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I tried Gordon Ramsay's 15-minute dinner recipe for butter chicken. It was restaurant-quality, but his estimate was way off.
Still, I was skeptical about the tight estimate, and I wasn't alone — the video, which has nearly 2…
Terri Peters
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I tried McDonald's $5 value meal and understand why it's staying on the menu
Originally, McDonald's meal was only supposed to stick around for a month, from the end of June thr…
Gabbi Shaw
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I tried 5 ways to add protein to my coffee. Egg whites were good, but the best add-in was completely undetectable.
"Consuming protein along with coffee can help to stabilize blood-sugar levels," registered dietitia…
Meredith Schneider
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I ate at Keens Steakhouse, the ultimate spot for 'power lunches' in NYC. It's a great value even if you're not doing business.
The power lunch, business lunch, midday feast — it's a meal by many names. And as dining trends shi…
Rachel Askinasi
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I spent $135 to have dinner in a cave in Bali. The food was delicious, but there are better ways to experience the island.
The Cave by chef Ryan Clift is a subterraneanrestaurant with just 22 seats in Bali, Indonesia.
Amanda Goh
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I ordered the same meal at McDonald's and Red Robin. The winning burger was only $4 more and far superior.
As fast-food prices continued to creep up after the start of the pandemic, though, I started to que…
Meredith Schneider
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My family of 4 tried Bonefish Grill for the first time. The delicious brunch menu and seasonal items weren't even the best parts.
The restaurant's parent company Bloomin' Brands, which also owns Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba's …
Terri Peters
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I'm a luxury wedding caterer in the Hamptons. Here's the biggest difference between Gen Z and millennial weddings.
Wedding caterer Lexi Ritsch said older couples are more decisive and adventurous when choosing thei…
Erin McDowell
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I swear by Costco now that I have a nutritionist. Here are 10 things I buy there to meet my health goals.
According to the CDC, one in three Americans (that's 98 million) have prediabetes because their blo…
Jamie Killin
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I made frozen lasagna with 4 appliances. I'm shocked one method got the meal on the table in less than 30 minutes.
As a single adult, I'm always looking for kitchen hacks for making smaller servings, so I decided t…
Meredith Schneider
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I'm a Brit who went to the Cheesecake Factory for the 1st time. The portion sizes blew me away, but I couldn't decide if the decor was opulent or tacky.
I visited the Cheesecake Factory for the first time on a recent business trip to Chicago. Here's wh…
Grace Dean
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3 of the biggest wedding food trends you'll see everywhere this summer and 2 that are on their way out
Ritsch, who says her company works over 600 events, from smaller dinner parties to full-scale weddi…
Erin McDowell
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I'm a New Zealander. Here are 8 foods everyone should try when they visit.
With thousands of people visiting the country each year, I always like to give tourists recommendat…
Katie Joll
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I made Guy Fieri's 10-day prime-rib roast. It's a surprisingly easy and impressive recipe for a special occasion.
According to a report from the White House, grocery inflation is finally dropping after years of ey…
Meredith Schneider
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5 iced drinks everyone should order at Starbucks, according to a former barista
I worked at Starbucks for almost a year.Inga Parkel
Inga Parkel
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I tried 8 cans of whipped cream from the store and ranked them from worst to best
I decided to try eight store-bought brands of dairy and nondairy whipped cream and rank them from w…
Lucien Formichella
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The biggest mistakes couples make when choosing their wedding menu, according to a wedding caterer
According to The Knot 2023 Real Weddings Study, the average catering price was $85 per person for w…
Erin McDowell
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I tried $5 value meals from McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's. They're the perfect way for chains to lure customers.
As inflation continues to affect consumers and restaurants are struggling to keep prices down and m…
Gabbi Shaw
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8 drinks bartenders never order in the summer
Whether you're going to a crowded spot on the Las Vegas Strip or a small neighborhood establishment…
Casey Clark
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I ordered the same breakfast at Cracker Barrel and Waffle House. The winning meal came with more food at a lower price.
Both popular breakfast chains have been in the news lately — Waffle House (slightly) raised its not…
Terri Peters
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Must-visit road trip food stops in every state
Business Insider looked at highly rated restaurants in each state that mentioned road trips or were…
Erin McDowell
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I drive 2 hours to shop at Trader Joe's once a month. Here are 11 items I buy that make the trip worth it.
When I lived in Southern California, I had tons of Trader Joe's locations to choose from. But now t…