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The 4-Ingredient Tuna Salad I Make at Least Once a Week

August 8, 2025

Why Make This • “Spicy tuna cucumbers,” or 4-Ingredient Tuna Salad, starts with canned tuna, mayo, and sriracha stirred together.• All you do is split Persian cucumbers in half, scoop...

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My 1-Ingredient Upgrade for the Best Grilled Cheese

August 8, 2025

When I need comfort food, my go-to is grilled cheese. I almost always have the ingredients on hand, it comes together quickly, and it’s delicious every single time. It’s never...

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Cheese Cannelloni

August 8, 2025

Cannelloni tubes are stuffed with a rich and cheesy ricotta filling, topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, and baked until bubbly! Flavor: The classic trio of savory cheese, tender pasta,...

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Why Does Lettuce Turn Pink When You Cut It (and Is it Safe to Eat)?

August 8, 2025

Key Takeaways • Lettuce turns pink due to a natural spoilage‑protective “rusting” reaction.• Exposure to moisture, air, and ethylene gas, as well as bruised leaves, speed up the pink discoloration.•...

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This $2.29 Trader Joe’s Find Takes Me Back to Italy

August 8, 2025

My ideal summer evening will always include the art of aperitivo. I first experienced this magical snacking experience on a trip to Italy with my then-boyfriend, now-husband. We were living...

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The $1.50 Dollar Tree Find I’ve Been Using Every Day for Years

August 8, 2025

I felt a little ridiculous the first time I bought a 30-pack of eggs from Costco. We go through a lot of eggs, so it seemed like the thoughtful, plan-ahead,...

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Colombian Hot Dogs Are Going Viral, and I Finally Get Why

August 8, 2025

I know pineapple on pizza is controversial. I get it. It’s not for everyone. But I’m here to tell you that pineapple on hot dogs should be a thing. I...

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The Best Potato Chips, According to Food Editors

August 8, 2025

Key Takeaways • The Simply Recipes team blind-tasted 11 brands of potato chips to crown a winner.• Trader Joe’s Ode to the Classic Potato Chips got top marks for great...

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The 15-Minute Lunch I Make Every Single Week

August 8, 2025

This sandwich is my go-to recipe when I am craving something wholesome, simple, and delicious. I stumbled upon it as I was trying to use up some leftovers: a jar...

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For Classic Southern Banana Pudding, Make This No-Fail Recipe

August 8, 2025

Banana pudding first appeared on dessert tables during the Gilded Age. The dessert, now a symbol of Southern cooking and the preferred ending to a pork barbecue dinner, was originally...