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Make Oven-Baked Sandwiches Crispier By Skipping One Common Step

staff@chowhound.com (Greta Pano) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:05:00 +0000

Oven-baking sandwiches are a great way to give the bread a nice crunch, but there's a common step you should actually skip for even crispier results.

This Steak Dish Inspired Charlie Chaplin To Make His Own Recipe

staff@chowhound.com (Craig Mattson) — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 03:25:00 +0000

Silent film actor Charlie Chaplin deemed this steak dish as his favorite, inspiring him to provide his very own recipe for it to a cookbook.

Does Honey Need To Be Refrigerated Once Opened?

staff@chowhound.com (Amanda Berkey) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 23:25:00 +0000

If you've just popped open a fresh jar of honey, you may be wondering if you should refrigerate it for the best results. Well, we've got the answer.

The Seinfeld-Inspired Treat McDonald's Restaurants Discontinued

staff@chowhound.com (Brianna Gunter) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:25:00 +0000

Believe it or not, this now-discontinued McDonald's treat was actually inspired by the "Seinfeld" sitcom. So, why did the product flop so badly?

This Throwback Dish Is Dolly Parton's Favorite Way To Eat Clams

staff@chowhound.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:05:00 +0000

Dolly Parton has many favorite foods. Some of them, including her preferred way to enjoy clams being such a throwback, are a bit surprising.

Our 3-Ingredient BBQ Sauce Is Perfect For Pulled Pork

staff@chowhound.com (Katie Rosenhouse) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:45:00 +0000

With just three simple ingredients, you can craft a crave-worthy BBQ sauce at home in minutes: It's quick, affordable, and packed with flavor.

9 Best Hot Chicken Sandwiches In Houston

staff@chowhound.com (Melissa Alvarado Sierra) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:15:00 +0000

Whether you love to test your limits with heat or just enjoy a juicy chicken tender, these 9 hot chicken sandwiches are the best that Houston has to offer.

Julia Child's Brilliant (And Easy) Tip To Avoid Bland Chicken Salad

staff@chowhound.com (Julia Mullaney) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:05:00 +0000

Julia Child more than knew her way around the kitchen. To this day, her cooking tips, including this one for chicken salad, help home cooks everywhere.

The Easy Way To Save Money Buying Steaks At Costco

staff@chowhound.com (Jonathan Kesh) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:37:14 +0000

Want to save money and enjoy Costco steak? All you have to do is pick up a roast, learn to cut it well, and enjoy thrifty beef for weeks to come.

Get The Best Bang For Your Buck On Spiceology Spice Blends With This Costco Exclusive Set

staff@chowhound.com (Macy Sandel) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:25:00 +0000

Everyone needs a little spice in their life, but spices can get expensive quick. Next time you're at Costco, pick up this exclusive, value-packed spice set.

In-N-Out's Secret Menu Flying Dutchman, Explained

staff@chowhound.com (Jonathan Kesh) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:49:29 +0000

In-N-Out Burger's famous secret menu is full of hidden deliciousness. The Flying Dutchman is a unique addition that caused a stir, so we decided to investigate.

Restaurants Are Now Curating Water Lists (And They're Not Cheap)

staff@chowhound.com (Lauren Bulla) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:55:00 +0000

Curated water lists have joined the beverage menus at a number of upscale restaurants. From still to sparkling, some of these H20 offerings don't come cheap.

The Key Flavor Differences Between Iced And Cold Brew Tea

staff@chowhound.com (Macy Sandel) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:25:00 +0000

You may think iced and cold brew tea are essentially the same based on their names, but they have enough differences to truly change how the brewed tea tastes.

Texas Roadhouse's Ribeye Is Cheaper, But Longhorn Steakhouse Wins Us Over With One Key Detail

staff@chowhound.com (Robert Bruce) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:55:00 +0000

Texas Roadhouse and Longhorn are staple steakhouses with great menus. The Texas Roadhouse ribeye is good, but Longhorn's is worth the extra charge. Here's why.

The Popular BBQ Sauce You Should Be Adding To Your Steaks

staff@chowhound.com (Craig Mattson) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:25:00 +0000

BBQ sauce and steak are a match made in grilled meat heaven. If you're trying to figure out which kind of sauce to use, this one suits steak particularly well.

10 Old-School Candies No One Seems To Eat Today

staff@chowhound.com (Hayley Verdeyen) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:15:00 +0000

From chewy peanut butter taffy to bright orange marshmallow peanuts, we're diving head first into candies that have fizzled out over the years.

The Most Expensive City To Dine Out In Isn't New York

staff@chowhound.com (Tony Cooper) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:25:00 +0000

A 2025 study compared the average prices of eating out with local wages of several cities, and the most expensive one in the U.S. is an unexpected one.

The Classic Frozen Treat Alfred Hitchcock Enjoyed After A Meal Of 3 Steaks

staff@chowhound.com (Dhruv Trivedi) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:05:00 +0000

It's safe to say that the great auteur Alfred Hitchcock appreciated a good meal. In fact, he was known to eat multiple steaks and end with this icy dessert.

10 Dollar Tree Finds That Will Help Organize Your Kitchen

staff@chowhound.com (Samuel W Allenton) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:15:00 +0000

Keeping an organized kitchen is both inexpensive and worth your time. We examine the best products at The Dollar Tree to help with this task.

The Obama Family's Favorite Mexican Restaurant In DC

staff@chowhound.com (Hilary Wheelan Remley) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:05:00 +0000

The Obama family is well-known for their love of good food. When it comes to a favorite spot for Mexican cuisine in D.C., they're fond of this restaurant.