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Trader Joe’s Recalls Hundreds of Pre-Made Salads Due to Undeclared Allergen

April 29, 2025

On April 28, 2025, Trader Joe’s voluntarily recalled packages of its ready-to-eat sesame miso salad with salmon across 18 states. The reason? A packaging error introduced an allergen not disclosed...

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20 Recipes That Start With a Can of Tuna

April 29, 2025

Canned tuna is a pantry powerhouse. Its mild, buttery flavor tempts even the “I don’t like seafood” crowd, and it’s so versatile that it can be used in salads and...

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Why I Never Throw Away Pickle Brine—and You Shouldn’t Either

April 29, 2025

When I think of pickles, I think of Rugrats. The Nickelodeon cartoon was one of my favorites when I was little, and it still holds up. Growing up, I knew...

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The 4-Ingredient Breakfast I Make for My Kids All the Time

April 29, 2025

With cottage cheese having its TikTok-era revival, you’ve likely seen all kinds of creative recipes using the curdy dairy. It’s morphed into ice cream and cheesecake, the easiest mac and...

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The Classic Southern Dessert I Make for Every Kentucky Derby

April 29, 2025

When the Kentucky Derby rolls around every spring, locals and race spectators alike celebrate by donning their finest hats, drinking refreshing mint juleps, and eating gooey, nutty chocolate-bourbon pies. Kern’s...

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The $1.25 Dollar Tree Find I’m Stocking Up On While It Lasts

April 29, 2025

As a mom who has packed thousands of lunches, I’ve learned a few hard truths. For starters, no matter how lovingly you cut the sandwich or how many mini cucumbers...

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Burrito Rice Bowls

April 28, 2025

About the author Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified...

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My New Favorite Costco Freezer Find Is Absolutely Huge—and So Delicious

April 28, 2025

Two things I’m obsessed with are food being the wrong size (giant or tiny, I love it!) and soft pretzels. So when I saw that Costco has a huge Bavarian-style...

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Air Fryer Home Fries

April 28, 2025

Crisp and delicious restaurant-style home fries are easy to make in the air fryer. Potatoes, peppers, onions and seasonings make these both easy and delicious! We love home fries for...

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The $1.25 Dollar Tree Find I’m Buying From Now On—It’s a Game-Changer

April 28, 2025

Cleaning the microwave ranks somewhere between folding fitted sheets and unclogging drains on my list of favorite household chores. I’ve lost count of how often I’ve heated up spaghetti Bolognese...