I threw a dinner party to avoid spending money on holiday gifts for friends. Now, it's my annual tradition.

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Jamie Valentino and her friends using finger guns at a dinner party
The author (right) hosts dinner parties for his friends.

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Dave's Hot Chicken was just ranked the country's most beloved brand. Its spicy tenders beat Chicken Guy's in our taste test.

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chicken guy and daves hot chicken tenders
I tried hot chicken tenders from Dave's Hot Chicken and Chicken Guy! by Guy Fieri.

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I took my grocery list to Aldi and Costco. Some surprising price differences left me questioning my membership at the latter.

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Composite of author Savannah Born's selfie outside of an Aldi next to author Savannah Born's selfie outside of a Costco
My household is on the smaller and slower-consuming end, so I'm not sure Costco is the best place for us to shop now that I've seen how great some of Aldi's deals can be.

Savannah Born

I'm a dietitian and mom of 2. I swear by these 7 Costco buys to make nutritious meals for my family in under 30 minutes.

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Ana Reisdorf family on the couch
I do my weekly grocery shop at Costco.

Ana Reisdorf

Cracker Barrel stock drops after-hours as chain reports losses from 'unique and ongoing headwinds'

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The exterior of a Cracker Barrel location.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.

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This 5-minute breakfast recipe helped me lose 35 pounds. Over 7 years later, I still eat it often to stay on track.

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Rachel Hosie holding bowl of overnight oats with berries and nut butter on top
Adding fresh berries and nut butter to my oats satisfies my cravings.

Rachel Hosie

I tried chicken tenders from 14 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best

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chick fil a chicken tender meal
I tried chicken tenders from 14 different fast-food chains and ranked them based on taste and value.

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The era of the pickle is upon us

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A grocery store display of pickle jars
Pickle-flavored foods have been on the rise in recent years — but McDonald's adoption of a dill-flavored seasoning for its iconic fries shows the trend has reached new heights.

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How a sports nutritionist eats a high-protein diet to fuel workouts and feel satisfied — without ultra-processed foods

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A man wears a pink long-sleeved shirt and has his arms crossed.
Rob Hobson aims to eat around 0.7 grams of protein per pound of body weight a day.

Andrew Burton

3 simple, hearty bean recipes from the founder of London's 'it' bean brand, to help cut inflammation and cholesterol

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Amelia Christie-Miller sits at a table with a bowl of food in front of her.
Amelia Christie-Miller is on a mission to get people eating more beans.

Sam A Harris

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