they have a spicy kick with a Secret Aardvark hot sauce. So does the new version reign supreme?
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McDonald's New Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy & Deluxe Review: Exploding With Flavor
McDonald's latest offering is the Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy, promising Southern-inspired soul food flavors with a crunchy texture. Here's how we found it. -
17 Discontinued Chef Boyardee Pasta Shapes We're Probably Not Getting Back
Chef Boyardee has retired all kinds of pasta shapes. Some return -- but many don't. These are 17 varieties we're probably not getting back. -
Doritos Baja Fiery Mango Review: All Mango, No Fire
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Mountain Dew Baja Blast, Doritos is releasing a limited-time Baja Fiery Mango flavor, and, of course, we tried it. -
KFC Twister Wraps Review: They Aren't Snacks, They're Meals
KFC is resurrecting its Twister wrap and a spicy iteration of it for a trial run this spring. We were able to give them both a try; here's what we think. -
Dr Pepper Creamy Coconut And Creamy Coconut Zero Sugar Review: They're Like Summer In A Can
With summer on the horizon, Dr Pepper hopes to capture the essence of the season by fusing its precious soda with a limited edition coconut flavoring. -
Red Lobster's Street Corn Shrimp And Shrimp & Scallop Parmesan Scampi Review: They're Just Meh
Red Lobster has launched two new shrimp dishes, one served with seasoned corn and the other with a buttery, cheesy scampi sauce. But are they worth a try? -
TruMoo Star Wars Blue Milk Review: The Force Is Strong With This One
"Star Wars" fans have long wondered what the blue milk tastes like, and TruMoo has made it a reality. We got to try some ahead of its April 17 release. -
Chick-Fil-A Cherry Berry Beverages Review: We'll Be Ordering One Of These Again
Chick-fil-A's adding its new seasonal Cherry Berry flavor to several of its classic drinks for the spring, and we tried them and found a clear winner. -
We Tried The Chick-Fil-A Pizza Pie, And It Was Worth The Trip
Chick-fil-A's new restaurant, Little Blue Menu, is offering a variety of fresh and distinctive dishes. Here's our review of its all-new Chick-fil-A Pizza Pie. -
I Went To KFC Headquarters And Here Are My Finger Lickin' Thoughts
For one lovely day, I was given rare access to the inner workings of a fast food company with around 27,000 restaurants in over 145 countries. -
We Tried Subway's New Wraps And One Is A Clear Winner
Subway's adding four new wraps to its menu and giving the whole series a makeover with its new lavash bread. We got to try the new wraps ahead of their release. -
Hostess Meltamors Review: Do These Chocolate Lava-Like Cakes Flow With Flavor?
We warmed up and tried Hostess' new Double Chocolate and Chocolate Creamy Caramel Meltamors to see if they bring the heat or are just a molten mess. -
We Tried Trader Joe's Crunchy Curls And They Kind Of Taste Like Salty Styrofoam
Trader Joe's re-released Crunchy Curls in stores nationwide, so we grabbed a bag of these lentil snacks to see if they're worth snacking on. -
KFC Apple Pie Poppers Review: These Bite-Size Sweet Treats Hit The Spot
KFC's new Apple Pie Poppers are ready to wow diners all around the world. Do they live up to the chain's high standards? Our reviewer has the answer. -
We Tried KFC's New Saucy Nuggets And They Bring The Flavor
We had the opportunity to try KFC's new Saucy Nuggets at the chain's Louisville headquarters ahead of their April 1 debut, and they didn't disappoint. -
17 McDonald's Menu Items From The 1980s You Probably Forgot About
Some menu item that made it into McDonald's locations in the 1980s exist today. But many are forgotten, like the Styrofoam containers they once came in. -
We Tried The New Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookie To See How It Compares To The Original
Chips Ahoy! is revamping its chocolate chip cookie recipe. We've tried the brand new treat, and we're here to tell you how it compares to the classic cookie. -
We Tasted And Ranked Every Side Item On White Castle's Menu
White Castle's sliders are great, but what about its sides? We dropped by our local White Castle and tasted and ranked every side order on the menu. -
Popeyes' Honey Lemon Pepper Wings Review: A Roller Coaster Of Flavor Worth Riding
We tried Popeyes' new Honey Lemon Pepper Wings, available for a limited time only, and their sweet, tangy, spicy sauce certainly brings the flavor. -
We Tasted And Ranked Every Item On Taco Bell's New Cantina Chicken Menu
We hit up our local Taco Bell and tried all five of its new Cantina Chicken Menu items. Here's our ranking of what rules the roost and what falls flat. -
Hostess HoneyBun Donettes Review: They Aren't Groundbreaking, But They Are Good
Hostess has combined two of its iconic snacks with its new HoneyBun Donettes. We gave these new glazed mini-donuts a try, and here's what we think. -
We Tasted And Ranked Brach's New Easter Brunch Jelly Beans
We got our hands on a bag of Brach's new limited-time-only Easter Brunch Jelly Beans and tasted all six flavors, ranking them from "no" to "nosh." -
Wendy's Cinnabon Pull-Apart Review: This New Fast Food Breakfast Item Is CinnaYum
Wendy's has teamed up with Cinnabon to offer the Cinnamon Pull-Apart as a sweet breakfast treat -- but is this sugary offering worth the early-morning visit? -
We Tried McDonald's New Savory Chili WcDonald's Sauce And It's Wc-Idly 'Swicy'
McDonald's new Savory Chili WcDonald's Sauce is unlike anything you've tried from the iconic fast food chain before. Here's everything you need to know. -
KFC Chizza Review: It's A Fun Gimmick To Try Just Once
KFC's new Chizza combines two favorites, fried chicken and pizza, into one dish, and while the end result is fun, it's nothing to write home about. -
Lay's Sweet & Spicy Honey Chip Review: Unfortunately, The New Flavor Just Isn't Very 'Swicy'
Sweet and spicy is the flavor of the moment, and Lay’s has joined the trend with its new flavor of chips. We grabbed a bag to find out if they hit the mark.
