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I Asked 3 Food Experts To Name the Best Dish Soap—They All Said the Same Brand

August 3, 2025

Key Takeaways • All three food experts unanimously named Dawn as their top dish soap thanks to its superior performance.• Dawn dish soap cuts through grease and grime better than...

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Garlic Aioli

August 2, 2025

This Garlic Aioli recipe blends fresh lemon juice, garlic, and mayonnaise for a creamy, garlicky sauce that is perfect served as a dip or spread. What is Aoili? Aioli originates...

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Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowls

August 2, 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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Cured vs. Uncured Bacon: An Expert Explains the Difference

August 2, 2025

Have you ever looked through the bacon selection at the grocery store and noticed that while most of the packages are labeled “cured,” there are some that are labeled “uncured?”...

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The 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Unforgettable Cucumber Sandwiches

August 2, 2025

Key Takeaways • Pair peanut butter—especially the crunchy variety—with cucumbers. It’s an unusual but delicious upgrade that elevates the simplest cucumber sandwich into something memorable. • The creamy, nutty richness...

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Jennifer Garner’s Breakfast Cookies Will Turn Anyone Into a Morning Person

August 2, 2025

When I was growing up, my father loved to remind us that breakfast was the most important meal of the day. We had snacks and candy around, but that kind...

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This $2.99 Trader Joe’s Find Is Almost as Good as a Trip to France

August 2, 2025

Trader Joe’s Madeleine Cookies • Price: $2.99 for 3.6 ounces (six tea cakes)• Why I Love This: The petite, scallop-shaped mini cakes are deliciously tender and buttery. My mom was...

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3 Food Recalls You Need To Know About This Week

August 2, 2025

You rarely see a shelf-stable item recalled for being contaminated with foodborne pathogens, yet we start our list with freeze-dried fruit this week. Further down, we have ice cream with...

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Is It Safe to Eat Expired Eggs?

August 2, 2025

Key Takeaways • As long as they have been refrigerated at 40°F or below, expired eggs are safe to eat past the “best by” date on the carton.• Generally you...

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The $5.99 Costco Find That I Always Have in My Pantry

August 1, 2025

As someone who’s been in the food industry for almost 20 years, I’ve worn a lot of different chef hats. For a brief period during the pandemic, I operated a...