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What Makes Popeyes' Fried Chicken So Delicious?

Restaurants

What Makes Popeyes' Fried Chicken So Delicious?

Melissa Kay

Since the '70s, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has been serving some of the crispiest, most beloved fast food fried chicken. But what makes its chicken so delicious?

Kitchen

Yes, You Can Safely Freeze Fried Chicken (But Here's Why You May Not Want To)

Bobby Lewis

Lots of leftover foods can handle being chucked in the freezer, and thawing to enjoy them just as much on another day. But is fried chicken one of them?

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Facts

Do Any Types Of Meat Supply Dietary Fiber?

Nikki Munoz

When you're watching your macronutrients it's important to know which foods are a good source of protein, and which have fiber. Where does meat stack up?

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Exclusives

16 Unexpected Ways To Upgrade Grilled Cheese

Monika Sudakov

A grilled cheese is a quick and easy comfort food, but with a little extra effort, there are some surprising ways to vastly improve on this classic.

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Kitchen

The Ingredient Shortcut That Some Pizza Chains Use In Their Sauce

Nikki Munoz

We all know the main ingredient in pizza sauce is tomatoes, but how they're incorporated can vary across pizza chains, with some using a shortcut.

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Kitchen

3 Ways To Get Perfectly Frothy Milk Without A Steam Wand

Tiffany Betts

Making a perfect latte at home can be tricky without the right equipment. But this expert barista says you don't need a steam wand to get perfectly frothy milk.

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Facts

14 Massive Pasta Recalls Throughout US History

Jay Wilson

Over the years, there have been some massive pasta recalls in the U.S., which have caused disruption to the lives of customers and companies.

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Kitchen

For The Best Bowl Of Chili, Consider Ditching This Ingredient

Nikki Munoz

We turned to a chef and recipe developer for expert advise on what makes the best chili, and a suprising ingredient that you should leave out.

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Grocery

Avoid These Grocery Stores If You're Trying To Save Money

Shelby Bock

We compared the national average prices of several grocery staples against the prices at these stores. We knew they were higher, but we're shocked at how much.

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Culture

We Wouldn't Want Our Worst Enemy To Eat This Chain Restaurant's Grilled Cheese

Alexa Valme

Nothing beats a gooey, crusty grilled cheese sandwich. Yet somehow this popular fast casual chain has managed to deliver something unexpectedly sub-par.

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Grocery

21 Great Value Snacks Ranked From Worst To Best

Chelsea Falin

If you're looking to pick up some tasty and low maintenance snacks for your kids' school lunches or your busy workdays, we've ranked 21 Walmart snacks.

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Kitchen

Turn Boxed Cornbread Into A Delectable Sweet Treat With This Cheap Store-Bought Addition

Nikki Munoz

Who says cornbread can't work as a dessert? If you love cornbread, you'll love this hack. Here's how to make your average boxed cornbread mix a little sweeter.

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Grocery

The Ingredient In Aldi's Cottage Cheese That Upset Shoppers

Melissa Kay

Aldi fans rarely have any gripes about the budget grocery store's offerings, but one addition to their cottage cheese earned it some criticism.

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Kitchen

The Prized Cut Of Steak That You'll Ruin By Marinating

Amrita Ray

Proper steak preparation varies by cut. Don't make the mistake of ruining this expensive kind with a marinade that will make the texture less than desirable.

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Kitchen

The Cheap Pork Cut Used To Make Buckboard Bacon

Nikki Munoz

If you're looking to make bacon at home, save money by making buckboard bacon from a cheaper cut than is used for typical streaky American bacon.

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Grocery

14 Of The Biggest Walmart Great Value Brand Recalls In History

Amanda Ketola

Walmart's store-brand has had its fair share of recalls through the years due to packaging errors, bacteria, and foreign object contamination.

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Restaurants

This Popular Chain Makes The Best Grilled Cheese We've Tried

Nikki Munoz

Nothing hits quite like a grilled cheese, but if you don't want to make it yourself, we figured out which chain restaurant has the best one on its menu.

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Grocery

What Is The Return Policy At Whole Foods?

Alexa Valme

Returning items you've purchased but aren't happy with can be a chore, but thankfully the Whole Foods policy makes the process pretty straightforward.

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Kitchen

14 Ways To Upgrade Your Philly Cheesesteak

Chelsea Falin

Philly cheesesteak is one of America's most iconic sandwiches, but if you want to try something different with your next one, here are some expert tips.

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Restaurants

This Iconic Chain Will Dish Out A Free Burger For Your Birthday (But There's A Catch)

Bobby Lewis

Getting birthday perks is always a treat, and one chain even offers customers a free burger for the occasion - if they fulfill the stipulations.

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Restaurants

All Of Burger King's Chicken Sandwiches Ranked From Worst To Best

Jenn Carnevale

Burger King's chicken sandwiches often take a back seat to its more famous burgers, but are they any good? We tasted each one of them to find out.

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Kitchen

If You're Not Doing This With Your Frozen French Fries, You're Seriously Missing Out

Bobby Lewis

Frozen french fries have plenty more to offer than just a salty crunch. Here's one way to turn this side into a meal, and customize it to your liking.

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Grocery

13 Aldi Store-Brand Groceries That Might Skyrocket In Price

Chris Corlew

The Trump administration's tariffs will effect the prices of certain Aldi products more than others, from Mexican imports to canned goods made with aluminum.

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Kitchen

Will Cottage Cheese Melt When Heated?

Bobby Lewis

Cheese is well-known for its melted texture when heated, but cottage cheese isn't really like other cheese products. Does cottage cheese even melt?

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Kitchen

This 3-Ingredient Breakfast Shot Is The Perfect Way To Welcome The Weekend

Cheryl Kochenderfer

Who doesn't love a cocktail to pair with the most important meal of the day? This 3-ingredient breakfast shot is the perfect way to welcome the weekend.

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Facts

What Those Numbers On Your Nespresso Pods Mean

Amrita Ray

Nespresso single use coffee pods are indeed pretty, but they also have subtle bits of information. For example, each pod has a number. What does it mean?

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Cooking

Bologna Is The Affordable Way To Shake Up Burger Night

Amrita Ray

If you're looking to make burger night a little tastier and a little more affordable, try throwing some bologna onto the menu. Here's how to do it.

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Exclusives

12 Canned Green Bean Brands Ranked From Worst To Best

Chelsea Falin

You likely have a can or two of green beans in your pantry, but are they the tastiest ones available? We tried 12 brands and now have a new favorite.

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