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Marinate Chicken In This Salty Ingredient For A Juicier Bite (Hint: It's Not Pickle Juice)

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0000

Marinating chicken is a great way not only to tenderize the meat but to infuse it with lovely flavor. For extra moisture, add this type of brine.

10 Costco Items With Price Cuts In 2026 (So Far)

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Costco has gotten a break on its tariffs, and in turn, its passing its savings onto its members. Here are some of the items that have had a price cut in 2026.

Add This Pantry Ingredient To Ground Beef For Juicier Meatballs (Hint: It's Not Egg Or Breadcrumbs)

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0000

If you're tired of the same old meatball recipes, there's an easy breadcrumb substitute that makes them remarkably juicy with almost no extra effort.

What Happens If You Add Salt To Wine?

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0000

It might sound somewhat extraordinary, but there's a trend going around of adding a pinch of salt to wine. Why do people do it, and should you?

Make Meatloaf Juicier With A Simple Store-Bought Ingredient (Hint: Its Not Butter)

staff@foodrepublic.com (Andy Hume) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Adding this store-bought ingredient takes homemade meatloaf to the next level, delivering a dense yet airy, perfectly juicy slice every time.

12 Classic American Desserts, Ranked Worst To Best

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carly Weaver) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0000

From apple pie and soft serve ice cream to the classic chocolate chip cookie, America can claim many very delicious desserts. Here's a ranking of the best.

Skip Salmon: A More Sustainable Fish With Mild Flavor & Fewer Calories

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carlos C Olaechea) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0000

A more sustainable species of fish offers similar properties to salmon, but with a much milder flavor than the familiar peach-colored seafood.

Who Makes Costco's Kirkland Signature Brut Champagne?

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Kirkland Signature is Costco's own brand, and it produces an astronomical amount of goods, including Champagne, but who really makes the bottle?

20 Aldi Items With Price Cuts In October 2026

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:17:00 +0000

Aldi is already an affordabl place to get your groceries, if not the most affordable store in the country, but head there fast to nab these October price cuts.

25 Costco Foods You Should Try (At Least) Once In Your Lifetime

staff@foodrepublic.com (Emily M Alexander) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0000

Exclusive food and drink items abound at Costco stores, but not all are made equal. These are the products you'll want to add to your cart on your next trip.

How A Pound Of Ground Beef And Canned French Onion Soup Turn Rice Into A Filling Meal

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:17:00 +0000

A pound of ground beef and a couple cans of French onion soup can turn plain rice into a luxuriously filling meal. Here's how you can do it.

Marinate Chicken In This Creamy Ingredient For Juicier Slices (Hint: It's Not Yogurt Or Buttermilk)

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Chicken can be a tricky protein to marinate without compromising its texture, but one creamy ingredient offers a gentler alternative to harsh acids.

12 Trader Joe's Finds That Make Ribeye Steak Taste 10x Better

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carlos C Olaechea) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:17:00 +0000

Upgrade your ribeye from good to great with these Trader Joe's finds, featuring everything from unique international condiments to gourmet finishing salts.

Add This Budget-Friendly Ingredient To Ground Beef For Tender, Juicy Burgers

staff@foodrepublic.com (Andy Hume) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:17:00 +0000

This budget-friendly ingredient blends easily into ground beef, distributing savory flavor throughout your burger patties without compromising their texture.

How Much A LongHorn Steakhouse T-Bone Cost In The '80s Vs 2026

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carlos C Olaechea) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0000

Back in the 1980s, when LongHorn Steakhouse first opened, a t-bone steak had a very different price tag on it, but has it caught up with inflation?

13 Ways You're Ruining Chicken Tenders (And How To Save Them)

staff@foodrepublic.com (Michael Serrur) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:02:00 +0000

Making chicken tenders at home can take practice to achieve the crispiest, best version, but by avoiding these mistakes, you're on the way to saving them.

Not Brown Sugar Or Paprika: Sprinkle This Smoky Ingredient On Steak For 10x The Flavor

staff@foodrepublic.com (Max Dean) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:17:00 +0000

One of the ways people add a touch of smokiness to their steak is wth brown sugar or paprika, but there's a better spice that brings ten times the flavor.

Home Cook Makes Hearty Lasagna Dinner With Only Dollar Tree Ingredients

staff@foodrepublic.com (Carlos C Olaechea) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Everyone is feeling the pinch at the grocery store these days, but that doesn't mean you can't make a hearty pseudo-lasagna with Dollar Tree ingredients.

For A Better Philly Cheesesteak, Add A Taste Of France

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:17:00 +0000

Philly Cheesesteaks are a staple of the City of Brotherly Love, but you can make them your own with this little French twist. Just swap the bread.

McDonald's Customer Finds A Unique Way To Make The Egg McMuffin Crunchier

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:17:00 +0000

McDonald's Egg McMuffin is an industry standard for a reason, but if you want to add a little texture and get some crunch, consider how this person orders.