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Marry Me Bean Soup

This creamy marry me bean soup is packed with protein and is sure to keep you warm and full. The best part is you can have it on the table in less than 25 minutes. It’s easy to double the recipe, too.

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Chef John’s Salisbury Steak

When I was a kid, we didn’t have smartphones or the internet — all we had was a TV. But we didn’t care because as we watched, we got to enjoy a little something called a “TV dinner.” The king of those dinners, in my opinion, was the Salisbury steak, which is what I’ll show you how to make here, along with one of the greatest gravies ever invented. Serve with buttered mashed potatoes and a vegetable side of your choice.

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Toss Your Salad Dressing Immediately If Notice These Signs

We all have condiments and dressings sitting in the back of our refrigerators (and would rather not admit how long they’ve been there). Due to the fact that mayonnaise or balsamic vinaigrette usually don’t get used everyday, it’s easy to forget when you bought them at the store—and how long they’ve been inhabiting the top shelf. 

That’s why it’s important to brush up on the signs of expiration, especially when it comes to salad dressing, which tends to get overlooked in the kitchen. We turned to an expert to learn exactly when your salad dressing needs to be tossed—either in a bowl or in the garbage. 

It Fails the Sniff Test 

Like most foods, salad dressing tends to take on an off-putting odor when expired. “This is because there are yeasts that produce gas when salad dressing has spoiled, and create off-flavors or odors in the process,” says food scientist Dr. Bryan Quoc Le. Trust your gut—any forms of rancid, unpleasant, or just plain weird scents warrant throwing it away. 

You’ll especially notice a sour odor with dairy-based dressings like ranch, Caesar, or Italian. Some have even likened a funky salad dressing smell to wet cardboard.

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FDA Announces Recall on Crackers Sold at Walmart, Target, and More for Metal Contamination

More than 15,000 cases of oyster crackers have been recalled from Walmart, Target, and Giant Eagle after stainless steel wire was found in the product. The recall was initiated on Feb. 21, 2025, and was classified as “Class II,” meaning the product may cause “temporary” or “reversible” health consequences, by the FDA on March 11. 

Shearer’s Foods, LLC recalled its oyster crackers, which are packaged and labeled under multiple brand names, after the food was found to be contaminated with foreign material. The oyster crackers were distributed to Target, Walmart, and Giant Eagle stores in Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The recalled products were also distributed in 20-pound bulk packages that were not meant for retail sale. 

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Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

This wonderful, traditionally slow-cooked recipe has been translated into a quick and easy pressure cooker meal. Using the Instant Pot, you get an intensely flavorful meal made in minutes that will have your family thinking you simmered this all day. Serve over spaghetti noodles, rice, cauliflower rice, or eat as a stew!

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20 Italian Recipes You’ve Probably Never Tried

Italian food goes far beyond pizza and pasta. It is a wide ranging and varied cuisine with tons of lesser-known recipes worth adding to your rotation, including regional specialties and treasured family dishes. Some recipes are traditional, while others are spins on old classics. From fish stews and meaty mains to easy desserts, these lesser-known Italian recipes are bound to delight.

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Amish Beef and Noodles

One of my earliest “foodie” memories from childhood has to do with people coming back from the Amish country in southern New York State, near the Pennsylvania border, with all sorts of amazing pies, breads, and other baked goods. It was always a treat to enjoy whatever freshly made goodness they were sharing, but had I known about these beef noodles, I would have made a special request for their next road trip.

 As I touched on in the video, every once in a while we should make a dish like this, not just to enjoy some very delicious, classic American comfort food, but also as a reminder that we don’t always need a long list of ingredients to create an amazing bowl of food. This humble beef and noodles recipe is so simple, it’s complex, and I really do hope you give it a try soon. Enjoy!

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Instant Pot Carnitas

Instant Pot carnitas are easy to make with pork shoulder, orange juice, and spices. You just need a little patience for the pressure to release naturally, but you’ll be rewarded with fall-apart tender pork. Perfect for tacos, nachos, burritos, and more!

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13 Copycat Appetizer Recipes From Your Favorite Restaurants

Key Takeaways

  • Some of our favorite copycat restaurant appetizer recipes include P.F. Chang’s Lettuce Wraps, Chuy’s Creamy Jalapeño Ranch Dip, and Outback Steakhouse’s Bloomin’ Onion.
  • By making these appetizer recipes at home, you can save some cash and customize them to your liking.
  • From soups and breadsticks to wings and dips, these copycat appetizer recipes satisfy cravings for all your favorite restaurant starters.

Make your home feel like a restaurant with these easy copycat appetizers. By making the dishes in your kitchen, you can save some cash and prepare them to your liking—with extra spice or without. Whether you’re craving P.F. Chang’s, Applebee’s, or Olive Garden, we’ve got you covered.

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The Most Dangerous Leftovers Lurking In Your Refrigerator

Leftovers are the glue that holds together a weekly meal plan. Having food that can quickly be eaten from one meal to the next is what keeps schedules less stressful and the grocery bill balanced. It’s just an added bonus that the bowl of last night’s spaghetti and meat sauce hits the spot any night of the week. But what if that pasta is harboring some pretty nasty bacteria that can make you really sick?  

After a 2008 news story about a 20-year-old college student dying from eating leftover pasta resurfaced on TikTok, social media users are worried that their days-old food might not be safe to eat. The illness that’s caused by eating leftovers, known as “fried rice syndrome,” has garnered plenty of attention on TikTok, with creators raking in millions of views for explaining its dangers. 

Which begs the question: Which leftovers can be dangerous? Why? And are there any ways to avoid or minimize the risk of foodborne illness?

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