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Your Salad Is Sad. Here's How to Fix That.
Your Salad Is Sad. Here's How to Fix That.

Turns out "mixed ingredients, frequently vegetables" can actually be delicious. Who knew?

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Food Culture, Healthy Eating, How-To'sMediocre ChefMay 29, 2026Comment
The Best Cooking YouTube Channels You Should Subscribe To
The Best Cooking YouTube Channels You Should Subscribe To

The cooking channels we actually watch — not the basic ones everyone already knows about

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Food CultureMediocre ChefMay 4, 2026 Comments
10 Must-Have Cookbooks That Are Actually Worth Buying
10 Must-Have Cookbooks That Are Actually Worth Buying

There are a lot of cookbooks out there — these are the ones actually worth buying. From beginner-friendly guides to skill-building staples, these 10 cookbooks will help you cook better (and more often).

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Kitchen Gadgets & Tools, Product ReviewsBrittanyApril 20, 2026Comment
Millennial Food Trends We Remember (And Some We'd Like to Forget)
Millennial Food Trends We Remember (And Some We'd Like to Forget)

Remember being told butter would kill you? And then it didn't? Yeah. Let's talk about that, and everything else our childhoods fed us (literally).

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Food CultureMediocre ChefMarch 25, 2026 Comment
How to Spice Up Your Rice (AKA Adding Flavor to White Rice)
How to Spice Up Your Rice (AKA Adding Flavor to White Rice)

If you’re living on plain, instant white rice, you’re not living. Spice up your rice with these recipe ideas!

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Vegetarian Recipes, Rice Recipes, How-To'sMediocre ChefMarch 22, 2026Comment
We Made Tourtière & Brushed Up on Our Terrible French
We Made Tourtière & Brushed Up on Our Terrible French

Tourtière: for when you want pie but also protein. A French-Canadian classic that proves warm spices don’t belong exclusively to dessert.

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Canadian Food, Beef Recipes, Pork Recipes, Recipe ReviewMediocre ChefFebruary 25, 2026Comment
Spaghetti & Meatballs 101: How to Make the Best Version at Home
Spaghetti & Meatballs 101: How to Make the Best Version at Home

Tradition is nice. Data is better! We analyzed 30 recipes to find out how to make the best spaghetti & meatballs.

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Pasta Recipes, How-To'sMediocre ChefJanuary 29, 2026Comment
Nanaimo Bars: Sugar, Butter & Chocolate (A Canadian Tradition)
Nanaimo Bars: Sugar, Butter & Chocolate (A Canadian Tradition)

A classic Nanaimo bar recipe with thick layers, custard filling, and strong opinions. This no-bake Canadian dessert must be square.

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Dessert Recipes, Canadian FoodMediocre ChefDecember 22, 2025Comment
Does It Crock Pot? Our Thanksgiving Recipe Experiment
Does It Crock Pot? Our Thanksgiving Recipe Experiment

We tested a full Thanksgiving menu using only crock pots. See which dishes actually worked, which ones flopped, and tips for hosting your own slow cooker feast.

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Holiday FoodMediocre ChefNovember 29, 2025Comment
Tumbler Knife Sharpener: A Mediocre Review
Tumbler Knife Sharpener: A Mediocre Review

Does the Tumbler Knife Sharpener work? Will it sharpen your knives, or is it a waste of money? We tried it — here's our honest review.

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Kitchen Gadgets & Tools, Product ReviewsMediocre ChefNovember 3, 2025 Comments
A Bachelor’s Guide to Cooking: Scrambled Eggs
A Bachelor’s Guide to Cooking: Scrambled Eggs

Are you a bachelor? Do you want to learn how to cook scrambled eggs? Well look no further.

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Trevor StinsonOctober 29, 2025Comment
Your Holiday Gift Guide for Food Lovers & Home Cooks
Your Holiday Gift Guide for Food Lovers & Home Cooks

Give the gift of good taste! Discover the best kitchen gifts for home cooks this holiday season—perfect for Christmas, Secret Santa, or anyone who loves to cook.

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Food Culture, Kitchen Gadgets & ToolsMediocre ChefOctober 25, 2025Comment
This Brazilian Beef Stroganoff Made Us Beg Newlyweds For Their Recipe
This Brazilian Beef Stroganoff Made Us Beg Newlyweds For Their Recipe

This recipe isn’t for the lactose intolerant or for people who hate garlic. You’ve been warned.

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Beef Recipes, Recipe Review, Rice Recipes, Food CultureMediocre ChefSeptember 28, 2025Comment
Waste Less, Eat Better: How To Reduce Food Waste Without Trying Too Hard
Waste Less, Eat Better: How To Reduce Food Waste Without Trying Too Hard

Fact: food is expensive. Grocery costs are rising. Learn how to waste less food—steal our tips, eat more of what you buy, and save money.

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How-To'sMediocre ChefAugust 17, 2025Comment
Ooni Pizza Oven: A Mediocre Review
Ooni Pizza Oven: A Mediocre Review

Will an Ooni pizza oven become your entire personality? YES! Our honest Koda 2 review covers the good, bad, and why we're obsessed with 850°F pizza magic.

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Product Reviews, Kitchen Gadgets & ToolsMediocre ChefJuly 30, 2025Comment
What Happens When You Give AI Control of Your Dinner Plans: An Experiment
What Happens When You Give AI Control of Your Dinner Plans: An Experiment

Our AI meal planning prompt handle the brainstorming, but smart execution is still on you. Learn both the AI shortcuts and the human touch needed.

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How-To's, Kitchen SkillsMediocre ChefJune 27, 2025Comment
No Ketchup Please: I Want a Chicago-Style Hot Dog
No Ketchup Please: I Want a Chicago-Style Hot Dog

Ever heard of a hot dog “dragged through the garden”? That’s the Chicago hot dog! Despite having vegetables on it, it’s still a hot dog.

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Beef Recipes, Food Culture, Recipe ReviewMediocre ChefMay 31, 2025 Comment
Pro Tips to Elevate Your Sandwich Game
Pro Tips to Elevate Your Sandwich Game

Tired of sad subs? We ditched Subway and leveled up our sandwich game—here are our best tips to help you make something way better at home.

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How-To's, SandwichesMediocre ChefMay 4, 2025Comment
Bread Baking for Beginners: Everything You Knead to Know
Bread Baking for Beginners: Everything You Knead to Know

Is there anything better than fresh bread? We don’t think so.

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How-To'sMediocre ChefMarch 16, 2025Comment
How to Eat More Protein: Simple Tips & Best Foods
How to Eat More Protein: Simple Tips & Best Foods

Struggling to get enough protein? It’s hard! Learn easy ways to increase your protein intake, discover high-protein foods, and hit your fitness or nutrition goals with our mediocre tips.

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How-To's, Food CultureMediocre ChefFebruary 26, 2025Comment
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