The Unexpected Ingredient Swap for the Creamiest 5-Minute Macaroni Salad


It’s not officially summer until I’ve had a hot dog with mustard and ketchup (judge me all you want) and a heaping spoonful of creamy macaroni salad. There’s something magical about those mayo-slicked noodles that deeply satisfies my inner child. I’ll happily dig into any version, from Mexican macaroni salad featuring corn and beans to Southern macaroni salad with its add-in of sweet pickle relish.
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Root Beer Float Pie


When the muggy summer heat keeps me from turning on my oven, I immediately pivot to no-bake desserts as a way to cool off. This root beer float pie is one of my favorites — it tastes just like the soda fountain classic in sliceable form. In this recipe, the buttery graham cracker crust is simply pressed into a pie tin, no rolling or baking required.
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The Cheap 1-Ingredient Glaze That Completely Transforms Steak


Steak is a staple protein in my repertoire, and I’m always looking for easy ways to dress it up. Simple upgrades, like oyster sauce, can make all the difference when I’m trying to keep things interesting week after week. If you’ve never brushed oyster sauce onto a steak while it sears, then you’re in for a treat. This sticky, savory-sweet sauce turns into the easiest glaze I’ve ever used.
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I Tried Costco’s Limited-Edition Bar Cake, and It’s So Good, I’m Buying 2


I regularly keep close tabs on what’s coming out of Costco’s bakery. Seriously, I check my rotation of influencers who share exciting Costco news every morning. And one new product that I have been eager to try is the warehouse’s latest bar cake. About a month ago, Costco dropped a waffle cone bar cake that looks incredible.
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