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Fun food history, along with information about food recalls, restaurant & grocery store news.

Dinners
Crave-worthy dinner recipes for every season and taste


Million Dollar Spaghetti: The Cheesy, Comforting Baked Pasta That Lives Up to Its Name
Some pasta dishes feel like everyday dinners, but million dollar spaghetti is the kind of meal that instantly makes any table feel...

ER Kent
Sep 28, 20253 min read


Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Pasta: A Tex-Mex Comfort Food Fusion Bursting With Bold Flavor
When you can’t decide between tacos and pasta, why not have both? Slow cooker cheesy taco pasta takes everything you love about taco...

ER Kent
Sep 27, 20253 min read


Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup: A Cozy, Flavor-Packed Bowl With Creamy Southwest Comfort
There’s something magical about a slow cooker soup that fills the kitchen with irresistible aromas all day long. Slow cooker chicken...

ER Kent
Sep 27, 20253 min read


Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore: Rustic Italian Comfort with Fall-Off-the-Bone Chicken
There’s nothing like the aroma of a rustic Italian stew simmering all day, filling the kitchen with the scents of garlic, herbs, and rich...

ER Kent
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Amazing Slow Cooker Pot Roast: Fall-Apart Tender Beef with Rich, Savory Gravy
Few meals are as soul-warming and timeless as a pot roast, and when the slow cooker is involved, the results are nothing short of...

ER Kent
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff: A Creamy, Savory Comfort Food Classic With Tender Beef and Rich Mushroom Sauce
Few dishes deliver the same sense of cozy, old-world comfort as beef stroganoff. Tender beef simmered with mushrooms, silky noodles, and...

ER Kent
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Chicken Piccata Meatballs: Juicy, Zesty Meatballs Simmered in a Bright Lemon-Caper Sauce
Chicken piccata meatballs take everything we love about the classic Italian chicken piccata — lemon, butter, capers, and a silky white...

ER Kent
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti Casserole: A Creamy, Comforting Southern Classic Packed With Flavor
Few dishes bring people to the table faster than a bubbling cheesy chicken spaghetti casserole. It’s the definition of comfort food —...

ER Kent
Sep 21, 20253 min read


Easy Frito Taco Pie: A Cheesy, Crunchy, Crowd-Pleasing Weeknight Dinner
If you’re craving a recipe that combines the crunchy satisfaction of Fritos corn chips with the hearty comfort of a taco casserole, then...

ER Kent
Sep 21, 20253 min read


Easy Slow Cooker Cabbage Roll Soup: A Hearty Comfort Meal with All the Flavors of Classic Cabbage Rolls Made Simple
There’s nothing like a big pot of warm, hearty soup simmering away in the slow cooker, especially when it has all the cozy flavors of...

ER Kent
Sep 21, 20254 min read


Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings: A Creamy, Comforting Classic Made Easy
Chicken and dumplings are one of the ultimate comfort foods — tender shredded chicken, hearty vegetables, rich broth, and fluffy...

ER Kent
Sep 21, 20253 min read


Lasagna Roll Ups: Cheesy, Meaty, and Perfectly Portioned Italian Comfort Food
Lasagna roll ups take everything you love about traditional lasagna — tender noodles, rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and plenty of...

ER Kent
Sep 21, 20253 min read


Cajun Chicken Pasta: A Creamy, Spicy, and Comforting Pasta Dish With Tender Chicken, Bell Peppers, and Garlic-Parmesan Sauce
There’s something irresistible about Cajun chicken pasta — the perfect marriage of creamy comfort food and bold, smoky spice. This dish...

ER Kent
Sep 6, 20253 min read


Creamy Chicken Florentine: Tender Chicken in a Velvety Garlic-Parmesan Sauce With Spinach, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes
When you’re craving a dish that’s both comforting and elegant, creamy chicken Florentine is the answer. Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts...

ER Kent
Sep 6, 20253 min read


Creamy Mexican Chicken & Rice Casserole: A Flavor-Packed Comfort Dish That Feeds the Whole Family
This creamy Mexican chicken & rice casserole is one of those dinners that brings together comfort and bold flavor in every bite. With...

ER Kent
Aug 30, 20253 min read


Quick & Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies: Comfort Food Baked Into Golden Biscuit Cups
There’s something undeniably cozy about a warm, creamy chicken pot pie. But when you don’t have time for rolling out crusts and waiting...

ER Kent
Aug 28, 20253 min read


Chili Cheese Dog Casserole: A Saucy, Cheesy Bake Loaded With Hot Dog Slices in Every Bite
When you want all the flavor of chili cheese dogs in a dish that’s family-friendly and oven-baked, this chili cheese dog casserole is the...

ER Kent
Aug 25, 20253 min read


Sweet & Spicy Ramen Noodles: A Quick, Flavor-Packed Meal That’s Budget-Friendly and Totally Irresistible
Ramen noodles may be humble, but when dressed up with a sweet, garlicky, and slightly spicy sauce, they transform into something bold,...

ER Kent
Aug 24, 20253 min read


Bubble Up Pizza Biscuit Casserole: A Cheesy, Family-Friendly Bake With All the Flavors of Pizza in Every Bite
If you’ve ever wished pizza night could be even easier — and more fun — this bubble up pizza biscuit casserole is the answer. Fluffy...

ER Kent
Aug 24, 20253 min read


Cheesy Loaded Meatloaf Casserole: A Comforting Bake With Mashed Potatoes, Bacon, and Plenty of Melted Cheese
When you’re craving the ultimate comfort food, this cheesy loaded meatloaf casserole delivers everything in one dish — tender meatloaf...

ER Kent
Aug 24, 20253 min read
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