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Chick-fil-A's mac and cheese is already a delicious side on its own, but fans can't get enough of a TikTok hack for upgrading it even further.
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Give Your Copycat McDonald's Tartar Sauce The Spicy Kick It Deserves
You can make your own version of McDonald's tartar sauce for fish sandwiches or take this condiment to the next level of flavor with one spicy ingredient. -
Sriracha Is The Ideal Hot Sauce For Spicy Mayo
Catherine Brookes' spicy mayo recipe uses Sriracha as a secret ingredient. It's the perfect combination of spicy and creamy and ready in a couple minutes. -
Vegan Vs Dairy Butter: What Are All The Differences?
"Vegan" and "butter" may seem like mutually exclusive terms, but vegan butter has come a long way. Still, you may notice some differences while cooking. -
Twice-Baked Potatoes Are The Ultimate Comfort Food
Twice-baked potatoes, the deviled eggs of the tuber world, can be whipped up in little time to enhance any meal or, with a little bacon, be the meal itself. -
A Copycat Wendy's Baconator Is Actually Simple To Make At Home
The mighty, mighty Baconator is coming to a skillet near you! A homemade copycat version of the Wendy's classic is simple to make and utterly delicious. -
French Onion Soup And Chicken Pot Pie Make For The Most Comforting Combination
Johnson's recipe transforms French onion soup, which is usually more of an appetizer dish, into a main course by giving it a hearty infusion of protein. -
It's Shockingly Easy To Make Bobby Flay's Salisbury Steak At Home
Leave it to Bobby Flay to improve on even a timeless dish like Salisbury steak. And now you can easily make Flay's version in your own kitchen. -
Beer Is The Secret Ingredient For Flavorful Mushroom Swiss Burgers
Can you think of anything more savory and mouth-watering than a cheeseburger topped with perfectly caramelized mushrooms? Neither can we. Learn the secret. -
The Ideal Canned Corn For Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa
The corn salsa at Chipotle is the best there is. If you're missing it, you can make it at home without much effort. You'll start with a specific kind of corn. -
The Secret Meatloaf Ingredient That Cuts Down On Prep And Adds Flavor
Meatloaf is up there with hamburgers and fried chicken in the pantheon of classic American dishes. But there is one ingredient that will make it better, faster. -
Bread Improver Is The (Not So) Secret Ingredient For Better Bakes
Bread improver won't eliminate human error, but it will boost the rise of your dough and overall help elevate your baked goods to a new level. -
Why You Need A Strainer For Copycat McDonald's Szechuan Sauce
Like the elusive McRib, McDonald's Szechuan sauce comes and goes. But you can make it at home any time you like. First, break out that handy kitchen strainer. -
The Perfectly Balanced Apple Exists And It's The Golden Delicious
When it comes to being a perfect ingredient for all your apple-based dishes or an anytime snack, Golden Delicious apples don't fall far from the tree. -
Mayonnaise Is Essential To Making A Copycat Nothing Bundt Cake
Trying to copy Nothing Bundt Cake's sumptuous goodness is setting a high bar. We recreated the rich, creamy texture using a surprising ingredient. -
The Key To A Simple Banoffee Cake Is Pre-Made Caramel
Banoffee pie is a decadent delight, but if you try making a typical toffee base, you can quickly get in over your head. Here's why caramel is a better bet. -
The 3-Ingredient Copycat Reese's Cups That Sent TikTok Into A Frenzy
A copycat TikTok trend of making Reese's at home using only three ingredients has taken off on the platform, inspiring hundreds of creators to try them out. -
How To Tell If Your Caviar Is Fake
If you've had caviar before, there's a chance it wasn't the real thing. Here's how to tell if that caviar you bought from the store is the genuine article. -
The Best Hot Sauce For A Copycat Chick-Fil-A Spicy Chicken Sandwich
The official recipe for Chick-fil-A's legendary spicy chicken sandwich is a closely guarded company secret. However, a favorite hot sauce helps you get close. -
Stew Vs Pozole: What's The Difference?
Chilly autumns days call out for a bowl of something warm and comforting. Origins and culture aside, what is the difference between stew and pozole? -
Add Stuffed Pasta To Your Canned Soup To Make It More Filling
With prime soup season just around the corner, consider adding stuffed pasta, like tortellini, ravioli, or pansotti, to improve your canned soups at mealtime. -
McDonald's McRib Returns After Going On Farewell Tour A Year Ago
The McRib is making another surprise return, though some people aren't surprised in the slightest. After a "farewell tour" last year, the sandwich is back. -
The Secret Ingredient For A Perfect BBQ Chicken Sandwich Is In The Spice
Yes, tangy, spicy BBQ chicken can be made in a slow cooker. The secret for getting it just right is in balancing sweet and savory elements in the sauce. -
Cayenne Pepper Is The Key To Spice Up Copycat Red Lobster Tartar Sauce
Red Lobster has a fan-favorite tartar sauce that's easy to replicate at home. However, you can kick this copycat up a notch with a dash of cayenne pepper, -
Costco's Air Fryer Makes Cooking Even Less Of An Art Form With 19 Presets
Love them or hate them air fryers are here to stay. As the appliance becomes standard kitchen equipment, manufacturers are incorporating more features. -
The Secret To Longhorn Steakhouse Copycat Mac And Cheese Is A 4-Blend
Longhorn Steakhouse's macaroni and cheese is divine, and if you want to replicated it at home, you're going to need this blend of four different cheeses. -
Nutritional Yeast Is The Secret Ingredient To Upgrade Grilled Cheese
Nutritional yeast is a staple of vegetarian and vegan cooking that has a million tasty uses. It can even elevate the humble grilled cheese sandwich.