I made Ina Garten's shepherd's pie. The cozy, affordable recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

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Ina Garten's shepherd's pie with a photo of the chef.
Ina Garten's shepherd's pie with a photo of the chef.

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I compared protein drinks from Starbucks and Dunkin'. The winning latte was so good that I couldn't tell it had protein in it.

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I tried grilled cheese sandwiches from Sonic, Shake Shack, and Five Guys. My favorite was also the least expensive.

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Half of each of the author's grilled cheese sandwiches from Five Guys, Shake Shack, and Sonic arranged on a plate.
Sonic's grilled cheese sandwich offered the best overall value.

Steven John

I compared store-bought cinnamon rolls, and the best brand almost tasted like a croissant

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I tried store-bought cinnamon rolls from four different brands and ranked them from worst to best.

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I tried Wendy's new Krabby Patty meal inspired by 'SpongeBob SquarePants.' Nostalgia isn't enough for brands to win over customers.

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Wendy's new "SpongeBob SquarePants" collaboration features a new burger and pineapple shake.

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I tried and ranked all of Burger King's chicken wraps. The spicy wrap was a flavorful, low-calorie option.

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Burger King's lineup of chicken wraps are some of the healthiest items on the menu.

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I tried ice-cream cakes from 3 popular chains, and the best was also cheaper than the rest

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I went to popular chains Baskin-Robbins, Dairy Queen, and Cold Stone Creamery to see which had the best ice-cream cake.

Molly Allen

I visited Chip City and could see why this cookie chain backed by Shake Shack's founder is rapidly expanding to new cities

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I went to Chip City in Astoria, Queens, to see why the cookie chain is popular.

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I tried chocolate chip cookies from Crumbl and Insomnia and the winner had the best chewy texture

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I tried Insomnia and Crumbl's takes on the classic chocolate chip cookie.

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