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It wouldn’t be Easter without family’s favorite pasta salad

It wouldn’t be Easter without family’s favorite pasta salad

Growing up, my grandfather made the same Easter spread every single year. The highlight for me was always the Creamettes, a name our family coined. At its core, it’s just a pasta salad (named after the brand). But when my grandfather made it, it felt like the most special thing on the table.

 
What’s the best microwave popcorn? Tasters ranked 11 top brands.

What’s the best microwave popcorn? Tasters ranked 11 top brands.

When you’re facing an aisle of microwave popcorn options, the choice can feel as overwhelming as scrolling through Netflix on a Friday night. To help you decide which bags to add to your queue — er, grocery list — here’s a blind test of the most popular options on the supermarket shelf.

 
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The seafood industry bets Americans will finally eat more fish if it looks more like meat

The seafood industry bets Americans will finally eat more fish if it looks more like meat

The future of fish is looking a lot like… salami? And meatballs. And fried chicken. And breakfast sausage. And, of course, spareribs and burgers. This is America, after all.

 
How to make your microwave popcorn really pop with flavor

How to make your microwave popcorn really pop with flavor

Microwave popcorn flavors typically revolve around varying degrees of butter and salt. That’s only the tip of the iceberg, though, when it comes to flavors and additions that can take this snack aisle staple to the next level.

 
Homemade cheeseburger mac a healthier take on Hamburger Helper

Homemade cheeseburger mac a healthier take on Hamburger Helper

Nearly 20 years ago, Hamburger Helper’s Cheeseburger Macaroni and I were good buddies. I wanted to make a quick, tasty dinner as inexpensively as possible. Did I read the ingredient list on the side of that box? No. Was I as focused on healthy meals as I am now? No. Now I knew I could do better.

 
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Baked spaghetti cups prove your muffin tin is no one-hit wonder

Baked spaghetti cups prove your muffin tin is no one-hit wonder

These spaghetti cups, piled with a saucy mixture of ground turkey and broccoli and topped with cheese, are as tasty and healthy as they are adorable. They’re also an ideal way to use leftover spaghetti.

 
2 science-backed ways to improve your breakfast

2 science-backed ways to improve your breakfast

Want to make breakfast the healthiest meal of your day? Consider making breakfast the biggest meal of your day — while also including more fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans and other fiber-rich plant foods.

 
This minty pea soup with ham is a creamy, chive-packed upgrade for puréed soups

This minty pea soup with ham is a creamy, chive-packed upgrade for puréed soups

Puréed soups cry out for embellishment. This minty pea soup from the cookbook “Canal House Cook Something: Recipes to Rely On” is topped with finely diced ham and lots of chives.

 
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