30 delicious comfort foods from around the world

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From French onion soup to a hearty helping of spaghetti carbonara, here are feel-good foods from around the world you'll want to try in your lifetime.

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I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet who loves Costco. Here are the 10 best things I bought there this year.

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Costco is known for having some great deals.

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I made my mom's slow-cooker pot roast recipe. The 5-ingredient recipe is the perfect easy meal for after the holidays.

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slow cooker pot roast
This family recipe for slow-cooker pot roast requires only five ingredients.

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This New Year's Eve, the Champagne market is looking for hope

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The Champagne market appears to be stabilizing — even amid tariffs and shifts in consumer preferences.

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I tried making mac and cheese in 3 different appliances, and the tastiest dish honestly surprised me

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Throughout the mac and cheese taste test, I kept the ingredients consistent to accurately measure results.

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I eat this protein-packed bean salad 3 times a week. It's cheap, takes 15 minutes to make, and keeps me full for hours.

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My bean salad takes less than 15 minutes to prepare.

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The 5 red flags a Michelin-star pastry chef looks for when visiting a bakery

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I made Joanna Gaines' one-pot tortellini soup. The easy recipe has quickly become one of my favorite cozy comfort meals.

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Joanna Gaines' one-pot spinach-tortellini soup is easy to make and extra comforting this time of year.

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Starbucks made a lot of changes in 2025. Some were great — but one was terrible.

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A fancy Starbucks coffee drink with whipped cream

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I've eaten my way through all 50 states. These 5 had surprisingly incredible food.

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Author Abby Price and husband Sam in restaurant in South Carolina
Out of all 50 states, a few have really stood out to me for their culinary offerings.

Abby Price

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