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5 Simple Cocktails You Can Make With Costco's Kirkland Signature Vodka

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0000

There are several simple, but delicious, cocktails that you can make with Costco's Kirkland Signature Vodka. Here are our five easy favorites.

Erin Napier's Alternative For Granite And Marble Countertops Is Also A Better Value

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Granite and marble countertops are certainly popular thanks to their natural beauty, but that popularity comes at a price. Erin Napier prefers this alternative.

The Grocery Store Chain Where You Can Get A Fried Catfish Sandwich

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:17:00 +0000

The grocery store deli may not seem like a great place to find a high quality fried catfish sandwich, but this chain may make you question that assumption.

How Often Dairy Queen Blizzard Machines Are Cleaned

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0000

The Blizzard is easily one of Dairy Queen's most iconic frozen treats, but have you ever wondered how often those blending machines are actually cleaned?

The Difference Between A French And New Orleans Roux

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:17:00 +0000

You might think a roux is a roux, but if you're making a French dish, it's going to look very different than if the recipe happens to be from New Orleans.

Make Way More Flavorful Hot Dogs By Making Them Norwegian-Style

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Hot dogs are an American standard, but these delicious sausages are enjoyed the world over. You can amp up the flavor by making them Norwegian-style.

9 Best Chain Restaurant Seafood Pasta Dishes, According To Customers

staff@foodrepublic.com (K.T. Phillips) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0000

If you're in the mood for seafood, some chain restaurants serve exceptionally tasty dishes. Here are a few fan favorites that receive glowing reviews.

14 Trader Joe's Condiments That Instantly Upgrade Fried Chicken Sandwiches

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carlos C Olaechea) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:17:00 +0000

The right condiments can transform a meal into something great, and these excellent picks from Trader Joe's can make your next fried chicken sandwich shine.

This Burger King Kids' Meal Swap Makes Your Order So Much Sweeter

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Anyone who orders the kids' meal from Burger King may be interested to know that you can swap the toy out and make your meal that much sweeter.

These 9 Grocery Store Chains Have The Best Steaks, According To Shoppers

staff@foodrepublic.com (K.T. Phillips) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0000

From Costco to H-E-B, these are the absolute best grocery store chains with the best steaks. You'll be getting good quality steaks for your money.

What Happened To Five Guys' Fry Cups?

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Anyone who has gone to Five Guys recently may have noticed that the fry cups have been swapped out for something new. Here's why there's been a change.

15 Under-The-Radar Los Angeles Restaurants That You Need To Try In 2026

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carly Weaver) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:02:00 +0000

Skip the usual Los Angeles hotspots and discover these slept-on restaurants offering handmade pasta, Persian kebabs, French classics, and more.

Add 10x More Flavor To Alfredo Sauce With This Italian Ingredient

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:17:00 +0000

Alfredo sauce is already a powerhouse many of us love, but you can take the flavor up a notch (or ten) by adding this one type of cheese to your base.

Jack Daniel's Vs Crown Royal: Which Whiskey Is More Expensive?

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:17:00 +0000

Both Jack Daniel's and Crown Royal are popular North American whiskeys and are great entries into whiskey (or is that whisky?), but which is cheaper?

Why You Should Order Your Next McDonald's Chicken Sandwich German-Style

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0000

McDonald's is one of the most popular fast-food chains in Germany - and U.S. customers can order their chicken sandwiches German-style for a tasty upgrade.

How To Clean And Sanitize Your Thrift Store Kitchen Find

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Thrift store shoppers can score high-end kitchenware for cheap - just make sure to thoroughly clean and sanitize your finds before putting them to work.

What The Wavy Lines On Your Crock-Pot Actually Mean

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Crock-Pots are pretty easy to use right out of the box. But if you purchased a model with only symbols, you might be wondering what they mean.

What's The World's Best-Selling Cookie?

staff@foodrepublic.com (Andy Hume) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:17:00 +0000

There are millions of cookies eaten over the globe, but amidst the chaos and clamor, one cookie rises above them all as the best-seller. This is that cookie.

The Affordable Alternative To Pricey Prime Rib

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Prime rib may be one of our favorite cuts, but no one can deny how expensive it is. If you want an affordable alternative, look no further than this cut.

I Tried And Ranked 12 Starbucks Refreshers. This Was The Best

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nicole Alexander) — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Starbucks has a lot of Refreshers on its menu, so we decided to try a bunch of them and rank them to see which one was the best, and which you could skip.