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Julia Child's Favorite Store-Bought Snack To Pair With Cocktails

staff@foodrepublic.com (Nikita Ephanov) — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:17:00 +0000

If you want to add a quick snack to your cocktail hour at home, take inspiration from Julia Child. This cheesy childhood snack is a perfect match for cocktails.

Let Them Eat Candles: Here's What Happened After Shark Tank

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jennifer Waldera) — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:17:00 +0000

With the business gaining traction but still facing the challenges of scaling, the co-founders of Let Them Eat Candles turned to the Sharks.

The Simple Yet Important Cooking Tip To Master Your Labor Day Party

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:17:00 +0000

Hosting a Labor Day party is filled with a myriad of challenges, but this one cooking tip will set your festive cookout up for success.

How The Bear Turns Hamburger Helper Into A Gourmet Dish With 2 Ingredients

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 23:17:00 +0000

Hamburger Helper is known for being simple and easy to make, but one character on The Bear turns it into a gourmet dish with two ingredients.

7 Adorable HomeGoods Finds For Your Backyard Summer BBQ

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:17:00 +0000

Hosting a summer barbecue can feel like a daunting task, but you can lighten your planning pains with a quick trip to HomeGoods for adorable finds.

Dining Outdoors? Keep Wasps Away With This Citrus Hack

staff@foodrepublic.com (Paige Novak-Goberville) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:17:00 +0000

There's only one thing that can truly kill the vibe when trying to dine outside: bugs. In particular, aggressive flying insects such as wasps.

The Unexpected Thing Ina Garten Never Brings To A Dinner Party

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cami Cox) — Fri, 30 May 2025 12:17:00 +0000

Dinner parties are fun events to socialize, but if you're bringing this one common gift, you're creating more work for your poor host. Bring this instead.

The Pizza Box Hack That Makes Serving Slices Easy And Mess-Free

staff@foodrepublic.com (Simone Paget) — Tue, 27 May 2025 21:15:00 +0000

The inventive minds on social media are at it again, this time giving us a simple hack for converting a pizza box into a handy serving plate or to-go container.

Ditch Freezer-Burned Ice Pops And Make Creamy Fudge Pops With 3 Ingredients

staff@foodrepublic.com (Katie Moore) — Mon, 12 May 2025 12:15:00 +0000

There's nothing worse than a freezer-burned ice pop. Luckily, all you need is 3 ingredients to whip up a quick and satisfying fudge pop.

The Pizza Box Drinking Game That's Perfect For Any Party

staff@foodrepublic.com (Sean Pagnotti) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:15:00 +0000

Takeout pizza is just about the ideal food to feed hungry partiers. As it turns out, the letover boxes can also serve double duty as a board for drinking games.

The Overlooked Food Court Where Hot Dogs Are Cheaper Than Costco (And Sold In Bulk)

staff@foodrepublic.com (Cara J Suppa) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:15:00 +0000

When it comes to cheap hot dogs, Costco's food court likely comes to mind. But there is another store that offers even lower prices on the food court staple.

Match Made In Heaven: The Best Types Of Store-Bought Dip For Taquitos

staff@foodrepublic.com (Danielle Esposito) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:15:00 +0000

When you are looking for a quick and easy dip to accompany your plate of taquitos, consider pairing them with one of these delicious store-bought dips.

How To Upgrade Your Charcuterie Board With Canned Fish

staff@foodrepublic.com (Paige Novak-Goberville) — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 15:15:43 +0000

If you're a fan of a nice charcuterie board, then it's time to consider updating things with a seacuterie board featuring a variety of tinned fish.

The Unexpected Cheese And Blueberry Pairings You Need To Try

staff@foodrepublic.com (Danielle Esposito) — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:15:21 +0000

When you are looking for a unique flavor pairing for your next charcuterie board or succulent meal, consider these blueberry and cheese combinations.

7 Tips You Need To Serve Steak And Impress Your Guests

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jack Rose) — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 13:45:18 +0000

Chefs have tons of steak tips, but finding the perfect recipe can be tough, especially when cooking for guests. Here are 7 tips for steak perfection.

The Dinner Table Rule You Can Ditch (& You'll Be Way More Comfortable)

staff@foodrepublic.com (Danielle Esposito) — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 19:15:07 +0000

Some dining etiquette rules stand the test of time. Fortunately for casual diners, however, there is one rule that is no longer as rigid as it once was.

Why You Should Never Come Empty-Handed When Dining At A Friend's

staff@foodrepublic.com (Erin Metz) — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 12:15:39 +0000

No matter how long you have been friends, if your buddy is hosting a dinner party, you shouldn't show up empty handed. Bring a gift right for the occasion.

This Hot Dog Hack Takes 'Pigs In A Blanket' To The Next Level (& It's Perfect For The Super Bowl)

staff@foodrepublic.com (Jennifer Waldera) — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:15:58 +0000

Homemade pigs in a blanket can be a little fiddly, so try this easy, delicious, customizable croissant shortcut for your Super Bowl snack spread.

How To Make Meatball Sliders The Star Of Your Gameday Snack Spread

staff@foodrepublic.com (Eli Cohen) — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:15:04 +0000

Instead of relying on the same old nachos and dips for game day, try customizable meatball sliders that make your spread ten times as fun and tasty.

14 Romantic Alternatives To Steak For Valentine's Day Dinner

staff@foodrepublic.com (Emily M Alexander) — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 16:00:57 +0000

Valentine's Day dinner at home may be daunting if you have no idea what to cook. So, we came up with some romantic alternatives to steak for your dinner.