Ahead of the Fourth of July, I made five dishes in a slow cooker, including Buffalo wings, pulled-pork sandwiches, and Buffalo-chicken dip.
I don't cook, but I have tried over 100 restaurants in Chicago. The city is known for its pizza and hot dog, but I have some other recommendations.
I compared the famous sandwich featured on "The Bear" at the Midwestern staples Portillo's, Al's Beef, and Buona to see which had the best.
The best coffee makers consistently produce robust and flavorful brews. Here are the best drip coffee makers, espresso machines, and more.
Stefano Secchi, a Michelin-starred Italian chef, says to look out for over-sauced pasta and mislabeled menu items at high-end Italian restaurants.
McDonald's topped the list as the biggest fast-food chain in the country.
Olive Garden, Applebee's, and Texas Roadhouse ranked among the top chain restaurants in the US.
As a Costco executive member, some of the best things I buy for easy meals include Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken and Ajinomoto shoyu ramen.
Starbucks' biggest store isn't in Seattle, its birthplace. Nor is it in New York City. Instead, the 35,000-square-foot giant is in Chicago.
We sent three reporters to Chili's to try every full-sized burger on the menu, and the best one was a surprise.
I made frozen potstickers using my microwave, oven, and stove, and only one appliance gave me the browned, crispy results I was looking for.
From Coffee Bean Blast to cookie sandwiches, I tried all of Trader Joe's ice cream and frozen desserts to see which sweet treats were worth buying.
The food at these disappointing Disney World restaurants isn't worth the price or there's somewhere else to eat that offers a better experience.
Summer is hot-dog season, so I tested out making franks in my air fryer and on my grill to see which appliance produces the best results.
My fiancée and I shop at Aldi once a week and try to keep the bill under $40. From penne pasta to frozen veggies, here's what we buy to make meals.
"I don't think the US consumer is coming to McDonald's looking for the McPlant," the company's US president said.
"Pillsbury biscuits will be flakier, Annie's mac & cheese will be cheesier, and Betty Crocker fudge brownies will be fudgier," the CEO said Wednesday.
The Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill has seven cooking functions and is a compact, travel-friendly alternative to full-size grills. Here's how it works.
I tried every flavor of Culture Pop probiotic soda I could find and ranked them from worst to best. I really liked the watermelon-and-lime flavor.
From venti lattes to bottled water, here are some of the things I think people are wasting money on at Starbucks after working as a Starbucks barista.
We ranked five of the most popular cheeseburgers from Burger King, including the Whopper and the Bacon King.
I decided to try Applebee's for the first time and ordered menu items like the quesadilla burger, three-cheese chicken penne, and riblets platter.
I went to Il Mulino, a fine-dining chain that serves Italian-inspired food, for the first time. Here's what the $60 prix fixe dinner is like.
Traeger is known for its sturdy and dynamic pellet grills and smokers. Here are the best Traeger grills to upgrade your backyard barbecue.
As a dietitian based in New York City, these are my favorite snacks from Trader Joe's, many of which are high in protein and fiber.
If you've been to a restaurant recently, chances are you'll have spied hot honey on the menu. From Sweetgreen to KFC, here's how it's taking over.
I tried cooking frozen, premade meatballs with my air fryer, microwave, oven, and stovetop to see which appliance works best for the side dish.
I'm a former TV chef and a mom of three who shops at Costco on a $150 weekly budget. I grab Poppi, Kerrygold butter, and Kirkland Signature bagels.
I made ice cream 3 ways with a blender, bag, and Ninja Creami to find the best way to make homemade ice cream. I didn't need my $200 appliance.
The BrüMate Era Tumbler is leakproof and keeps water icy cold. Here's why I swore off my Stanley and switched to the BrüMate.
The BrüMate Era Tumbler is leakproof and keeps water icy cold. Here's why I swore off my Stanley and switched to the BrüMate.
TikTok users have posted about ordering Chili's Triple Dipper appetizer platter as their main meal. I thought it was a great value.
As a local, I tried CosMc's, the new McDonald's spin-off, for the first time. I tried drinks and food but wouldn't go back even though it's close by.
I loved grocery delivery services and relied on ordering. But now, I shop with my kids. They love it, and I save money.
Victoria & Albert's recently became the first Disney World restaurant to earn a Michelin star, and I tried the $295 10-course tasting menu.
We compared chicken tenders from Popeyes, Chick-fil-A, Whataburger, Raising Cane's, KFC, Bojangles, Zaxby's, and Cook Out.
From fruit bars to Magnifisauce, here are the best things a dietitian and former Trader Joe's employee gets for the summer.
I tried Ina Garten's recipe for restaurant-quality steaks. The process was easy, requiring only five ingredients, and the finished dinner was great.
Former Disney World employees shared their favorite things to eat in the Florida theme parks. Here's what they think everyone should try.
Gwyneth Paltrow expanded her ghost kitchen empire with gluten-free pasta and pizza. I ordered from Goop Superfina and was pretty impressed.
Brian Paquette develops new menu items as the director of culinary at Chili's. He revealed his favorite menu item and his secret ordering hack.
Dolly Parton's delicious corn-bread recipe only requires three main ingredients, and it's ready in just 30 minutes.
Yelp listed Gypsea Crepes in Panama City Beach as the "best cheap eats" in Florida. My cheap breakfast absolutely lived up to the hype.
Ina Garten's recipe for a BLT sandwich used store-bought mayonnaise, whereas Martha Stewart's recipe included homemade mayo.
My family of four got a $460 meal at STK Steakhouse. Even with filet mignon, oysters, and a Bag O' Donuts dessert, it wasn't really worth it.
I'm a pro baker who picked up premade ice-cream cakes from chains Dairy Queen, Cold Stone Creamery, and Baskin-Robbins to see which had the best.
McDonald's partnered with IBM in 2021 to install the technology at dozens of locations. It let customers complete orders using AI voice recognition.